Thank you, Komal, for also discussing reality. Apart from the good things and benefits of living in Germany. You've also mentioned the other facts. Aapne kaffi achese information provide ki hain. 🙌🙌

1:15 German language 3:48 Far from digitalisation 5:58 Indian Food 7:30 shops closes too early 8:25 too many rules 9:55 weather 11:20 Tax 12:01 Parents can not stay more than 90 days 13:05 Inflation

If someone is planning to come to Germany with their family and their main goal is to work and earn a good income, it's important to consider the following aspects of life and working in Germany: - German society can be rigid and not always open to other cultures. - There is a shortage of housing in Germany, making it difficult to find an affordable apartment (Currently, there is a shortage of 700,000 apartments). - Taxes in Germany are high, with a 25% income tax and a 19% VAT on most goods and services. - Every household in Germany is required to pay a monthly fee for television and radio, even if you don't own these devices or use them. - Kindergartens can have long waiting lists, and private options are too expensive. - It can be difficult to get an appointment with a doctor quickly and if you don't speak German, it can be difficult to receive proper medical treatment. It's important to think carefully before making the decision to move to Germany.

I feel that foreign countries are more of a golden cage and i personally would never want to live a life in a golden cage. A life with no friends, neighbours, relatives , social above that you also have to face racism. You feel left out and depressed for the same reason. India is far more better in that sense. One can easily get the same feeling when you go to countries abroad to travel and after a certain point you feel like going back to india. Correct me if i am wrong 😊

I am Currently Doing Mtech( Automobile) From IIT Mandi and Had Plans To Go to Germany/ EU ....But now i Feel it's Better to Stay Somewhere In India as Opportunities in India Are Also... Increasing and You Live in Your Natural Ecosystem so that I can Focus More on my Career....Yes the Salary and Job Prospects are Less in India...but not Everything is about Job and Career......i feel Staying in India makes me Close to our family..in the end which is the most important after career......So please Friends think about this also....if you are pursuing/ planning to settle abroad...

Here is something from an old person: I went to Germany about 60 years ago to study in what was then West Berlin. All the difficulties you describe were there back then too, except that there was NO option to take any courses in English. Almost no one spoke enough english to converse in. The flip side of it was that I became and remain fluent in German and made lots of friends which I still am in contact with although I left Germany after 17 years. My contacts are in large cities as well as villages. After initial difficulties were overcome I fully enjoyed all cultural aspects if the country. I am not attempting to diminish the gravity of problems today’s generation of Indians there face, just presenting what was then barely 18 years after the end of WW II.

Lovely video Komal. Lots of detailed inputs for our people who think English gets them anywhere. I studied & lived in Germany for fifteen long years and returned thirty years ago, bcz i foresaw troubles on the long run especially after east and west merged. I am a happy returned Indian now living in Bangalore with excellent memories of days and local friends in Germany - no regrets at all having returned to the warnth of "Bangalore, mere Bharath mahaan"

You're here for this. As per the video, the following are the main pain points. ✅German Language ✅Less use of internet / technology ✅Excessive paperwork in order to get things done ✅CASH is the KING ✅Indian Food ✅Too much of RULES to follow* Here key is to learn language (at least B2), make friends (local) be ready for the change.

Hat's off to the reality checks and explaining each point in detail. Thanks

Yes, paperwork is crazy as is data costs. 2023 is anyway going to be tough. I did my masters and Ph.D. from Freiburg Br. Loved my years there. It was absolutely fun time. Since I was in Linguistics German proficiency was never an issue. Though I keep coming back to Germany every other year till Covid interruption. Plan to be part of Frankfurt Book Fair next year and with my folks again. You mentioned problems that were related to apartment buildings but some of them aren't there if one is living in a house where apartment rules don't apply. Have a great time.ahead, Komal.

Very well said. To the point and touching all the important facts. This is true for all western countries except the language barrier. It’s very difficult to stay in cold countries.

Having said that, every Indian should gain experience of staying and working abroad then only they will realise and appreciate the freedom and the kind of facilities we get in India.

