Indian_Cricket_Warrior
Indian expat in Germany
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Registration: 10 February 2020
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Corona in Germany! by beppi
As the public life closes down due to the epidemic, I start this thread to exchange information and ideas on how to cope with living through the emergency. Let me post my thoughts first, please add yours! - First and foremost, DO NOT PANIC! ...
Germany is doing much better than my home country of India in coping with the outbreak. I think it is responding very appropriately and despite large number of cases, the death rate is low. Probably there will be restrictions for some time, but ... Read More
How to entertain kids in Germany during lockdown? by Loïc
Hello everyone, As countries are being locked down one after another, Germany is no exception and as a parent, the situation is oftenly new: entertaining children and working remotely. How do you explain the situation in Germany or globally to ...
Check out this spreadsheet. Quite a lot of options. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JAMSkWOSUj6c_j6DXdle6b23F06-nUhSXRX__tjy6hg/edit#gid=0 Read More
Shifting Home From Coburg to Bavaria by indiatogermany
Hello all, I am planning to move from Coburg to Bamberg on 28.03.2020. Is it allowed to make the movement as per government regulations. Also please let me know about your thoughts and recommendations. Thank you Kaarthikeyan
Yes - you are allowed to move. My colleague recently moved from Munich to Berlin. He did mention that not all firms he contacted were moving long-distance, but in the end used the company below. They have a helpful article explaining about ... 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 ...
Brexit was a very bad idea I am afraid it will negatively impact the German-British relationship. I suppose I will have to look into upgrading my UK driving licence, although I think it is very likely that they come up with some agreeement by the ... Read More
without speaking German can i find a job in Germany? by sonuu
Hi everyone, i wanted to settled in any part of the Germany, i can speak gud english i was wondering whether i can survive without German? i wanted to find a job in IT Sector and is there any chance to find a job without speak german language or ...
Tom, I think I would know, as I have worked for 2 large international banks and one Fintech startup. In the German offices in Berlin and Frankfurt, I have many Indian friends who speak barely a word of German. They are employed because (shock!) ... 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 ...
Well I've been living in Germany for 2 years or so and I've not had to exchange for a German licence and have been using my English one to rent cars and for refresher driving lessons. In practice no one checks so I think you'll be fine ... Read More
without speaking German can i find a job in Germany? by sonuu
Hi everyone, i wanted to settled in any part of the Germany, i can speak gud english i was wondering whether i can survive without German? i wanted to find a job in IT Sector and is there any chance to find a job without speak german language or ...
Germany is a country which has a big demand for certain skills and does not produce enough domestic talent to fill all these roles. I know many Indians working in particularly in tech, finance and for large multinationals who either speak no German ... 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 ...
Well actually I hold a UK driving licence as well, having passed tests both in India and UK, soooo... And I've just joined - c hill out a bit Tom, just trying to be helpful in the forum and give my experiences 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 ...
I know of a good driving instructor from Frankfurt in case anyone is needing this - Sebastian from Metz Driving School is a very friendly and patient gentleman who helped me becoming accustomed on the German roads. ALthough I consider my self a ... 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 ...
The salaries compared to my home-country (India) are much higher, especially for those who work in tech or finance. It's remarkable, after a few years of working in Germany and saving a bit , although not always easy due to high cost of living, ... 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've been in Frankfurt for a year or so now, and been enjoying life in this city. I'm originally from Pune, in India, so the contrast between Indian and German life is rather huge. I work in IT, and so do a lot of work for German ... Read More