My JOURNEY to Germany [The HONEST truth]

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In this video, Jen opens up about her reasons to leave Guatemala and the steps she took, that enabled her to live her dream life in Germany. Get ready to be inspired and motivated!
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[@K__a__M__I]

Todays' video made my eyes pipi more... _...smoothly_

[@sarsonder5127]

HAHAHAHA

[@dr.zacharysmith7052]

What an inspiring journey. It shows what you can achieve when you put the effort into it and just keep trying. Welcome to Germany and we're very lucky to have people like you living and working here. Such a pleasant and optimistic nature...

[@samael7867]

i basicly agree, but for how many thousand people who tryed, how many succed?

[@mariapalma6677]

Conosco esa historia y a esa muchachita que salió de Guatemala con muchos sueños. No sabes lo orgullosa que estoy de ti y todo lo que has logrado. Cómo dice la mayoría de los comentarios: es una historia inspiradora! Gracias por compartirla acá y mostrar a todos que los sueños se cumplen y que con actitud y perseverancia la gente puede crear su destino, una mejor vida. Love you my friend!

[@simplegermany]

Gracias amiga de mi alma 🥰

[@brigs1856]

My husband is a self-taught developer. We are moving to Germany in October where he will also be doing some training but is getting a good salary. There were actually 3 companies who offered him a job.

[@simplegermany]

Fantastic to hear 😊 Have a great move!

[@merlinhernandez8202]

Wow! I’m from Guatemala too. My mom unfortunately made the decision to bring me here to the US illegally. I’m 18, and Fortunate to have a work permit. I’m also into software engineering/development and have been self taught. This was so inspiring. I plan to leave this country for a country in Europe like Germany

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for sharing your story! Glad to read there is another Chapina dev 😊

[@ni7784]

Ok so, I am an Indian student who'll start her studies in Germany this year. I am in the same position as you were. I want to live a life true to myself and here in India I won't be able to. I found your video when I was searching for understanding the Anmeldung process and found so much more! I thank you for sharing your journey! I know the journey is going to be hard.... But seeing you both together, happy gives me hope... Maybe someday things will be good ...

[@thaler2]

As a native Hungarian I really enjoyed watching this video and thanks for sharing your story. I hope you had a good time in Budapest. I also have to admire your braveness moving there without knowing the local language. I've been living in Ireland for over 9 years now and moving to Frankfurt in May. Your videos are extremely helpful, well detailed and the content is much much appreciated! Keep up the great work, it really makes a difference for a lot of people.

[@simplegermany]

Köszi! 😊 Wow, you also have quite a journey I guess. All the best for your move to Germany! 🍀

[@ProffesoreTakilovski]

I have read a lot of stupid tings on linkedin about false storys, but here is example how somebody succeed by right attitude and will. Great job! My professor once said, in your life you can lose many times, but the point is to acquire needed knowledge and you will always earn things back, that is something that nobody can’t take a way from you! BR., all the best!

[@oneguy9916]

I am an aeronautical engineering student in Argentina, unfortunately the area I want to work in does not exist here. There are several options in others countries being Germany one of them, I am already studying German and I am about to start my Italian citizenship. Incredible story Jen congratulations and thanks for sharing your story.

[@patchybeardman]

Not even 2 minutes into the video, you guys make me spill some tears!

[@Hobbymusiker84]

"Von Tellerwascher zu Millionär " Jen hat ihr Traum in Erfüllung gebracht...Weiter so!

[@lynn436]

This is so inspiring. I was feeling down earlier but this helped me to keep moving forward with what I aspire to be. Thank you! :D

[@josepablocruz6812]

Hola Jen, soy de El Salvador y hace poco descubrí su canal, este video sin duda me ha dado más seguridad sobre una decisión que estoy tomando y es moverme hacia Alemania, he terminado mis estudios de ingeniería y he conseguido una oferta de trabajo, sin duda es algo que me emociona y a la vez llena de nervios, gracias por compartir tu experiencia y motivar a los demás 👏🏻 saludos :D

[@simplegermany]

Hola! Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Me alegra que nuestro contenido te ayude a tomar este gran paso. ¿A qué parte de Alemania te midas? Te deseamos todo lo mejor!

