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The Berlin Life - Weekly Newsletter

October 2024

On Being Grateful to Have a Job Right Now

On Being Grateful to Have a Job Right Now

Reflections on the job market in Germany. Our community has a bleak outlook on the economy. A job rejection 48 years later. One in seven Berliners are depressed.

People Are Still Happy to Change Jobs Right Now

People Are Still Happy to Change Jobs Right Now

Most of our community is willing to change jobs. We updated our list of Berlin-based companies hiring. Women’s rights at work haven’t changed in a decade. A deep-dive into Germany’s startup scene.

September 2024

A Lot of German Companies Are Laying People Off

A Lot of German Companies Are Laying People Off

Layoffs abound and people are feeling the pain. Advice from a career coach is back. A list of purpose driven, high impact European startups. A new high-speed train will take you from Berlin to Paris.

It’s Hard to Get Promoted at German Companies

It’s Hard to Get Promoted at German Companies

It’s difficult to change jobs at companies. Our next Professional Women in Berlin Networking Dinner is upon us. Tips for avoiding burn-out. Ameldung’s possible – ONLINE!

Explaining Career Gaps on a German CV

Explaining Career Gaps on a German CV

People need to move to other companies for a raise. Germans work fewer hours than others in the EU. Germans’ life expectancy went up. Inflation went down, but prices did not.

August 2024

Will Germany Ever Become More Digital?

Will Germany Ever Become More Digital?

1,500 followers on LinkedIn. People want to see the digitalisation of major services in Germany. Job hopping is normal these days. Many Germans are working well past retirement. 😱

Myth Busting: Germany Isn’t Efficient

Myth Busting: Germany Isn’t Efficient

Sorry, but Germany isn’t efficient. I share my decade-long career journey in Germany. Learn about the most underrated traits of a leader. Would you consider moving to the German countryside?

2024

Would You Visit an Alcohol-Free Beer Garden?

Would You Visit an Alcohol-Free Beer Garden?

Munich opened Germany’s first alcohol-free beer garden. Germany’s not really the sick man of Europe. I talk about tax breaks for foreigners. Which German government office is the most difficult?

Foreigners to Pay Less Taxes?! 💀

Foreigners to Pay Less Taxes?! 💀

Tax breaks for newbies in Germany. Berlin is no longer poor but sexy. You actually need to learn German to stand a chance of finding work. Refer people to us and score a free career coaching session.

Dual Citizenship is Now Possible in Germany

Dual Citizenship is Now Possible in Germany

Changes at The Berlin Life. A new job seeker support group. Mucho German startups received funding this week. You can now get German citizenship faster and hold dual citizenship.

Is Berlin the World’s Third Happiest City?

Is Berlin the World’s Third Happiest City?

Berlin might be one of the world’s happiest cities. Have beer with us on Tuesday. We should all aspire to be AC/DC. How do you feel about living in Germany right now?

2023

Our Last Newsletter … of the Year!

Our Last Newsletter … of the Year!

I’ve been living in Berlin for a long time. It’s our last newsletter of the year. European tech companies are cutting back on money for new and existing talent. It’s Christmas market time. Citizenship laws are back in discussions. And a meme with Ben Affleck.

How Good Are Your Intercultural Communication Skills?

How Good Are Your Intercultural Communication Skills?

The importance of intercultural communication skills has never been more vital than now. A Berlin founder shares advice for what not to do on your CVs and cover letters. Unemployment went up a wee bit in Germany. Berlin clubs are in danger (and not just because of plans for a highway!).

The Berlin Tech Job Fair Is Finally Happening This Week

The Berlin Tech Job Fair Is Finally Happening This Week

The Tech Jobs Fair is finally happening and I’ll be there repping The Berlin Life! 🙌 More positive changes with Blue Cards are coming in November. An old German man conned his con artists who received an unexpected gift. German people save a lot of money. And Berlin can’t successfully implement a simple stoplight countdown system. 🚦

You Can Now Submit Blue Card Applications Online

You Can Now Submit Blue Card Applications Online

You can now submit applications for a Blue Card online. We had a successful Ladies Networking Dinner event and have plans to do more. Engineering managers are one of the highest-paid tech jobs. Last but not least, inflation is expected to drop significantly in 2024.