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...
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!
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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
First of all I want to thank you for all the work that you put in your content here on UA-cam. 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.🙏🙏🙏
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 ;)
Thank you for sharing, Jen! It is wonderful to hear your story. I think you are both doing a fantastic job. I would not have made it to Germany as easily without your help. Thank you so much!
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
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 🌻
Gracias por compartir tu historia Jen. Eres un ejemplo para todos los que seguimos este canal. Estaría cool que hicieras videos en Español también para que consideren a Alemania como una opción para emigrar.
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!
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?
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
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.
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 💜
While traveling in Munich I feel upon your UA-cam video learning how to use the rail system, so thank. Love all your content, and the personal touch you and your partner display so much caring and support. More travelers from California should what these videos prior to visiting Germany, so helpful. Thank you.
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 😅
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!
I just moved here in Germany and really struggling finding a job that I really wanted (and aligned with my previous career). This video motivated me to step back, reflect and plan to achieve that goal. Thank you so much :)
I love this video! I first watched the video about Jen feeling free in Germany and klicked on the link. I also like you as a couple - your love for each other just shows!
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 🥳
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 😊
I've been watching some of your videos since I'm moving to Germany next month to work (I'm a Software Engineer too). I'm a Guatemalan and can relate to your journey, from the struggle to the great things that happened to you. In my case, it wasn't easy either, but I still feel very privileged and grateful for the small opportunities life gave me. Very inspiring video. Keep up with the great content!
Hello Otto, I'm also Guatemalan, could you tell me if do you have a degree of any university in Guatemala? did you study abroad? Or how did you get the job in Germany?
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
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!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, struggle and strong willpower. Tomorrow is my interview for a job in Germany that might bring me to Germany to start a new life... I cried while listening to your story. Step back but then three steps forward... that was so meaningful and important for me to hear right now.
Thanks for sharing this video. it was very helpful to me. I'm a junior developer with 2 years of professioanl experience and I'm moving to Germany next month. I've been looking for jobs that fit me but I haven't had any luck and I've been getting unmotivated but after seeing this and realising how long it took you to get your first job as a developer I know that I need to be more patient and eventually I'm gonna get my big break and enter the German job market and get my dream peaceful life. I really appreciate your videos and what you're doing for expats. keep doing what you're doing. lots of love from Iran
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.
Jen, Yvonne, thank you so much for this story!!! I really feel for Jen and can totally relate. Same story - I’m from Russia, since childhood dreamt of a better life, need an lgbt - friendly country, an English teacher and Germany 🇩🇪 is my ultimate goal. Thank you so much!! Super inspirational. Love you, ladies.
So happy to hear your story and it is inspiring . This video motivates me for the search of Job and better life... Thanks a lot for sharing such an incredible story. Lots of love and best wishes for you both. Love from Bangalore
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!!!
In case this is helpful to anyone: I would add that studying in Germany is probably an easier way if you want to move here. Studying at public universities is free for international students (except in two states, the last time I checked). There are completely English-taught Master's in some subjects (economics is one) - of course, learning German is still recommended because you would have access to many more job opportunities. You get an 18-month job-searching residence permit after you graduate (I found a job that allows me to apply for the work permit after almost 18 months lol - it's been a difficult time for job seekers, and I also don't speak fluent German). If you don't want to do university, there are also vocational training (Ausbildung) and dual studies programs. Some programs may offer a German language learning component, but I am not sure how common these are.
The more I watch your videos the more I know that it would be a great opportunity to meet with you ladies, I love how vulnerable and honest you were, Jen. Thank you for being an inspiration. You ladies rock!
that's so nice to know Jen is self taught developer! i'm also learning by myself and a few months ago I migrated to the IT sector of the company where I've been already working for years. that's my first experience and i hope someday i'll able to get a job in some other country (i'm from Fortaleza, Brazil)... thanks for sharing your experience!
What an inspiration this beautiful human being! I'm also trying very hard to find a place to work but it gets so hard sometimes to fight when you're all alone and don't have any family members and support. But this video gave me so much support! Thank you both! 😍🥰💓
Thank you Jen for sharing your story. My 20 year old daughter is in her third year of university here in Toronto and her goal is to move to Germany after she finishes her degree. She speaks some basic German now and hopes to better her language skills before she moves there. At this time she is not sure what she will work at there, she has looked at teaching in an international school or working for a museum. She is not sure. Your video is very encouraging. We will be visiting Germany at the end of May, hopefully she can look into more while we are there
😀 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!
