9 things I wish I knew before moving to Germany

[@tonkasfinest7780]

Before you come to Germany please be aware of the fact that Germans keep eye contact longer than most other people, which is often interpreted as staring. Plus we are quite direct in our communication, which many see as brush and insulting. And please please please at least try and learn the language.

[@rotfuchs333]

I've heard and read so much about the so called german stare, even watched videos about it and I still don't understand what it means. Of course sometimes I stare, e.g. at a pretty woman in a great dress, or at someone I'd like to slap in the face because I am angry, but thats all. So dear foreigners, don't take it seriously if you think a German is starring at you, we don't even notice it.

[@rinrin-ed2qe]

gosh so true, but i feel so uncomfy when thry stare thooo it’s unbearable

[@Holilo7]

​@@rinrin-ed2qe I don't think Germans stare at a lot more people than anywhere else. We just don't embarrassingly look away quickly when someone looks back. We don't pretend we haven't looked at anyone, even if it's only for seconds. We maintain eye contact a few seconds. It looks weird to me when I catch someone looking at me and then quickly look away.

[@jasonfernandes755]

No, Germans stare a lot compared to other cultures. It’s odd. Sorry, not sorry.

[@crashoverride6413]

@@enibullaj3991 maybe they're "pattern" you, meaning of "looking how you act, and if you might be dangerous". at least, that's a possible thought - i mostly look and make literally a "psychic picture" from others, especially if i don't know them. it' mostly - like i said - if they're dangerous or not. for "learning the language" - the young generation might not have any problems to talk to you, even when you can't a single word german... but the older generations doesn't like it - even a few from the younger and middle-aged ones do, 'cause they're not "friendly against foreigners".

[@agnes1250]

Hi, a little correction: health care is not financed by taxes, that's the NHS in GB. In germany both employer and employee pay half of the fees for health-, unemployment-, care- and pension insurance. Accident insurance is paid solely by the employer and mandatory. Maybe have a look at The Black Forest Family, they explain the system very well in their videos.

[@murti1565]

i mean its not really a fee bc it scales with your income so I think comparing it to a tax is closer to the truth

[@karinwenzel6361]

​@@murti1565 Sorry, but no. Taxes are by definition contributions to state revenue. The German health system is based on insurances which are independent of the state. The mandatory health insurance providers, however, are non-profit insurances and there are laws regulating what services they have to offer. And yes, they are income related, based on the "Solidaritätsprinzip" (principle of solidarity). The rate for "earners" generally is 14.6 %, split between employer and employee, while children and spouses with no own income are covered at no extra cost. Above a certain income (4987,50 EUR in 2023) or if you are self-employed or an official / a civil servant (Beamte*r) you can choose private health insurance which is not income related. In Europe, you will find tax-based healthcare in the UK, in Sweden or Italy, to name a few countries

[@panthersprung5161]

@@karinwenzel6361 "Beamte*r"

[@ramblingmillennial1560]

Does it really matter if it's technically not a tax? It comes out your paycheck before it goes to your bank account doesn't it?

[@musical.theory]

​@@ramblingmillennial1560well, is there a difference between a cat and a dog? Both have 4 legs...

[@marcblum5348]

The Healthcare system is NOT funded through taxation. This statement is plain wrong. The healthcare system is funded through mandatory (the majority of people) or voluntary (much lesser) membership in any of the many healthcare insurances. If you're an employee, your employer will (and has to) channel your fees directly to the insurance. No governmental involvement at all.

[@Ikit1Claw]

If its mandatory, then it is a tax.

[@marcblum5348]

@@Ikit1Claw Sure you can make up any definition at your own will. But yours is not the definition of taxes. a) Taxes go to a level of governmental organization (authority, city, state, federal) which here is not the case, as the healthcare contribution goes directly from your employer to the healthcare assurance, no government or authority involved, and b) taxes are not bound to be spend for a specific purpose. Which here is the case, as your contribution is bound to fund the healthcare system. Please, do your homework.

[@dcgeeked8917]

get a hobby

[@urmomgay]

@@dcgeeked8917 bro's mad that his conservative "germany is socialist" viewpoint just got schooled out of existence

[@thesenate8268]

@@marcblum5348 if someone takes your money from you and you have no choice but to give it, it's a taxation, do your homework

[@cereal_experiments]

Small correction: The colours of the trash bins aren't really standardized. For instance where I live the bin for paper and cardboard is green instead of blue. In my area they also come to collect glas bottles and jars just like they do with the other trash so you don't have to drop them off in these big collection containers.