German life was tough as a foreigner, no doubt. However, it's full of business and intellectual activities.

This video has some of the most sensible comments on KZfaq. No hate or silly comments. Pure value and contributing to the topic🙂

I studied in Germany from1959n to n1967 and completed my study with doctorate in Chemistry we faced the same problems ,moreover we were often homesick,since we could not call home,only contact with letters and also no correct information of the situation was available.and the system of education was completely differentn at that time

she is absolutely right..first video I liked so far on internet reg reality of Germany :D. I am living in Germany from 3 years and have experienced exact same points😄

And i am leaving germany today. watching this video from frankfrut airport. I am much happier in dubai. Dubai is such a vibrant city and whatever you earn will be credited to your bank account without cutting even a penny as tax. Some the best part i am going to enjoy after leaving germany : 1. No tax cut 2. Food 3. No more waiting for OTP via post 4. No more waiting for doctors appoinment like 4-5 days

I left Germany 2 weeks back, it's highly expensive even with good salaries you struggle to do the savings plus food problem plus racisim, this is ground report, better to avoid this country

Good content n facts shared! the topics touched and examples cited are so relatable living and working here in Germany :) thanks for creating this Komal to help prospective students and immigrants take an informed decision👍🏻

I agree with this video but things are somehow different in Berlin. I understand this is more relatable to other German cities, 1. English is not really issue in Berlin. It's there sometimes but most of the time manageable 2. I don't remember any restaurant in Berlin where English menu is not available. 3. I have seen cash issues only in some restaurant, where digital payment is not available or in some small shops. In all supermarket digital payment, just tap and pay. 4. Berlin is full of people and fun. You don't feel that feeling of no people on streets. But i know in rest of Germany most of the time streets are empty. 5. In Berlin most of food places operate till 11. And also some food corners till 5AM. Ex; Visit Mehringedamm any time 24 hrs. Lot of supermarkets are open till 12 6. Supermarkets, malls and offices are closed on Sundays. Everything else like restaurant, small shops are all open on Sunday in Berlin. 6. Low sun in winter and that feel of low on energy is a fact in any cold country. 7. You will never ever feel lonely in Berlin. Unless you really don't talk to anyone.

Very informative video you showed all main points everyone should consider before moving to Germany

Very true. While some of the inconveniences are common to other European nations (like everything closed on Sundays, high taxes), I must say that the lack of digitization, the huge amount of bureaucracy, and slowness hit me the hardest. I have lived many years in France and in Belgium before moving to Germany. But admin stuff there was a cakewalk compared to what I have faced in Germany.

Thank for sharing reality as most of youtuber often are showing only positive side. I moved to Germany recently but fortunately I knew about pro and cons.

Very well explained. I hear the same thing from my son and his wife who have recently moved to Berlin.

Thank you for the details Komal. Really appreciate it.

Every single thing you mentioned in this video is 100% true. I’m here from last 3 months or so and the issues I’m facing here is tremendous. My last assignment was in the UK and as compared to Deutschland, the life there was like a cakewalk. In simple words I would like to say that If you don’t understand Deutsch, then life is no less than a nightmare here.

Nice crisp video Komal! The most common hardships are already well known. Now the tipping point could be inflation and recession which adversely affects the students and savings potential of working class!

I feel that its extremely difficult here. I have applied 1000 jobs still no job. And im not alone. Most people have same story. Its not worth it - the Beaureaucracy, weather, food, tax, buildings, housing prices , chores, language, friends etc. Not worth it. Im going back.

Giving all the information in details reason for being the fan of Foreign ki dunya :) :) Keep it up

Good explanation of facts! If you are young and ready to learn the ways of life in Germany, then you have a lot of possibilities. There are many indians living in Germany since years-, only because they have a good life. You pay high taxes, but you get lot of general facilities. Unlike in India. Education is generally free.

You showed the actual realities of Germany because my children are also facing these problems and l wish that in 2023 will be good for all .

