kubikhan
American expat in Germany
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Registration: 18 June 2023
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Working as pilates instructor (as Sole Trader) by AussieRanga
Is anyone here working in the fitness industry & got any insights on - 1. how to get insurance as a pilates instructor with a non-german qualification? 2. how hard is it to set up as a sole trader?3. insights on whether people would ...
@AussieRangaI live near Hamburg and it would be really nice to find an English speaking instructor in PT/fitness/pilates. It has been difficult to find, surprisingly. So, just a hint......advertise to people at an international school, where many ... Read More
Long term car lease by Springbokke
Hi guysAny idea on which safe and reliable car company can lease me a car long term,+/- 1 year?i have a work visa which will expire in August and i am i have already begun the process of renewing it.I may only be issued with a ...
We use Europecar. It was cheaper than Sixt. We do a 6 months rental. It is cheaper. Read More
Financial aid for MBA Program in Germany by Springbokke
Hi there, I am a Registered nurse and employed in a private hospital in Frankfurt. I would like to further my studies and enroll in an MBA program. I do not have a nursing degree, but a Nursing diploma which is recognized in Germany. I would like to ...
@SpringbokkeHi. Just FYI, if you are American, I believe that you should be able to get student loans/financial aid via the American government for your MBA, upwards of $20,000 per year, depending on your financial situation/need. As long as the ... Read More
German family reunion visa A1 exception by psarvankar314
Hello all I have dyslexia and I am really trying to learn German language. But I am taking lot of time as I have exam in 8 days I am studying but problem with me is I forget words easily and I am really getting stressed out because of this dyslexia ...
Thanks, Tom, but I literally didn't have time to study German. I was working as a teacher at a private school and literally worked 10-15 hours a day, including weekends. It was terrible. We actually can work at a German private school without A1 or ... Read More
German family reunion visa A1 exception by psarvankar314
Hello all I have dyslexia and I am really trying to learn German language. But I am taking lot of time as I have exam in 8 days I am studying but problem with me is I forget words easily and I am really getting stressed out because of this dyslexia ...
@beppiThanks for that correction. I had to think about that, for a minute. I am married to a German/American. My husband has German citizenship. I have 3 other friends in my situation and didn't need the A1 language skills to get a 3 year temporary ... Read More
German family reunion visa A1 exception by psarvankar314
Hello all I have dyslexia and I am really trying to learn German language. But I am taking lot of time as I have exam in 8 days I am studying but problem with me is I forget words easily and I am really getting stressed out because of this dyslexia ...
My understanding is that if you are married to a German, then you don't need A1 language requirements. You should be able to apply for a 3 year temporary residency card. Although, there may be exceptions to that rule, depending which country you are ... Read More
Need Vehicle/Transportation Ideas for 3 Month Stay In Germany by rodnbarb
Hello,My wife and I are planning a 3 month stay near Pirmasens Germany. Other than using rental car companies, are there any other options? The rental car companies want approximately 3K per month and you can only rent for 30 days at a time.
@rodnbarbWe moved to Germany and can't get a car loan, so we've had to long term rent a car from Europcar, which has worked fairly well. But, recently we ran into issues because we didn't have an international driver's license. So, get an ... Read More
help needed with the Rentenversicherung by rrasterr
Hi everyoneI have a few inquiries about the German system and I'm hoping you can provide some clarity, as I'm currently feeling quite confused.For your information, I have never resided in Germany. I work remotely from Portugal for a public employer ...
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