@Luxiolita
French expat in Germany
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About me
French
Lives in Burscheid
Speaks French, English, German
Registration: 10 March 2011
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Realistic chance of finding a English speaking job by LiamO
Hi Guys, I'm a 26yr old Australian, I studied in Cologne for a semester in 2010 at the German sports Uni (in English) and loved it. Im looking to move back to Germany in the near future. What I wanted to know is, how realistic is my chance of ...
Hi prokofiev, you could apply for big international companies or US companies. There you will use English as main language. There is Bayer in Leverkusen, maybe your profile would be ok for them, we know people from Italy or US who don't speak ... Read More
Work Permit Success Rate - For Indians living in Germany by battuss
Hi All, I am new to this forum. I am an IT prefessional from India, and have been offered an employment contract by a German company. I would like to know the success rate of getting the resident visa, as well as the normal processing time to get ...
he means the "Arbeitserlaubnis" allowing you to work in Germany i guess Battuss: Great news congratulations! and welcome to cologne! Read More
i need help to find a job by yorasta
Hello to all ,i'm looking for a job in Germany if is possible in berlin I have 32 years old , I live in romania , i'm a retired fire sub officer and i looking for a job as a nanny , babysitter care of children , cleaning, to take care of children ...
it seems difficult to come to germany for a babysitter job without any permit... you should think twice, life is not so easy here if you don't have fully rights to live and work. if you really want to come at any cost, try finding some studies to ... Read More
Realistic chance of finding a English speaking job by LiamO
Hi Guys, I'm a 26yr old Australian, I studied in Cologne for a semester in 2010 at the German sports Uni (in English) and loved it. Im looking to move back to Germany in the near future. What I wanted to know is, how realistic is my chance of ...
same for me as for wanderwings, i work in automotive, and i never had any problem finding a job in germany without speaking german. At work i mainly use english, and during the job interviews at different companies they even never asked me if i ... Read More
What is a good pay and cost of living in Cologne Germany? by crossroadsk
Hi all, I am from India, a software engineer and married. I have a job offer of 55000euros per annum in Cologne, Germany. Is it a good offer to accept? What would be the monthly net salary after tax deductions with this pay? Need urgent help ...
as single with no kid you have 47% tax and 55K makes approx. 2 700euro netto. since u have a family your tax rate should be a little lower. 55K seems ok for a start in Germany. Read More
Work Permit Success Rate - For Indians living in Germany by battuss
Hi All, I am new to this forum. I am an IT prefessional from India, and have been offered an employment contract by a German company. I would like to know the success rate of getting the resident visa, as well as the normal processing time to get ...
Hi, The company will do the paperwork for you and if it is your first visa for Germany, it can take between 1 to 3 months. No worries. First visa i had to wait for 3 and half month. Secont time less than one month. Just make sure that you have ... Read More
Help needed ! by hasi22
Hi Guys/girls, My name is jade. Im from England , 22 years old. Im moving to Cologne in October to be with my partner and i really need to find a job! Ive sent my CV to irish pubs, hostels but everywhere is full! Any more ideas? Im so worried i ...
Hi Jade, you still have plenty of time to find don't worry :) the season will be over when you arrive and the students will be back at school so your chances to find will increase... Try also to contact temp agencies... Read More
I need a free french course by indaniso
hello. does anyone know where I could find a free french course or at least where I could ask for such information?
i already gave an answer..... Read More
Make friends in Hamburg by eyelash
Hola I am originally from Barcelona and I have been living in Hamburg for 5 months already. I find it really hard to make new friends.. people here are very polite though a tad distant. Back in Barcelona I would be sitting in a cafe reading and I ...
Hi and thank you for your e-mail! I don't know waht is excactly this "volksmarching", i check in internet though.. It looks like realy interesting! Do you know an internet address especially in the area of Dusseldorf that i can check ... Read More
2800 euros? Are we in dream land? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello All, Are we living in dream land. Is it possible for an American Family (2 children ages 6 & 3) to live in Lanqeudoc area. My husband can work in France for 2 years.:cool: Our desire is not to have a car and use public transportation, be ...
Hi Jennifer, 2800/month for a living seems ok for a family. To have a better idea, you should check the house/appartment rental prices. As this will be you highest expense in the month. Usually this represent 1/3 of the salary. You can also give ... Read More
pedestrian accident in Paris by junemtaylor
Hello! My daughter visited Paris last summer and crossed the street when a motorcycle rounded the corner. The motorcyclist swerved and damaged his motorcycle. Now, back in the states, she is receiving notices from his insurance company that she ...
if she does not answer and does nothing, nothing will happen, they are not going to send someone so far to recover the money... but did she give them her insurance number etc? if yes, she just has to go to her insurance and explain the situation. If ... Read More
I need a free french course by indaniso
hello. does anyone know where I could find a free french course or at least where I could ask for such information?
well you should first introduce yourself and at least let us know where you live ;) If you are in Paris, you can take free French course through the City Hall. Ask there directly. I remember that when i was working on the boats to pay my studies ... Read More
sad children by catpaws
My husband and I are moving permanently to France next autumn but one of our daughters (18yrs) is in tears every time the subject comes up. She doesn't live with any more but stl doesn't want us to go as she thinks we're not going to be "there for ...
Why doesn't she join you for the first months? Will she be completely alone, do you have other family members who could support her? like uncles/aunts, grand parents? It is very difficult for parents when a child moves abroad (i can tell from my ... Read More
New to Cologne, looking to meet people :) by mixiebell
Hello! I just moved to Cologne from Stuttgart, but originally from the US. I was relocated for my job so I don't know many people in Cologne and am looking to meet people (guys and gals!) interested in social events and exploring the city. Please ...
Hallo, i'm not living directly in Cologne but near in the countryside. We could program something one evening... not in weekends as i'm mostly away during weekends, or i have visits from my boyfriend. Let me know :) Read More