Hi, I saw your videos and found helpful for many of us. Thanks for sharing such small small important information, highly appreciated.

Thank you for the insightful video. I was in Germany in August 2022. Can you please help me know how I can file a court case against Deutsche Bahn? Any information will be helpful.

Very informative video komal, I recently started watching your videos and I like the way you represent the info, I am planing to go for masters in computer science next year winter intake mostly, can you make a video on full step by step procedure .

Thank you for the video. Thank you for letting us know the other side of the coin 👍

Thanks, ur videos help me alot I visited Germany Last month though I m first time out of India alone for own business work but very smoothly I done everything thanks alot and fortunately before 2 days of travel I watch ur frankfurt station video. As I entered in Germany from Frankfurt Airport at late night.

I did my masters from Frankfurt and worked with Volkswagen for 5 years and finally moved back to Mumbai.....though I never had plan to settle down abroad since I loved my city.....living abroad teaches u and gives u many things in materialistic way but when u go deep u find life Is really Bleak and lonely over there.......!!!

💯 agree ! Same happened to me Sadly.

Thank you for Real & Original talks n facts about Germany, everyone speaks about pros but not about cons, n i really appreciate about d true things u shared to us.... It really helped me a lot.

Very nicely explained. Thanks dear. Have a wonderful time.

I have been following your channel for a long time, you are doing an amazing job Di. I am planning to move to Germany for my Bachelor's in 2023. Please make a video of how the upcoming recession will affect International students in Germany in 2023 and afterward? Especially those who are coming for more than 2 years of education? Thank You already, Di.

Hats off to you komal, this was very much required, I moved here last recently and this are few things I noticed here 😑😑

This video was very helpful I kindly request you to make a video for upcoming students comparing germany and other countries,which would be best

Amazing and very interesting. Superb video . Wish you best wishes for your next video.

Komal, you have summarised and articulated all the information that anyone who wants to move to Germany needs. Especially a few of my acquaintances who are euphoric about moving to Germany with 0 knowledge of the language. When we who have settled in Germany and been through the highs and lows of life here, explain how important language is here plus the way of life that you need to be prepared for, we are judged as demotivating and jealous(??? Seriously!!??) and "Germany kya tumhara hai" dialogue. I even once got chided with half information that people with English are more in demand here (??!!! - kisne kaha??? Just because people get hired from India through an interview in English, they think the world is in their palms) and people with German skills are the ones who are getting fired (hiring and firing is a usual thing here, that's what some people don't know before they move here). From a simple thing as shopping in a supermarket to visiting a doctor, life presents you with a reality check and questions your Angrezi education. You need a lot of resilience to continue persisting here, and most importantly, learn the language. Only then you can find some stability and self-respect in your job. Otherwise it only lands one in the cycle of frustration - this is not to be explained, only to be experienced. It's not the fairyland that Bollywood movies show you. Please don't assume that arriving in Germany is your ticket to flooding your insta and FB with your pics in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium etc. There are more tourists from India every year to Europe than immigrants. A tourist will be given a place anywhere in the world because of the money they bring to the tourism industry of that country. BUT If you are here to make your career and contribute to the economy, no one cares about your English. To what extent one can go on placing one's own country below another foreign country only depends on the size of the bubble they are living in. Once the bubble bursts reality hits hard.

I am facing this problem of German language. I came last year and just finished my degree. Its not only German if you know French for instance, then you can easily work for a french company which happened with my classmate. Rest I love all the things of being independent but I am applying for jobs and 90 percent of them require German proficiency and the mention it while sending the rejection that you dont have language even if you have all the IT skills.

Thank you. That was really helpful !!

Immense love to you! Lovely video with detailed information!!!❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

It would be a good idea if you make a separate video on economic projections on Germany

Hi komal, your video is to the point! One of the main factor for Indians are feeling lonely! no matter how much you can make and how safe you feel, but in end whenever you wake up in Morning you miss India that too from the 1st day!

Are there any video or other links which provide comprehensive information for students wanting to go to Germany to pursue PG courses in STEM subjects ?... Can you suggest ?