Very inspiring journey. I'm from Colombia and got a job in Berlin as a Android Developer so this journey is absolute inspiring for me. I wanted to asked you how you learned English so well, you speak like a native speaker with no accent at all. Thank you for sharing.
I love watching your videos... This is so inspiring because I have been dreaming of moving in Germany and I have been sending job applications too...Thank you for making quality videos
I started watching your videos few months ago, really inspired by the story you've told us all here, I have very similar story like you, in fact, whenever I watch your videos, you actually remind me of myself, I live in Germany now as I am married to a lovely German wife and I came here from Pakistan which is not so much different than Guatemala. Guatemala and Pakistan have similar rules/govt type etc etc... As far as I've seen reviews of Guatemala from your videos. I have similar life story and I am able to actually interact better with your videos. " Simple Germany " has been one of my sources to increase knowledge about Germany and get a better grip here. Big love from Chemnitz and keep posting. :)
This is so cute you two. I have recently started subscribing you and was hoping for this video. I am a single father in process of moving to Germany with my one year old twin daughters. As I am gay too, this video brought me hope and tears. I am sending you both lots of love and best wishes. ❤❤
This is an excellent example of perseverance, hard work, open mind & rising up to face the challenge. Best of luck to you both. Your channel is amazing by the way.
This video was so touching, thank you for sharing. It also gave me that needed push as someone who is also looking to move to Germany one day it gave the renewed motivation to not give up and keep pushing in order to reach my dream especially NOT to stop applying for jobs and hopefully one day someone will pick my application and give me that yes
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.
Ahhhhhhhhhh so nice 😍 well done ......Everyone has a different story and Germany has been so good for so many people ..I first went to work on building sites back in 1982 when the the troubles where bad in Northern Ireland loved every minute of living a normal life. 🇩🇪🇮🇪☘
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Great story of resilience ,hope and dreams.
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...
i basicly agree, but for how many thousand people who tryed, how many succed?
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!
Gracias amiga de mi alma 🥰
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 ...
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.
Fantastic to hear 😊 Have a great move!
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
Thanks for sharing your story! Glad to read there is another Chapina dev 😊
Thanks a lot for sharing your journey Jen🙏. Really Inspiring!
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.
Köszi! 😊 Wow, you also have quite a journey I guess. All the best for your move to Germany! 🍀
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
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!
@@simplegermany muchas gracias :D es a Zeven, cerca de Hamburg
Not even 2 minutes into the video, you guys make me spill some tears!
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.
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!
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
All the best for your plans! We will release a video soon that will help you on your journey to learn programming 😊
"Von Tellerwascher zu Millionär " Jen hat ihr Traum in Erfüllung gebracht...Weiter so!
Inspiring story, Jen! And Yvonne is so supportive! You both are truly amazing!
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
Happy for you both, it's always nice to see happy people!
We will get in touch with you soon
Kisses
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.
First of all I want to thank you for all the work that you put in your content here on UA-cam. 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.🙏🙏🙏
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 ;)
Thank you for sharing, Jen! It is wonderful to hear your story. I think you are both doing a fantastic job. I would not have made it to Germany as easily without your help. Thank you so much!
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
Eres tan inspiradora! ❤
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 🌻
Gracias por compartir tu historia Jen. Eres un ejemplo para todos los que seguimos este canal. Estaría cool que hicieras videos en Español también para que consideren a Alemania como una opción para emigrar.
You both are so lovely. Keep persevering!
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!
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?
@@kartikt.s813 leaving next month for RWTH Aachen.
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
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.
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 💜
While traveling in Munich I feel upon your UA-cam video learning how to use the rail system, so thank. Love all your content, and the personal touch you and your partner display so much caring and support. More travelers from California should what these videos prior to visiting Germany, so helpful. Thank you.
This was certainly motivational thanks ladies ✨
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 😅
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 ☺️
Very impressive and inspirational!! Thank you for sharing 👍👍
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!
