Tips on how to survive in Germany from a current professional
This is the place for anyone who wants to get some insights on how to make your stay in Germany less stressful
Top Tip #1
Always plan in advance! Even if you don't like it, you'll have to keep a schedule, sorry 🙂
Top Tip #2
Always carry an umbrella! Rain can and will surprise you when you least expect it
Top Tip #3
Buy groceries on saturday! If you don't want to starve, don't leave your shopping for sundays
Some more tips for beginners
Public transport
Public transport is king here, and you’ll have to use it often. Thank goodness it’s actually pleasant
Be on time
Always be on time, or early if you want to make a good impression
Browsing
WiFi here is usually weak, public WiFi is nonexistent, and mobile data is much slower
Cash
Always have cash on you or make a bank account that will issue a giro-card for you
Health insurance
Make your health insurance in Germany. Even though expensive, it covers a good amount of services
Friends
Make sure you are not completely alone, and always have a good support system until it gets easier
Your chances of survival after following the tips
This is a joke of course, but I have always tried to make the most of my stay, even if I wasn’t happy with the challenges I was facing
80%
more happiness
55%
more punctuality
70%
you are now 70% more german
Drink beer
Beer in Germany is really good, and it’s no lie they are proud of it with a reason. After all, even if you’ve had a bad day you can always enjoy a beer and forget about it!
Enjoy your stay
Germany is a magical place when you learn to love it, so just go with the flow and enjoy the stay! Especially around holidays, you’ll get to enjoy Germany’s charm