The Pros and Cons of living in Germany
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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!
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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:
Watched the whole video, didnt even see any Black person, guese its not the best country for Black people, they are possible victims of racism there.
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.
Most Germans, 9 out of 10, speak very good English.
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.
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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!
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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
I'm single and i would only live in Germany if can have a love partner there but if not i'd rather stay in my country 😅
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.
I'm a German expat. There are only 2 things that bothered me and you didn't even mention them: No sun for half of the year and very high taxes. What I miss most is the German food (and family and friends of course). But every country has its flaws. You can only make trade-offs by moving. But having said that, getting to know new cultures by living abroad is a great experience. Just be aware that you will start to see the flaws after a few years, just like the locals do.
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.
Naja, nicht alles ist so großartig, wie hier erzählt wurde. Vor allem lebt man heute nicht mehr so sicher, wie in diesem Bericht beschrieben wird.
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!
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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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I absolutely love Germany. Such a beautiful country. I was there stationed there for 2 years in the military, absolutely love germany
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You have idealized the Germans and their way of life. But that's not how life is there at all, Germany is one of the most corrupt countries I've ever known. Of course, all this is done intelligently and methodically so that they don't have problems with the Law. That's why if someone moves there, they should definitely know the language and the Law very well, otherwise it's very easy to constantly pay money, because the Germans rely on the small print of the Law and so they steal from you without hesitation. It's their favorite hobby. Be careful with public services, because they give wrong information, you should be informed as best as possible about the same subject from two or three services so that you have a real picture, by calling or searching on the internet. Wrong, Germans are ONLY trustworthy in very superficial things, but not in serious matters and especially in matters concerning money... They can fool you and they seek to do so. It also has high taxes, small pensions, very expensive rents and poor medical care. It is difficult to get medicine and most of the time patients are forced to pay for it themselves. Appointments with doctors are also difficult, if you have not been a client of a doctor for years.
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thank you for this video im an american and this seems very interesting peeking into other countries.
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You forget to mentioned when you seek medical care making medical appointment is a nightmare such as "the earliest appointment to see a doctor is 90 days." When you do see a doctor, they won't give any prescribe medicine. They'll prescribed you with some herbal or any local remedies. Essentially, you've to be dying to be seen by a doctor immediately and prescribed expensive medicine. Talk about absolute medical bureaucracy power and nightmare.
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I spent 14 days in the western part of Germany, visiting 5 cities from Frankfurt to Munster. I wanted to see what life would be like if my husband's relatives never left for the US way back in 1850 and I had met him in Germany! I was impressed!
@lindaniedringhaus8790Indeed not for everyone! But a great place to live if you’re seeking higher quality education, research and development is outstanding 👌🏼👏🏼
Beer is my favorite part 😏
Can Americans retire there without buying property?
@cysigh11Living in Germany is living with Nazis.
@talalrabiah6255Safe, seriously?
@ArollinnaIt's hard to find a fan!
@macklewis4882Slow internet? Never experienced that in Germany and it’s cheap.
@annarubin4089Except now you have to recognise isreal it should be a choice
@krugerfuchsYour video makes me wanting to drink German water.. 😅😅😅
@RedHanded1969What the accent is it?
@octaviasalwaazzahro9322My 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! 🇩🇪🇳🇴🇺🇲
@jamesnelson6980"Being fashionably late" - what uncivilized bullshit IS that?!
@janheinbokel3969No thanks, I don't wanna live in any islamic country!
@FuckenMohamedBureaucracy and bad internet connection in Germany ? These are much worse here in Greece ...
@dimmousI'd certainly give it a try, if I were a bit younger.
@vincentperratore4395German 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.
@darkwolf780If you ask me
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wdym the German language is hard? It's easier than any romance language (French, Spanish, Italian...), at least for an English-speaker learning it.
@StellaPoochyenaWell, most people grow into English not really noticing. In reality learning English from scratch as an adult is more difficult then learning German as a native English speaker. I was lucky during high school years in Germany 2 of my English teachers establish the habit repeating irregular English verbs every class for 10 minutes or so and now I'm glad they did.
I mean honestly: how do you learn
to do, did, done, or
to be, was, been etc. etc. as an adult in your 30s or older??
Plenty of pronounciations that seem to follow no rule at all, like India and England, dropping letters when speaking words like knight etc. etc.
Internet connection have or are changing. They country side where I live gets superfast glasfiber connections up to 1 000 GB/min unlimited for 45€ per month which is shared by 4 permanent tenants and one guest room. Don't know if that is expensive. Interesting detail as Deutsche Telekom would not want to do the infamous "last mile" here in our area, this project is now run and owned by an Canadian Investmentfond which I guess looked at the situation and realized: becoming a glasfiber ISP in Germany? That's a surebet investment into real world value and a no brainer.
By law foreign investors invested in German infrastructure are obliged to sell their networks to the existing market in Germany IF they want to sell and leave the country at some point.
here is a another video:
2 Americans Jeff and Alex living in Berlin for more than 10 years and Jana a Canadian married to a German and living In Düsseldorf with kids for4 or 5 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXz5QX0CpbI
6 REAL Reasons Why You Should Move to GERMANY | AGDW
Drinkable water and the autobahn!
@kewlmark72I agree GerMAN here nosense there as exception
@faceluckcell9484As 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
@jurijeckel4938Thank you Germany for giving us nice cars like Mercedes-Benz and Porsches 💯
@saadkamran7German water is high in calcium. Calcium is a main ingredient of Ex Lax. Sone can get used to it.
@nightwaves3203as a german, I agree with everything
@dercolonel2081German 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.
Wonder how we copuld work from home offfice, if we have such terrible, slow, unreliable internet connections ... :)
@matthias4628Very much as I remember it being born in Germany and now living in the U.K.
@helenndow1101Drinkable water ! what a surprise 😂 yhis video is bullshit
@souliedaniel6700Funny, 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.
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@hadtogetrichWhat you are telling is full of lies don't promote your channel or earn money by False video
@SrinivasanR-nd1uyClearly you have never been in germany.
@shigam8149Please make a video on the pros and cons of living in italy.
@kpvarma5384I'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.