Your story made me 🥺🥺 too. I hope you guys are like this forever and blessed 💜
I just moved here in Germany and really struggling finding a job that I really wanted (and aligned with my previous career). This video motivated me to step back, reflect and plan to achieve that goal. Thank you so much :)
I love this video! I first watched the video about Jen feeling free in Germany and klicked on the link. I also like you as a couple - your love for each other just shows!
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 🥳
Muchas gracias!!! Wow que alegre saber que existe otra chapina queer por estos lados 🙂
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 😊
My favorite video so far! You're both awesome!
I've been watching some of your videos since I'm moving to Germany next month to work (I'm a Software Engineer too). I'm a Guatemalan and can relate to your journey, from the struggle to the great things that happened to you. In my case, it wasn't easy either, but I still feel very privileged and grateful for the small opportunities life gave me.
Very inspiring video. Keep up with the great content!
Thanks for your words and good luck, Otto! 🍀
Hello Otto, I'm also Guatemalan, could you tell me if do you have a degree of any university in Guatemala? did you study abroad? Or how did you get the job in Germany?
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
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!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, struggle and strong willpower. Tomorrow is my interview for a job in Germany that might bring me to Germany to start a new life... I cried while listening to your story. Step back but then three steps forward... that was so meaningful and important for me to hear right now.
Thanks for your kind words. We wish you all the best with your interview. And if Germany is the place you want to move to, you can do it! 🍀💪🏽
This is really inspiring journey ❤️... As i was looking for the same Journey.
Thank you both for being amazing 😎 social media influencers and sharing your love 💕 and support to the world 🌍. Sehr gut gemacht Jen und Yvonne !
Thanks for sharing this video. it was very helpful to me.
I'm a junior developer with 2 years of professioanl experience and I'm moving to Germany next month. I've been looking for jobs that fit me but I haven't had any luck and I've been getting unmotivated but after seeing this and realising how long it took you to get your first job as a developer I know that I need to be more patient and eventually I'm gonna get my big break and enter the German job market and get my dream peaceful life. I really appreciate your videos and what you're doing for expats. keep doing what you're doing. lots of love from Iran
What a beautiful, inspiring video and story! ❤️❤️
Felicidades! It’s shows that hard work, dedication and perseverance does pay off. Don’t give you! ❤️
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.
Very good video...thank you for sharing your story!!!
Jen, Yvonne, thank you so much for this story!!! I really feel for Jen and can totally relate. Same story - I’m from Russia, since childhood dreamt of a better life, need an lgbt - friendly country, an English teacher and Germany 🇩🇪 is my ultimate goal. Thank you so much!! Super inspirational. Love you, ladies.
So happy to hear your story and it is inspiring . This video motivates me for the search of Job and better life... Thanks a lot for sharing such an incredible story. Lots of love and best wishes for you both. Love from Bangalore
Thank you so much for sharing your story Jen!!! So encouraging!!
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!!!
Thank for sharing your story💜
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I've seen lots of your videos like a series maraton this week. Sooooo thankful! But this video... 😢❤ amazing!! Wunderbar! Tchuuuusss!
I loved your story! Thank you for sharing your journey. It was so informative and inspiring.
Thank you !😄
Andrea
The very video, I needed! Very inspiring ..
In case this is helpful to anyone: I would add that studying in Germany is probably an easier way if you want to move here. Studying at public universities is free for international students (except in two states, the last time I checked). There are completely English-taught Master's in some subjects (economics is one) - of course, learning German is still recommended because you would have access to many more job opportunities.
You get an 18-month job-searching residence permit after you graduate (I found a job that allows me to apply for the work permit after almost 18 months lol - it's been a difficult time for job seekers, and I also don't speak fluent German).
If you don't want to do university, there are also vocational training (Ausbildung) and dual studies programs. Some programs may offer a German language learning component, but I am not sure how common these are.
The more I watch your videos the more I know that it would be a great opportunity to meet with you ladies, I love how vulnerable and honest you were, Jen. Thank you for being an inspiration. You ladies rock!
I am happy for you two!