[@AltIng9154]

You have not... I could drop the bottles in our black" rest waste" bin... but it would be expensive. 😉

[@valentinasanchez5757]

I live in Switzerland and everything is almost the same ,except, I think Switzerland is more expensive:( ( and the trains are always on time)

[@lumina9995]

In a country as small as this, not much opportunity for being late! And nothing to be proud of😝

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

In Germany the man who made the trains run on time died a long time ago.

[@wzwz1663]

When I went to Germany for 4 day trip, I reserved last day for shopping and buying souvenirs. I didn't realise that the last day was Sunday and also all the shops are to be closed. I was so sad😢

[@tedzards509]

As far as I know, Ruhezeit starts at 22:00 (10PM) not 8PM

[@joesoy9185]

That´s correct, but it can depend on the town, or district, as it´s a local regulation.

[@TheParkanyi]

One addition to the paying-with-card thing: Make sure to get a German card as soon as possible. Foreign cards (even from the EU) are not always accepted. In 2021 I wanted to buy a coat at a Takko store, but my card was declined even though I had money on it. I had to ask the cashier to wait a bit and do the walk of shame to the nearest ATM (which cost me an extra 10€ because of the not so funny terms of my lovely Hungarian OTP Bank 😅).

[@mdd25]

revolut works just fine

[@TheParkanyi]

@@mdd25 that’s a good addition, but not everyone uses (and/or trusts) Revolut.

[@Volkbrecht]

And even with German cards, make sure you read the fine print. A lot of German bank cards come with a pre-set daily limit (usually 1000 €). If you're not aware of this, it can get embarrassing, as an American friend of mine found out. Whe had bought a TV, washer and drier at the electronics store, then headed to IKEA... where his card got rejected. Luckily they took VISA, too, but it was an unpleasant moment.

[@vladdunduc3202]

OTP supports Russian agression in Ukraine

[@AltIng9154]

@@Volkbrecht Yes,... and they ask you if they think you buy a ticket to an unusual destination.😉

[@ChrisB_Crisps]

Nice overview I think it can be helpful for people moving to germany. Depending on the region some of the things described in the video are different, I think it is good to be aware of that.

[@buzzmattn6539]

Small correction: There MUST be at least a sink (mostly with a cabinet) in the kitchen. (at least in NRW). I never heard about removing the toilet seat either.

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Is that so it can be used as a sink?

[@wulla2]

Good video, though I would add a word about etiquette when visiting - always bring a small gift! Potted plants are very popular.

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

So are a few snails to put on those plants.

[@ynbellam]

I love the fact that I just wanted to watch a video because I'm wondering about going back to Germany until I instantly recognised Trier at the beginning 😂 I went there for an Erasmus and I truly love this city ♥ Now, I really want to go back to Germany (for Lidl and Radler krkrkrkr)

[@carybo777]

Being a passionate tourist guide from Trier, I agree! :D

[@brigitnunez6735]

👍

[@keegster7167]

@@carybo777 ooh this is near the top of my list of places to go when I see Germany. Maybe I'll see you there haha

[@j.j.3759]

If it's an option for you, I recommend picking a "Neubau" for your apartment and avoiding old buildings at all costs. Yes, the older buildings look nice (unless you live in WOB where they put Denkmalschutz even on ugly buildings...) but they're not as well-made as the newer buildings, so you hear your neighbors more easily and vice-versa. There are usually fewer older folks in newer buildings, too, and they tend to be the people knocking on doors about noise.

[@mistermist634]

The point about older buildings being of worse build quality is not true. An ""Altbau" is any building constructed before 1945 and they have thick walls, solid masonry and are holding on really well after sometimes over 100 years of continued use with surprisingly little maintenance. The shit houses with thin walls are mostly buildings constructed between 1945 and 1970 when there was a great effort in Germany to re-erect as many houses as fast as possible with limited resources. These buildings sometimes feature building code violations, flimsy doors, thin ceilings, awful plumbing and walls made from bricks standing upright to save material.

