The Dark Side of Living in Germany

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Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today I’m talking about the dark sides of living in Germany. There are plenty of great things about living there, but like every country, it has its drawbacks as well. We’ll take a look at some of these potential issues, and you can decide if they'd make life difficult for you or your family. So, stay tuned to find out more on this intriguing topic!
1. Bad Internet Connection
Germany’s internet connection is known around the world as one of the slowest and most unreliable in Europe! And let me tell you, it can be quite frustrating when your Netflix stream keeps buffering, or your Zoom call suddenly gets disconnected. It almost makes you yearn for those simpler times before the digital age! It is one of those negative side of living in Germany that you only get to know if you stay there for longer.
But why are we stuck with this less than optimal service? Well unfortunately it boils down to two things-lack of infrastructure investment and antiquated telecommunication regulations.
Essentially providers don't want to splurge too much on new technology since they already have an existing system in place, which means you end up getting what feels like subpar performance.
On top of that lawmakers here tend not to adhere strictly enough to competition rules which stifles any potential improvements from rival companies entering the market.
2. Staff at the Ausländerbehörde (German Immigration) are so rude
If you've ever had the misfortune of dealing with German immigration, then you'll know that it's not always a pleasant experience. The staff at the Ausländerbehörde are notoriously rude and unhelpful, making it one of the negative sides of living in Germany.
It may seem like this rudeness is intentional, but upon closer inspection, it seems to be more rooted in cultural differences. Germans tend to be much more formal than other countries when interacting with people whom they don't know very well. This often leads to misunderstandings between immigrants and those assisting them at the Ausländerbehörde - an awkward situation for all involved!
There have been several attempts by government officials and public figures alike to improve communication between immigrants and their counterparts at the Ausländerbehörde. While some progress has been made as far as etiquette goes, there is still a great deal of room for improvement on both sides - something which many visitors find disappointing each time they visit Germany's immigration office.
3. Difficulty in making friends
As one of the most populated countries in Europe, it may surprise you to hear that many foreigners struggle with making friends here!
For starters: directness isn’t a joke in Germany - people are incredibly blunt which can make social interactions feel uncomfortable for those coming from more indirect cultures. It is one of those dark side of living in Germany that nobody wants to discuss.
Making matters worse is the rather reserved behaviour of your average German person - privacy and personal space are held at very high regard over here. Not only will you find yourself keeping conversations surface-level, but chances are shocking news or gossip won’t do too well either!
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@shana.ball3
@shana.ball3 5 ай бұрын
My greatest concern is how to recover from all these economic and global troubles and stay afloat especially with the political power tussle going on in Germany.
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@eddiet.campbell 5 ай бұрын
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@idowunoah 5 ай бұрын
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@Karen.s989 5 ай бұрын
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@augustiner3821
@augustiner3821 11 ай бұрын
As a German can share some of his points, but my impression is, this guy has never set a foot on German or European soil.
@overlordmateus407
@overlordmateus407 11 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@saddamhusein5391
@saddamhusein5391 11 ай бұрын
Lol, I don't know why do you find this. I'm since 10 years in Germany and I can agree to everything that he said. Except the part about the air conditioner. Because I think that is not needed here. It's cold whole year anyway. Additionally I would like to add the point about the getting a flat in Germany. The renters are doing a casting and for a foreigner without work that would like to begin the new life in Germany it's almost impossible to get chosen.
@qwertasdfg8828
@qwertasdfg8828 10 ай бұрын
True. Many pregnant women from elsewhere do come to Germany to give a birth and then get full social aids at once as if they would have lived here for 20 years! Pregnancy as a passport!
@augustiner3821
@augustiner3821 10 ай бұрын
@@saddamhusein5391 yes totally agree, yesterday 28°C, during summer between 25 and 35°C or even hotter, brrrrr....
@robertpicton1
@robertpicton1 10 ай бұрын
Free health care? What is he talking about…? Every working person pays monthly for healthcare.
@ntombicumalo
@ntombicumalo 11 ай бұрын
Every situation mentioned here can be subjective and depends probably where you might be living. I am an African woman living in Germany for a couple of years now. I don't remember having faced any racism. Network also depend what package you have chosen. All has to do with what you are paying. Fast internet costs higher than average, etc. I think in general every country has its hustles. It's better not to compare countries as you might get frustrated.
@sylex5744
@sylex5744 11 ай бұрын
I work for Vodafone and we here in germany have the nost expensive internet in the world and not even the fastest, by far. And Racism tends to be less in Cities and more so in areas were there generally are only germans and they’ve basically never met anyone black, some are just cautious becuase they don’t know you, but others are plainly racist. It happens in Cities too don’t get me wrong. But overall I have ssem more racism towards Middle eastern people than to us blacks, but yeah you could live in germany and never experience racism, it’s possible
@Joshr9501
@Joshr9501 11 ай бұрын
stay away from them you animal
@musafir123
@musafir123 11 ай бұрын
He is not frustated he is making money by vedio
@BiG-JuPO1O1
@BiG-JuPO1O1 10 ай бұрын
​@@DonnellOkaforI mean it's somewhat NATO fault for bombing Middle East and destabilizing Africa and Middle East for decades, now they're shocked people are fleeing their homelands to Europe to seek a new life. It's more of cause and affect and something NATO refuses to acknowledge. This coming from American
@johaquila
@johaquila 10 ай бұрын
Regarding racism against Africans, I think young men have it far worse than women and older men because there are so many young men from Africa here who are supposed to send money to their families and find out there is no legal way for them to work. As a result, any young African man will often be stereotyped as a fake asylum seeker and pot dealer (or worse), even if they are just a tourist.
@bijaysitaula7006
@bijaysitaula7006 11 ай бұрын
I felt that German people are not racist compared to UK and other countries. People felt safe there. The problem is the communication skills. .
@clairechloe5294
@clairechloe5294 11 ай бұрын
Yes, that is very true. Germans are a very reserved culture. So they come across as unfriendly. I am an asian-born German citizen. I love Germany even when the weather is a bit cold for so many months. It is not easy to make friends with Germans. But once you get to know them, they are nice and genuine.
@Imjessieblake
@Imjessieblake 11 ай бұрын
I would say Racism is unfortunately everywhere, it mostly depends on our personal experiences, i still hear people getting serious racism in germany, however i had minor experiences
@ironfistarrival
@ironfistarrival 11 ай бұрын
In that case I hope you as well Encounter the Racism against yourself and feel the Sweet Taste of it .
@Toannguyen-hi3sf
@Toannguyen-hi3sf 11 ай бұрын
​@@clairechloe5294 probably you live in a big city , for me as an Asian , i have experiened Racism often 😅 , in my previous work place , ppl greet me be ching chong and "get the fuck back to where you're from" in German language , i dont really hate germany but it left a very bad feeling for me
@neptune1525
@neptune1525 11 ай бұрын
​@Joseph Francois Duplex what
@alfonsbuter3761
@alfonsbuter3761 8 ай бұрын
As a frequent visitor of Germany I can only say that the Germans have always been very kind to me. I never experienced a trace of racism.
@americanteen97
@americanteen97 12 күн бұрын
They like you when you’re a visitor, very different when they realize you’re here to stay
@daudaconteh7144
@daudaconteh7144 5 күн бұрын
​@@americanteen97very well said. I live in a small town. I am used to the racism now.
@kaysmith4594
@kaysmith4594 9 ай бұрын
As a black British woman living in Germany-the ppl at auslanderbehurder-(sorry for spelling)were so kind and helpful. The weather is beautiful in summer. No freezing cold wind like in Liverpool. There is never any dog mess where i live (Frankfurt)the streets are very clean here. I made some wonderful German friends. Everywhere has downsides but there is a lot worse places to live
@daphnejager1142
@daphnejager1142 8 ай бұрын
exactly tell them I never experienced any racism until now they are just fed up it is full up so the frustration is being felt I don’t blame them it’s an invasion
@c3realK1ll4h
@c3realK1ll4h 8 ай бұрын
Germany isn't racist like uk in my opinion, what Germany did this guy visit? there could be some dirty streets, but Germany is alot cleaner than almost every town and city in uk
@johnsmith-mq4eq
@johnsmith-mq4eq 7 ай бұрын
Germans are now a minority in Frankfurt so no longer a city of Germans
@em8969
@em8969 7 ай бұрын
@@daphnejager1142invasion? The European countries cause conflict and wars in developing countries to steal resources you as I use every day and have the nerve to act shocked when those same people flee the famine and poverty that they have caused. Then the politicians ofcourse blame them because they know the Germans will eat it up. But they don’t even know the politicians have stolen more money from their own people than immigrants ever will form the next 500 years. People really need to think and read before they let politicians control their brains.
@JhilmilBasu
@JhilmilBasu 7 ай бұрын
I had a bad experience
@gordonmcdonald2196
@gordonmcdonald2196 11 ай бұрын
I lived and worked in Germany for approx 5 years in the 70s. I found the German people very conservative but friendly and inquisitive about other cultures. There cities were clean, organized and safe, and especially in Bavaria, very beautiful and full of flowers. I never found Germans aggressive,but they were very straight talking. There was some prejudice against Gastabeiters( mainly Turkish workers) but no different to many other European countries that I have visited. It is very easy to find any ‘Dark side’ of living in any country but sometimes you just have to be positive and try to understand the different cultures of other countries, without being so negative. As a young 17 year old from Scotland, I found Germany fascinating, clean and fun. Did not recall much dog poo anywhere but the women were beautiful , intelligent, fun and some could drink me under the table. Now that I am in my 60s I am looking forward to seeing ‘ Rose Festival’ again in North Germany, which was the first time I saw Germans let the hai down and party like mad.’
@Legioniznogoud
@Legioniznogoud 11 ай бұрын
Sorry but german woman are rated the worst in beauty
@steffenrosmus9177
@steffenrosmus9177 11 ай бұрын
Have you lived in Germamy or Bavaria? There's a difference.😂😂😂
@juicyfruit4378
@juicyfruit4378 11 ай бұрын
@@steffenrosmus9177yes big difference😂😂
@horserous
@horserous 10 ай бұрын
The best places there are the forests. When I cycle in the forest and see no one for a while I am free of the nonsense. OK cyclists aside, these creatures on their carbon or alu horses are benign types, enjoying nature in the same way as I.
@MBRTBT2023
@MBRTBT2023 10 ай бұрын
I was taking your comment into consideration until I started reading "as a 17 year old from Scotland"... I mean a white European guy telling people to NOT take racism so seriously and "be positive" HahahahahahahahHahaha white people never disappoints us. You're sooooooooo non sense!
@rushdisami5146
@rushdisami5146 11 ай бұрын
As an international student studying in Germany, Germany has no dark side, es lebe Deutschland.
@MilkoMilkovicz
@MilkoMilkovicz 9 ай бұрын
well, as student... you see it from different point of view.
@maxineeeee693
@maxineeeee693 7 ай бұрын
Which city are you in? :)
@rushdisami5146
@rushdisami5146 7 ай бұрын
@@maxineeeee693 Munich
@JhilmilBasu
@JhilmilBasu 7 ай бұрын
​@@rushdisami5146come to the east
@rushdisami5146
@rushdisami5146 7 ай бұрын
@@JhilmilBasu I was there once, it is a shit show.
@laurameng2941
@laurameng2941 11 ай бұрын
As a German I particularly enjoyed the several attempts to pronounce Ausländerbehörde😂 The dog poo part can’t be true. Which city did you experience this with? And the internet is perfectly fine, as long as you’re not in a remote forest.
@AlenMischaelVukelic
@AlenMischaelVukelic 11 ай бұрын
I think he meant Berlin. Berlin is supposedly littered with dog poo everywhere.
@jorgfrancois910
@jorgfrancois910 11 ай бұрын
Thought the same. Only place I know in Germany where there IS dog poo on the street is Berlin. Rest of Germany is clean.
@jans.4309
@jans.4309 11 ай бұрын
@@jorgfrancois910 yes but Berlin is not Germany, it's Berlin.. a failed city-state
@jorgfrancois910
@jorgfrancois910 11 ай бұрын
@@jans.4309 Exactly
@fridacalvino2271
@fridacalvino2271 11 ай бұрын
For the dog poo, he possibly had a tour around Cologne…it’s horrible
@len4319
@len4319 Жыл бұрын
When it come to darkside of other countries, every countries had a bad darkside and problem.
@familyandfriends3519
@familyandfriends3519 5 ай бұрын
Germans are the worst
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@sagheerahmedkhan9482
@sagheerahmedkhan9482 6 ай бұрын
Among other things, the most common factor is unable to make friends.. You need to be super fluent in German language in order for a German to be your friend. The main thing is how the people of two regions perceive the word "Friendship" and is entirely different between EU Vs AMEA as Asians & Middle east friendship is not just partying, dance, drinking, having fun and sports, its also about going beyond from your schedule and be ready for your friends. I saw Immigrants in Germany from AMEA region can easily intermingle with each other in order to land an acquaintances into friendship. The only thing wrong is that they should not need to match the meaning of friendship perceive in their home town compared with the friendship in EU. I think discrimination on the grounds of hair/skin color is also not really a matter we should think because its not your country. Discrimination is usual and everywhere in the world. you can simply ignore and move on...
@JK-td4hi
@JK-td4hi 4 ай бұрын
These are good points. Assimilating is hard but understanding host country’s culture is crucial. The friendship example you give is an excellent one, never thought of that.
@Chill-jplt
@Chill-jplt 3 ай бұрын
I came to Germany at age 20, been a nonstop faithful taxpayer for 40+ years, I have half-German children, who are themselves parents now. But a foreigner remains a stranger to natives, whose horizon is limited to their entrance door, just because they'd rather rely on prejudices than educating themselves about other mentality and cultures. I've always encouraged my children to travel around the world to widen their horizon. Travelling is the best education for tolerance and acceptance, thus, peace.
@hans8201
@hans8201 2 ай бұрын
@@Chill-jplt☝️📌
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@MichaelFerguson-tx8de 4 ай бұрын
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@Hikari-xh2sq 4 ай бұрын
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@bjelinski1
@bjelinski1 11 ай бұрын
for anyone from Scandinavia lack of digitalisation of administration in Germany is pain in the butt, a lot of paper work. It is a costly way to run a society. When I came to Norway I had to meet a clerk just once to get my ID-token (two, you have to register after 6 months as a foreign resident), then everything could be fixed online.
@Zedek
@Zedek Ай бұрын
I think, initially you should show up in person once. From there on though, it could be more digital.
@josephwong115
@josephwong115 4 ай бұрын
I’m from Malaysia Chinese visiting Munich on last November. The local immigration security officer is very polite. When I need buy a train ticket, another local security officer also help me with my buying train ticket 🎫👍🏻
@CoryFinn2011
@CoryFinn2011 Жыл бұрын
I am not sure that these things are as much dark as they are just a part of life!
@AsteriaUniverse
@AsteriaUniverse 9 ай бұрын
It is actually good that they have a strict process of getting a driving license. Here in the Czech republic they give driving licenses to nearly everybody and then we have a lot of people who are driving very recklessly, don't follow rules and cause accidents. If they pay more attention to preparation and it was regulated in Germany, we could prevent most of them.
@marcschmidt7846
@marcschmidt7846 8 ай бұрын
As a native German I have to say that paperwork and too many rules are the most annoying things here. The Germans are world champions in bureaucracy, they celebrate and love it! Nearly every single fart is regulated and it is getting worse and worse. I am really annoyed of that. Making friends difficulties even depends on the region where you are. It is very easy to make friends in the Ruhr area between Dortmund and Duisburg than in Franconia, where people are much more reservated to foreigners. But in general, there is no hate against strangers. Some idiots act unpolite or even racist, like everywhere else, but most peole are gentle. I never had problems in interacting with people coming from different countries, having different religions or anything else. Everyone is of the same woth to me, I always try to be polite and gentle . And one big advantage of Germany are the tasty dishes - come here and try!
@samersulaiman3143
@samersulaiman3143 8 ай бұрын
I hope to be in Germany next year. I am very encouraged by your words.
@arnodobler1096
@arnodobler1096 8 ай бұрын
​@@samersulaiman3143welcome
@francis6474
@francis6474 8 ай бұрын
Frankly ...the more I see video about Germany the more I am ashamed of being in usa ....USA is the most horrendous country in the world 🌎
@djrhhejdcigfvsvn3509
@djrhhejdcigfvsvn3509 8 ай бұрын
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@quotesofwisdom-wm9bg
@quotesofwisdom-wm9bg 7 ай бұрын
ja das stimmt. Die Bürokratie ist wirklich ätzend. yes, you are right about bureaucracy.
@paulkiernan3256
@paulkiernan3256 11 ай бұрын
I live in Germany. My experience is very different from some of the descriptions here.
@maxineeeee693
@maxineeeee693 7 ай бұрын
Which city are you in? :)
@paulkiernan3256
@paulkiernan3256 7 ай бұрын
@@maxineeeee693 I live in Nordrheinwrdtfaliea near Bielefeld
@nicholasharvey1232
@nicholasharvey1232 11 ай бұрын
Why bother with air conditioning when there are only like ten days out of the whole year when you'd really want to use it. Most people would probably rather tough out the handful of hot days than spend all of that money to install a unit. In a climate where you're usually trying to keep warm, keeping cool is less of a priority.
@johnmcgrath6192
@johnmcgrath6192 11 ай бұрын
Ha, I liove in New England and air conditioning comes with my apartment.. I seldom use it (it is pwoerful). A fan does does the tgrick. If I had to but an AC I would not bother.
@Au_Ra804
@Au_Ra804 9 ай бұрын
Also I don't get why. It's only unbearable when you go outside but outside you don't have ACs. Inside it's not even that hot if you close the windows early enough to not let the sun inside. In worst case just sprinkle some water on yourself and turn on the ventilator. I swear people are so helpless 😂
@hersonissoswolf3699
@hersonissoswolf3699 11 ай бұрын
1) I can't believe that internet connection is worse than my country 2) EU citizen , I don't need immigration office 3) Already have many German friends, also nearby countries . Moreover, speak German fluently, besides vocabulary , and in the end, there are not only Germans living there 4-10) same as number 1. EU I LOVE YOU !!!! SO EU'S DRIVER'S LICENCE!!!!!Also smoker
@susanaldawood5480
@susanaldawood5480 6 ай бұрын
All you have to do is;don't stay in Germany.Any part of the world;half is good,half is bad.I am a Filipina;I had my driver's license in Germany.I attended classes,had my driving lessons,took the examination both theoretical and practical.I had bad experiences too.I am 67 years old now and I treasure the nice memories of Europe especially Germany.I am grateful and thankful that I saw the other side of the world.PEACE!
@KrzysztofK1982
@KrzysztofK1982 11 ай бұрын
No air conditioners is not just Germany it’s most of europe. Most of Europe gets 2-3 months of summer there is no need for air conditioning. Even some cars don’t have AC or it doesn’t work. Me being European I hate AC when I go to Asia it’s everywhere I try to avoid it as it will give me a flu. When I tell them Europe doesn’t really use AC they can’t believe it.
@simpchronicles2481
@simpchronicles2481 Ай бұрын
Didn't Europe just have a heatwave that killed a lot of people?
@RemusBP
@RemusBP 4 ай бұрын
As a German I agree on most points, except on racism thing. Racism is everywhere, especially with those that accuse others to be racist. I personally experienced far more racism in other countries. I guess Germans are just very straight forward sometimes and don't understand how they might be considered a racist by saying something naive. For the it's hard to make friends, it's very true but don't give up. Talk with them and drink with them so they open up, be consistent, because once you got a real friend in Germany they will be your friend for a lifetime.
@eb.3764
@eb.3764 4 ай бұрын
You as a German have had racism as part of your history
@Eovar_Endre
@Eovar_Endre 3 ай бұрын
ah well, it's those who shout rcasism the loudest who are the biggest themselves....throwing it around as a label to denounce anything or anyone who doesn't fit their warped 'standards' and or ideas. Admittedly, this seem worse in cities like Hamburg ... were a Porsche garage is considered 'rcasist...deluded folks.
@eudofia
@eudofia 3 ай бұрын
​@@Eovar_Endre A Porsche garage is considered racist? Can you explain? I'm just curious.
@Eovar_Endre
@Eovar_Endre 3 ай бұрын
@@eudofia I know right? Anything that self-proclaimed lefts object to is called racist. 🤷🏼
@Eovar_Endre
@Eovar_Endre 3 ай бұрын
@@eudofia Porsche = capitalist = capitalism is 'invented' by white people, so Porsche is rcasist. The level of delusion is off the chart! Go figure! Will say that this is one experience (mine) with someone who claimed to be a left-rdacil...admittedly such a sweeping statement was uttered in an environment in which it is 'fashionable' to attack businesses randomly...
@sixteenfaces2078
@sixteenfaces2078 11 ай бұрын
I do not look like a German, BUT I speak German fluently, Frankfurt accent. I NEVER encountered any of these uncomfortable situations you are talking about. They just treated me as a German, and I felt fitting perfectly there. Made friends, joked with officials, got easily what I wanted, and they accepted me very pleasantly. I guess the whole point is about a) Speaking the language with local accent (that's important!) b) Behaving like them. Their communication manner might appear "rude" if you try it in the US. I personally feel it as lightly assertive. Just in case, American manners may feel "obscure" if you try them in Germany
@ironfistarrival
@ironfistarrival 11 ай бұрын
In your case most probably your Facial appearances look much like German ? Maybe your got blue or green eyes a very white skin and blond hair for example ? I think physical appearance can help a lot in getting accepted in a Certain Nation and lower the Racism and Discrimination.
@sixteenfaces2078
@sixteenfaces2078 11 ай бұрын
@@ironfistarrival as I said - I do not look like a German at all. Rather Mid-eastern...
@pep590
@pep590 11 ай бұрын
I believe people like the narrator, see themselves as the white savior for non-white people and non-white people to them are on the same par as children that are needing his help.
@janajacoby3391
@janajacoby3391 11 ай бұрын
In my experience, americans are not as friendly as many say. I have had some very unpleasant encounters with them where they were very rude, arrogant and also very blunt. I experienced the same with brits who often come across as rude, arrogant and cold. But I would also say that germans are the rudest nation I know. People in most other countries I've visited are MUCH nicer!
@janajacoby3391
@janajacoby3391 10 ай бұрын
@Donnell Okafor I don't think so at all - I have family in Sweden and been there a lot and also in the other scandinavian countries. They are very friendly, open and layed back. Really nice people :)
@SirMountainpass
@SirMountainpass 11 ай бұрын
It makes a difference it you talk about Berlin or a place on the countryside in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg 😅
@pok81
@pok81 7 ай бұрын
war ja klar, dass wieder irgendwer mit dem Berlin-Gesülze daherkommt. Berlin, der "Failed State" Deutschlands, den nur Berliner wirklich toll finden.
@barbaramccullough3057
@barbaramccullough3057 2 ай бұрын
I agree !
@adacara9470
@adacara9470 8 ай бұрын
What I like about Germany are, the best Wurst Brot, best Küchen biem Oma , best Brotchen und natürlich Große Portion Gericht and then sehr gut Dönner Kebab an der ecke. Äh....Müsli und Vollkornbrot auch sehr gut. Was noch.. German is also very helpful. I went to Metro Supermarkt and they have everything. When I miss Indonesien food, there are Asia shop everywhere so many things are good. Oh I love going for a walk on the flee market. Last but not least I always remember the good time dancing on the big stage so I can see thousand of people from the Main stage of Love Parade while my sister does her plate for her music DJ. 🎉😂
@Bleifuss88
@Bleifuss88 Жыл бұрын
Always make sure your have your Aufenthaltserlaubnisverlängerungsantrag done way ahead of time because German offices work very slowly. But the dog poo isn't worse than anywhere else.
@helenivanova5440
@helenivanova5440 11 ай бұрын
And be sure, that one has learned german beforehand well enough, so that words like Aufent...halte....i am sorry- the words like this dont make problem for you already when you move in the country.
@alexspata
@alexspata 11 ай бұрын
Gotta have that for sure 😂
@HotRod16
@HotRod16 9 ай бұрын
This video is about thr dark side. So not bad idea to learn 1 or 2 things. Nothing is perfect. Every country or even person have their own darksides. Just better understanding makes better world.
@thinkgoodness
@thinkgoodness 6 ай бұрын
Germany advertises to ask for more skilled workers but it lacks the necessary infrastructure. I am a skilled worker in Germany. I have seen most immigrant skilled workers leaving Germany after few years for better supporting countries. in Germany skilled immigrant workers face - shortage of houses, kitas, residence permits, other permits on time, loss of time, no digitalisation and too much documentation they are not used to. its indeed a sick nation rt now.
@jiawang1743
@jiawang1743 2 ай бұрын
see? no Germans want to talk about it - and that's what I call arrogance.
@Zedek
@Zedek Ай бұрын
That is true, because our infrastructure is used by "refugees". 1,200,000 Ukrainians in 2 years - all the appartments, Kitas, houses.... It can't be summoned. Arabs and Africans that leech added, East Europeans (Romania) to add things up. But if you don't do all "that" pandering of these foreigners, you are "racist". If Germany says "Germany first", guys claim we will have a new Hitler. We are trapped in rules "the world" made up, and our trash government enforces that..
@thomasbecker7130
@thomasbecker7130 11 ай бұрын
No dogs allowed in grocery stores, just like most other countries
@user-kq5qp6dh8l
@user-kq5qp6dh8l 8 ай бұрын
I’m English and lived in Hannover for 12 years: I learnt fluent high German and had good times: In general , I feel they are a difficult folk, but welcoming if you play their game. They are super serious and everything is black or white. If you can make a few friends your fortunate.
@quotesofwisdom-wm9bg
@quotesofwisdom-wm9bg 7 ай бұрын
ja, but it depends where you go. Hannover people are very steif. Go to Cologne and you will meet much nicer people.
@em8969
@em8969 7 ай бұрын
I’d rather go to a country where the people are more relaxed and not stiff
@barbaramccullough3057
@barbaramccullough3057 2 ай бұрын
True !
@deegee-zi5xm
@deegee-zi5xm 19 сағат бұрын
What do you mean "they are super serious"?
@user-kq5qp6dh8l
@user-kq5qp6dh8l 18 сағат бұрын
@@deegee-zi5xm no sense of humour Negative mind set. Even the Germans say, we are a difficult race.
@Kivas_Fajo
@Kivas_Fajo 11 ай бұрын
Correction on number one: Bad internet outside. At home the internet is fast af. Or aren't 1000 GBit/s enough for you? Also...German providers give customers access to public wi-fi, which tourists obviously have no access to. So, you are mixing it up. Bad internet outside, true. But when you move here this will change.
@woodenseagull1899
@woodenseagull1899 3 ай бұрын
As a British soldier, my father found it a most hostle Country with the Natives shooting at him. The Towns were full of rubble....Very untidy I hope it has improved since 1944?
@raccoon6072
@raccoon6072 3 ай бұрын
😂
@Sunshine_2018
@Sunshine_2018 6 ай бұрын
I know patient from German . He so kind and great father . I just want to work as nurses and living there , I thought everywhere can stay coz we pay tax and working . Everywhere in world wild has good and bed persons just only pray with the god for protect ❤.
@user-pg2vg7st8f
@user-pg2vg7st8f 9 ай бұрын
Is the internet connection is very expensive and bad and is it illigal to watch movies and download them or stream online
@georgeargon5113
@georgeargon5113 4 ай бұрын
As a North American ex-pat living in Germany, it is absolutely, positively, critically important to have a knowledgeable German at your side when dealing its complex, mind-numbing sets of rules and regulations.
@JjJj-xn3bj
@JjJj-xn3bj 7 ай бұрын
I have been for 6 months in Leipzig for working reasons and I didn’t like it at all. The worst part for me was the attitude of people to the life. I was always feeling nervous and sometimes a bit depressed. Maybe other cities are better, I don’t know. But only because there are more expats... To me as soon as I was landing there I was feeling like in a working camp. Berlin was more interesting of course, but there are many other places in the world and I choose to move on. The only regret I have is having spent important time there in Germany. Blahh
@fahadhussain66
@fahadhussain66 6 ай бұрын
Samee. I came here as a student and despise it.
@heyjude5027
@heyjude5027 Жыл бұрын
i never felt bad or experienced those 10 downsides mentioned here.
@ragingeon6438
@ragingeon6438 11 ай бұрын
Let me guess. Do you live in Berlin?
@sundayspring252
@sundayspring252 11 ай бұрын
@@ragingeon6438 No, I live in Ansbach, Bavaria.
@hezotic2634
@hezotic2634 11 ай бұрын
@@sundayspring252 Wie erfrischend, die eigene Heimatstadt hier im Kommentar zu sehen ;) wir haben es wirklich schön in unserem kleinen Städtchen!
@user-uk1ht1pp3j
@user-uk1ht1pp3j 3 ай бұрын
probably your are a white women from EU or you come from a devastated ruined country and have wellpaid job in germany and you cannot see the darkside
@marcelroy6034
@marcelroy6034 11 ай бұрын
Reasons for our terrible internet coverage include federalism and the belief that providers thus the market should self-regulate this aspect. As an alternative, look to France, where providers were obliged via regulation to ensure full territorial coverage…
@keepitreal-777
@keepitreal-777 3 ай бұрын
The reason that every service is so poor. Is because there owners are cheap and greedy. The rest is 🗑
@p.8410
@p.8410 11 ай бұрын
you dont need air condition in germany you dont know the tempetures in this country and dog poo i have never seen in 30 years the germans are very clean people every one clean up
@MultiSam
@MultiSam 5 ай бұрын
I am living in Cologne for past two years I see people are helpful in need and easy to converse with them. It is also noted that Cologne has highest friendliness index compare to other cities. Language is barrier but the people encourage and support you when you speak in German. one of the sad part is any official communication is done through by letter Post so waiting for post is sometimes we feel lost as there is no tracking of it.
@Ruhi_official69
@Ruhi_official69 3 ай бұрын
Hey I'm from Bangladesh. I want to come Deutschland for study .
@GiveMeCoffee
@GiveMeCoffee Ай бұрын
Agree, it is surprissing how important information is only relayed via post, and when you receive the letter there is a QR code you need to scan to access related info!
@lucasdeclauser1862
@lucasdeclauser1862 11 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention the climate. The dark and cloudy Winters are the worst downside for me in Germany. I used to live in Chicago as well where it gets much colder than in Germany but at least you get a fair amount of sunshine there
@c.g.ku.9479
@c.g.ku.9479 11 ай бұрын
Loved living in Chicago despite the extreme temps in winter and summer.
@girlofsunrise
@girlofsunrise 11 ай бұрын
Agree 100%, it’s a pure luck to catch a blue sky here 😢
@trinidadinternational
@trinidadinternational 11 ай бұрын
It's darker than Chicago? Oh my! I hated the 24 winters I had to endure in Chicago. I don't think I'll ever leave sunny Florida unless I find an opportunity in a sunny part of Europe.
@lucasdeclauser1862
@lucasdeclauser1862 11 ай бұрын
@@trinidadinternational Chicago is much colder but yes. Germany is mostly cloudy in Winter which makes it very dark
@trinidadinternational
@trinidadinternational 11 ай бұрын
@@lucasdeclauser1862 if it has to be cold, I'd rather be in a place with a lot of sunshine... like Denver!
@galaxydave3807
@galaxydave3807 4 ай бұрын
7:24 Nope, it is forbidden to smoke inside of a building. For fire protection and against unpleasant odors
@teddydavis2339
@teddydavis2339 7 ай бұрын
It's amazing how most Americans KZfaqrs never talk about the negatives. I love to know the minus and pluses. As beautiful as it is, I have no desire to visit.
@foxx9555
@foxx9555 5 ай бұрын
Yeah Internet sucks in Germany. I was so shocked when I discovered how bad internet speed they have. Germans usually say it's not that bad, it depends, but when you travel in countries like Romania, Poland the difference in internet quality is significant, not to mention price for a package, in Germany you basically pay more for worse quality internet.
@Bantersam
@Bantersam 11 ай бұрын
If you dont speak german drop your plan of living in germany
@awcpatch8217
@awcpatch8217 8 ай бұрын
That’s how it works, if you wanna live in a country, learn it’s language.
@agnieszkalaouini7939
@agnieszkalaouini7939 3 ай бұрын
Yeah. You should learn the language, if you want to be treated with respect in any country, live there and function well. It's not the rocket science discovery. How else?
@shhh3683
@shhh3683 3 ай бұрын
True, people say Germans are not friendly and when you ask them if they speak german they will say they don't need to. How can you make friends with locals if you don't even know their language
@dinomyte369
@dinomyte369 2 ай бұрын
Natürlich !
@alex97480
@alex97480 2 ай бұрын
To be really honest here let talk about the elephant in the room, German is not a very pretty language in general and it's only spoken in Germany aka no very useful to learn....... So yea except you gonna live there forever or you love it lot of people will maybe not spend so much time to master it or learn it. I totally agree tough that you should speak the language where you live it's juts logical I'm just saying German is not so motivating to learn for some people who don't like the sound of it. Sometime learning a language is more that just I wanna fit in 😅. Take French as an example most people will learn it even they don't want to learn or don't stay in French, motivation are a bit higher for good or wrong reason
@utube1255
@utube1255 8 ай бұрын
2:50 jesus, I always wanted to live with people who ARE direct.
@musicofnote1
@musicofnote1 10 ай бұрын
I make trips to Germany perhaps 4-8 times a year, mostly to Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Franken. My comments to the points in the video: 1) Internet. Absolutely no complaints. Never ever have I had the slow internet as I've experienced in France - but to be fair, that was also not everywhere. Just the slowest I've had was in France. Every AirBnB and Hotel I've stayed in had serivcable internet. Maybe not the absolute fastest, but no problems downloading newspapers or watching KZfaq video - never a spinning ball of death. 2) Ausländerbehörde: Well, i've only had a couple experiences while trav eling by plane, ie when flying between the US and Europe, with a stop in Frankfurt before flying on to my home in Switzerland. Speaking of Switzerland, until i became Swiss I had my period bouts with them here in Switzerland when moving and reregistering or actually applying for and getting Swiss citizenship. Bureaucrats are not paid to be polite, they are paid to get their job done and we often get in their way. So i understand. the thing is, you as the foreigner are at the disadvantage. You want something from them and they ... are supposed to see that you're complaying to their rules, not your expectations. i seriously doubt it's much better as a foreigner in most other countries. 3) Huge difference between making acquaintences and making friends. I have no problems with making acquaintences while on trips through Germany. But i don't expect them to "become friends" at the drop of a hat. In the US, whole the people -seem- more open and willing to go on as if they're friends, the friendship is often much more superficial than in Germany. You might not have a lot of Anglo-Saxon types of friends in Gemany, but I'll bet that friendship is on a different level. 4) air conditioning - for the 2-3 months it would make a difference, it doesn't bother me much. I've learned a LOT about strategies to keep a house or apartment cool during the summer that don't rely on air conditioning. The Germans also might be correct about it being, as experienced in the US, unhealthy. As in dried air being inhaled all day and drying out and irritating sinus'. 5) Dog poo everywhere???? Aw c'mon. I'm a dog owner myself and often travel with the dog. I do NOT see this even in the big cities, plus with it usually being illegal NOT to pick it up and the poo collection boxes everywhere where they offer free poo-bags to use to dispose of it, it's cleaner than any city i've been to in the US. France is somewhere in between, but only because they don't have as many disposal boxes for poo or trash as in Germany or here in Switzerland. the next thing is, the German street sweepers take their jobs very seriously and pick up extremely well, so even if a pile does get through the cracks, so to speak, it doesn't lay around very long. What's interesting is, the "street scenes" you showed with dogs showed vegetation "Abfall", but I didn't a a single dog poo in the scences. If it's that bad, it should have been easy to film one or film a dog pooing and the owner leaving it laying. And while I dont' take my dog into the supermarket, no restaurant or hotel or cafe gets a Euro from me if my dog isn't also welcome. 6) high taxes - yes, it can be a bit, but ask yourself: what is the tax payer getting for those taxes and compared with other countries (USA) where the taxes are not used to pay for program benefiting the tax payers, it's called getting your money's worth for your taxes. That public transportation system, school system, health care system, child care system, pensions, paid vacations, paid sick days and on and one don't pay for themselves ... Not going on. I really have no idea why you're wasting your time in Germany if it's so rotten. Why not go back to the UK and let your Torries dismantle anything making the UK at all bearable, like your NHS. They're doing a bang-up job at that.
@musicofnote1
@musicofnote1 10 ай бұрын
P.S. going to Ulm (with my dog) for a week the beginning of July and to the Odenwald near Michelstadt in August. Oberbayern in September. Greatly looking forward to it.
@ThomasRose-sy8ji
@ThomasRose-sy8ji 9 ай бұрын
Hallo
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
What about the trash situation ? In France it's pretty trashed everywhere in cities I guess in Germany it's less the case.
@roberttwardowski9711
@roberttwardowski9711 7 ай бұрын
Dude dont bullshit because I live Here and its like commentator says.Germans will not Tell you truth about bad stuff.
@CS-ox9hn
@CS-ox9hn 6 ай бұрын
Stop whining like a child.
@krassidimitrov2
@krassidimitrov2 11 ай бұрын
language barrier is the biggest issue with that people. you cross the border with the netherlands and its like you travel in the time.. far ahead. cant understand..
@galaxydave3807
@galaxydave3807 4 ай бұрын
4:47 Never heard that. Maybe you could indicate the source for this
@barbaramccullough3057
@barbaramccullough3057 2 ай бұрын
This guy never lived in Germany !
@divyendrashukla1347
@divyendrashukla1347 11 ай бұрын
Could you please Make a Video on COMPARABLE between GERMANY /NETHERLANDS
@djasladjasla4351
@djasladjasla4351 11 ай бұрын
Than Germany will lose it 👍
@PoisonelleMisty4311
@PoisonelleMisty4311 3 ай бұрын
Living abroad in Europe is often romanticized as an exciting and enriching experience. However, there is a dark side to this seemingly idyllic lifestyle that is often overlooked. The first challenge that many expats face is the language barrier. While it may seem like a minor hurdle, not being able to communicate effectively in a foreign country can be isolating and frustrating. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and homesickness, especially for those who have left behind their support system of family and friends. Another issue that expats may encounter is the high cost of living in popular European cities. Many people dream of living in cities like Paris, London, or Amsterdam, but fail to realize the financial strain it can put on their budget. The cost of rent, groceries, and daily expenses can quickly add up, leaving expats struggling to make ends meet. This can lead to financial stress and the need to constantly budget and sacrifice certain luxuries. Furthermore, the cultural differences and social norms in Europe may also present challenges for expats. What may be acceptable or normal in their home country may not be the same in their new host country. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, which can be difficult to navigate without a strong understanding of the local culture. Expats may also face discrimination or prejudice, particularly in countries that have a strong sense of nationalism or a history of xenophobia. The lack of a support system and sense of belonging can also take a toll on expats' mental health. Adjusting to a new country, making new friends, and dealing with the challenges of living abroad can be overwhelming and stressful. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and even culture shock. Without proper support and resources, expats may struggle to cope with these challenges on their own. Moreover, living abroad can also have a negative impact on relationships and family dynamics. Moving to a new country can strain relationships as couples or families adapt to a new way of life and may face different challenges. Children may struggle to adjust to a new school and culture, and the constant moving from country to country can disrupt their sense of stability and routine. Finally, living abroad also means being far away from loved ones. This can be particularly difficult during times of crisis or emergencies, when quick travel to be with family may not be possible. Expats may also miss out on important family events and milestones, which can lead to feelings of guilt and homesickness. In conclusion, while living abroad in Europe can be an incredible experience, it is important to acknowledge the dark side of this lifestyle. The language barrier, high cost of living, cultural differences, mental health challenges, and strain on relationships are all important factors to consider before making the decision to move abroad. It is important for expats to be aware of these potential challenges and to have a support system in place to help navigate them.
@joeyhunter842
@joeyhunter842 3 ай бұрын
Your comment just repeats itself over and over. Your last paragraph would have been sufficient.
@PoisonelleMisty4311
@PoisonelleMisty4311 3 ай бұрын
@@joeyhunter842 I apologize if my response seemed repetitive. Thank you for your feedback. In the future, I will make sure to provide concise and clear answers without unnecessary repetition.
@Ruhi_official69
@Ruhi_official69 3 ай бұрын
Ich bin aus bangladesh. Ich möchte mein Studium in Deutschland finanzieren. was soll ich machen
@dominusumbrarum7584
@dominusumbrarum7584 7 ай бұрын
The problem with dog poop has been addressed - everyone is now obliged to clean up the poop together otherwise there are hefty fines
@crazyedo9979
@crazyedo9979 7 ай бұрын
Every Dog has to be registered with a DNA sample at the local authorities to assign dog poo of unknow origin to the owner of the dog so both can be punished serverely.😁
@johnofdebar4071
@johnofdebar4071 11 ай бұрын
I lived in Germany for 10 years and I disliked very little. I've many German friends and I believe the biggest obstacle is not that Germans are reserved towards others, but it's the language barrier-once you learn German (which I advise to do, if you live here-simply because it makes life much easier) then you will meet many nice people and will develop nice friendships. The one thing I don't like though, and I can compare to Austria (been living here for 11 years) and Switzerland (will be moving there in 1 month) is, when you rent an apartment, most places are without a kitchen, so you would need to buy your own whole kitchen and when you move, you will have to take it with you.. Not the case neither in Austria nor in Switzerland (in turns out, in Switzerland you even have a washing machine in every apartment and a dryer as well)
@innocentmadanhire2391
@innocentmadanhire2391 11 ай бұрын
How can connect Mr?
@johnmcgrath6192
@johnmcgrath6192 11 ай бұрын
I found the language issue to be as you state in France. I was pretty good at school French and the people were so friendly, with a sense of humor that I very much enjoyed. My parents were immigrants to the USA and we were quite free of the earnestness, scolding and puritanism that is so much a part of US culture. My devout Catholic (dogma optional) parents were very much "live and let live." Gay people were just fine, black people were just fine, etc. etc. They were also accepting of various ways of dealing with sex and marriage, just as long as the children werte well taken care of. And the food culture of my parents and relatives was sophisticated and lavish. Though Irish my mother could do French provincial cooking very well. My Irish father was an expert at German cuisine and he did like his french and German cheeses. On a budget I ate very simply in French but the food was so delicious. I actually lost weight.
@pedrocavalcante5822
@pedrocavalcante5822 10 ай бұрын
So I really wanted to live in Germany. But I think my historian degree is useless to the government.
@ralfjansen9118
@ralfjansen9118 9 ай бұрын
The language barrier is not that bad, except maybe in the very East (former GDR where Russian was the big thing). We learn English at school and usually speak enough to happily help you, you only have to ask. And yes, you must not be afraid to get a very straight answer.
@catsfan_M
@catsfan_M 8 ай бұрын
Yes exactly my thoughts, almost everywhere in Europe you can rent flats with furniture, kitchen ,only in Germany the flats have no furniture and often are without balcony, I find such kind of appartment very uncomfortable. Also what i didn't like that most of the appartment complexes are pet friendly ,it is hard to find a appartment complex where dogs are not allowed. Living in Spain was much more comfortable for me.
@KamiSars
@KamiSars 5 ай бұрын
When I hearing those things I’m questioning if you ever went to Germany. Never had encountered those things you describe in your videos. Especially the poopy thing. It also needs to be said that it’s mostly not allowed to take your dog to mostly stores…
@anthonydowling3356
@anthonydowling3356 Жыл бұрын
You mention good transport.There used to be but now i hear the trains are constantly late .Its to do with privatization i have been told .
@arnodobler1096
@arnodobler1096 Жыл бұрын
Switzerland and Japan are better, but otherwise?
@Thorfinn47.
@Thorfinn47. Жыл бұрын
@@arnodobler1096 , I will finish my masters in Germany and will work for few years and get permanent citizenship in germany under 5 years ( new law is coming) , german passport is 3 rd strongest passport in world , and then will moove to Switzerland 🇨🇭, same language, highest salaries in world , and then I will travel the whole world, swiss salary is very high and currency is very strong, so whatever country I travel I will feel like king , .
@arnodobler1096
@arnodobler1096 Жыл бұрын
@@Thorfinn47. You should consider that many things are 2-3 times as expensive in Switzerland. I live on the German-Swiss border. The Swiss buy their groceries, clothing, etc. in Germany here in Germany. Rents are also much higher. Many live in Germany and work in Switzerland. 🤑
@marcelroy6034
@marcelroy6034 11 ай бұрын
A lot has to do with the ambition to ensure train connections throughout the grid. This leads to a ripple-effect: one train being late, all the others are held up. Switzerland is similarily unreliable for train travel.
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
I believe also that the traditional German work ethic ( "Ordnung, Punktlichkeit und Grundlichkeit") is on the wane because of cultural changes ( " Multikultigesellschaft", too much wokism/cancel culture)....
@Aussi1004
@Aussi1004 13 күн бұрын
Taxes are also used to pay for health care but you also pay an additional health insurance contribution of around 14-15% of your salary. Employees and employers each pay half. The money goes to the health insurance company, which then covers the full bills in the event of illness. There are also things that you still have to pay for yourself, such as medication for non-chronic illnesses.
@Psykrom
@Psykrom 5 ай бұрын
Smoking depends entirely on the federal state regulations. In many it is banned anywhere in enclosed spaces which are not private property. This includes all shops, restaurants, bars, toilets and even night clubs. Outdoor smoking is allowed though and often there is an opportunity to do so. It improved the situation very much for all non-smokers.
@GiveMeCoffee
@GiveMeCoffee Ай бұрын
Bus stops need to become smoke free too, it's awful.
@o.g.2027
@o.g.2027 8 ай бұрын
Perfectly described Germany. I’m living there for 27 Years (since birth) and I hate it here. Cant wait to move out of here.
@user-mi6iz6zu1n
@user-mi6iz6zu1n 7 ай бұрын
Why hate it here
@winterlinde5395
@winterlinde5395 7 ай бұрын
Where to?
@o.g.2027
@o.g.2027 7 ай бұрын
@@winterlinde5395 Switzerland, Canada, new zealand , Australia, Emirates, Qatar, saudi arabia, nothern west states of USA and so on. There are plenty of countries with higher living standards and more net income
@winterlinde5395
@winterlinde5395 7 ай бұрын
@@o.g.2027 da hast du dir ja einiges vorgenommen.
@Holilo7
@Holilo7 7 ай бұрын
​@@o.g.2027 Good luck 😉
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 9 ай бұрын
I find it a little ironic that I'm a British person who's just watched this video which is (presumably) presented by another British person...With German subtitles enabled! 🇩🇪💬🤣 I suppose any country will have its pros and cons. As a disabled, non-christian person I find life in the UK extraordinarily difficult and frustrating, and for me the glass ceiling stands back-breakingly low. ⚒🌻🛂✝💰🇬🇧😣 I've always found myself treated equally and fairly in Germany, but at the same time I've always found British bureaucracy enough of a handful on it's own...How on Earth could I possibly handle all of the paperwork coming in from the Finanzamt, let alone the Auslanderbehörde?!? 📃📜📃📜📄📜📑🗞🤯 But there is one thing that definitely rings true: I'm probably never going to be able to live there, but Germany will always hold a very special place in my heart... ⚒ 🇩🇪 ❤‍🔥
@ThomasRose-sy8ji
@ThomasRose-sy8ji 9 ай бұрын
Hallo
@giannisath21
@giannisath21 11 ай бұрын
Hello. I am planning to move to Germany with my girlfriend. I speak the language, but she has never spoken German before. Is it possible that she finds a job in the various small cities (villages) of Germany?
@SusanaSoltner
@SusanaSoltner 11 ай бұрын
What is her profession?
@winterlinde5395
@winterlinde5395 8 ай бұрын
It’s possible. Maybe she can start learning German now? And her other skills are to be considered, too.
@margritjones7934
@margritjones7934 19 күн бұрын
I don't think she'll find a job. You have to be able to speak the language. It's like this everywhere.
@spieletippser
@spieletippser 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree with EVERYTHING in this video!!!! Im living over 20 years in Germany now, and i absolutely agree!
@englishrose1957
@englishrose1957 11 ай бұрын
I am German and living here. Some things mentioned are right. But..... Smoking is not allowed in Restaurants etc., Dog poo must be collected in plastic bags, everything is clean and we are open minded towards foreigners. Racism is not on, although there are much too many iilegal people in the country.
@Izuaa999
@Izuaa999 11 ай бұрын
💙
@bushraelshamy9458
@bushraelshamy9458 11 ай бұрын
what about the wifi fact mentioned?
@brentisone
@brentisone 5 ай бұрын
Living in Germoney as a native (after living in France or Belgium) is more difficult for me than living in other countries, people here are often not very open-minded, except for being in a "Bierzelt" and drinking huge amounts of German beer, and I had more open conversations with "strangers" than with original Germans, bureaucrazy is even for germans a serious problem, and so on...(Yes I am joking, somehow, ....) but the most of the points here are those from older times and really does not exist nowadays, exception is perhaps the air conditioning problem, but shows also that Germans are better adapted to seasons than other nations?
@mmaco12
@mmaco12 3 ай бұрын
It's true what you said. In summer it is very hot and then we have a very bad winter. The people are cold and depressed because we have inflation and this makes very, very much problems. We have no many for holiday and food and too many people come to Germany, we must pay for this people. .
@brentisone
@brentisone 3 ай бұрын
@@mmaco12 Oh you have to pay personally for strangers coming to your country, oh I feel really sorry for you! But it will be getting better somewhere in the future!
@FarmerSchinken
@FarmerSchinken 19 күн бұрын
Wait...to get a drivers license you have to know traffic signs and know how to drive a car? That's crazy
@MrOcelot2023
@MrOcelot2023 7 ай бұрын
Züge sind auch IMMER zu spät (=trains are never on time)
@kathidori8504
@kathidori8504 11 ай бұрын
Germans in Switzerland find it difficult to make friends in Switzerland...... We Swiss people see Germans as open minded , direct ( sometimes a bit rude ), and ready to make friends fast. 😊
@AnnamariaLeprini
@AnnamariaLeprini 6 ай бұрын
As an Italian who lived in Germany for 4 years in Flensburg: -Germans: they are kind and polite people. If you need help they are available to give you directions or explain. Not the most open people in the world but is it really essential to always be open and extroverted? no in my opinion -Racism: I have never had racist experiences in germany, not even seen them, I think it is worse in Italy. But I must point out that I have light skin and light eyes and have been mistaken for German several times, maybe a black person can have different experiences. -Friendships: If you are a foreigner in any country it's difficult to make friends with local people, but one solution is to learn german. I knew it when I arrived and from the first months I made friends with my work colleagues. Sharing languages ​​is important to create a relationship and you can't expect them to always speak English! -Bureaucracy & Rules: yes bureaucracy is very complicated, it must be admitted, and people really respect the rules but this is one of the reasons why the country works so well. -poop and smoke: I've never noticed much filth around. The parks in Berlin are dirty, but this is normal in big cities, where I lived the streets were clean! + When you move to a new country you should expect it to be difficult at first. If I can give some advice: learn german before going there, it will be much easier, and and obviously try to really integrate, respect the culture, I've seen too many foreigners complain and not even try.
@Gulkhan-ek7dj
@Gulkhan-ek7dj 5 ай бұрын
Give me instagram id
@Gulkhan-ek7dj
@Gulkhan-ek7dj 5 ай бұрын
I want to marry you
@carlosguindin5292
@carlosguindin5292 8 ай бұрын
But if you go shopping you dont pay extra taxes?
@williamkuettner-vk6tq
@williamkuettner-vk6tq 7 ай бұрын
My last name is German Kuettner and I just started using the internet this summer so I could get used to no internet and I just started making friends in Tucker this year so I could get used to that and I wouldn't mind the paperwork because it wouldn't bother me and since I don't drive I wouldn't need to get a license but I don't want to move to Germany but I just wanted to let you know how I feel
@mauriciocordovez4367
@mauriciocordovez4367 11 ай бұрын
Been living in Germany for 4 years as a South American immigrant. There is not dog poo on the streets everywhere... that is a lie. The Immigrations office can be very intimidating, and while it is true that German "costumer service" culture is very blunt and objective, it is rarely rude or disrespectful as long as you show respect as well. That being said, I am a white male so my experience might be different from others'. Internet connection is not the best, but it's not as bad as it is portrayed here... it works well. Making friends can also be very subjective, it isn't a hard fact. Some german cities are very international, and I have managed to make many friends that speak spanish during my time here. Making german friends is different, and it does take time, but it is not impossible. Bureaucracy and high taxes are a pain tho... so is the lack of air conditioning (for like 3 weeks a year). And I know people that have had experiences with racism, and I have seen first hand that it does exist in Germany unfortunately...
@coriiixddd7491
@coriiixddd7491 6 ай бұрын
che de casualidad sos argentino?
@hiddenthreat5080
@hiddenthreat5080 11 ай бұрын
Everyone realizes that all country has pros and cons it's just that fact people want to know just for self-assurance
@DerrickHayden
@DerrickHayden 7 ай бұрын
Lots of bugs. Specifically bees, hornets, spiders, and stinkbugs. Because there is no air conditioning, you have to leave windows open. With that comes bugs in your house.
@Holilo7
@Holilo7 7 ай бұрын
Then why don't you buy some fly screens for a few euros? They are very easy to assemble even for the dumbest person. Are you that dependent?
@crazyedo9979
@crazyedo9979 7 ай бұрын
​@@Holilo7No! Better buy some spraycans of "DOOM". You get a big discount at your local Baumarkt while buying a dozen.😁
@fahadhussain66
@fahadhussain66 6 ай бұрын
​@@crazyedo9979doom sounds good
@crazyedo9979
@crazyedo9979 6 ай бұрын
@@fahadhussain66 O.K. Let's sing the Doom Song! DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM 😁
@hfricke2661
@hfricke2661 4 ай бұрын
lol come on, at the BAUMARKT or sometimes at discounters you easy buy insectnettings, for less than 20€ , wich can be installed into every windowframe in less than 15mins. OR spend around 50€ for a longer lasting solution or around 90€ prefabricated in the sizes you need, in case you dont want to work with your own hands. Just think about it, if your landlord will install it, it might add to his expenses and with that to your monthly rent. So why should the monthly rent increase for many if only few misses it (specialy goes for aircons too), but cheap solutions are around for solving individual demands?? funfact, there is no general regulation against such individual solutions
@bozenajencek
@bozenajencek 11 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing it
@silvana99530
@silvana99530 10 ай бұрын
All the points are valid everywhere 😊
@scoobsm6994
@scoobsm6994 9 ай бұрын
I disagree with the smoking and the dog poo. I found both of those way, way worse in France. Also, since I'm introverted, I don't really notice the polite "stand-offishness" described, it just seems normal to me. I love it there, and would move there in the blink of an eye
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
As a EU citizen I share your opinion, die Bundesrepublik is a country I would gladly move to although I find their humid continental climate a bit harsh and frankly depressing in winter .
@rosecroco2787
@rosecroco2787 5 ай бұрын
But you don't disagree with racism ??
@scoobsm6994
@scoobsm6994 5 ай бұрын
@@rosecroco2787 never noticed any, certainly no worse than anywhere else
@rosecroco2787
@rosecroco2787 5 ай бұрын
@@scoobsm6994 ok
@carlosguindin5292
@carlosguindin5292 8 ай бұрын
Anyone was stationed at the Wiley barracks neu-ulm germany?
@mansurdorado
@mansurdorado 2 ай бұрын
as a Moroccan, I love Germany so much since I was young, I don’t know why ❤🇩🇪 maybe because i grow up watching German TV channels via Astra satellite 📡 in the north of Morocco, Grüße an alle Deutschen auf der ganzen Welt
@arnodobler1096
@arnodobler1096 Ай бұрын
Gruß zurück
@inessacheshire2766
@inessacheshire2766 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately dog poo and litter very big problems for UK as well 😕
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
The worst is in France, believe me, although when I visited central London in 2019 ( pre Covid) I found it terribly littered too.
@inessacheshire2766
@inessacheshire2766 8 ай бұрын
@@lioneldemun6033 just came back from France, I must admit it is pretty clean.
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
@@inessacheshire2766 it depends where; in the countryside sure ( if you don't look too close in the ditches along the main roads....)
@unstable_mexican
@unstable_mexican 10 ай бұрын
I hate living here. I thought that I was depressed for a long time but it’s honestly just because I live here. People are mean, arrogant and all they can do is talk shit about you. School in germany is a living hell and the only reason I still go there is so I can get a good job to move away from here
@Dippmip
@Dippmip 10 ай бұрын
are you german yourself? just curious
@unstable_mexican
@unstable_mexican 10 ай бұрын
@@Dippmip Yes I am
@a.r.stellmacher8709
@a.r.stellmacher8709 9 ай бұрын
@@unstable_mexican Be happy to live over there. I would give anything if I could go back right now.
@unstable_mexican
@unstable_mexican 9 ай бұрын
@@a.r.stellmacher8709 I wish I was
@arnodobler1096
@arnodobler1096 9 ай бұрын
Vor Depressionen kann man nicht davonlaufen. Du nimmst dich immer mit. 🤷‍♂️ Sorry
@mikro171
@mikro171 7 ай бұрын
Germany is like the whole Western Europe: work, eat, sleep.
@kikiindra1167
@kikiindra1167 8 ай бұрын
I live for 1,5 years and that's true i should waiting for 6 months only for work permit, even i bring what they want, until i tried to complain with Oberbürgermeister and Ministerpräsident, and they help me 🙏 it's so rude just because i am an Asien
@cheeseboi9951
@cheeseboi9951 11 ай бұрын
Some things you mentioned are actually better and healthier in German and you’re just not used to it
@33ecto33
@33ecto33 11 ай бұрын
Ive been to germany and I dont remember any dog shit or smokers for that matter
@GiveMeCoffee
@GiveMeCoffee Ай бұрын
What I dislike the most is whenever I am at a bus stop and smokers will gather there, so I have to stay several meters away even if it is cold and windy or raining. Tobacco smoke irritates my throat really fast and makes me cough, then I get glares from smokers... es ist blöd!
@TheWillisLee
@TheWillisLee 7 ай бұрын
Dog poo everywhere?! I lived in Frankfurt for two years and never once saw dog poo even on the grass in the parks. Signs were well posted and adhered to. Not sure where this guy got this piece of information. Also...I opened a bank account with less than 30 minutes as an English speaker.
@jrgptr935
@jrgptr935 Ай бұрын
Das kann nicht im Saarland gewesen sein.
@mackenziesplanet
@mackenziesplanet 11 ай бұрын
I think there is no perfect place. But i believe that GERMANY is a great country and a good place to live in. ❤
@yadgar1969
@yadgar1969 8 ай бұрын
...unless you happen to step into some unreliable time machine and get thrown right into the early 1940s! Don't do that, under NO circumstances! Avoid those tacky tardises, better stick to DeLoreans, preferably those fitted with Mr. Fusion!
@maxineeeee693
@maxineeeee693 7 ай бұрын
Which city are you in? :)
@reborok
@reborok 6 ай бұрын
always funny as a german watching these videos thinking what the hell your talking about lol
@raulaurelpienaru6737
@raulaurelpienaru6737 Ай бұрын
It is all true
@reborok
@reborok Ай бұрын
@@raulaurelpienaru6737 well is it really? haha some things might be personal experience but i can def say some stuff isnt at all :D
@raulaurelpienaru6737
@raulaurelpienaru6737 Ай бұрын
@@reborok Ich wohne leider seit 15 Jahre..Got sei dank dieses Jahre bin ich weg von Deutschland
@reborok
@reborok Ай бұрын
@@raulaurelpienaru6737 ich wohne hier seit 30 jahren und will nicht weg haha
@reidzasawai7521
@reidzasawai7521 8 ай бұрын
Who needs air con when theres a lot of cold beer.
@robertshorthill6836
@robertshorthill6836 11 ай бұрын
This video makes living in Germany a horrible place. I know several people who have lived there a number of years and while some is true, much is incorrect. If I were younger, I would not mind paying more in taxes for the quality of health care. I find the people very friendly.
@lioneldemun6033
@lioneldemun6033 8 ай бұрын
The worst side of Germany is simply the weather, too cold and grey in winter.
@phoenixrising1911
@phoenixrising1911 6 ай бұрын
Finally a video on KZfaq forward and honest about the smoking culture here. It really is unavoidable. With all the clima action and concern for the environment, I was shocked to see the beautiful city littered with cigarette butts. And while I do support someone's right to smoke, it is apparent that here one does not have the right to not inhale the secondhand smoke. There is ZERO regard for others around them. My mom, who is full German and lives here, calls cigarettes the "Heilige Schnuller". They're everywhere. And they're so addicted, I have witnessed many times they already have the cigarette in mouth and lighting up before even stepping off the streetcar, bus or train. It's very unfortunate.
@marcelroy6034
@marcelroy6034 11 ай бұрын
Btw, the most unpleasant immigration service experiences I have had were the US and Australia
@robbyh.8165
@robbyh.8165 11 ай бұрын
Nope, never had any issues in those two. The opposite actually. Some African countries were a whole other story though.
@marcelroy6034
@marcelroy6034 11 ай бұрын
African border crossing are epic. Had to write down every single car number (chassis and god knows what not, over 20 data points) took forever
@friddevonfrankenstein
@friddevonfrankenstein 11 ай бұрын
YES! US immigration makes you feel like you're fucking cattle.
@seidusukenebe440
@seidusukenebe440 3 ай бұрын
My brother, there is a "dark side" in literally every country!
@christopherschiefer8671
@christopherschiefer8671 8 ай бұрын
free healthcare cracked me up. Have fun living in germany as a freelancer. good luck.
@Claudia-ji1xt
@Claudia-ji1xt 10 ай бұрын
Ich liebe eure Städte und eure Nation, Grüße aus Chile
@tahall5646
@tahall5646 11 ай бұрын
They don’t have screens on their windows. If there is no air conditioner then you have to open the window, but then all the bugs fly into your house. This didn’t seem to bother the Germans (when I was living there), but I found it annoying.
@ek0161
@ek0161 11 ай бұрын
We have something called bugnet,so you can open your window for fresh air without bugs flying in
@user-zq3wu2go5j
@user-zq3wu2go5j 7 ай бұрын
lmfaao they dont even have windows
@user-pg2vg7st8f
@user-pg2vg7st8f 9 ай бұрын
Why there is so much paper work in Germany we are living in the age of digitalization.l am a car guy i want go and work in automotive industry 😢
@KR-rs3vn
@KR-rs3vn 8 күн бұрын
Was the text for this video written by AI..? It sounds like it was. Very superficial and keeps repeating certain phrases. Rather robotlike in fact. Wonder if even the voice is AI.
@jayboom3918
@jayboom3918 Жыл бұрын
Now i know how this channel is getting the information, not firsthand, but by googling a topic you name it..cobble a story around it..at this point the accuracy drops dramatically. The result is a video without credibility and lots of artificial sounding stereotypes. Well..
@ThomasRose-sy8ji
@ThomasRose-sy8ji 9 ай бұрын
Hallo
@sebastianj2906
@sebastianj2906 8 ай бұрын
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