The Germany Experience

At the end of September 2022, I gave a talk at the Welcome To Germany Summit. This is the rehearsal that I recorded a few days before. 

But mine was only one of many great talks on the day from multiple speakers! To access over 6 hours of advice from experts about life in Germany, go and watch the video feed on one of these platforms: 

• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

The topics that were covered:

• The main steps of your relocation in Germany
• Learning German for your career in Germany
• What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
• How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
• Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
• Movement is key when working from home
• The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
• Navigating German work culture(s)
• Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
• The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
• Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

“I feel like a lot of people feel this - this feeling of Germany crushing your soul, like killing you from the inside.” This is how Veronica from Mexico describes her first years in Germany. One of the biggest reasons for this was that her academic qualification was not valid in Germany, causing her to feel that she wasn't valued for who she is. That all changed when Veronica fell in love with a German startup and made it her mission to convince them to hire her.

Here is Veronica's LinkedIn post that we discuss. 

Veronica on LinkedIn: Veronica Huitzil


IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Many foreigners do a lot of traveling around Europe while they are here. But have you ever considered what would happen if you had a medical emergency in another country? This happened to Sadaf, when she was involved in a car accident while she was in Milan. She discusses the ordeal, and then her recovery, starting from Italian hospitals and ending back in Germany. She also discusses how her university assisted her during her recovery.

Follow Sadaf on Instagram: @itssadafsaeed 

Welcome To Germany Summit 2022:
A group of experts (including me!) has come together to organize a free online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats...you name it. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

• The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
• Learning German for your career in Germany
• What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
• How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
• Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
• Movement is key when working from home
• The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
• Navigating German work culture(s)
• Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
• The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
• Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 HERE


IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast:

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

A group of experts (including me!) has come together to organize a free online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats...you name it.

In this special episode, I talk about the summit and also bring on its organizers to go through the list of topics that will be covered.

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 HERE

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

• The main steps of your relocation in Germany
• Learning German for your career in Germany
• What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
• How business English gives you an upper hand in the German market
• Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
• Movement is key when working from home
• The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
• Navigating German work culture(s)
• Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
• The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
• Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

Lisa Janz website: https://www.lisajanz.com/
Kerstin Brunner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-brunner-finance-ambassador/


Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Cathrin, originally from Germany, has been living in the States for more than 10 years, but she recently made the decision to return. She discusses the reasons for wanting to come back, how she needs to say goodbye to her old life, and how she faces similar culture shocks to other foreigners moving to Germany. She also discusses customer service in Germany, German coffee, and what it's like looking for a job months in advance.

Welcome To Germany Summit 2022:
A group of experts (including me!) has come together to organize a free online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats...you name it. 

29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
The topics that will be covered: 

• The main steps of your Relocation in Germany
• Learning German for your career in Germany
• What I wish I knew when I was you: stories from an intercultural trainer 
• How Business English Gives You an Upper Hand in the German Market
• Transitioning from student visa to job seeker visa to work permit
• Movement is key when working from home
• The Actual Job Search - How to search for a Job in Germany
• Navigating German work culture(s)
• Financial Education: Guidance on your "German" journey
• The Emotional Journey of the Expat: How to recognize when grief hits and what to do about it
• Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from discussions with 100+ foreigners

SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 HERE


IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Originally released on October 19th, 2020.

View the original show notes here.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Originally released March 8th, 2021

View the original show notes here.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Originally released November 23rd, 2020.

View the original show notes here.

Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette Emily

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Original release: November 2nd, 2020

View the original show notes here.

Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Original release: June 2, 2021

View the original show notes here.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: [email protected]

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran