5 years later in Germany & Why we are moving back to Nigeria

[@Naijagirlingermany]

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[@LeedhospitalityGuesthouse]

I was given a job from Germany as Sozialarbeiter. With very good salary. I'm also from Nigeria and I will resume in January. Since last month I can't sleep 😴 because of the joy...

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Oh I can imagine the joy. Congratulations

[@LeedhospitalityGuesthouse]

@@Naijagirlingermany Viele Dank! It is in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Bis-bald. I will also encourage my fellow Nigerian to also look for job here. But ZAB is very necessary document in this process and it took me 9 months to got it from Germany.

[@davidanthony2418]

@leedshospitalityGuesthouse please can you share the link of the site you got the job from🙏?

[@LeedhospitalityGuesthouse]

@@davidanthony2418 This is a straight forward process. For example, I contacted social workers agencies in Germany by sending my CV for the available job vacancies that was advertised on there website. I will advise you to search for agencies that are related with your qualification and skills.

[@mareen622]

Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß mit uns Verrückten hier😉und hoffe sehr, dir wird es in Deutschland sehr gut gehen👍

[@kpavikamaleera]

This is by far the most encouraging video I've watched today. Thank you for testifying about how you have been blessed in this country and I believe you are being used to bless those around you too. Keep on blessing.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thank you.

[@johannaashimbanga1600]

Germany is really a good country. I like it and I will definitely go back home to my Namibia one day. I love my home country more. And I miss smiley face.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@@johannaashimbanga1600 miss smiley face 😆😂

[@johannaashimbanga1600]

@@Naijagirlingermany ja, hier ist alles voller Ernst und viel "haben keine Zeit"..

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Ja stimmt

[@wale3739]

Namibia is a very very beautiful country! I would move there if I was not so invested in my country.

[@frankkumi4102]

I was back in Ghana recently, and I really enjoy the fake smiles in my home country. The people who smile at you are the ones who easily hurt you.

[@amaraofforkansi]

This is a very beautiful story and I’m so happy for you and your family but the caption was quite misleading 😊 I forgive you for that cos it was worth my while and very encouraging. As I’m an international student still hoping and aspiring for a better life.

[@nnamdiAgbo-vu4xp]

Oge, you always know how to chip in hope in your contents. Thank you im Banking on these words.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Glad to hear it. Thanks

[@lightbearer1255]

Great content but The title of your video is misleading which is discouraging.

[@adebukolagrace4445]

I was about saying that

[@nakabugoangel9947]

Me too​@@adebukolagrace4445

[@trc3011]

It's called a 'click bait'

[@ifeanyikalu4196]

Very misleading

[@tinotendacharmaine]

Very misleading

[@suzijw825]

In Germany we call everyone by names. It doesn't mean you dont respect the person. I can understand the nigerian way of life.😅 People close to you here. Can be called as" Du/ while the others are./ Sie and(. FRAU ) OR( HERR) everyone is the same here. Germany is my second home land. Because my adopted mum is german from Hamburg. Nice that you love it❤ enjoy your day❤

[@femifowosere6212]

I need a clue on moving to Germany as a masters student from Nigeria

[@solution_87]

Oh yes, the trasition from a student visa to a work visa in Germany is not a bed of roses. I've been there. I can totally relate to your story. Ride on !

[@mactaiwooluyomi]

That man that dragged you here God bless him. I owe him a goat!

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Amen ooooo

[@cynthiaafam]

Germany 🇩🇪 is beautiful.. i live in Düsseldorf and wuppertal is not far. Was in Hamburg last weekend for the Anambra State traditional festival. Germans are also nice people

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Yesss, Germany is really beautiful. I loved visiting Düsseldorf from time to time while I was living in Wuppertal. When next you are Hamburg, probably we can meet up.

[@ricardomd551]

@Cynthiaafam do you mind sharing the Anambra State traditional union contact info , so I can join.

[@cynthiaafam]

@@ricardomd551 Which city? We have Anambra State Unions in Germany 🇩🇪

[@ricardomd551]

​@@cynthiaafam Hamburg

[@ezinneglory895]

Hihi Cynthia how can I join the anambra union

[@twcc9853]

So beautiful to watch. Congrats. Is that german woman a real human being at all 😅 there are angels on this earth o. God bless her kind heart

[@Naijagirlingermany]

God bless her hugely

[@LateefBalogunOfficial]

I'm surprised you've learnt Deutsch till now. That's quite encouraging for those of us that are scared of the country because of language barrier

[@mareen622]

@LateefBalogunOfficial Don't be scared. We have a lot of words alike. Start and try to learn deutsch. You will see it makes fun, when you understand little by little.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Oh I have learnt a bit but I still have a long way to go and I am working on it. Don't be scared of the language, it's difficult but very doable. Just start

[@mareen622]

@Naijagirlingermany Don't give up. Iam 52 years old and learned English at school. But I forgot a lot, because I didn't need it anymore. Since 2019 I learned English again with KZbin 😁I read always the comments from people. So step by step it comes in my head. Maybe you try german music.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks alot

[@lynnsintention5722]

Germany is not a place to go to get ricj...salarioes are low and basically the culture is to stay put and not expect to ever be well paid...Not like the USA where people are paid twice as much as what I get.

