I’m from India studying and working In East Germany since one year, it’s extremely difficult to get along with Germans. I speak German at B2 level. The dilemma is - to improve my German beyond B2 I gotta hangout with Germans more, but to hangout with Germans most of them expect you to already be fluent (C1 atleast) in German to be part of their friends group, and the moment I try to switch to English for a even for a few sentences it’s an immediate conversation breaker for them, as Germans here in this part are not appreciative of it at all. Is this similar even in West Germany?
Are Düsseldorf, Leipzig or Nuremberg low-key better for living than Munich and Berlin, since these 2 are much bigger, expensive and chaotic and ofc there is a real struggle to find an apartment for a renting? Inviting all who see this to comment 🎉
In smaller towns way easier to find where to leave, but not easier to find a proper job with a realistic salary. Almost everywhere are asking for the C1 level of German, even in IT.
One topic which comes up quite often as an expat that its difficult to build up substantial financial wealth in Germany, due to wide variety of reasons. So is it possible to be successful entrepreneur or reach high salaries in Germany as an immigrant/expat and build good financial wealth? To give a perspective, how can we compare about growth opportunities in Germany compared to USA. As most of us have heard that US provides ample opportunities to someone who is smart and works hard. How is the case in Germany. Would be great if you guys can also cover this topic
The american dream that the "US provides ample opportunities to someone who is smart and works hard". This is opinion is not backed up by data. Take a look at the "Global Social Mobility Index" and the "Social Progress Imperative" and you will find that Germany scores significantly better than the USA. The chances to become the next Steve Jobs are higher in the US than in Germany, but the odds are astronomical low. However, the changes for social rise are on average much higher in Germany. So, the data speaks against the USA. The societies with the highest Human Develpment Index (the Nordics, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea) score better in terms of social mobility. You could further read "Facing up to the American Dream" by Jennifer Hochschild. She demystifies this dream: Not everyone regardless of origin or status can attain the American Dream and the American Dream is possible through actions that are under the individual’s direct control is also a myth.
Interesting survey but honestly it's not so useful without some sort of grouping for age. I guess most people earning 34-45k and are happy with it are young. I would be happy if I lived in a 3-er WG earning 40k when I was 24 but now I am not and would not be happy with it.
:-) how to define who is 'expat' ? all who changed citizenship to German are no more expat, right ? by some definition, only a person who has employment contract at home and the company send him / her to Germany :-)
Criticize someone for being happy is not critique but resentment. I watch this channel mostly for you two tbh.
God bless you , always blessed by your very informative clips
Thank you guys for all the help you provide. like really truly thank you
I mean there is something for everyone. Life is about struggle and periods of happiness and the journey to it❤❤❤ enjoy
ups and lows... cloudy and sunny...
I enjoyed this video. Great topic.😊❤
Guten Abend, die Damen. Danke fürs Video
I’m from India studying and working In East Germany since one year, it’s extremely difficult to get along with Germans. I speak German at B2 level. The dilemma is - to improve my German beyond B2 I gotta hangout with Germans more, but to hangout with Germans most of them expect you to already be fluent (C1 atleast) in German to be part of their friends group, and the moment I try to switch to English for a even for a few sentences it’s an immediate conversation breaker for them, as Germans here in this part are not appreciative of it at all. Is this similar even in West Germany?
Simple germans are earning €€€€€€€€
I'm OK, but it's not related to me being in Germany. I felt the same back home.
When do you transition from being an expatriate to being an immigrant?
Are Düsseldorf, Leipzig or Nuremberg low-key better for living than Munich and Berlin, since these 2 are much bigger, expensive and chaotic and ofc there is a real struggle to find an apartment for a renting? Inviting all who see this to comment 🎉
I've lived in Düsseldorf and spent a lot of time in Berlin; Düsseldorf is more laid back - no surprise
@@Taldanmusspeaking about laid-back: Köln overperforms here😁 Karneval season has started
Yes, I used to live in Nuremberg. Way easier to find a place to live there than in Munich or Berlin.
In smaller towns way easier to find where to leave, but not easier to find a proper job with a realistic salary. Almost everywhere are asking for the C1 level of German, even in IT.
What was the sample size of the survey - maybe i missed it in the video?
We said it at the beginning ☺️. It’s 326.
One topic which comes up quite often as an expat that its difficult to build up substantial financial wealth in Germany, due to wide variety of reasons. So is it possible to be successful entrepreneur or reach high salaries in Germany as an immigrant/expat and build good financial wealth? To give a perspective, how can we compare about growth opportunities in Germany compared to USA. As most of us have heard that US provides ample opportunities to someone who is smart and works hard. How is the case in Germany. Would be great if you guys can also cover this topic
The american dream that the "US provides ample opportunities to someone who is smart and works hard". This is opinion is not backed up by data.
Take a look at the "Global Social Mobility Index" and the "Social Progress Imperative" and you will find that Germany scores significantly better than the USA. The chances to become the next Steve Jobs are higher in the US than in Germany, but the odds are astronomical low. However, the changes for social rise are on average much higher in Germany.
So, the data speaks against the USA. The societies with the highest Human Develpment Index (the Nordics, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea) score better in terms of social mobility.
You could further read "Facing up to the American Dream" by Jennifer Hochschild. She demystifies this dream: Not everyone regardless of origin or status can attain the American Dream and the American Dream is possible through actions that are under the individual’s direct control is also a myth.
Fantastic suggestion! Thanks 🙃
Interesting survey but honestly it's not so useful without some sort of grouping for age. I guess most people earning 34-45k and are happy with it are young. I would be happy if I lived in a 3-er WG earning 40k when I was 24 but now I am not and would not be happy with it.
We didn’t ask for age in our survey. But maybe we will ask for ranges next year. Thanks for the suggestion!
what about you Jen ?
Of course she is happy! She made at least 2 Videos about how Germany became the best country for her😊
Yes! I am VERY happy in Germany ☺️☺️
If they are not happy, they shall leave to where they came from 😅
Expaths are the very people that were not happy where they came from to the point they relocated
:-) how to define who is 'expat' ? all who changed citizenship to German are no more expat, right ? by some definition, only a person who has employment contract at home and the company send him / her to Germany :-)
That's a funny way of pronouncing and spelling 'immigrant'.
haha, yes, haha