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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[shigam]

Clearly you have never been in germany.

[jamesnelson]

My grandparents are German, and made sure I learned the language of the fatherland. I spent 2 years there in the Army, and fell in love with this country. Now, as a senior American, I am seriously thinking about returning to my ancestoral roots. Ich bin stolz ein halb Deutsch zu sein! 🇩🇪🇳🇴🇺🇲

[RedHanded]

Your video makes me wanting to drink German water.. 😅😅😅

[Roger-npwi]

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.

[jurijeckel]

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

[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.

[kpvarma]

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

[darkwolf]

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.

[helenndow]

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

[annarubin]

Slow internet? Never experienced that in Germany and it’s cheap.

[vincentperratore]

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

[saadkamran]

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

[krugerfuchs]

Except now you have to recognise isreal it should be a choice

[dxmxtris]

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

[matthias]

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

[Z.]

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.

[faceluckcell]

I agree GerMAN here nosense there as exception

[nightwaves]

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

[hobbyart]

If you ask me
pro's centralized, cons centralized

[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.