[@shalomkind4575]

Thanks for telling the truth about this country

[@shalomkind4575]

Its NOT EASY !

[@arnodobler1096]

And life in the US is much more expensive. You work 30% more hours per year. OVERPRICED HEALTHCARE etc. Learn to do math and get better information.

[@obi9893]

Depends on what you define as rich. Nigerian rich or German rich?

[@black_cheesey3485]

This is awesome! I’m very encouraged❤🎉 Thank you for always sharing.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

I am glad to hear this and thanks for watching

[@jubileemujaho8608]

This is motivating, thank you so much

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@@jubileemujaho8608 I am glad it is. Thanks for watching.

[@sashan1281]

So happy for you, this is so promising!

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks alot

[@mugishaagimmichael9309]

Thanks alot. U ve given an encouragement ❤

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@@mugishaagimmichael9309 you are welcome 👍

[@josephineogbebor4469]

I saw you on my timeline and clicked. You are a very good storyteller. I enjoyed listening to you. You went straight to the point. It's not easy to make me listen for that long. You have to be good. I am happy about your testimonies. Focus on your job. It is a blessing from God. Try to learn dutch to give you the edge. Stay blessed Dear.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thank you for your kind words, it was really encouraging thank you.

[@Oluwafemi-b1u]

That end part almost moved me to tears. I just found your page and I am really happy for you! One question please, how long did it take for your spouse to join you in Germany?

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@@Oluwafemi-b1u thanks for your kind words. I was the one who joined my spouse but it was not via family reunion, I came with a student visa. And it took about 8weeks from when I applied for the visa to when I got the visa. At the time it was not as difficult as it is now with very long waiting times.

[@vistawilliam820]

❤❤really inspiring

[@obi9893]

You have come a long way. Funny thing is I applied for Masters in Architecture at Wismar for SS 2019 but didnt get in, but got something else at the south.

[@thetolulopeadeyemo]

Wow, you’ve really gone through a lot searching for jobs in Germany. I can absolutely relate.

[@huldahh444]

Lol, I think this was for me. Thank you for this video, its rather timely for me. I adore your content too 🤗

[@Naijagirlingermany]

I am so glad to read this. Thank you too

[@ugochiekoh396]

God is indeed mindful of his own. He always makes all things work together for our Good. I love you so much sis and i bless God for all he is doing in your life and family

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thank you so much my darling. Love you too 😘😘😘

[@jamesbanda7069]

This is how brilliant and intelligent African can be, the Germans are acknowledge and profiting from your intelligence

[@felixdada2044]

Thank you very much my dear Sister , God richly bless you

[@Onedayatatimewithmercy]

I understand where you're coming from and I like the fact that you came here and say your truth and said what you have been able to achieve and what jam named as a country contribute to your life keep growing sis why I refer to you as this is because I am from Nigeria too and I base in Canada

[@Xaxobit]

Lovely video. I particularly enjoyed how you narrated your traivails with ABH. I now know there is a salary threshold, below which is not acceptable. Did you apply in English all through even when the advert says German is required? How did you navigate the job search?

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks. Yes I applied even though the job says German only.

[@thetolulopeadeyemo]

Thank God for the journey!

[@Fiyin1000]

My dear, boast if you want to, me I will join in blowing a trumpet for you. Some people boast about their photoshoot and we did not crucify them so why not us genuinely excelling in our lives especially in the abroad. Congratulations and all the best❤

[@Naijagirlingermany]

😊☺️ thank you so much

[@viviposhempire4642]

Hamburg is a city of opportunities for foreigners…. Welcome to Hamburg hope to meet you in one of those office one day 😊

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thank you. Hope to meet you too 😊

[@makatanelson2702]

What is the best course in german for international students

[@wora1111]

The obvious answer is: "Learning German". Just about all the people studying in Germany speak English and German and most of the jobs that are offered expect you to represent your company to people that prefer speaking German (Customers, older bosses, ...). That you are competent in what you studied usually will be taken for granted, "soft skills" like languages are an additional qualification.

[@ProductofGodmercy]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@blessingadaeze7991]

Hi…my name is Adaeze and I also stay in Germany, close to Düsseldorf. Nice Content 👍

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Hi Adaeze, Thanks for the kind words.