[@j.j.3759]

@@mistermist634 the buildings you just described as poor quality are also old buildings and some of them are even under Denkmalschutz at this point. In WOB, for example, there are hideous apartments from the 50s or 60s under protection because the windows are supposedly special. Yes, some very old buildings are well constructed, but as you said yourself, there are a lot of terrible old buildings as well. A building from 40+ years ago is still old.

[@mistermist634]

@@j.j.3759 Certainly true, as it depends on where you draw the line for 'old'. My point was that not every old building is bad like your original comment suggested but that there is a significant dip in build quality in the span between true Altbau and Neubau

[@joymalena]

just look for renovated Altbau. I live in one and it is well-made AND beautiful :D

[@hightidemidafternoon]

ew no, new buildings lack character. I would never.

[@7days952]

As someone from America I am stoked about how organized Germany is.

[@rickmsc5130]

Hahaha 🤣

[@crashoverride6413]

well, we germans might be organised to a specific point, but over that - there's just chaos. the most things are here restircted by law - and you can be sure, that noone wants really go against the law (especially for Worker's rights or worktimes). about transportation: just in citys it's "well", (exept for munich, 'cause they'r railroad-system is at the end - but they need to run more trains), but in the countryside - you might need often a car, bike or at least bycicle. that's 'cause there isn't often a trainstation, and even busses aren't driven there before or after specific times - so, be aware to look up for a Driving-timeplan or a app from the regional transport, and don't try to miss the last one - 'cause even taxis here are expensive.

[@rickmsc5130]

Germany is rubbish

[@akasa.dinarga]

@@rickmsc5130 bist du deutsch? Als jemand, der aus Indonesien kommt, Deutschland ist vergleichsweise mit Abstand organisierter. Deswegen kann ich deine Reaktion nicht nachvollziehen, leider. Naja, Hast wahrscheinlich eh in keinem anderen Land gelebt :)

[@rickmsc5130]

@@akasa.dinarga ich bin deutscher und spreche Deutsch. Und ich bin aus Deutschland ausgewandert in 2015 unter Frau Merkels inkompetenter Regierungszeit

[@hezowrld]

Thanks a lot, this opened my eyes to a lot of aspects that I didn't consider. I appreciate it!

[@justme9801]

Love your video and hope many will watch it before deciding moving to our beautiful country.

[@Cedricrt-jb6]

Very calm energy :) As a german I still learned a thing or 2 :)

[@rickmsc5130]

How to shower with a sponge 🧽?

[@ZubairRehman-q8m]

Hey I need a information.i lived in Germany for three years n studied there n left in 1993.can stay n schooling help me to get visa easily

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

It's nice to know Germany at least respects workers and not overwork their employees. Here in United States is run by corporations, so many people I know in college are part timers and often forced to work over 40 hours a week and overtime is not paid or covered either.

[@vaccinatedanti-vaxxer]

I’m an American living in Germany, it’s both good and bad. The village I live in is dead after 5pm and Sunday. Some Chinese restaurants remain open. Germans are hyper blunt, brutally honest. Some times they have little patients for slow customers or customers that have problem communicating. For instance, when I was trying to read the menu at a coffee shop, the cashier literally started snapping his fingers like I was a dog. Of course since workers have more rights, he’s not worried about getting fired. Highly recommend moving to germany tho. But grass always looks greener on the other side.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

@@vaccinatedanti-vaxxer I found your comment very useful. I live in the US and recently vacationed in Germany. I would love to move there but I am older and can’t afford any regrets. I am able to spend two or three months a year in Germany. This might be a better option for me. The US has become an awful place to live at least that’s my opinion.

[@StudyBuzz-v3d]

​@@vaccinatedanti-vaxxer .. Hii can I get ur social media account

[@mystickal6342]

@@vaccinatedanti-vaxxer Please start your own new youtube channel on Life in Germany .. i want to get real perspective as I am thinking of moving to Germamy .

[@ChristopherX30]

​@@vaccinatedanti-vaxxerHe snapped at you like a damn dog?? You told that mofo off, right!??

[@notmyname9062]

Corrections: 35h (7h/day by 5 times a week, not 36h/week) to 40h per week is common. However that depends on your employer. I'm doing 32h/week by only 4 days. But you probably won't find such offers for every kind of job. For apartments, most people (in germany) prefer choosing their own furniture in opposite to use what's already there. However there are also apartments with furniture, but they are less common and most times less likely intended for "longtime" rent (and are more expensive, because you rent the furniture in addition to the apartment). For kitchens you can often by off it from the former renter (because he also doesn't want to move the kitchen).

[@caixiuying8901]

I always thought I was a lazy piece of shit because I work 48 hours a week and I'm too tired to do anything but work and go to the gym Doing 32 hours a week sounds incredible, my quality of life might be much higher if I worked 32 hours a week lol Does it affect your pay at all though? Are you able to live on your own with 32 hours a week? Would it be strange to pick up a part-time job if I need another 8 (or 16 lol) hours to work in Germany? Thanks owo

[@notmyname9062]

@@caixiuying8901Of course it affects pay. It's 1:1, so 20% less than working 40h. If it is still enough for living therefore depends on how high your payment actually is. For me it is still enough, otherwise i wouldn't have reduced to 32h. ;) Taking a part time job depends on you main job. Afaik you can do any 400€-job without any restriction. Higher payed second job may be problematic. But i don't see the point in reducing to 32h but then needing an additional part time job. :D

[@Volkbrecht]

Although having the kitchen installed tends to become more common these days, and I really appreaciate that. When you pick your furniture smartly, you can, with a bit of sweat and time, easily manage moving appartments on your own - as long as you don't need to lug around a washing machine and kitchen appliances.

[@onyekachinwachukwu7108]

​@@notmyname9062 @caixiuying8901 Can I get your social media handle ?... I did appreciate your guide on relocating to Germany.

[@Volksinformant]

Although Germany is a small country (compared to the US or Canada), the regional differences in terms of weather and climate are enormous! If you want to move to Germany, you should be well informed! The bad weather in Germany is remarkable. Especially in the northern parts of the country. The weather and climate there is like in Great Britain or Scandinavia. The summers are cold and wet and the winters are mild without snow. In winter you can't see the sky for weeks and it storms very often. In the winter months, the northern federal states are very often hit by cyclones, which often cause severe damage. Sooner or later it can affect your mental health. It is no longer even possible to go ice skating or build a snowman. Instead, it rains almost every day and in winter the temperature fluctuates between 4°C (39,2 °F) and 12°C (53 °F). In Northern Germany in summer, you can count yourself lucky if the temperature reaches 25 °C (77 °F) on at least a few days. There are days in summer when the heating has to be switched on! It's different in the south of Germany, but if you want to live in the north, you have to be willing to suffer. A white Christmas is a once-in-a-century event in the north. If you want some quality of life, avoid the north of Germany (Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) at all costs!

[@stefanoalomia3925]

I love your comment, because I know you expressing your disagreement related to your experience and because of that I found out that Germany is perfect for me. THANK YOU 🥹

[@dannydonnelly8198]

@@stefanoalomia3925 It's not that bad lol. I'm from the Midwestern United states and lived in Gemany. The US weather is much worse

[@Falco2Itachi]

I live in Bremen and mostly agree with you. I would want to add that the weather isn’t steady at all. In July and August I can have 30C without a single breeze one day and 18C with wind and rain the next. Or a storm. The weather is fickle the whole year though, which isn’t helpful especially during flu season. And yes it takes a strain on our mental health. Especially on the people who came to Bremen from warmer climates. It may be hard to adapt to the climate/weather if someone thinks about moving here that’s a point they should consider for sure.

[@Falco2Itachi]

@@dannydonnelly8198I guess the question is what you prefer and what climate you have where you live.

[@moonchild_2526]

Is the south comparatively warmer?

[@kaleidoscopingme]

Allways make sure you get a *Tarifvertrag* when you seek employment. Allways do your research about Jobs and companys before applaying. Definetly make sure you are having insurance. Its illigal for you to not be insured in germany. Its 1:16 illigal for emplyers to not offer you any. Get a 521 job instead of a 520 euro job euro job because the 521 still comes with insurance. Either way make sure you are getting insurance befor you start working anywhere. Being insured by choice (freiwillig krankenversichert) will still cost way less than any private health insurance in america. Look for furnished appartments. Appartments with kitchen or look if the former tenant wants to sell theirs for a resonable price. And definatly try to learn german eventually. Babble is a good way to learn.😊

[@marcblum5348]

"get a Tarifvertrag when you seek employment" That's oversimplified. There are many areas of work, where payment is agreed upon between unions and employers: Tarifvertrag. But this is by far not the case everywhere. And in some areas there's simply no choice, as all work is payed according to a Tarifvertrag. So the answer is: it depends.

[@larsphilipsonisaac7164]

Very nice and informative .thank you.

[@ilonabaier6042]

I have never not vacuumed on Sunday. Sunday is my Feng Shui decluttering day and I no one has ever complained about it.

[@notroll1279]

Yes, most rental contracts are for unfurnished letting - although some landlords are changing that and furnish flats themselves to avoid the renter protection and local rent cap legislation that mainly covers the unfurnished type. I understand there are local differences as to how much kitchen fittings can be expected - it varied from sinks only to sinks plus oven. In many cases, previous renters will try to sell their used fittings to their successors - which may be anything from a useful bargain to an annoying rip-off in return for suggesting you as their successor. Never, however, did I find a flat without a toilet seat on. Not that I couldn't havd done without a uswd toilet seat, but it's unusual to remove that on leaving.

[@georgtrosson7137]

Many people buy a new one when moving in because of hygiene an remove the old one - and when they move out, they take the new obe with them, because "I payed for it, so it belongs to me!"

[@SyoCoF]

I am from Argentina and plan to move to Germany in a couple of years. I find your videos very useful. I hope you continue to make good content. You're adorable.🦊 Best regards.🖖

[@karengen3580]

Hola! Como estas? Yo soy de Uruguay y estoy planeando irme para allí también

[@rickmsc5130]

Shithole Germany? Do t waste time and money. Move to USA

[@rennoib]

You going to meet only argentinian people there. Que pegas una patada a una piedra y te salen 40 patrios.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

You are just gonna show up?

[@Volkbrecht]

@@GUITARTIME2024 Why not? We do take people for all kinds of reasons. Students, people that have lined up jobs. It's relatively easy to get in if you make a decent salary or belong to a sought-after profession. Just look up "blue card Germany".

[@TERRA_EXPLORERS]

Your channel is quite good Keep it up 🗿

[@abrarshariar7546]

I'm from Bangladesh. It's good to see that behind you Test Cricket between Bangladesh and West Indies is playing. Didn't know German people know anything about cricket.

[@ramblingmillennial1560]

I like how you said "they mix sparkling water with fruit juices and SAY it tastes good" LOL I hate Apfelschorle. But I had a peach one that was really good.

[@jcorreaUdeA]

Thanks for these useful tips Erika. Keep up with the great content!

[@tttvvbb]

I am leaning english, and your video is interesting and your talk is Clear and sound good for me to help train my english😂😂😂

[@bevturner2258]

I'm South African and we're a very friendly nation. People smile at strangers if they catch your eye. We talk to strangers too. All quite normal behaviour here. I spent 6 months in Germany, and behaved like I always do. Smiling and chatting to strangers wherever I went. I got some really odd stares! Men assumed I was flirting and women just looked away. It was only in Berlin where my smiles were returned. Love that city! Friendly, cosmopolitan and everyone spoke English 😊 I must add that I made the effort to learn German before I arrived and practiced as often as I could in Germany. Still no returned smiles…

[@santosmorales8704]

South African cities have some of world’s highest crime rates. What kind of friendliness did you mean?

[@bevturner2258]

@@santosmorales8704 Most South Africans are warm and friendly. Crime is committed by a minority and these criminals are not representative of the country as a whole. Unfortunately, poverty in certain areas can lead vulnerable teenagers into a life of gangs and crime. As a local, you just avoid known trouble spots. South Africa is beautiful and the weather is good! 🇿🇦

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Don't forget the endearing South African habit of introducing you to the machete embrace.

[@FoojanNorouzikia]

That was such awesome info! Thank you so much! 🩷🩷

[@s1ckch1ck]

Very cute and helpful vid Love from Asia!

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Ha! I knew I'd recognize the Hauptmarkt in Trier when I saw it! Went to google street view to confirm. Haven't been there in a long time, kind of a nice town

[@DrAshoriMD]

Thank you for sharing these tidbits - it's easy to take it for granted if you've been here for a long time. The private health insurance premiums are quite high for a European country but the healthcare overall is quite good from what my patients tell me. Paying cash for care might be a better option for someone who doesn't want to pay 400 euros a month and is otherwise healthy. Fortunately there are good options available.

[@manhaesmusa]

I think German health care is more like a highly regulated private health care system with a health insurance mandate, not really universal health care. Clinics and hospitals are also private institutions. You pay quite a big chunk of your salary for it, but it will be paid by the government if you happen to be unemployed, for example. Students also get a big discount. But it is not universal health care.

[@justjack3075]

@@venkovic Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. That is not the case in Germany and most of EU! If you are unemployed and fail to pay your health care mandatory tax then you will not be eligible for that access at all! On top of this you will be fined & sued after 6 months of not paying the tax! All of your belongings will be confiscated by the court. The only thing you can do without insurance in any country nowadays is pass out in public...only then you may recieve a little bit of medical attention ,)

[@user-es7ui5mc1m]

@@justjack3075 Stop fearmongering.The system is by no means perfect and there are people who slip through the cracks but if you're unemployed and get either Arbeitslosengeld or Bürgergeld the Jobcenter generally pays for your health insurance.

[@alihorda]

There are 2 types of healthcare, private and public.

[@de-graftasafo-adjei4646]

I liked the video even before watching

[@dimi-ro]

„The laws are strictly enforced“ - well, maybe in Munich, but surely not everywhere in Germany 😂

[@GuilhermeOliveira-j7z]

Awesome video!

[@Andreas.Weller]

Koblenz ❤ I lived there in the early 2000's. Such a beautiful city.

[@Rick2010100]

You can get appartments with a full installed design kitchen, and all renovated......., but than you have to change the search results order to highest prices first. With the lowest pricses first, you get the one without kitchen and toilet seat. If you want midleclass quality, jump to the midle of the search result section.

[@ibuzz1337]

What place is it during 1:06 where a cricket match was being telecasted in GERMANY?

[@ZypexTM]

You not only can pay with your Pfand-cards you can also reclaim the money in cash (You don't need to buy anything to claim the cash).

[@Neytjie]

I've been to Germany before, and have no plans of moving there, but I just love your content. Like. You're so funny, I just love watching you, ya know?

[@arturoalcala724]

Hi greetings from Chicago Illinois ✌🏼🌼

[@ronaldjspolar1501]

Informative video. You do a nice job in the way you present the material. Also appreciate the work you did with editing the video. Appreciated knowing how complicated things can be transitioning from U.S. to Germany. I am a senior so I'm not clear regarding the challenges I would face. Will have to look elsewhere but thanks for the information.

[@arleccio]

No toilet seat is not normal at all. I've never moved into an apartment without toilet seats and I've moved a lot. If the previous renter takes their fancy seat they should replace it with a plain one or the one that was on there when they moved in.

[@AS004-xf4jc]

Vielen Dank, sehr informativ

[@Sydney_Taing]

Come across your channel a couple weeks ago and have been binging everything. Love the tips and editing style!

[@pigoff123]

I lived in Hanau from 72 to 96. I got housing to help me find a semi furnished apartment. I didn't have health insurance most of the time except when I was a military dependant.

[@callisto2895]

Its mandatory to have health insurance now.

[@JenNittahl]

Small correction; It's called Sprudel, not Spudel.

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Is Apfelsprudel like Apfelstrudel but with a bit less substance?

[@Mireille185]

What is the name of the song that starts at 1:52? I love it, but I keep forgetting the name and composer.

[@sajjad8201]

Please tell something about rosenheim bavaria? About house apartment etc

[@skate2late]

Man, I thought this was going to be a buzzkill about my idea of moving to Berlin as an American, but most of these things are vast improvements over where I live (LA). Public transportation? Dedicated days off on Sunday, where you're not even allowed to make a ton of noise? Public health insurance? Restrictions on working hours? Clean water? Recycling? It's almost like this video provided all the reasons why my city sucks. I wonder how differently Europeans view this video. Are they like "Germans are still using cash?!? What barbarians!! I would never move there."

[@rikinendo3496]

Look up crime rates (specifically Lebanese clans and immigrants) for Berlin and you might change your mind. Try looking for a southern city. Less crime, more locals and local traditions.

[@pigoff123]

I went to an American dentist on the economy. He was ex military and was the best dentist I ever had. He served all Ex Pats.

