9 things I wish I knew before moving to Germany
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Thinking of moving to Germany either to have a better quality of life or unlimited access to pretzels and beer? Well here are some things I wish I knew before that would make my life a bit less confusing.
This was so helpful!
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This is based on my experience living for now almost a year here, which is crazy to think about.
and you missed important thing : Germans are allergic to Black people ,especially africans and Abduls
00:00 moving to germany
00:10 apartments
You really cute i hope i get to meet u when i visit Gemany
00:48 employment
01:51 on parties on sunday
nice job on the video
02:50 water!
03:14 recycling explained
The allies should have forbidden that language
04:38 cash money
05:12 cost of living
Really good video thanks
05:40 public transportation
07:00 healthcare
No lavvy seats - made me laugh
Let me know of you have any tips and trick in the comments below as well :))
Just some links and sources:
Thats bangladesh on TV
Great resource about recycling:
https://www.simplegermany.com/trash-guide-germany/
Hours of work in germany:
https://boundlesshq.com/guides/germany/hours-of-work/
Tried Globro for instant help. Fast replies but not sure they were fully accurate.can anybody update me globro ai tool is providing right answer?
https://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/publications/ck0daernndrsq0b94fr99053d/04-working-time-in-germany
Bicycle:
https://www.avantitravelinsurance.co.uk/5-most-bike-friendly-cities-in-europe
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a part time job can be everything even if it's only 1 hour less than a full time job. it's still a part time job. so if the rule in the company is 40 hours/week, than 39 hours can also be part time job. and the quiet time is 10 p.m. not 8 p.m.
The color of trash cans can vary from city to city and isn't standardized. For example, where I live, paper recycling is green and general waste is black. Unfortunately, we don't have organic waste bins. Plastic waste is yellow. also health care is not free. i have no job right now and i pay 270 Euro per month for the AOK. it's the lowest contribution payment. you can pay less then this when you're working, because your company needs to pay half of the amount.
Disclaimer: Sorry if you see misspellings, it happens more often then i notice.
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Idk if it was your goal to convince me to go but you did lol. Rest day, super recycling, cash only? Sounds very traditional what I’m worried about is being an owner of pitbull but Im seeing it depends where you go exactly
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Jörg Beckmann, D-Münster, NRW, 🇩🇪 / Di., Nov. 4, 2025
First video after dozens I have to say: Well informed. Thank you.
@luiThor_DEHi; does anyone know what healthcare is like for those with medical conditions? Does it vary? I heard some countries just won't accept you if you have certain conditions. Would love an honest answer please , I'm considering moving here when I'm older! TYSM
@patchworkface5:40 don t forget about the great Dott scooters , way better than taxis ))
@Denis.4203Auf der Heider blüth ein kleines Blümelein
Und das Heißt ...Erika
Do they really say Achtung?
If heard that I'd probably fill my pants and say " Don't shoot!"
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U have so much clown make up lol..lay off the by 1 pound
@takusungjung38940:55 Es gibt noch Midijobs!
@st-bp1pnThank you ❤
@maryagbd3737Tuition fees in Germany are only approx. €35-50 per month in public universities! Many studies are in English. Students can easily find jobs in Germany that pay at least the minimum wage of €12.82 per hour (= $14.52) plus tips (e.g. in the catering industry)! As a student, you also receive a “Deutschland-Ticket” worth €58 per month, that allows you to travel by bus, rail etc and most train free of charge! In all study locations, there are significantly cheaper rooms available through the ‘Studierendenwerk’ (student services). It is important to register there as early as possible. It costs nothing and is 100% non-binding.* In 2026, it will be extremely easy to get a place at university, especially in NRW (the largest federal state with 18 million inhabitants), because the school term there has been extended from 12 to 13 years.
@michaelvanallen6400No pre-installed toilet seats?!
This culture gap is too much for me
👋 hi, I am Robert, do you travel, a lot, love video, ❤️ hope to see, more, of you on u tube. Thank 😊 you.
@RobertTauferner-m5x1oStay in your Country Germany don't need you and we don't want you
@OttoNormalverbraucher-m6si got triggered by the pfand in the bin at 4:12
@1acc717but I heard that germany is not safe anymore there are too many arabic and indian immigrants:(
@NewAccount-k3qGermany is one of the nicest countries in the world. Yet like every country they have their bad eggs.
@serenity6036Uhm… h-hey… I-I just… wanted to say… y-you look… really p-pretty…😅
@ftnpeely1:08 Bangladesh vs WI test match 😄😄
@dacodeslingerbtw every shop that sells something with pfand has to also take back these cans or bottles. even gasstations. its no common to bring ur pfand to places without a machine for it but it can be done by law ^^
@kyroslulI'm gonna live there in Germany..❤
@simonearendse6134If I need to vacuum I'm going to if the neighbors don't like it then that's just to bad
@KellyNorman-wu6qrErika!🥰
@neckarsulmeI think I'll take a mini job
@neckarsulmeI love your hooded sweater. ❤
@IntrepidInkweaverCute, simple and lovely
@robertpilotmunyaburanga1671Please...let me ask...you are born in Latvia?
Like your reply;)
I love how organized recycling is in Europe and the basically mandatory day of rest on Sundays, thats pretty cool!
@ElizabethwithBarefootandBloom❤❤
@الهامالشامي-ف4ض😮
@baronryanHello, how are you? My name is Khaled and I am from Egypt. I love Germany very much and I want to work in Germany. I want to settle in Germany. I just want help from anyone who wants me.😢❤
@МайклМайкл-р4бBest tip when moving to Germany: DONT . Fckn run away as far as you can
@hcos8139rules rules rules and regulations and laws laws laws, you ask yourself "what's allowed??????
@a.h.8231after seeing what happened in Germany during CoVeena there's no way I'd visit that Gulag
@user-Rocket-FestHello Erika can you help me .i am serching a job and appartamenti in Münster.i have green card in Italy.....(very importante thing Is House or share appartament.)
@ANOTHER974Don’t go there it’s a shithole of country
@kmrn_0308