Moving to Germany - seeking recommendations on cities/places/work/etc

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jimmyguang Member

Member since 12 December 2010

jimmyguangMember20 August 2014 09:02:09

Hallo, guys!
I am "seriously" planning to move to Germany next year. I look forward to exploring diversities of life in this big country, and restarting my career here. I will be very happy to meet new friends and enjoy the multi-cultural lifestyle.

A bit practical issue: any recommendation on cities, places, work places, etc. you may have?

I have an IT background (mostly in academia so far). I speak intermediate level German, and am actively "torturing" myself to get it fast. I prefer works for development, helping people or preserving environment (e.g. in NGOs, NPOs, start-ups, or anywhere else with the aforementioned impact).

I prefer lively urban lifestyles than the quiet countryside.

So any advice or tips? or just say hi (or Hola, 你好, Guten Tag!, Bonjour! Moi!)

Liang

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP20 August 2014 12:33:22

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Hello Liang

While waiting for members to help you out, I suggest you to browse through the threads on the forum so as to gather infos that may be useful to you.

Regards
Kenjee
Expat.com Team

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert20 August 2014 16:26:01

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Are you an EU national?
If not, you should read about the Job Seeker Visa. Without that (or marrying a German), it would be very difficult to get a work permit.

jimmyguang Member

Member since 12 December 2010

jimmyguangMember21 August 2014 06:53:00

Thanks, I will!

jimmyguang Member

Member since 12 December 2010

jimmyguangMember21 August 2014 06:53:52

Yes, I am holding Finnish passport.

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