When furniture shopping in Karlsruhe, the first thing that may come to mind for many is Ikea. This Swedish store is quite the sensation in Germany, and thus is one of the most mentioned when asked about furniture store. However, in the case that you aren’t looking to buy into the craze or you’d simply like to explore a bit
You walk into a furniture store filled to the brim with excitement, you call over a representative to get more information on the product you just can’t keep your eyes off only to realize that your English goes over the representative’s head. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that when in Germany, German is important. In order to prepare for
As an expatriate in Germany, it is already difficult to find work. There are strict regulations allowing only those who are highly skilled and educated to earn work permits in Germany. This is because Germany wants to encourage more Germans to integrate themselves into the workforce. So, while you are in Germany, should you decide to become self-employed, it may
Whether you are moving to Germany due to your partner’s job or because you desire an exciting change in environment, finding a job in Germany is a great way to both make some extra cash and make good use of the free time you would otherwise have. It’s important to remember that the native language in Germany, is indeed German
How much are you willing to spend on furnishing your Offenbach apartment? An arm? A leg? Not too much but just enough? One of the most hectic costs that come with moving is funding the move. Especially when transitioning into a whole new country, you may more than likely need to purchase furniture. However, though the expense may not be
When considering a move to Germany there are many things that need to be taken into considerations. Americans often get overwhelmed with the lack of information as well as the conflicting information they find regarding this subject. Some even get discouraged when they’ve joined a forum only to hear that there is no way humanly possibly that they can reside in Germany
Furniture store shipping times in Regensburg can be one of the most discouraging and frustrating things to deal with, especially if you’re looking for furniture at the last minute. For many stores, it will take up to twelve weeks until they have the items to your home. If you really need to get your home furnished as soon as possible
The German Retirement and Pension System is a pay as you go system where fees are deducted from ones monthly income. This falls under the category Rentenversicherung (retirement insurance) and is reduced from your salary by your employer. Proof of your contribution can be seen on your payslip. Employees are usually not notified of this deduction. Non German residents working
The expat in Germany – an endangered species? Are you an expat relocating to Germany with family in tow? You may belong to an endangered species. Multinational companies are decreasing the members of their work source that they send abroad and are consequently leaning more towards local hires. In addition, those who get relocated often stay shorter periods and on
Health insurance is mandatory in Germany. The German health care and health insurance systems are designed to benefit each and every resident. There should be no reason why someone would shy away from going to the doctor, or refuse to get treatment when needed. If someone is not eligible to receive public health insurance due to their income exceeding a
Perhaps the time has come, your work contract is up and you’re looking to get rid of all the furniture and appliances you’ve accumulated throughout your time in Hamburg. Maybe you’ve just found the perfect dining room table to complement the ambiance of your house and rather than standing your old table on the side of the road for pick up, you’d
Every time an expat does something else for the first time in Villach, there will always be a slight difference to what he or she is used to. The same hold true for furniture shopping. It starts with the language barrier that will make the exchange of information about possibly interesting pieces that much harder. Expats can save themselves lots
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