How living in Germany has changed me!

The last one is just 😘👌#berlin #germany #cultureshock #livingabroad #lifeingermany #shorts
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[@lesnachristwinarso4104]

30 paid vacation days? I'm moving there

[@mehlhunter]

20 days is mandatory when you work 5 days a week and 24 when you work 6 days a week, but 30 is the norm, I'd say. I've 30 aswell.

[@Xiph1980]

A while ago I had a job with 25+17 paid days of vacation. (25 were free to plan and you could carry over for 4 years or get paid out at the end of the year, and 17 were "ATV" days which you'd lose if not taken, could not be paid out, and were partly pre-planned by the company) When I was on vacation in the US, my American friends there had a really hard time actually understanding, and then believing, the concept of so many vacation days.

[@teresaellis895]

My hubby gets 10 days off in July and Dec because they shut down...then he gets to schedule his days off..it's 20 or 30 days

[@desertmoonlee6631]

Still not enough for working our lives but it’s better than other countries who want slavery. People deserve more holiday and less working hours mostly now we may not even have retirement..

[@wakeupcall2665]

I have 36 days - I take 12 in a row (Monday till Friday following week) and with the weekend before and after I get 16 days off in a row. So intake February, May into June and mid September my vacations. My work requires working every second weekend. So I love my payed time off work!

[@acmiguens]

I get 30 days of paid vacation... Over a period of six years 😅

[@yourdream8727]

:o

[@all_in_for_JESUS]

Slavery...

[@Nikioko]

Then you have the wrong job and live in a country where worker exploitation is still allowed.

[@jsas2047]

Is that common??

[@acmiguens]

@@Nikioko I live in Brazil, where that isn't allowed. But I work for a US company, so...

[@aashishlama2005]

I jumped when I saw the apron.😂

[@Cryaboutit_HEHEHEHHEHE]

Finally someone is talking about it😭

[@Swiftie13XD]

@@Cryaboutit_HEHEHEHHEHE fr

[@joecliffordson]

I liked the tank top better.

[@becca1147]

Okay girl next step is buying the bread from a bakery instead of a supermarket 💃🏻✨️ so much better

[@5fr4ewq]

but also more expensive + difference in taste isnt usually that big

[@robin_123]

@@5fr4ewq the price difference is absolutely worth it. Its not that expensive and way better

[@jessislistless]

Not necessarily. Many free tv channels have done tests on this and many chain bakeries resort to the same methods and quality standards as in the supermarket.

[@keck4022]

@@jessislistlessyeah but we’re not talking about chain bakeries. We’re talking about local bakeries, that bake their bread fresh

[@jessislistless]

@@keck4022 Local bakeries are always the better option. It keeps money in the community and encourages local growth.

[@samthebreadloaf]

I really wanna move to Germany. I'm learning German right now and I'm hoping to go there if and when I graduate college

[@yasij5363]

hey I'm learning too.i hope you get there soon❤

[@thorodinson292]

Oh, du lernst deutsch? Kleiner Tipp: Schau deutsche Serien, KZbinr, Filme, etc. mit englischen Untertiteln. Vertrau mir, dass ist bei jeder Sprache der effektivste Weg, diese zu lernen. Falls du irgendwelche Fragen haben solltest, helfe ich auch gerne aus^^

[@pe.bo.5038]

@TheGovernor2003 Because the US want Europe as collateral damage in case of war!

[@annelieseM9076]

Aww good luck!!

[@raydomenech7646]

I lived there for 23 yrs, going back in 45 days to work for a col of yrs and retire. Speaking German is a plus but not a must, everywhere you go someone speaks English, don’t let the language interfere w/ your plan.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

Also European food doesn’t have the preservatives like we have in the U.S., their food tastes so much better than American food. You can actually taste the lack of preservatives or you can taste the actual freshness of their bread ,food etc. Europeans have Americans beat on the quality of food.

[@watermelon520b]

lol they do put preservatives in the food in europe.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

@@watermelon520b Yes I’m sure they do use preservatives, but just not as much as here in the U.S., in my opinion you can taste the difference, especially with their breads.

[@DJV94022]

Airplane food says it all..when your leaving united states is a ham sandwhich but when you touch land in another country or on your way back the food is much better..

[@hkgehts9061]

That's not true at all mate lmao

[@oliverkalamata2753]

Well, if you buy all your food boxed and packaged in a grocery store then....of course.

[@awesomeawesome3329]

If anybody suffers from constipation just move to Germany. The bread alone will cure you instantly! Happened to me. Now whenever i travel to US I'm always looking out to buy bread that is rich and healthy. I must admit its not easy to find that.