[@josepablocruz6812]

@@simplegermany muchas gracias :D es a Zeven, cerca de Hamburg

[@thorstenberninger]

First of all I want to thank you for all the work that you put in your content here on KZbin. Thanks a lot. I am a new subscriber but I have already shared a ton of your videos with my expat friends who live here in Germany. Some I shared for your ideas and some just for the fun. Over the years I have found some very good friends here in expats. People from Greece, Syria, Tunisia, United States, Ireland. However, only since I have met those persons I have become fully appreciative of the life that I am living in Germany. And by no means am I either wealthy or privileged in the common meaning and never have I been. But I feel very very privileged that I was born in this country and that I can live here.🙏🙏🙏

[@pilter34]

Hey, me and my wife were in the same boat. We were students on a scholarship in Budapest for 2 years and we came to Munich for another masters hoping to transition to a full-time job. The grind is still ongoing but looking at your journey reminds me of what lies hard if we keep persevering 😊 Congratulations on your journey

[@Zibonnn]

Inspiring story, Jen! And Yvonne is so supportive! You both are truly amazing!

[@do7696]

Great story of resilience ,hope and dreams.

[@SyoCoF]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am from Argentina and I have hemophilia. Here the situation to get the medication is very complicated and frustrating, I know that there are better treatments in Europe. That's why this year I decided to study programming on my own to be able to travel and with a little luck stay and live in Germany. I hope that in a few years I can make my video sharing my story as well. I send you a hug

[@simplegermany]

All the best for your plans! We will release a video soon that will help you on your journey to learn programming 😊

[@vivienl.8741]

The song of Eminem: I got to know one person who moved to another country far away from where he used to live and this was the song who motivated him to do so. Must be „THE“ song for people to take the chance to emigrate.

[@Audiolaby]

Happy for you both, it's always nice to see happy people! We will get in touch with you soon Kisses

[@janeroque4733]

What a experience! I am new in Germany and I think I needed to watch a video like this. Thanks for sharing your story! Now I feel more motivated to continue and look for I want for life 🌻

[@emip3008]

Amazing, so glad you made it, Jen! Thanks both for this video! An edit: what I liked a lot about this video is that Jen talked about the specific steps she took in great detail (as in, mentioning AIESEC, for instance). It's an incredible story, and I hope many others will find it inspirational ;)

[@sere2014]

It makes sense that you are so strong and determined with an also strong mom like yours. It’s incredible what a single mom does for her kids.

[@ankdut1984]

I can relate to Jen's story so much and going through the same in my life. I have been in two minds over taking a step back from where I am in life and moving to Germany for my masters. The constant back and forth of two voices in my head debating (not to worry, I'm perfectly sane) if I should bite the bullet and loss of pay for 2 years while I study in Germany vs coast through life where I am. Life is good here, compared to the struggle of early life and borderline poverty like what Jen described; but I know I will forever kick myself with the "what if". I think I needed this honest unbiased raw heart to heart from Jen. Submitted my application on uniassist couple of days ago (and still was unsure) but I think this cleared the fog. Life is for those who seize it. Also Yvonne's support throughout the video showed the rock she is in Jen's journey. You two are winners, always remember that. viele Gluck!

[@kartikt.s813]

Man, I am in the exact spot at the moment , in India! I have a well paying job here. I got admitted for my MBA in Germany, and I'm having doubts about whether it is worth leaving comfort here, and taking a loan to do an MBA in Germany. Hope it turns out alright! What did you do, Ankur Dutta? Did you move to Germany?

[@ankdut1984]

@@kartikt.s813 leaving next month for RWTH Aachen.

[@penagabriel]

Hi Jen, that’s a super cool and inspiring journey! I also came to Germany via AIESEC and so far I have been here for 4 years. All the best to you ☺️

[@tempest411]

Wow, that's what I call hustling alright. You made it, but at the same time I can see why so many don't, and I don't blame them...The one percent that meets such success can only ever be one percent.

[@MermaidMoffie]

This was certainly motivational thanks ladies ✨

[@dreambig326]

Congratulations for being so brave and not giving up! ☺ P.s. I moved to Germany 2 months ago, but I lived near Hungary my whole life. And I was positively surprised how nice people in Germany are, at least superficially, because I hear quite often that they are cold I'd say that in my home country we have a different kind of warmness 😅

[@Ringelsocke.]

I guess your mom is very proud of you for accomplishing everything you dreamed of! Is she still in Guate? Can you visit each other often?

[@Voronochka262]

Thank you for sharing. That is inspiring to hear

[@MariaCamilaHerranDuarte]

Eres tan inspiradora! ❤

[@nataliamedina1068]

Thank for sharing your story💜

[@Jesse8311074]

Thanks for this video.

