The Pros and Cons of living in Germany

What are the pros and cons of living in Germany? Today we're going to talk about the pros and cons of living in Germany. Germany is an amazing country with a strong economy, lots of culture, great infrastructure, and friendly people - but that doesn't mean it's the right place for everyone! In this video, we'll look at all aspects of life in Germany so you can decide if it's the right move for you. So, let's get started!
Pros
Living in Germany is a great experience. It offers many advantages, both long and short-term, that make it an attractive destination for those considering making the move. Here are some of the pros of living in Germany:
1. Free education
For more than 25 years, Germany has offered tuition-free higher education at public universities, with no charge for most courses and little to no cost for administrative fees.
This means that students coming from all over the world can pursue their degree programs without worrying about expensive tuition costs. Moreover, those studying in certain fields even have access to grants and scholarships which cover living expenses as well!
In addition to this incredible benefit, German universities also provide high quality instruction from some of the finest academic minds in Europe. With famous institutions such as Humboldt University Berlin leading the way in research and innovation, you are sure to receive an excellent standard of learning whether you’re taking up a course on engineering or literature.
2. Drinkable tap water
Living in Germany certainly comes with a lot of perks - from the delicious sausages to the breath-taking cities. But one perk that doesn't often get mentioned is how drinkable tap water in Germany is!
It's true, and it's really quite remarkable! Of course, not all German towns have perfect tap water - but by far most do. In fact, many Germans believe their drinking water is so good because it’s monitored more stringently than other countries. And for sure there are no worries about added chemicals or nasty tastes... What could be better?
3. Unemployment benefits
If find themself out of work due to whatever reason, don't fret - your well-being is taken care of thanks to the German government's generous provisions for unemployment insurance.
Unemployment insurance offers more than just monthly benefits to help you find a job.
For instance, recipients can utilize up to 50% of their benefit to continue their education or training at an accredited institute, making them more marketable for future work.
This feature makes Germany’s system truly unique amongst its counterparts across Europe.
4. Germans are very punctual
Ah, the Germans and their punctuality - it’s one of the foundations of life in Germany. It doesn’t matter if you’re running late to a meeting, eating dinner with friends or just taking the bus; if you live in Germany and don't arrive on time, be prepared to get some judging looks!
For those unfamiliar with German culture, schedules and arrival times can seem like an implicit expectation. People may start mentally counting down five minutes before your planned arrival time but being fashionably late is not accepted here!
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[@kpvarma5384]

Please make a video on the pros and cons of living in italy.

[@jurijeckel4938]

As someone with 3 children and education, I would like to put this into perspective. That education is basically “free” is true. However, you have to pay fees and sit in overcrowded classrooms and have to pay for all sorts of things privately out of your pocket if you want to get a good education. At least that applies to my chemical engineering field. Scholarships are usually for extremely good or socially disadvantaged people. If you have parents you usually get nothing. Then schooling. Anyone who relies on the public "free" system cannot be helped. As a rule, the middle class looks for private schools for their children, which then cost money. School fees will only be paid by the state if there is a good reason. Unemployment benefits are capped. Means it is only 60% of the net for those without children and 68% for people with children. Then if you earn over 5800 euros gross you have another problem. In the case of unemployment and you earn 7,000 or 6,500 or more, it is calculated at 5,800 euros. So you actually receive 48%, 50%, etc. of your salary. So you become impoverished. Then about the water...If you like a lot of calcium in your water, you can drink it. The pipes are dilapidated, there is more and more iron in the pipes, but it often comes from the houses not üublic grid, which is why I don't drink unfiltered water

[@theEpicxY]

you just sound priveledged. "its good but not good enough". bro in my country the govt doesnt do anything for water quality, unemployment or even tertiary education. im from fiji by the way. the land of racism, nepotism and poverty pits

[@VariationMachine]

@@theEpicxY THATS EXACTLY HOW I READ THAT

[@jurijeckel4938]

​@@VariationMachineWhy do you two need something from the government? DIY, education and prosperity have a lot to do with personal initiative. I also left my homeland because the parasites wanted to take my money, so I'm moving on my feet and no longer live in Germany, but somewhere else where I live better, have much fewer deductions and am almost alone from the state. By the way, I practically deal with water and electricity myself because the administration is unable to do it.

[@helenndow1101]

Very much as I remember it being born in Germany and now living in the U.K.

[@vincentperratore4395]

I'd certainly give it a try, if I were a bit younger.

[@darkwolf780]

German isn't that hard to learn for someone who speaks english, but at the same time I know I catch on to things quicker than most people.

[@faceluckcell9484]

I agree GerMAN here nosense there as exception

[@Roger-np3wi]

I'll be honest, the info is nonsense. Surely you've never been in this country for any length of time. The most important thing in a nutshell is this: Learn the language BEFORE you leave your home country. The language of the new country is eminently important in making the new country a home. Without it, no friends and probably no job. English is spoken almost everywhere, but only if you can express yourself in the local language can you make a foreign country your home. Communication is really the biggest barrier.

