AN INDEFINITE TRANSIT STRIKE IN BERLIN?
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There might be an indefinite transit strike in Berlin. How to interview for non-profit jobs. Tumblr and Yahoo are in a glow-up era. Germany severing ties with the US. Fees for missed doctor’s appointments.
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Food For Thought
💡 Interesting articles about the world of work and other random things.
The World of Work
⭐ Replit CEO says to skip coding and focus on problem-solving and working with AI instead.
⭐ AI can unintentionally favor some candidates over others, so staying transparent and ethical is crucial in hiring.
⭐ In nonprofit interviews, it’s less about your hustle and more about showing you care deeply and can get creative to drive real change.
⭐ LinkedIn’s not just for job hunting — it’s a goldmine for influencers sharing career wins and personal grit.
⭐ Adobe and LEGO both dropped their DEI initiatives. Coincidence? The US has ordered their European contractors to halt diversity work or lose business.
⭐ I love and hate their product, but Atlassian is a good company to work for – and best of all, they are big on remote work.
⭐ The hoodie’s great for the couch, but in the office, it might quietly hold you back (according to a super lame study.)
All Things Tech
⭐ Silicon Valley Tech workers are feeling down and can’t stop venting about their tech overlords and their toxic work vibes.
⭐ Dartmouth’s first trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot showed significant mental health improvements in participants.
⭐ Remember Yahoo? They’re still here and are planning a big comeback. Meanwhile, Tumblr’s in its glow-up era too.
⭐ European tech is having a moment. Made in Europe defense tech can soon replace Starlink in Ukraine.
⭐ The EU may levy a massive €1B fine against Musk’s X for violating the Digital Service Act.
⭐ Social media is full of so much misogynistic content, hate, and disinformation, that women and Gen Z types are logging off.
Random
⭐ How more adults are sleeping with stuffed animals and why it can be good for your mental health.
⭐ Why you might be tired — and it’s not due to lack of sleep.
⭐ We’re one step closer to the world’s first hormone-free birth control pill for men.
Companies Hiring
🇩🇪 Companies in Germany hiring right now.
⭐ BELECTRIC – Kolitzheim & Berlin | Jobs (23 openings)
⭐ Bling – Berlin | Jobs (1 opening)
⭐ Digital Realty – Frankfurt | Jobs (17 openings)
⭐ Expat Management Group – Remote | Jobs (1 opening)
⭐ MOIA – Hamburg & Berlin | Jobs (26 openings)
⭐ SciPro – Various German locations | Jobs (5 openings)
⭐ Xentral – Augsburg, Lohne, & remote | Jobs (22 openings)
🇩🇪 German startups that recently raised new funding also have vacancies.
⭐ Beagle – €5 M | Hamburg | Jobs
⭐ Finanzfluss – Undisclosed | Berlin | Jobs
⭐ Montamo – €6 M | Berlin | Jobs
⭐ Smela – €2.5 M | Magdeburg | Jobs
⭐ Unitelabs – €2.77 M | Munich | Jobs
⭐ voize – €9 M | Potsdam | Jobs
⭐ Zepta – €3 M | Dresden | Jobs
General News
⭐ Access to swimming pools in Berlin is about to get more expensive.
⭐ We’re dangerously close to an indefinite transit strike in Berlin.
⭐ Changes in Germany happening this month, include new driver’s license questions, wage hikes for some employees, and more.
⭐ The Deutschland ticket isn’t just a bargain for passengers; it’s incredible for the environment.
⭐ Certain crimes are rising and falling in Germany, with sexual assault and violence among youth reaching alarming new heights.
⭐ Naming rights to the Staatsbibliothek have been sold to OpenAI.
Politics & Economy
⭐ Show me the money! German officials are worried that its gold reserves in New York aren’t safe. They are also keen to lessen reliance on costly American LNG terminals as energy sources.
⭐ Meanwhile, German support for nuclear energy is at an all-time high.
⭐ Black Forest Labs also dropped their collaboration with Musk’s xAI.
⭐ The German military has deployed troops to Lithuania, marking the first permanent deployment since WWII.
⭐ The CDU may have won the election, but support for the AfD is growing.
⭐ A growing number of German officials want to make getting your driver’s license much cheaper.
⭐ The Federal Association of Paediatricians wants to dole out €100 fines on patients for missed appointments.
Immigration & Labour Market
⭐ Germany is really going to have to work hard to attract foreign workers if it wants to meet climate goals.
⭐ A deep-dive into how difficult it is for foreign workers to qualify and obtain approval to work in Germany.
Fun, Interesting, and/or Useful
⭐ Munich is considered the most walkable city in the world.
⭐ The Berliner rounds up where to eat in Berlin this month.
⭐ A map of the cherry blossom locations in Berlin.
⭐ The extraordinary story of a student who defied Hitler.
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Cheryl Howard, Founder @ The Berlin Life
Hi, I’m Cheryl. My mission is to help you move to Berlin and find work.
A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, I have the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not once, but twice. During my time in Berlin, I’ve had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous Berlin companies. I even managed to find a new job during the pandemic and again in 2023, during Germany’s recession and massive layoffs in tech.
My day job has involved work as a hiring manager, overseeing the recruitment of countless people, as well as a team coach helping teams and individuals work better and find happiness in their careers. Through my side projects, I’ve also shared my personal experiences by publishing a series of helpful blog posts, creating a thriving community of job seekers, and hosting events to help people find work in Berlin. In 2021, I decided to put my coaching and recruiting talents to use by creating The Berlin Life, bringing my existing content and community together in one spot.
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