[@joleenabar-lt9jg]

Thank you for respecting our country *yass*

[@ellietideheart7201]

Yes she respects my country!

[@stefand4934]

Yaaas💅

[@washington___]

​@@stefand4934yaas means

[@romanpetak3775]

Shame

[@dmoore8595]

As far as I know, the only U.S. institution that gives 30 days of paid vacation annually is the military. And any days you don't use by year's end, you can sell back and they add it to your paycheck.

[@GM-tw4el]

I live in Scotland, and I thought the 28 paid days we get was low compared to other countries in Europe, I think the Netherlands get like 40 days a year. We have what's called statutory holidays though, Xmas day, boxing day (26th December), New years day, 2nd January, easter Monday then like 4 bank holidays that vary depending on location. The rest of the days we choose on our own. So it's around 21 days we get to use off our own back, although alot of businesses will close down for 2 weeks on the last Friday before Xmas so your days go towards that, but weekends aren't counted. Some places will let pay you for unused days at the end of the year, some places will make you use your days before the end of the year, and some places will let you carry them over to the next year if you agree in advance. How many paid days are mandatory where you live?

[@hrillingday]

When slaves Talk each other

[@darrellbryant941]

I loved every minute of living in germany

[@760HorsePower]

Not tsi Germany?

[@keck4022]

@@760HorsePower doesn’t exist since 79 years anymore

[@760HorsePower]

@@keck4022 but yet they support not tsi Ukraine?

[@keck4022]

@@760HorsePower we will be called no tsis if we don’t. The same reason we have to do everything, everyone else wants us to

[@fil4648]

I'm a Greek immigrant in Germany and I have to say after five years, that Germany delivered on everything that it promised. Great country, I'm lucky to be part of it and I will apply for citizenship soon.

[@Tast-1934.]

Good for you, but why do you need to apply for citizenship? Isn’t Greece part of the eu, you don’t need a visa to work or study there right?

[@Idkwhattoput151]

@@Tast-1934.voting rights, stuff like that

[@onetailedwhiteboy8206]

Just throw your passport away and say youre from afghanistan

[@CalicoJack1]

I've been in Berlin for a little over a week and I'm leaving in a few days, but I really dont want to 😅 love it here and will definitely come back

[@jeffreyvanesch]

I've got the same thoughts. Been there for a quick getaway and immediately loved the city

[@ironhorsemodding8995]

99 Luftballons! Ganz toll! Ich bin ein Amerikaner, aber ich liebe Deutschland. Wahrscheinlich, ich werde in America bleiben, aber wenn ich muss Umziehen, ich möchte nach Deutschland gehen!

[@retrogaming8415]

I get no vacation days sign me up.

[@UglyKidJoe71]

I've been living in Germany for several years, and love it! Best beer in the world, great people and so much to explore. It's fantastic

[@Alainke]

I live in Belgium, we have the best beers, the French kitchen, etc. We have it all, and sometimes 45 days of paid holiday

[@GabrielXDrums]

@@Alainkehow is Cologne? Any recommended spots/tips?

[@didierbaudot]

​@@GabrielXDrumsCologne has many beautiful churches, do the hop on hop off bus for a overvieuw from the city, many shops and restaurants there

[@MichelleonSunset]

@@Alainke Without a doubt, the best beer in the world is in Belgium. The best steak and best beer I've ever had was in your country. I cried it was so good.

[@Paul.O1818]

​@winterforever6526 how can they have the best beer if they don't even have they own hop cones. The best beer comes from Germany, because the best hop cones are harvestet here.

[@Fatmanstan606]

German bread is insanely delicious

[@janajacoby3391]

My favorite is Pumpernickel. So delicious! 💜

[@Callieforniiaa]

Tbh if I was to move anywhere not in the US I’d move to Germany. My heritage came from there and it just looks so lovely. German guys are also quite cute haha 😅😇

[@gordshorde]

tbh i would but i can't handle the cold 😭 i know the winters get bad and i can barely handle the mid west ones-

[@marc8239]

As a german guy I wish to say thank you

[@agentmueller]

@@marc8239Bug off Marc. Quit trying to take our women, they used to run from the Huns and apparently now they are trying to flee towards! Lol kidding of course

[@agentmueller]

@@marc8239I need you to smuggle me out disks of Das Boot season 3 and 4. I like the show a lot but it’s impossible to watch here for some reason. We don’t have sky/sky Atlantic in America which I assume is like hbo or something lol

[@marc8239]

@@agentmueller ah yes. It's always the Ausländer. machen nix ausser die Jobs und die Frauen zu klauen.

