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Expat professionals saving money by choosing smaller German cities
Germany’s major cities have been expat professional hubs for several decades, but living in the fast lane is now an expensive exercise for locals as well as incomers.
Expats who’re able to live happily outside glittering financial metropolises and save money as a result have a number of equally attractive smaller cities to choose...
Facing up to learning German as a newly arrived expat professional
British expats heading to Europe seem to believe the English language is spoken fluently across all the EU member states.
English may well be the international language of commerce, air transportation and many other professional sectors, but if expats are heading to a new job in Germany they’re in for an unpleasant shock! The country is...
Five top German cities for ambitious expats
If you’re a qualified, experienced expat professional, the world’s your oyster as regards relocation, with Germany one of the better options.
The home of a good selection of multinational companies as well as a relatively familiar cultural environment for expats, Germany and its major cities give plenty of choice for a successful...
Dealing with loneliness in Germany as a newly-arrived expat
Germany is considered to be a popular destination for career-hungry expats, but living and working in its big cities can result in loneliness and a lack of human contact.
It’s no surprise that Germany’s industrial heartlands crop up in many annual surveys as good places for expat professionals to gain experience, but even career...
Priorities for new expat arrivals in Germany
Once you’ve accepted a new job or university course in Germany and arrived at your temporary accommodation, you’ve hopefully got a week or so to sort out the necessities of life in a strange land.
Looking for a suitable apartment is a basic priority, especially as affordable rentals are in high demand in all German cities. Once...
What not to do as a newly-arrived expat in Germany
If you’re heading to Germany for the first time as an expat, it pays to learn the do’s and don’ts of fitting in to the local culture.
Germany is a popular destination for expats determined to advance their careers, but many find its culture tricky to understand due to its many rules. Germans are seen as inflexible and sometimes...
Expat professionals in Germany to benefit from ECG ruling
If you’re heading off for a new assignment in Germany, you’ll need to know about the European Court of Justice’s recent ruling on working hours and conditions.
Earlier this week, the ECG voted a landmark ruling into law, specifying that all EU member states must ensure their employers set up accessible, reliable and objective means...
How to live a budget life in pricey Munich
Known worldwide as one of the most expensive German cities for expats, Munich is still a popular destination for those determined to live cheaply.
Given that the majority of expat city surveys are aimed at readers with enough funds to get by in the world’s most expensive hotspots, it’s amazing that a good number of expats can still...
Settling in as an expat professional in Germany
For many expats the move to Germany has been highly successful, but most hit drawbacks when they first arrived.
Let’s face it, wherever you’re heading, life as an expat is likely not to live up to your exact expectations, at least not in the short term. Moving to Germany is no exception to this rule, with getting used to your new home...
Retiring in Germany for US would-be expatriates
Germany may not be an obvious destination for expat retirees, but American pensioners are enjoying everything it has to offer.
Although British expat retirees tend to head for warm or even tropical locations, perhaps due to the miserable UK weather patterns, retirees from the USA are more than happy to consider Germany for its reasonable...