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
Austria is the land of rolling hills, Mozart and the Sound of Music and it is known for it’s exorbitant property prices. Currently it is one of the most expensive places to buy property in the world. Aside from its inflated costs, there are significant benefits to purchasing a home in Austria. The processes involved with buying a home are generally
Berlin is a beautiful city. It is also quite trendy, quirky, and unique. Whether you were moved to Berlin by your employer or chose to move to this city, you should have a general understanding of the economy in your new hometown. When living in the city of Berlin, you will notice the trendy, artistic, and business lifestyles that dominate the
I’m an avid reader (read: word nerd); reading is not just a hobby, but a lifestyle choice. So existing in a new country and new city without being able to, er, read all about it was definitely scary. When I first moved to Germany, it was actually… Moving to Germany with no job offers and even fewer plans was probably
One of the primary ways to bring comfort to your home is to have comfortable furniture, furniture that reflects your style and your individuality. There is no need to think that the only option you have is to head to Ikea and get all your furniture shopping done because this simply isn’t true. With so many affordable places to shop
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