[@Eman_Puedama]

What do you mean "on the economy"? Did you miss out a word, like the name of a colour, perhaps? In either case, I find your comment intriguing because I'm a Brit thinking of working a minimum wage in Germany because that's all I can get here and Germany would at least be a change from Stoke on Trent. I've also got a loose tooth and was thinking of doing some dental tourism because the price of an implant is ridiculous in the UK. So, what I'm essentially asking is, is he cheaper than that and easy to find? 😂

[@rotfuchs333]

Producing noise on Sundays and public holidays and during quiet times ( 22 - 6 h, 13 -15 h) is not only frowned upon but also prohibited by law. If one of your neighbors calls the police or the public order office, it can get expensive.That doesn't mean vacuuming, but handicrafts, loud parties etc.

[@KitsuneHB]

I'm german ... why do I watch this video?! :D But yes - nice video. Another important thing to mention: Between the end of your shift at work and the begin of another one, you have at least 12 hours to rest. I guess, a lot of people don't know it (even germans ... my last boss for example!), but it is important to know.

[@IslamisPeace14]

Is this Oldenburg? I have also lived there

[@arfinarif2798]

The cricket match on the tv was Bangldesh vs Westindies.

[@nathalie-danielle]

Hi Erika! How was it when you first got there? What did you start working as and where did you look for a job? How did you find a Wohnung?

[@joesoy9185]

The Germans have a slang word for people who stand and stare, mostly quite openly with no shame at all. It´s "Gaffer" and the verb is "gaffen". It may be at an accident or someone being put in an ambulance etc. It´s also quite normal for people to place a cushion on the sill of an open window, lean on it and watch the world go by. In some areas, it is not allowed to hang out your washing in the garden on a Sunday. My American girlfriend didn´t know this in Cologne,. When she did it, she received a phone call and was told to remove it immediately.

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Drones are cheap these days if you want to watch your neighbours in Germany. No need to stare any more.

[@mobina1248]

Thank you for info

[@magadguite]

number 1: I wish I knew about the grim and long dark weather.

[@alexandralucianabella]

thank you for your advice😁

[@hanswurst1125]

Krankenversicherung wird in Deutschland nicht über Steuern bezahlt, sondern man wird gezwungen, eine Krankenversicherung abzuschließen. Diese zahlt man entweder selbst, der Arbeitgeber muss sie zahlen, oder Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitgeber zahlen jeweils 50/50.

[@growwitharie]

I have been wanting to move to Germany for some odd reason my entire life. Been learning the language on and off for about 4 years and I'm like just itching to pack up my thangs and leave America.😅

[@mrgenetics4063]

Then do it We don’t want you here anyways Like anyone would care

[@timthommes7148]

Go for it girl

[@skyxii_]

If you have any questions, just ask and don't be shy!

[@gigisama]

good luck ❤. Living here for 3 years and I have to say but the german not everyone but mostly are so racist.😢

[@skyxii_]

@@gigisama i'm sorry that you had such bad experience :( I want to say though that these terrible racists are still a minority. Nevertheless racism should not exist. Sadly it is everywhere around the world a problem.

[@shellnet411]

With trains, if they're not late, they are too early. They should be 10 minutes late they should be from the time they say to 10 minutes after.

[@marcblum5348]

"Backeries closed on Sunday" not really true. Most backeries open the Sunday morning and close at 12AM. Only very few with backeries fully closed.

[@joesoy9185]

Bakeries, mein Freund., ja ?

[@marcblum5348]

@@joesoy9185 Ich bin nicht dein Freund

[@utube1255]

1:40 was that about mini-jobs only or any type of employment at all?

[@helloerika]

All types of employments, but these experiences are from me working in a pub and cafe. I think if u have a corporate it will be better (i hope)

[@RommelsAsparagus]

What about getting health insurance if you're a non-citizen student?

[@liebeswolkchen3012]

i already live here but i still watch cause i like you.

[@Girlkhan98]

Can you please guide me If someone does not speak german language but speak english is it possible to get a job there? Or learn german language is mandatory?

[@liebeswolkchen3012]

@@Girlkhan98 would be nice if you could speak basics but there are alot of workers here that dont speak german , but we need workforce so if you are capable and nice , thats what matters.

[@Girlkhan98]

Is it easy to get a job visa ?? What are the requirments ?

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Is this back to staring again?

[@user-pk1ql3ic6s]

What town are you showing in the video, it's beautiful

[@kratzikatz1]

was this the modell of Braunschweig?

[@tfrensch]

Toilet seats were removed? No, I have never seen that. The Toilet seat belongs in the appartement.

