If you’ve recently landed a job in Germany, you’re no doubt excited about the prospect of relocating and beginning your new employment. Yet there are some logistical steps involved in packing up your household and moving to a new country. Fortunately, these don’t have to be overly burdensome – as long as you have the […]
Winters in Germany are generally harsh, but this grey season isn’t all bad – winters mean great German food! In this Guest Post we hear from Christie Dietz, a food & culinary travel writer who explores regional German cuisine and culinary travel in her blog A Sausage Has Two. Here she shares with you the best German […]
Christmas has come and gone in Germany. The German Christmas markets are closing their doors, the smell of Glühwein is fading form the air, and that means the New Year is nearly upon us! Around the world, a New Year’s Eve means a new beginning, a time to make new resolutions, to look ahead and […]
The delicious scents of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine spiced with cinnamon, and wintery pastries slowly fill the streets of cities across the country – it must be Christmas in Germany! Shortly before December begins, the German Christmas season starts up with, festivals and other traditions, but most importantly, special German Christmas dishes, treats, and drinks […]
In the German job market, skills and expertise are, of course, the foundation for a successful career. But as we are in constant contact with other people, it is also important how professionals present themselves. Your personal appearance may be as decisive for your career in Germany as something on your resume. The goal for […]
Expats starting work in Germany are often frustrated when they realize that their net income is much smaller than expected. However, this is the price for the German social security system, that is Germany’s outstanding social benefits, such as paid maternity and paternity leave, sick pay, and retraining after an accident on the job. In […]
Did you just arrive in Germany? Not knowing certain rules, regulations or norms may cause you as an expat some trouble. What you should know to avoid 5 common banana skins for newcomers to Germany. A Guest Commentary by James Meads, author of the website LiveWorkGermany. 1. The Customer Is Not King The Germans may be […]
Flexibility vs. rigid structures, tardiness being impolite vs. polite, and a “yes or no” culture vs. a “yes and” culture: You’ll know the greatest differences between German and Brazilian work culture after having read this post, and understand why Germany’s economy continues to evolve and thrive. A Guest Commentary by Vinicius Andriolo (32) from Vitória/ES […]
“First: Motivate! Second: Read the environment! Third: Find common ground!”: In his Guest Commentary Vinicius Andriolo (32) from Vitória/ES (Brazil) shares his experiences about leading a multicultural team in a German company in New Zealand. Andriolo holds a Bachelor in International Relations, another in Law , an EMBA in Logistics Management and the same in Project […]
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