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2024

👻 Ghost Jobs on LinkedIn Are Real

👻 Ghost Jobs on LinkedIn Are Real

Ghost jobs on LinkedIn are real. Europeans are working remotely for American companies. Germans call into work sick more than they should.

A 4 Day Workweek in Germany?

A 4 Day Workweek in Germany?

A 4 day workweek in Germany. Berlin’s hottest startups. East & West Germany’s phantom borders. Germany’s AI travel influencer.

The Importance of Learning German

The Importance of Learning German

The importance of learning German. Our community really loves their jobs. Few women become executives in Germany. The pension system is meh.

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.

The Top Ten Salaries that Pay More Than $100,000 Annually

The Top Ten Salaries that Pay More Than $100,000 Annually

We dish on the top ten salaries that pay more than $100,000 annually, climate activists are having an impact on German cities committing to environmental reform, people were panic buying glitter before a micro-plastics ban came into effect, and a new night club opened at Tegel.

Are Berliners getting … healthier?

Are Berliners getting … healthier?

Germany has some of the shortest work weeks in all of the EU. More mothers are working than ever before. Berliners are getting healthier and drinking less. Yet Octoberfest attendees are increasing their cocaine use.