[@Antoba-ji2zu]

basically the PROs about life generally in Europe 😅

[@Sirius10117]

Seriously what Americans call bread ain't bread. It's a cake with no flavor.

[@Verbose-ir7sf]

We have more than just white sandwich bread lol. Just look for a different type

[@neverhungryagain2187]

Lol

[@5fr4ewq]

i usually only buy toast bread. its shelf life is way longer than "normal" bread, so i dont have to worry abt eating only bread for 2 days

[@5fr4ewq]

@@tatumergo3931 toast bread good. longer shelf life

[@pacodave4885]

@@Verbose-ir7sfno we don't, unless you want to pay a small fortune for something which still tastes worse than the bread you get in other countries

[@joelex7966]

I couldnt agree more about the bread. That central location really helped when the time came to invade the neighbors.

[@anwarsk3114]

I love your informative reels🥰😍

[@fluffychooks5615]

Lol love the apron 😂

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

The beer and fresh made giant pretzels are amazing.

[@alige4973]

In some industries you even get 38 paid vacation days, such as metal

[@IN_MY_SHOES_4K]

Greetings from Budapest❤

[@bassguitar1919]

Germany is absolutely a country I could see myself living in if I didn't live in the US. It's a beautiful country and really cool people.

[@fatherson5907]

It’s a total sewer.

[@AustrianGovernment]

@@fatherson5907 if Germany is a sewer then the rest of Europe is I don’t even know

[@AustrianGovernment]

@@fatherson5907 Germany is better than 90% of Europe

[@fatherson5907]

@@AustrianGovernment yup, it’s all a cesspool

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Living the life!

[@Hansaman58]

Why would you buy “American” style bread when living in Germany?!? The local bakeries make and sell bread that is so much better.

[@alihorda]

They last long, I buy them as backup when I run out of normal bread but can't buy a new one (Sunday or after an exhausting day)

[@AndreuAlphapibeTheMemer]

I don't live there but it still has my life

[@vidarv.9010]

toast bread, also known as zero energy bread(!)

[@AllHailTheBobSemple]

Never heard that term

[@AlexeJade]

I love that in Europe you can travel to other countries easily

[@HeatherGarcia-di9se]

🤔 ummm same in Asia n Africa 😂😂😂 Europe countries are very different but the same if that makes sense, before nationalism n countries in Europe there was the Greeks,the Romans,the Germanic tribes, vikings, Celtics, Slavics, etc but if u go before then were more related then they think, nationalism seperated US n hate among us is deep....

[@ChadKroeger-lo9wy]

Hello 👋 How are you doing?

[@RobertoCarlos-di7ts]

your profile is adorable

[@ChadKroeger-lo9wy]

@@RobertoCarlos-di7ts oh me

[@ChadKroeger-lo9wy]

Are you on telegram

[@Stolens87]

Try the trains in the future for short distance traveling. Especially night trains with sleeping cabins are awesome. We need to make that a thing and finally make these short flights expensive again

[@DieGurkenfresser]

With that many cancelations? And Lack of punctuality ? 😂

[@soulassassin0g]

She doesn't need to go to a bakery for cake, she already owns her own.

[@krystalwells7086]

I’m an American and I use an electric kettle, which I love!!! I really wish I could have 30 days a year to travel!!!

[@garyrobinson5655]

Not in this capitalist hellscape

[@5fr4ewq]

wait, what did u used to boil water then?

[@multimeter2859]

​@@garyrobinson5655So you wanna move to the continent that Capitalism was first thought up? Lol makes sense.

[@janajacoby3391]

How many days off do you have in the US a year? And it's almost never payed days off, right?

[@Sante1987]

For a 30 days trip U only need 20 days from 30. Because we count 5 holidays for a week. With 30 days U can travel 6 weeks.

[@Eald_Englisc_beon_micel]

99 Luftballons is goated

[@lowermichigan4437]

American in the states here. We use an electric kettle. Definitely recommend it too

[@user-bq7qs1gq6t]

Wow to be able to get 30 days of vacation Germany 🇩🇪 Rocks.

[@xdani_thethinkingneko]

Part of me wants to visit Germany, just for the bread. I love bread so much, I feel like I would have a field day there 😈

[@vikm1341]

How did you manage to move there? Two of my family members moved from germany to the US for three years and went back. They said it was too much 😅

[@hearts4sabrinacarpenter]

I might be moving to Germany. As someone who is half Dutch, half American and American raised, im terrified. I have to leave my mom to go and I have never been so sure of something in my life. Though it is scary, I am absolutely willing to make that sacrifice, and who knows? I might stay in America after all. But I know that going to Germany feels right.