[@jb1169]

How do you line up an apartment before you get to Germany? And will I be allowed an apartment if I’m not working but have a job already lined up

[@rachelh9550]

That’s what I’ve been wondering as well.

[@r.b.2737]

You should move into an apartment that's rented for a short term or an airbnb. From there you can look for a longterm rented apartment. If you get an apartment for rent, is highly dependent on the region you want to move. I would say, if you are applying in Munich or Berlin and other bigger cities, you won't get it without proving you make good money in your job. You might get an apartment in a small town in the northeastern part of Germany without even having an income.

[@MaZ-777]

A little correction, it is Sprudel not Spudel.

[@fredmidtgaard5487]

Nice video. I wonder if being from another European country should not cover eventual emergency medical costs? I thought that being part of the health system in one country automatically covered health care in the other European countries.

[@sanetersoy4512]

Could you tell me the music 5:30

[@sanetersoy4512]

tell me please

[@corentinbignossi572]

Oh I recognized Trier! Maybe it's better to move to Metz, it has the best of both worlds from France and Germany :)

[@Musogabi]

great vid! where are you from originally? i'm curious because im learning german as an american living in Bavaria and soon Berlin :)

[@marie-kd4gi]

ohhh you live in Trier!!! :) grew up here

[@Monika-qr5rd]

Do you have any tips on finding a good health insurance provider a s a freelancer? I just moved to Bayern and have no clue where to start

[@Wolf10193]

Got a question I'm thinking about moving to Germany and I have warehouse exspierce which are have those jobs with fordable house

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Don't forget to bring your toilet seat as it sounds as though you will need it.

[@ReisenderRaumplaner]

wow you were in Trier... I've lived there half of my life!

[@blackbird8350]

what is this purple color on you glass 🤔🤔🤔?

[@isaria.0]

I am a medical student, and i'm planning to move to Germany for my postgraduate, but i don't know the language yet... is it possible to learn it in about 3 or 3 and a half years?

[@nbarrio]

Yes. It is possible. You will be able to comunicate.

[@freeman5484]

so pretty face and wise girl, good job erika 🥰🤌

[@MarkPayne-k7l]

Just because you are a free man does not mean she will fancy you.

[@freeman5484]

@@MarkPayne-k7l ofc she won t also des not have to, i just wrote what i thought why would you answer to that comment ?

[@eugenedavis6792]

The Bigger the City the more you will pay to Rent, if you live in small town same thing, just like living in the States

[@trex70]

Electronics and other problematic materials (like Polystyrene) are going to the Baubetriebshof. Its a place controled by the Town gouvernment.

[@ishrakatik6583]

wait a min ? was it west indies vs bangladesh match behind???

[@QueenEssy-1]

I really want to come to germany

[@JjumbaDerick-n9k]

How far now

[@Rantofthings.]

Were you watching cricket in Germany @1:08 mark. 🤔 interesting.

[@MelissaDeLaRosaLVDM]

Thank you so much for the information! Feeling lost in the USA and researching where I could move next. Danke ❤❤

[@jokerblum6255]

In which state are you living? Don’t come to Germany, thinks are getting worse here. I hope I can soon go to the US.

[@soccermomcult]

@@jokerblum6255 how is it getting worse

[@natalias1212]

Did you hear about war in Ukraine? It's affected the whole Europe, specially the West. Prices on everything going up. Migrants = crime​@@soccermomcult

[@pigoff123]

My daughter had insurance with my mother. I grew up with sprudel or mineral wasser never soda.

[@marcblum5348]

"Quiet hours 8pm to 7am MO to SU" well, not sure in which part of Germany you landed, but this cannot be taken as a general rule.

[@paulvalentine1483]

Where are you from?

[@sbuckle1171]

“Sparkling water journey” … 😂

[@marcblum5348]

"Mini Job and Health Insurance" you imply that doing a Mini Job throws you out of public healthcare. Well, this does not exist in Germany. There's always some kind of safety net that will pay for your health costs. It is very different from the US. That's why some US people call us socialists. It is true that a Mini Job does not contribute to Health Insurance fees. Quote Techniker Krankenkasse: "In any case, you must have other health insurance. If, for example, you have family insurance or are insured as a student, pensioner, employee, artist or publicist, nothing will change for you."

[@nataliemeier8640]

where do you come from?

[@rasalghul6296]

What place is this at 5:58 ?