Thank you Komal. I have been following your channel for 2 months now. I got to know many things from you via your videos. By watching this video, it seems due to uncertainty many are moving out of Germany, does it mean now it will be easy for finding an apartment in Munich?

I have visited Frankfurt in 2013 & due to the same reason I left for Amsterdam on very first day....

Same culture in Switzerland as well and I am counting my days to go back .

Thank you Komal.You are really good in choosing the right subjects. U talk fast,of course.No problem in understanding,but I think it may exhaust u.tc.

Very informative Thanks for your effort Komal ji

Thank you, Komal, for also discussing reality. Yeah pls make more video on the current situation ongoing in Germany because I am planning to move to Germany nest year .

I had Germany offer 3 months back but later I rejected due to inflammation, culture differences & war situation. I know Germany & Europe is not good for mid age people since zero saving compared to India if you want to live luxury. Culture & weather one of the main reason I rejected offer & super happy in India.

thanks komal for explaning everything

Thank you Komal Tc and special for winters very very simple and awesomely explained

not at all one will feel demotivated but it's the reality check you are giving us.. rest all points i am aware of , need more clarity on the recession part in your next video

In comparison of other country I would like to mention that Germany is still the best country to move 1. Less educational expenses(too much less compared to US Canada UK Australia) 2. Easy and faster to get German passport (faster than US Canada UK Australia) 3.More Jobs than Canada (unless you really want to become truck driver in Canada or work in Restaurants and Paan shops run by indian ) 4.Germany is still cheaper than Netherlands from cost of living perspective 5. Germany has a huge manufacturing market pending to be digitalized that means more jobs in engineering,IT jobs Data science , cloud,IOT , software development,devops etc .. Please neglect language barriers, they are not really obstacle that should be so much emphasized as it's being mentioned here In Bigger cities Like Berlin and Hamburg people speak English at work . Anyone watching this video should focus on their professional skills and reasons to be in Germany for longer period of time rather than focusing on these factors Because if you have professional skills , anyone could easily survive here These reasons mentioned here in this video are implied the time when you decide to leave India , it is nothing new or strange and it has always been like this before years and will be like this after years I have been living in Hamburg from past 1 year .I am CTO of startup .my German language fluency is up to A2. It's all good here Noone mocks me if I don't speak German instead they accept and try to understand in English For written communication I use Google translate Life is smooth .I work hard .I don't complain I don't know about future as noone does Just FYI Germany is fourth largest economy in world and one of the strongest in Europe So don't get mislead

A good video on present Germany! Please also add a gist of your videos in English in Description area.

Hat,s off the reality checks and explaining each point in detail thanks

Appreciate it for bringing reality out of the facade created for foreign countries

Okay, when we talk about things that are being addressed here, german language - it's actually a good thing they want everyone to learn german. After all you're living in their country, the least you could do is learn their culture and language. It's okay if you don't want to, but it is a need. Regarding paper work - it's actually a very good thing to maintain physical copies of certain things. It makes more sense rather than paying digitally. I personally prefer this old style. It's more like preserving the things we've always followed. Next comes food - so obviously there aren't as many Indians in germany as much as they're in countries like US, UK, Canada and Australia. So I think it's still okay because Germany is not even an option considered here for moving, few don't even know Germany has no tuition fees. And about people. I have always felt really uncomfortable around many people and it's actually good that weekends are meant to rest. About not disturbing people, it's extremely organising and it's respecting others privacy. It's called common sense lol. Lastly about inflation. It's not only Germany it's the entire world so?.. yeah

Thankyou so much for your valuable information 🙏🏻

Thanks eye opening reality you elaborated 👍Which facilities provided by German Govt, will you please prepare video for that?

I lived in Germany for 9 years and then moved to Canada. Life is incredibly good for Indians in Canada.

Its a highly motivating video to help us stay in India.