[@Taradise85]

I lived in Stuttgart When I was younger until I was about 8 … I really wish to go back one day.

[@agentmueller]

The T-72 story is crazy! That’s why I wanted more kev stories, I’m sorry I missed this! In my head, your my adopted British pops. Cheers kev :)

[@mariosolorzanojr90280]

I loooooooove Schusterjunge when I’m in Berlin. It’s so simple. But perfect

[@dweuromaxx]

Hehe, they will be available, when you come back.

[@xXtuscanator22Xx]

Still not moving to Germany

[@Jadin_Raines123]

I love 99 Luftballons and all of that stuff makes me want to move to Germany when I get older

[@srnimplantsurgery6088]

Nice video of a beautiful girl

[@MrPummi88]

Naja, Backwaren aus dem Supermarkt als köstlich zu bezeichnen? Gute Backwaren gibt es nur beim Bäcker!

[@lennat24]

So ist es.

[@AllHailTheBobSemple]

Im Gegensatz zu den USA sind die Supermarkt Brote Luxus

[@DieGurkenfresser]

Wenn du sonst nur die US Produkte kennst, ist vermutlich alles köstlich 😅

[@frankschmidt2842]

Natürlich gibt es die besten Backwaren bei einem Bäcker, aber dass eine Amerikanerin sagt, dass Backwaren aus dem Supermarkt gut sind, sagt schon einiges aus.

[@user-lu6zt1tb3b]

I love Germany❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rafael-Matheus96]

You never boiled water with a kettle before?? Wow, you must be from a very remote village😮

[@pe.bo.5038]

Americans have 110 volts current!Water kettle takes 50% more time!

[@Dr_MuscleWizard]

Living your best life. I love it 👍🏻

[@suspiciousafternoon]

How is everyone ignoring that apron 😂😂😂

[@jonelrender3260]

She must be tired after "literally" hopping over to France 🇫🇷 😂❤

[@danielmartin7838]

My stove is electric. I place a pan with water in it to bring the water to a boil for my pour-over.

[@madisonwooden1083]

I’m lucky to get a week of vacation 😂 if you don’t work 32+ hours in the USA they won’t even offer you a vacation. Some places it’s been 40 hours to be able to get one. So crazy to me

[@gordshorde]

as an american i've just started making my own bread when i can. unfortunately the flour i use (gluten allergy) is a lot more expensive so i can't make it to often ;-;

[@Goriaas]

Number 1 has an easy explanaition American 120V 20/15A max (vs European 240V 13-16A) electric circuits mean electric kettles would be MUCH slower and kinda suck in US homes. Hence why it's understandable why they are unpopular in the USA and much more popular in Europe where household electric outlets are much more powerful

[@Rickiye]

Parts 1 & 2?

[@militantsaungweme2056]

have never bought toast bread since coming here 6 months ago

[@ElectrostatiCrow]

How's life in Germany?

[@EnglishOrthodox]

Americans don’t use electric kettles? Nah that’s crazy

[@Bilingvish]

How do you handle your back and head pain?

[@MO0N_6269]

Germany history ya! :D

[@arnodobler1096]

2,000 yrs and more

[@coadster2559]

God I’ve wanted to move to Germany for the longest time it’s where my great grandparents were from. Always wanted to see where they grew up and the history.

[@Tommy-lq2rk]

German Immigrants(mostly jews but also others) created the US

[@Tommy-lq2rk]

Why don't you do it then?😊

[@coadster2559]

@@Tommy-lq2rk not feasible right now financially but someday very soon I’m going to. Saving all my money I’m working for to do it!

[@Joealfeo]

Great song in the background!!!

[@xtremejagy5959]

Europe is amaizing

[@Star-wh9lc]

Yesssss🌹

[@didierbaudot]

Yes i'm from Belgium and there are so many beautiful cities in a small surface (comparing to asia or America) 🙂

[@AllHailTheBobSemple]

@TheGovernor2003bro… Russia and us have been mortal enemies since WW2. Do you know about the Ukraine war, where us and Russia are indirectly fighting?

[@StevenChampion-kf1oe]

Is this the person who did the short on the book burning?

[@Lily-Hellenthal_stewart]

i’m going too germany every year because of my grandparents and i think i went to that place plus the bread is DELICIOUS 🤤 i eat it everyday when i’m there

[@snapfinger1]

US Military. 30 paid vacation days a year. 1800 calories a day. You’re in Carbohydrate City.

