6 Reasons Why Germany Might Not Be Right For You |Moving To Germany |German Culture |Life In Germany

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There are so many things to love about living in Germany, but there are some things you should consider before moving to Germany. In this video I talk about six reasons why moving to Germany might not be right for you. I hope you like this video! If you did, make sure you click the like button to let me know! If you haven't already done so, please subscribe to my channel, and make sure you hit the bell icon to get notification when I post new videos!

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[pastafari]

no idea why I´m watching this as a German ... why am i still enyoing this so much, though? WIZARDRY!

[michaellust]

I'm from Sweden and I think you can copy this for our country. 🤣

[andreacamille]

Well some are very direct even if you don't ask them any questions 🙄 like the bus driver who told me to go back to Africa and he definitely meant it 🎯 I told him am jamaican but the beautiful continent of Africa is on my bucket list and would he like some photos when I visit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤷🏿‍♀️

[Phoenixblume]

Oh boy you're so right about the bureaucracy - even Germans struggle with it ;)

[fruitproof]

Good job on turning the negatives into positives. You missed out on the bureaucracy though. As a german, I don't like it either. Some of the paperwork is really terrible - even people with above average intelligence who are native speakers sometimes struggle with understanding the questions and descriptions. But there is a positive to our bureaucracy: With all those rules and details and strictly specified procedures there is little room for corruption and/or discrimination. I'm not saying that these are non existent in Germany but better than in the US in my opinion.

[arhodsden]

This video just confirms to me that I would love living in Deutschland!

[mischa]

The cleaning thing is called "Kehrwoche" which basically means to clean the stairs and front of the house so that no caretaker must come to clean that for you :D
That way of saving money comes from southwest germany, also called "Swabia". Here in the southwest sure we drive the big Mercedes but also means that you need to learn to keep your money together. No way you're going to spend more than you have to :D What you can do by yourself, do it!
On the other side typical german craftsmen are one of the best you can get... at a price. If you can pay them you get really good work that lasts for years.
At least older Germans are really not easy to crack but once you're conquered their heart they will stay by your side forever.
And don't expect too much praise for your work. If you meet you boss' expectations dont expect that your boss tells you "Well, very well done, you did your best". Nope. Here we say "Net gschempft isch globt gnug" which basically means if you do what you boss tells you to do it's fine. If you exceed his expectations he'll tell you "Hui, ned schlecht" which means that you did a good job.
We usually don't praise people for their work because we fear they get used to being praised and work worse the next time.

That's typically German :D

Any yes the wheather here is really a thing for itself. If you're used to live in warm, cozy countries better brace yourself for Germany. Like you said in Winter it's really cold (I experienced up to -18 degrees celsius myself) and people from warm countries are going to have a bad time. It's hard to get used to that wheather here.

[openBSDguru]

i spend many years outside of germany for work related reasons, and i really did missed winter ! xmas in a hot place where everybody wears shorts just isnt the same. it needs to be cold and dark and snowy. so whenever i could go back to germany its in autum or winter :)

[MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

I am so glad that I love Germany lol. I love learning more and more about the German culture and it is quite refreshing. :).

[shieldgenerator]

I lived in Germany for a year and I absolutely loved it. I'm considering moving there permanently but I wanted to know about things average citizens are required to do that temporary guests don't have to do.

[OldCarger]

The income tax depends on your family status.If your single you pay more, but you can form a tax return at the years end and get alot back.If your married and have children you pay way less and have alot you can deduct on your tax return.

[tarkiriolu]

I think one of the major differences between the US and Germany is that people in Germany focus more on indirect help and "being inside a community" (unwanted or wanted). To explain that more in detail: I feel that at the US "Everyone is totally responsible for their own wellbeing and their own progression in their life." Kind of the same applies to Germany, but it's a bit more complex, like if you show good effort and will to be successful and do something for yourself but also for the society and for Germany, then you can expect to recieve help from other people or the various systems in Germany, if you are in the need for help or are stuck in an emergency situation. This comes with a partial dependency on finances but also a great part on how you integrate yourself inside the society. It's also crutial to know that Germany doesn't want to restrict your individual things, like wishes and things which make yourself you, BUT they want to keep an eye on you, if you are a troublemaker and if you want to cause harm to others (either directly or not directly).

You respecting each other, helping each other but also taking care of yourself are the key things here.

[Gguy]

Taxation isn't the issue, for me. It's the choice. Yes, I pay for insurance, but its my choice if I want to use that money for something else. And if I'm in a jam, that might be important

[tcwwpqf]

I’ve thought about moving to Germany from the US.
I have some ancestors who lived in western Germany in a small town called Oberwichterich.
I need a new clean slate in life . I’m starting to feel like I don’t fit in (in ) the US.
I like German folk music a lot

[DaciaProject]

Interesting points. Romanians also are very direct. They will say "you have gained weight" if they have not seen you in a while. . .

[BlurredUniverse]

Hello! As an American who is military, I, too, am looking to move away from the US to Europe or another country, because of how expensive the states are

[asmamohammadi]

Thank you very much for sharing your honest opinion about Germany, I love Germany I used to live there 25 years ago and we moved to Canada, now I have been planning to move back there, doing some research how and where I should move?

[Torfmoos]

If u ask did the shirt makes me fat the answere yes it makesu fat is a vwry kind answere for a german.. My anwere midght be, no it s not the shirt.. With a smile from a honored German. Hope u enjoy ur time here anyway :)

[cheshireket]

I'm not sure where I want to live.
Have been considering Germany and watching a LOT of videos.
I LOVE working in community and really want to better society!

[flusel]

If you like the mountains, but don't like cold and wet weather, you probably shouldn't move to the alps or the "Alpenvorland" (the region in front of the alps, right behind Munich). Spring and Summer there are truly beautiful, but it's also the region with the most rain in the year, of which most of it comes down in winter/autumn (that's also the reason nature is so beautiful there, though). It can also get VERY cold there in the winter, so expect a lot of snow :) Munich doesn't have that extreme weather, though.