In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I’m breaking down the real deal of working as a data engineer in Germany. Does it live up to the hype? Sure, we’ve got free education and solid health insurance, but what’s the actual cost of living here, and how much of your salary do you really take home after taxes?

I’ll walk you through the numbers—from what you can expect to earn, to the surprising deductions that quickly eat away at your paycheck. Plus, I’ll explain why companies in Germany struggle with high labor costs and how that impacts your wallet.