[@blessingadaeze7991]

@@Naijagirlingermany you are welcome. Are you based in Stuttgart or Wuppertal?

[@Naijagirlingermany]

I lived in both cities before but now I live in Hamburg.

[@oluwatopraiseonanuga812]

Wow, my brother stays in Düesseldorf , he's been there for so many years

[@nilsonmene7820]

I am a Nigerian born German. I came to Germany in the late 80s. I am from Viersen. Although, presently i live and work in London. I was in germany last month. Apart from Stuttgard i have been to other cities you mention. Wuppertal is very close to Dusseldorf and Koblenz is also not too far away to Koln and Kasseslautern i hope my spellen. I quite agreed with all you said about getting job which is why i moved to UK for job. My children still work and live in Germany.

[@sonny2774]

Because you're not permanent in German, that was why you got good treatment. Wait till you start staying permanently, you're on your own. Take care

[@Blessedchild1566]

You have encouraged me. Thank you

[@Naijagirlingermany]

I am glad to hear this

[@susanegharevba3912]

You are very articulate. Just got you a new subscriber

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks alot

[@TheChroniclesofaProfessional]

I appreciate you acknowledging how your husband has helped you. Please do not change and call cops for him down the road. Always remember your begining. Good luck in your marriage and future endeavours

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks for the kind words

[@millycyril7256]

My internships in the US before my I finished my master in the US then was about $5k, and I still got relocation.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

That's great 👍👍

[@akutebohelen4308]

Yeah i can relate very well with your story

[@DJwithaPhD]

Wow....i need to see your wedding photos...i want to check one or two things😉😊...Thanks for sharing your inspiring experience!!!

[@Naijagirlingermany]

hahahahahah the photot still piss me off haha.

[@balogunemmanuel1365]

Ohh wow I'm also coming for my masters in engineering Automobile to be precise

[@Naijagirlingermany]

That's really cool. I wish you the very best in it. it is a wonderful field.

[@balogunemmanuel1365]

@Naijagirlingermany thank you for always sharing your experience, It goes a long way I really wish I could get your number to make my transition easier I'll be coming after my nysc in Nigeria Anyway, I want to ask which stadt you think would be really effective for masters in my course choice and also when I want to work in the field

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@balogunemmanuel1365 you can always write me an email on [e-mail] when you get here. Stuttgart and munich are really big in the automobile industry so I am personaly inclined to say these 2.

[@balogunemmanuel1365]

@@Naijagirlingermany thank you

[@balogunemmanuel1365]

@Naijagirlingermany can you please advice me on the most effective stadt to live in based on my career choice, or maybe I'll expect the answer in your next video

[@Matlhogonolo-21]

I am so encouraged,thank you.😍

[@Naijagirlingermany]

I am glad to hear this and thanks for watching

[@jerry_ibs4811]

''Why we are moving back to Nigeria'' I was waiting for this part but you played us. ''5 years later in Germany'' would have worked better without being misleading. Ich lebe auch in HH.

[@adazplace_]

This is just a beautiful video - Love it 🥰

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Awmmnnnn thank you my able celebrity. 😊😊😊

[@abimbolaoyebo6362]

Very misleading title about why you are moving back to Nigeria. Especially as you eventually explained that you have no plans to move back to Nigeria. Otherwise, good story telling.

[@sabri1913]

Yes I find that funny.

[@lynnsintention5722]

Girl you got lucky with that internship...I and my other foreign co workers were treated terribly by the collegues when we first started and for about the first 10 years until the big boss finally laid down the law and explained to the Germans that the foreigners are here to stay so get used to it or leave! I live in the Eastern side of Germany in Saxony since 2006 and if you follow the news you know that this part of Germany is SFD country and really not fans of auslander (foreigners) of any kind! I am from the USA and brown like you but even my blond and blue eyed collegue (also from the USA) had the same problems...Disrespect....Not trusting or believing that you know what you are talking about, dobule checking everything you do. even argueing about ENglish as if they could know better than a "Muttersprachler" (native speaker , about English and the USA! SO many foreign collegues came and went with in one year! THey all quit...I only stayed because I was married to a German at the time and saw no alternative, now after 18 years my job collegues have finally accepted me but sadly the outside environment because of the AFD has become a problem

[@UniquealinaandMama]

So sorry. This AFD IS REALLY A PROBLEM

[@msgsagho]

It's not necessarily about Germany, people are always unsatisfied with whatever they have.

[@victor_onuoha]

So beautiful to watch❤❤❤

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thank you

[@johnagunbiade3713]

In my experience, Germans are decent people! Toll!

[@Naijagirlingermany]

True. That has been my experience too

[@lynnsintention5722]

sadly misleading title but I get why

[@elijahezaga4398]

Nice story although the last part of the video title is misleading.