[@smu4242]

Ahhh, the feels! Amazing video!

[@sarsonder5127]

Loved thissss

[@faramarzmokri9136]

Thanks for sharing.

[@anadebroy3937]

Congratulations for achieving your dreams! I wish I saw your videos as I was struggling to find a job and be able to stay in Germany. I must say, keep up with this kind of excellent videos! I’m pretty sure you are helping many people and most important, they won’t feel alone in their struggles. De una chapina queer a otra chapina queer, muchas felicidades 🥳

[@simplegermany]

Muchas gracias!!! Wow que alegre saber que existe otra chapina queer por estos lados 🙂

[@RoyalBlue17]

I agree with Ana. You are a inspiration for me and I am old. You gave me hope to do it. I study 20 years ago Programming language (c, c++, lisp, assembly, JavaScript, html, php, CSS, VB, MySQL) but never had the opportunity to work. Now I forgot a lot and I am not updated. Good tip about the internship. Tia, muitas garcia por teus vídeos. Beijinhos de Portugal 😊

[@StartupIstan]

cool stuff Jen bless you guys :)

[@titalx7169]

Thanks!

[@rickyn1135]

Very inspiring video. 👏🏼🍻

[@darrylrichman]

So inspirational! As a self taught developer (but from the 1970s), I understand your progression through jobs to get to where you want to be. It isn't always clear what's worth doing to improve your situation, and those decisions are very difficult. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@MrPolyalert]

Wow, what an amazing story! Thank you for sharing

[@jericvictor6630]

Very inspiring.. Thank you!

[@azadehnooriansaravi8401]

Ein großes Dankeschön an euch für Teilung Deiner anstrengenden erfolgreichen Geschichte❤️ ich hatte auch Tränen in meinen Augen. Ich hoffe, eines Tages gehen auch meine Träume in Erfüllung. Du bist wirklich eine Kämpferin und Du hast mich angeregt zum Kämpfen wieder und wieder für meine Wünsche trotz Schwierigkeiten und nicht die Hoffnung aufgeben, liebe Grüße aus Dresden von einer Iranerin

[@jorgelizandro05]

Awesome, great story and life experience :)

[@gavinparker7405]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Jen!!! So encouraging!!

[@shivamtomar6654]

It's truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@lukalashk]

Wow such an inspiration ❤️😍🙏 thx for always motivating and educating us 😍

[@mordazflames4044]

Well done!!! Amazing!! Thanks for sharing your warrior experience.

[@aishvaryasenthil58]

The very video, I needed! Very inspiring ..

[@aleksandarukic1721]

Thank you for sharing. This is a great life story! Very motivating and encouraging.

[@dilsad6789]

What a great inspiration!

[@JanmejayAmbardekar]

Tata Consultancy Service is your life saviour.

[@anchouse94]

Such an inspiration, both of you!

[@leoleoncio92]

What a beautiful, inspiring video and story! ❤️❤️

[@YTUSER583]

Great, very nice!

[@CaptTrylaScott]

I enjoyed hearing about your journey! Not giving up, taking risks, and what opportunities you can get seems very scary! You are a brave woman! Happy you and Yvonne found each other. Beautiful 💜

[@munikoti84]

Inspiring video!

[@palmer0815]

Very good video...thank you for sharing your story!!!

[@pimjikens]

This was very inspiring, thank you

[@MetalBere]

Beautiful and inspiring video 😊👏👏👏

[@vaibhaveejethwa]

I loved your story! Thank you for sharing your journey. It was so informative and inspiring.

[@olaniyiademuyiwa9311]

Thanks a lot for sharing your journey Jen🙏. Really Inspiring!

[@paleciop]

My favorite video so far! You're both awesome!

[@jakobjorgensen7773]

Congrats on your achievements. Thanks for sharing your story - best wishes going forward!

[@CathyTalksMiami]

Very sweet and heartfelt story ❤️ Congratulations for fighting and achieving your goals!

[@marinhobrandao]

so nice! and I loved avocados! :D

[@klausvolker]

Thank you for sharing. it is lovely to see you both be so emotional with this story. inspiring and encouraging.

[@mambofornasa]

Beautiful and very relatable. This is the kind of stuff that inspires us (okay me) not to give up. Working on your goals and believing that your dreams will indeed come true. Loved the whole journey Jen when through!!!

[@alirezabadelnejad268]

You made me cry.Thank you for uploading usefull videos.

[@Chelitaaa]

Ok I cried. Huge inspiration .thank you Jen♥️

[@ali_soleimani_r]

So inspiring thanks for sharing your journey, you did a great job 👏

[@Wolfspaule]

I am happy for you two!

[@hilalnizamoglu4599]

this is the cutest video I have ever watched! Thanks for sharing your study, it is truly inspiring :) it is also so nice to have such a supportive partner in your toughest days to be with you and stand by you. I wish all the best for you two, and I just want to say thank you both once again for all your videos, they are very informative :) keep up the good work! tschüssss!!

[@chanokponyongyat7239]

Very impressive and inspirational!! Thank you for sharing 👍👍

[@stellayusi6991]

Thank you vero much; it is indeed very inspiring!

[@cavila31]

Thanks for sharing, it probably wasn’t easy :) It was very moving!

[@Mozart4000]

Thank you for sharing your experience. For me it was very touching but also inspiring. From my own experience I can only agree with you! Look for challenges and if there is an opportunity, take it!

[@vivienl.8741]

Great video! You can be so proud of yourself 🤗 And you deserve the life of yours dreams as you have such a beautiful soul 😌

[@saanchip305]

What an incredible story!! What an accomplishment!! Inspiring fighter. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!

[@stefanies4501]

Thanks for sharing your personal story. It's always nice to see updates from you, and see the adorable affection you have for each other 😍.

[@pyang9155]

Thank you !😄 Andrea

[@mdhridoymia2402]

what a journey! I'm from Dhaka which is capital of Bangladesh.Thanks for sharing

[@anitagalindo6361]

Hi Jen and Yvonne, what an inspirational story, you are an admirable person Jen. Thanks for sharing

[@kevincejiang8277]

Indeed inspiring. The emotion is still on your face, really touching. Happy for you to have made it, Jen.

[@PastorHinChrist]

Wow! What an inspiration, genuine, heartfelt and I wish you both every happiness.

[@meenalbagaddeo6066]

Such an inspiring journey! Just a courages soul you have . You deserve every piece of happiness . ❤️

[@klausbenker8410]

Thank you both for being amazing 😎 social media influencers and sharing your love 💕 and support to the world 🌍. Sehr gut gemacht Jen und Yvonne !

[@Yuyayayu872]

You both are so lovely. Keep persevering!

[@fannychristozova8158]

😀 Very nice of you, guys, and I can already see you might get sick of reading it, but it can't get more truthful - it IS inspiring!! What's even more inspiring and I can honestly call it beautiful is that entirety of support Yvonne's had for you, every step of the way right to this evening's words of appreciation, love it!

[@vanessapalomo828]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I've seen lots of your videos like a series maraton this week. Sooooo thankful! But this video... 😢❤ amazing!! Wunderbar! Tchuuuusss!

[@vijay.s3196]

This is really inspiring journey ❤️... As i was looking for the same Journey.

[@jkb2016]

Thanks for sharing this very personal experience! What a wonderful, inspiring adventure you had! Obviously, there's nothing to regret and the only thing left to wish you, is that your success keeps growing and growing! Btw. you mentioned you weren't sure if or how to release this video on your channel but I assure you, this personal example of "how to" is a very essential complement to the otherwise rather fact-oriented videos. I too asked for that topic some time ago and I surely got more than I hoped for, so, again, thank you!

[@lachlankerr5448]

So inspiring! This channel is such a gem, I'm so glad I discovered it. Kia kaha from Aotearoa New Zealand!

[@cafe_diemmusic]

I love watching your channel! you guys are so positive! can't wait to start life in Germany! watching more of your vids!!!!

[@arijitdutta3596]

Your story is very inspiring. You are also super lucky to have found such an amazing partner. Congratulations and all the best for future!

[@fercruz88]

Thank you for sharing!! It was so nice and inspiring. It is great to hear real stories, with the difficulties that are part of how you´ve grown and challenged yourself. Personally I'm a little tired of the success stories that seem so simple and easygoing, knowing that's not the reality for most people. Your story makes me feel not alone in the migration process struggle.

[@ulrichwolforster1849]

Ihr seit sooo süß ! Viel Glück Euch beiden

[@mayteagosto8414]

Felicidades! It’s shows that hard work, dedication and perseverance does pay off. Don’t give you! ❤️

[@carlosfc007]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I think one of the most important take home messages is that sometimes one must "take a step back", be it financially or professionally, in order to then leap and be successful. Big fan out here! Sending you guys a warm hug from Portugal