Leonie00
German citizen
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About me
German
Lives in Speyer
Registration: 05 February 2020
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Investing in Germany by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Germany, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is always ...
In Germany, you could invest very well in real estate a few years ago. The market is very saturated at the moment. Real estate still offers good opportunities to invest. Read More
Foreigners Survival Guide for Germany by JohannesM
Yes - there are several online guides that describe the basic ropes of living in Germany. This guide is particular in that describes some noticeable differences from a South African Perspective - so you can call it a cultural survival guide rather ...
Rule number one: learn a language! That makes life in Germany so much easier. Not everyone can speak English well here as in other countries. Read More
Salaries in Germany by beppi
How much one can earn in Germany is a common topic on this forum. Before you ask the same again for your specific situation, please check the following link: https://www.gehalt.de/ The site (which is unfortunately only available in German - but ...
Hi. Can you help me with the tax system? How much tax would you pay if you earn around 1900 euro per month?Taxes in Germany are quite complicated. I leave everything to the tax accountant. It costs € 200 to € 300 a year. You have no ... Read More
Schuldnerberatung by Aisling12
Hi all, I have a close friend who is experiencing financial problems at the moment and is two months behind on rent. I would love to help her out but I myself dont have much money so financial help isnt an option. I was looking up debt advice and ...
There is debt advice in almost every city. Just type in the city + Schuldnerberatung on Google. It's free. Read More
The new "Fachkräfte-Einwanderungsgesetz" by beppi
A new law called "Fachkräfte-Einwanderungsgesetz" (skilled personnel immigration law) will take effect from 1.Mar.2020. It includes the following changes (source ...
There is more information here in English. https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/kinds-of-visa/work/skilled-immigration-act/ Read More
Media in Germany by Diksha
Hello everyone, Being an expatriate in Germany is a golden opportunity to discover another culture and explore new perspectives. Each country has a unique radio and TV heritage and we would like to hear your opinion about it ! 1. What was the ...
1. Joker 2. Wer wird Millionär on RTL 3. Radio Regenbogen 4. Pro7 5. Wer wir Millionär. You can learn something sensible at the show. Read More
Accident on the highway by raylucas
Dear Expats, I had an accident on the highway on my way home to work. This was on a weekend. Now after having paid to transport the car and having insurance for the car, I still got a letter from the fire fighters to pay a sum amounting to almost ...
Depends on your insurance. It is best to contact your insurance company. They should actually do that too. Read More
Carpooling in Germany by Diksha
Hello everyone, In order to move around in Germany, you will have to spend time on the road; for your work commute, to drop your children off at school or for everyday trips. Carpooling could be the right option for you. We would like to know ...
There are several sites in Germany for this. The best known is blablacar.de. You can carpool for longer distances. Read More
Driving in Germany by Aisling12
Hey so I was thinking about learning how to drive in Germany. I was reading up on everything you could be fined for on https://www.bussgeld-info.de/ seems to be so many different types of fines. I´m sure its probably the same in Ireland. Anyone ...
Wow I had no idea learning to drive in Germany was so expensive!!Yes, driving license is not cheap. 1300 € to 2500 € is normal. It depends on how good you are. Read More
Adopting a pet in Germany by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Germany. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Absolutely. There are so many animals in the shelter. First give them a home ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I'm Leonie. I have been living in Germany for 20 years. I'm originally from Russia. Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here: Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
Unfortunately, a lot of attention is paid to your professional experience. And not what your strengths, hobbies and passion are ... Read More