I love watching your channel! you guys are so positive! can't wait to start life in Germany! watching more of your vids!!!!
that's so nice to know Jen is self taught developer! i'm also learning by myself and a few months ago I migrated to the IT sector of the company where I've been already working for years. that's my first experience and i hope someday i'll able to get a job in some other country (i'm from Fortaleza, Brazil)... thanks for sharing your experience!
What an inspiration this beautiful human being! I'm also trying very hard to find a place to work but it gets so hard sometimes to fight when you're all alone and don't have any family members and support. But this video gave me so much support! Thank you both! 😍🥰💓
Thank you Jen for sharing your story. My 20 year old daughter is in her third year of university here in Toronto and her goal is to move to Germany after she finishes her degree. She speaks some basic German now and hopes to better her language skills before she moves there. At this time she is not sure what she will work at there, she has looked at teaching in an international school or working for a museum. She is not sure. Your video is very encouraging. We will be visiting Germany at the end of May, hopefully she can look into more while we are there
Hope you enjoy your trip to Germany and are able to better to prepare for her studies 😊
Very inspiring.. Thank you!
Great story for inspiring others who need to have a life and career in a different country.
Indeed inspiring. The emotion is still on your face, really touching. Happy for you to have made it, Jen.
😀 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!
What a great inspiration!
Very inspiring journey. I'm from Colombia and got a job in Berlin as a Android Developer so this journey is absolute inspiring for me. I wanted to asked you how you learned English so well, you speak like a native speaker with no accent at all. Thank you for sharing.
Parts of my family lives in the US, so I always had the influence and visit during summers 😊
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?
I love watching your videos... This is so inspiring because I have been dreaming of moving in Germany and I have been sending job applications too...Thank you for making quality videos
*llora en guatemalteco* Amazing video!!
I started watching your videos few months ago, really inspired by the story you've told us all here, I have very similar story like you, in fact, whenever I watch your videos, you actually remind me of myself, I live in Germany now as I am married to a lovely German wife and I came here from Pakistan which is not so much different than Guatemala. Guatemala and Pakistan have similar rules/govt type etc etc... As far as I've seen reviews of Guatemala from your videos. I have similar life story and I am able to actually interact better with your videos. " Simple Germany " has been one of my sources to increase knowledge about Germany and get a better grip here. Big love from Chemnitz and keep posting. :)
Such an inspiring journey! Just a courages soul you have . You deserve every piece of happiness . ❤️
Your story is very inspiring. You are also super lucky to have found such an amazing partner. Congratulations and all the best for future!
This is so cute you two. I have recently started subscribing you and was hoping for this video. I am a single father in process of moving to Germany with my one year old twin daughters. As I am gay too, this video brought me hope and tears. I am sending you both lots of love and best wishes. ❤❤
Thank you for sharing. This is a great life story! Very motivating and encouraging.
This is an excellent example of perseverance, hard work, open mind & rising up to face the challenge. Best of luck to you both. Your channel is amazing by the way.
Wow, what an amazing story! Thank you for sharing
This video was so touching, thank you for sharing. It also gave me that needed push as someone who is also looking to move to Germany one day it gave the renewed motivation to not give up and keep pushing in order to reach my dream especially NOT to stop applying for jobs and hopefully one day someone will pick my application and give me that yes
Thank you vero much; it is indeed very inspiring!
Hi Jen and Yvonne, what an inspirational story, you are an admirable person Jen. Thanks for sharing
what a journey! I'm from Dhaka which is capital of Bangladesh.Thanks for sharing
What an incredible story!! What an accomplishment!! Inspiring fighter. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!
Well done!!! Amazing!! Thanks for sharing your warrior experience.
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.
You made me cry.Thank you for uploading usefull videos.
Beautiful and inspiring video 😊👏👏👏
So inspiring thanks for sharing your journey, you did a great job 👏
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing, it probably wasn’t easy :) It was very moving!
Ahhhhhhhhhh so nice 😍 well done ......Everyone has a different story and Germany has been so good for so many people ..I first went to work on building sites back in 1982 when the the troubles where bad in Northern Ireland loved every minute of living a normal life. 🇩🇪🇮🇪☘
Thank you for sharing. it is lovely to see you both be so emotional with this story. inspiring and encouraging.
Congrats on your achievements. Thanks for sharing your story - best wishes going forward!