[@surenot9491]

Working 3 shift job about 40h a week but it’s 24/7 regardless of holidays or weekends. Having 30 days plus 13 for this. 43 days is hard to take them all every year 😅

[@moviesync3131]

background music??

[@gitajais]

I'm Indian ❤

[@nevius28]

Gorgeous

[@MsCl]

What kind of kettle is used in the USA?

[@durchfallgurgler07]

Wait, how does kettles work in the US?

[@a.tok.a]

As an American, I use an electric kettle each and every day…. Some people have the whistling stove top kettles I suppose.

[@sai4blackmetal]

I get 30 days holiday when I am critically ill 😂

[@sm5970]

Is 30 day vacation surprising to you people? How about 30 days vacation, 4 months fully paid maternity leave and up to 2 years reduced payment of maternity leave, and if you’re self employed you get maternity allowance in line with your salary in Austria🇦🇹? Austrian employers also pay 14 salaries a year by law. 2 extra for Christmas and for the Summer so that people can go on a long summer break and buy plenty of presents on Christmas. P.S. your employer is not allowed to contact you during your vacation or days off. That’s borderline unacceptable.

[@dweuromaxx]

Wow, dreamy!

[@RR-lj3ip]

Mostly. Although I have to admit there are quite a lot of employees who don't respect the rights of employees, either illegally or using the "loopholes", but most do respect the rights. Just don't come as a software developer to France😅

[@sm5970]

@@RR-lj3ip oh man, software development is another ball game hey. I know Austrians who complain about how much they work and when they mention how much they work I think ‘That’s illegal isn’t it? 🤔’ it seems as though in that sector they kinda play in the dark grey area. Gosh, even the doctors who work hard in Austria take vacation because they don’t want to break the law. My doctor is a workaholic and she was gone for weeks and when she came back she said that she was almost over on her work hours and had to take a mandatory vacation.

[@josiahrickens4556]

I lived in Heidelberg Germany for 3 years in the early 80 and been to Paris France und Holland und Belgium

[@colinlawrence3685]

How do you communicate with the locals? Do you speak German? 🤔

[@romelluswilson]

Here currently, many speak English in the major cities.

[@stlouisix3]

I can't understand why most Americans hardly drink tea or use electric (or any) kettles to boil water.

[@pe.bo.5038]

Americans:110v(plenty gas stoves)--Europe.220v!Kettle takes 50% longer to boil!--Besides:Most American tap water not potable!

[@thelegendarybricgod252]

Wait your going to strasbourg in France I was there last Friday 😅

[@lindyjones579]

What do you do for work?

[@dyemalamar421]

I am moving there im a couple of months. Id love to connect!

[@briannwo1900]

The work weeks are also shorter. Normally 36-38 hours

[@szudy76]

I want to move there 😢but I’m only visiting in May 2025

[@nonchiii4548]

"there are so many great bread options".... continues to show the cheapest factory produced kinds of bread/rolls, that are just a teeny tiny bit less disgusting than the bread that comes in plastic bags.

[@robinbirdj743]

Their Toast Brot is worse than our regular bread. It’s thick Wonder bread without the preservatives , but drier and even more tasteless.

[@squeakysoliloquy83]

Lay off the coffee 😅😂

[@AmericanVenom85]

Damn, guys… looking rough out there 😂

[@Mancavehobbies]

Love this song

[@maryannjamesogrady1593]

Enjoy❤

[@EpicAelflaed]

Sounds very English to me - tea and crumpets anyone 😜

[@stephonlutchman6820]

She literally hopped over to France

[@nicatnuriyev5725]

🇩🇪❤️🇬🇪

[@BoopSnootAndTroubleshoot]

I see toast bread as a dessert. I don't get full with it. Toast bread with Nutella, that's just a lite cake almost!

[@arneellermets]

Meyer BROT tastes good, the ONLY OTHER healthy American bread is raisin, or rye, bread. What work do you do? ? VIELEN DANK. THANK YOU.

[@yerushalisanne]

I love the Nena song in the background 🎶

[@RobertoCarlos-di7ts]

your profile is adorable

[@shanshajahan8160]

Did you learn German?

[@Tbrasher09]

How did u manage to move with a visa? Did you learn German?

[@peterwhite8424]

What’s that bread at 0:10

[@shiprasarkar6123]

Electric kettle is quite common in India 😮 I use kettle to boil water, make tea etc

[@pe.bo.5038]

India has 220 volt!---US have 110 Volt!(kettle takes longer)

[@freaking367]

Haha, ich freue mich für dich 😂

[@bellct4980]

As an American I hate our bread but they have tons of other breads at our store like baguette

[@Kloetenhenne]

Wow, another white bread 😂