New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Good evening, I'm new and I don't know how it works.  I would like help, I have come to Germany and I don't know exactly the regulations, what I am entitled to and what I am not.  If I have to find a job directly or I can go to school and learn the language without having any problem staying in the country.   Thank you and sorry for my english

Good evening, I'm new and I don't know how it works. I would like help, I have come to Germany and I don't know exactly the regulations, what I am entitled to and what I am not. If I have to find a job directly or I can go to school and learn the language without having any problem staying in the country. Thank you and sorry for my english - @Afroditi_K

You'll have to get much more specific in your questions to get any useful answers. If you are a Greek citizen as your profile claims then you must know that as a Schengen citizen you are free to work or study as you like. But this doesn't mean you will get a job or accepted to any school or university without the proper level of German language and credentials. If you are not really a Schengen citizen, then one needs to know your citizenship and residency status to say what options you have.

I'm butcher and I want to move Germany with my children because I'm single father I can not stay here in pakistan.i have 3 years experience in butcher work anyone support me to find the work in Germany

@abbaszaheer720 You are lucky: Many butcheries here are looking for employees, as this is a job few Germany still want to do.

But of course you'd have to accept our local habits, which include eating pork. Are you prepared to butcher pigs and prepare sausages and other products from their meat? (This also requires tasting them,of course.) If not,do not come here!

You should check whether your home country's butchery certificate is recognised here. If you have no recognised paper, you'd have to do an apprenticeship first (which means three years on minimal pay and without the possibility to bring your kids along).

Also, working here of course requires language skills - how good is your German? If you don't speak it yet, you should start attending classes to get to B1 or better B2 level, to increase your job chances. This will take 1 - 3 years.)

Hello everyone, 

I am Ayoub, a young Moroccan currently living in Morocco and studying law at university. I have experience in customer service, having worked as a waiter in cafés, and I am currently looking for an opportunity to work in Germany in the hospitality and restaurant industry. 

I am interested in experiencing life and work in a new environment and would love to learn more about available opportunities, job requirements, and the experiences of people who have moved to Germany to work in this field. 

If you have any advice or useful information, I would greatly appreciate it! 😊 

Best regards to everyone!

@AYOUB ACHALHI As you are probably aware, the hospitality and restaurant industry deals mostly with local customers and highly depends on them being happy with the service. For the employees in this sector, it is thus of utmost importance to understand their wishes and be able to communicate well.

Thus, your key to finding a job here is: How good is your German language comprehension?

If you are still below B2 level, it is best to attend more German classes first, before you start looking for a job in Germany. Most jobs, however, require C1 or higher.

@AYOUB ACHALHI In addition to what Beppi correctly wrote, there is no pathway for non-Schengen citizens to come to Germany or Europe to do such jobs which are seen as unskilled. There are shortages in many fields that offer opportunities to foreigners if they have the skills including a high level of German; nurses, electricians, roofers, plumbers, truck drivers etc. Not waiters, sorry. And  I wonder why someone studying law would want to do such a thing? If you are curious about Germany then come as a tourist and see the country that way.

@abbaszaheer720 In addition to what Beppi wrote, butchering is seen as semi-skilled. One might just be able to line up a job and get the visa - but the pay is low and the work is hard. Most such jobs are taken by people coming from Eastern Europe willing to work for little money. Some are in the EU; others have a special work agreement with Germany. Questionable if it is cost effective for companies to recruit one from Pakistan even if allowed. And like Beppi wrote, one will likely have to be willing to butcher pigs. I think some places might be specialized in halal food to supply the many Turkish restaurants but by limiting oneself to such a place will likely mean reducing your chances by over 90% from the beginning.

Good evening, I'm new and I don't know how it works. I would like help, I have come to Germany and I don't know exactly the regulations, what I am entitled to and what I am not. If I have to find a job directly or I can go to school and learn the language without having any problem staying in the country. Thank you and sorry for my english - @Afroditi_K

According to your profile you are Greek. If this is correct then you are a Schengen citizen and can do what you want. Surprised any Schnegen citizen would be unaware of such fundamental rights. But learning the language is normally the first step.

@TominStuttgart

Schengen citizen????

No such thing

@SimCityAT Of course he meant citizen of a Schengen country - thus covered by the freedom of movement, settlement and work rules.