[@newasblue1981]

Of course...but speaking fluent German doesn't mean that it's any easier making friends here. If you have, you're lucky. Most of my friends are other international people and I've lived in Germany for 10 years

[@Roger-np3wi]

@@newasblue1981 I will now try to explain to you the problem with German friendships. Germans are generally considered unfriendly by expats, which could well be due to our very direct nature. In addition, friendships with us are often formed in early childhood or adolescence and these often last a lifetime. Friends are something very special and most Germans have only 1 or maybe 2 best friends and an extended circle of friends. I for example have only 1 best friend. All others I would call buddies. Friendships are often formed at work or while doing hobbies. The most important thing about a friend is open communication and caring. So it is actually more difficult to find a friend in Germany, but far from impossible. Don't give up.

[@RS-xb9lo]

​@@Roger-np3wi The question I have is how would we go through that? I already have no friends as is, I'd rather not move to an entirely new country, stay lonely, and then give up several years later like I have seen others do, effectively wasting years of my life.

[@Roger-np3wi]

@@RS-xb9lo In interpersonal contact, communication is an immense barrier, even in the home country. Friendships are often formed at an early age, in kindergarten, at school, in training or in the sports club. These friendships often last a lifetime. Then we marry, start families, and in addition to our own family we get a second one, that of our partner. In addition to the friendships formed earlier and the many acquaintances from our other activities, there are also professional and family commitments and the resulting obligations. If I then move as an adult to another country without the appropriate language skills, I lose my previously existing contacts, friends and family...and end up in a country where everyone else around me already has exactly these contacts. And these may have no desire or time to get involved with new people more intensively. But as I said, I also have these "problems" in my home country, of course, when I move to a distant city. To the then missing contacts to friends and family it comes then fast to homesickness, I withdraw myself more and more and remain alone in the new place.

[@chaldeankurdistani2322]

Im going to move to germany in 2025 and im starting to learn A1 A2 and then b1. Is that enough for me to be able to adapt in germany? Please help

[@AvoytDesign]

wdym the German language is hard? It's easier than any romance language (French, Spanish, Italian...), at least for an English-speaker learning it.

[@parkwb32]

As someone who's learned Spanish and French before I don't think that's the case... I find Spanish way easier than German

[@Jynx1927]

@@parkwb32spanish is ridiculously easy imho compared to german…unless your comparing chiliean Spanish or carribean spanish

[@shigam8149]

Clearly you have never been in germany.

[@theEpicxY]

contradicting him without counter points is both lazy and non-german

[@shigam8149]

@@theEpicxY ok

[@dercolonel2081]

as a german, I agree with everything

[@dxmxtris6296]

Bureaucracy and bad internet connection in Germany ? These are much worse here in Greece ...

[@nightwaves3203]

German water is high in calcium. Calcium is a main ingredient of Ex Lax. Sone can get used to it.

[@saadkamran7]

Thank you Germany for giving us nice cars like Mercedes-Benz and Porsches 💯

[@Why-D]

Funny, saving energy due to not using air condition is a disadvatage, as it probably is very hard to open windows twice a day and lower the shutters. And we would only use them for two month a year.

[@jurijeckel4938]

Machen Sie das mit den Fenstern in den Hitzesommern um dievSubtropik. Bei den meisten Häusern bringt es nix

[@matthias4628]

Wonder how we copuld work from home offfice, if we have such terrible, slow, unreliable internet connections ... :)

[@Z7.309]

German here. Almost every point you made was relatively on point. Although i have to say, you messed up 6:30 "Bad customer service". German Retail Workers, Waiters and what not are usually really nice. Of course, they aren't super nice like the american counterpart, because our system pays them a more or less livable wage, so they aren't dependant on tips. You just have to be nice to them. They can't just tell you to f*ck off if you're rude, of course, but they'll be more than happy to help a nice and friendly customer. Sure, there are exceptions, but i mostly had a good experience with customer service here.

[@righteousmammon9011]

You should look up what the “Earned income Tax Credit” is in the US. German salaries are abysmally low compared to the US

[@jurijeckel4938]

You right. Pay in such Jobs are at 12- 15 euros per hour in Germany and often part time jobs

[@Z7.309]

@@righteousmammon9011 that may be true, but the cost of living in the US is much higher than in germany, so even if german people have a lower salary, they'll still be able to afford more.

[@righteousmammon9011]

@@Z7.309that is absolutely not true. I’ve lived in Germany and my wife is German. The US has the highest median disposable income in the world. Germany is #4 which is still quite good but housing costs, electricity , and benzin / diesel are roughly 3x more expensive

[@Z7.309]

@@righteousmammon9011 if that's the case, then i wonder why many Americans I've heard of need to work multiple jobs to afford to rent even a small house/apartment, while in germany, most people can afford a decently sized home with only one job 🤔

[@hobbyart364]

If you ask me pro's centralized, cons centralized

[@theEpicxY]

pro's: jobs. con's: jobs

[@kewlmark72]

Drinkable water and the autobahn!

[@SrinivasanR-nd1uy]

What you are telling is full of lies don't promote your channel or earn money by False video

[@joegreene7619]

Settle down crack boy.