[@geegab5178]

You are doing great.😊

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Thanks

[@ifeomaigboanugo6605]

Dear your topic was wrong, u please change it. And cut your story short.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Okay

[@ezzy9962]

Another person video and channel? Nigerians sha

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Toor 😄

[@chikamaduka690]

You are right. The part about why we are moving back to Nigeria is misleading.

[@Lebsnature]

Congratulations

[@gracewilliams8001]

"5 years and why we're moving back to Naija" you wrote You kinda misled me with that haba na sis... Coming back to Naija is a joke FR😂😂😂😂😂 Tinubu's peper is hotter than ata rodo maybe like ata ajose😂😂😂😂😂 when compared. Please can I write you via email or any SM handle that uas DM feature. I'm planning my move but t need quite some clarification. Sis aneg reply me🥺

[@Naijagirlingermany]

🤣😂😂😂 sorry about the title. Yes you can write me on [e-mail] or DM on instagram @naijagirlingermany I will be looking out for your message 👍👍

[@gracewilliams8001]

@@Naijagirlingermany thank you so much sis, I'll write you in my free time. Blessings upon you and yours

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@gracewilliams8001 👍👍👍

[@yannickingermany]

Lovely video

[@oligarchytheatre777]

Guttan Tag monfrere!!

[@achurosemary1083]

Thanks for sharing ❤I have learnt a lot from your story

[@Naijagirlingermany]

You are welcome and thanks for watching

[@AbdoulrahimDiallo-d4i]

No they Say Herr. They call their Boss with Mr.

[@Ossy230]

This your story resonates with me well especially when ABH rejected your offer due to the brutto. It can be crazy! 😂

[@Naijagirlingermany]

It can be crazy, confusing and scary. Whew

[@GiftOsagbovo-ec1jc]

I find u different

[@bahaaworld]

hahahah the big words and grammar thing is happening to me in the university now 😬😬

[@Naijagirlingermany]

😂🤣😂 don't worry. Most times it's all fluff. Just join in using the big words and You will be alright 😁😁

[@bahaaworld]

@@Naijagirlingermany yes I'm learning some as well so i can show off during classes too 😅😂

[@Naijagirlingermany]

@bahaaworld 🤣😂🤣😂😂 welldone

[@MsIjay88]

Some Germans are good. I've experienced it first hand

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Very true

[@basseyakan-sx5cm]

Why dicn't you tell us the final pay?😂😂😂😂 E shock you ooo!!!

[@Naijagirlingermany]

My sister. E shock me o 🤣😂

[@TJ-hs1qm]

21:05 a Master's degree with 2500 no way! They were grossly underpaying you. 3750 is the absolute rock bottom minimum I'd say. I guess the city can;t afford people from abroad undercutting local wages. Wuppertal is a poor, they need tax money. And the more you earn, they more they earn 🙂 If I may share my experience. By the time you have children you need to be sure whether you want to stay or go back and raise them there. If you stay and have familiy, language is crucially important, make peace with your mind. Germany is your new home. Settle, don't stay torn mentally childern will pick up on that. Meet Germans and their kids. Accept the brutal reality that you might not be there when loved ones back home become sick or even die.

[@Xaxobit]

Is the salary profession and location-dependent? And is there a way one can know for sure what applies to one?

[@johnone6596]

That is not my problem at the moment, my problem is i am searching for a GF any single Girl here hola me

[@yomzydee6825]

i fastward the video I thought you were leaving to nigeria to get your perspective, maybe will watch later

[@OkeyNnanna-f1q]

IF ...... you said.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Big IF

[@GaryJackson7Moore-k5q]

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[@djtosskinigeria3091]

What did you study

[@Naijagirlingermany]

Architectural Lighting design

[@Romaindominique-e8w]

Bonjour je m'appel Ediye E . Dominique mon metieur maître carreleur j'ai besin de travail Europe

[@Dawn4j]

Ce n'est Pas ici qu on cherche du travail en Europe

[@aranerem5569]

Hello

[@afrogerman7877]

🥃

[@MichaelRWright]

I like this, but please slow down ...just a little. Thanks for the content. I will move to Germany very soon.

[@Naijagirlingermany]

🤣🤣🤣 i will slow down on the next one 🤣🤣

[@chinwewilcox2874]

😅😅🎉 the rush laughter and sudden light at every dark point kept me glued to the screen . thank you This has boosted my confidence in God and positivity to life

[@Naijagirlingermany]

😂😂 thanks for the kind words ​@@chinwewilcox2874

[@graceose1426]

Thank for this beautiful video ❤

[@MichaelRWright]

@@graceose1426 I agree the content is amazing, but the rate is a little fast; and the content creator agrees. I will move to Germany in about 60 days.