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2025
Female Founders Are Rare in Germany
Female founders are rare in Germany. Overcoming language barriers. A German study confirms UBI works. Strawberry Döners are here.
An Indefinite Transit Strike in Berlin?
An indefinite transit strike in Berlin? How to interview for non-profit jobs. Fees for missed doctor’s appointments.
Berlin’s Decade Long Demographic Changes
Berlin’s decade long demographic changes. Project 2025 extended to the EU. Shops want to open on Sundays. Why you can’t get into Berghain.
International Students Are Good for Germany
International Students Are Good for Germany. Gender pay gaps aren’t improving, nor is racism and discrimination. 15 funded German startups.
Berlin Has a High Quality of Life
Berlin has a high quality of life. A revamped salary negotiation guide. Unbridled racism in hiring. The German economy en route to recovery?!
Job Searches in Germany Are Lasting Longer
Job searches in Germany are longer, with community members reporting durations of 6+ months. Munich is the new darling for start-up hubs.
The Top 25 Growing Jobs in Germany
The top 24 growing jobs in Germany. 7 success tips to find work in Germany. 17% of German households are bilingual.
German Salaries Don’t Meet Expectations
German salaries don’t meet people’s expectations. A war against workers. A flurry of start-up funding. The German election.
Few Are Happy With Their Jobs in Germany
Few are happy with their jobs in Germany. How to watch English movies in Berlin. A 2025 jobs outlook. A €1B funding announcement.
2024
Why People Are Thinking About Leaving Germany
Why people are thinking about leaving Germany. Our last newsletter of 2024. The end of big tech is nigh? Bigger payslips for some in December.
The Changing Sentiments Of Foreigners Living In Germany
How foreigners living in Germany are feeling. Germany lacks a Digital Nomad visa. Berlin’s culture is at risk. EU women earn 13% < men.
Germans Are Among the World’s Best English Speakers
Germans are among the world’s best English speakers. Germany is a top country for AI talent. Multiple German startups got funded recently.
The Percentage of English Jobs in Germany is …
The percentage of English jobs in Germany. A bonus public holiday in 2025. Hamburg is the happiest city. How not to drown in cynicism.
👻 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. Berlin’s hottest startups. East & West Germany’s phantom borders. Germany’s AI travel influencer.
On Being Grateful to Have a Job Right Now
Being grateful to have a job in Germany. Our community has a bleak economic outlook. A job rejection 48 years later. Berliners are depressed.
People Are Still Happy to Change Jobs Right Now
People are happy to change jobs rn. Berlin-based companies hiring. Women’s rights at work haven’t progressed. Dive into Germany’s startups.
A Lot of German Companies Are Laying People Off
German companies are laying people off. A list of purpose-driven, high-impact European startups. A new high-speed train from Berlin to Paris.