एक अत्यन्त महत्वपूर्ण एवम स्वाभाविक रिपर्टिंग के लिए धन्यवाद ! अपने भारतीय नागरिकों को इतनी अच्छी जानकारी दी , आप प्रशंसा की पात्र हैं ।

Superb informative video and pls make a more details video if possible 👍👍

I lived in Berlin for 1 year. I'd say, Germany is not a great place to settle. Winter is too harsh and you wouldn't see many people around which makes you feel lonely. Society is a bit racist against Indians or brown people because they think Indians are poor. Work life is very relaxed but you will not be able to make your career to a high level because you are not German and don't speak German. Ofcourse, food is the biggest issue for Indian vegetarians. Europe is just good to live for a year or so and visit around Europe but when it comes to live, I recommend USA. I lived in US for 4 years, and I'd say, for Indians there is no issue at all. Many Indians in USA are well settled and you get everything in the US including Indian food. Most importantly, you can understand English very well and can do all the work yourself including Bank related work.

Komal one more vedio about education, employment and health facilities in Germany.

Thanks this was very honest and informative.

Thank you so much this information, God bless you mam😊, please make video on Netherland

Mam I am planning to come for my master in Germany. Now a days there are lots of articles I am reading regards inflation and rising energy crisis in Germany. As you are living in Germany what is real situation on ground. Please make a separate video on this topic.

I guess all countries and cultures are different…we have been used to a specific way of living since childhood which is difficult to change once we grow up…it all depends on each and every individual..there is no one correct answer to it…

I'll complete my 12th this year and will study llb from India, however I'm willing to study llm from Germany. Thank you for this video! I already started learning German from now so I can communicate there, hope it helps later.

Thank you for the information ☺️

A Canadian Pakistani here, scheduled to begin my Masters program from Germany in April 2023. It would seems like the more I research Germany, the more I feel terrible about my decision to go there.

I think there is lot of racial discriminations in all gora countries. However much one may be successful in a career, one cannot break into their social circles. I hve lived in Germany for a few weeks and have experienced it. For happiness, one must live in the place where nature created us.

Many thanks for some interesting and informative information.

Thanks for clarifying a lot of things ..

Good to know these points about life in Germany. But can you also please make a video on what factors are making you to stay in Germany in spite of these points. This will be really helpful for prospective goers. Thank you.

parents ni aa skte 3 mahine se zyada...yaar kar hi unk liye rha hu.......apni list me se germany cut abhi k abhi

Highly highly highly appreciated vedeo love from lahore Pakistan waiting for next vedeo desperately God bless you Ameen

Thanks, Komal, for this very educative video. I want to know if Austria is a better country to live in. Mainly the language and cost of living factors.

The entry was awesome 👌

I live here since a decade and everything this lady said is true

Thank u for explained all what u experiencing

Very informative video. Keep going 👍👍

Super helpful video! I've been living in Netherlands for few years now. Most things are same here too, except the 'paperwork' part. I would say this, if someone has a chance to live & work in Western European countries, then purely for the experience & exposure its worth taking the pain. 5-6 years spent here, can set you up for success, which 5-6 years in India cannot.

I have studied till A2 in India through online resources. I will survive there for sure. I am pure non vegetarian and will definitely enjoy German food

Great. Good Job. Keep up the good work.

thanks for that! voting for a more detailed one!!

One more reason which is not covered is influence of Teachers on what stream a child should take. As an Indian parent, I would not like school teacher to decide in 4th standard which stream I should take. So I have lot of my Indian colleagues move out of Germany. They want to make a decision for their kids rather than school teachers. You can research on this point and add to it. In USA and UK you can see lot Indian families who kids are in 4th grade and above but you fail to the same in Germany.

Dear, I'm in Hamburg. I did many government works ,now they are giving form in English and also they speak with us in English language. So, don't demotivated our people. Germans speak in English also goverment work being done im English.

Many thanks Komal for showing us the other side 🙂

I am leaving Germany after 1 year staying here... -Too expensive -Too many immigrants in school -Too much emphasis on german language -Slow government office and working -Sunday closed and winter is super boring -Top level jobs are only for germans