Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you’re doing well. What do you like most about Germany?

@berulan8463

2 жыл бұрын

Being a german I can't tell what I love most about Germany because it would be like explaining why you love your mom. But I can tell you that you look 100% like a german. And as far as I can tell by watching your videos you seem to think and feel quite german too.

@peterscott8920

2 жыл бұрын

I like that politics is still fairly low-key and not as much a "pop star" culture, comparatively speaking. It is very rare you'd find a populist politician gaining a lot of momentum. But that's also gradually shifting.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterscott8920 thats a good point Peter. So far Germany has managed to keep politics fairly clean in comparison to the scandals occurring in other countries nit least of all the U.K.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@berulan8463 😉 I often find it fun when on holiday to see if I can spot nationalities just from the way people look and move…I’d say I’m pretty accurate most of the time…

@LexusLFA554

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Imma be honest, it is the food. There are some dishes I don't like, especially stews that contain potatos. It is also great that we can have lots of food from different cultures. I also like that traffic in Germany is much more bike-friendly.

Came here from Houston, TX in 2014. It was meant to be temporary, doing some stuff for my company. After realising how fckd up the US is in comparison, I convinced my wife to migrate to Germany. Was the best decision in our entire life. Especially for our 2 kids. We'll never going back again.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked out well for you guys! 👏👏🎉😀

@dieterwohlers

Жыл бұрын

I moved (back) here from Conroe, Tx. in 2009 and it was a real eyeopener. So glad I made the cut when I did, Stress is no longer a major factor in my life.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

@@dieterwohlers so glad to hear it 😀. Stress is a silent killer

@jilbertredington8931

Жыл бұрын

DId the same thing from CA and it was the best decision in our life.

@IntenseKravMaga

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

Hiya, nice seeing another Brit in Germany. I’m a born Londoner of German descent. Lived 50/50 London/North Germany. I moved back to Germany in 2001 and whilst it took some time to adjust I found that the life style, quality of life and overall attitude towards life very compelling. I moved back to London for 3 years 2008-11 but missed Germany lots and am since back over here. I love the UK… however Germany trumps it in so many little and big ways. Looking forward to more content. Cheers from Celle 🤓

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Great to have you😀. Sounds like h you have quite a unique perspective going back and forth so much. Where abouts are you in Germany?

@DailyDamage

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany I’m based in Celle, near Hannover and yes… I do actually have quite an interesting perspective. Especially as I used to be a financial futures broker specialist in Bund and Euromark futures and options and, whilst working for Citibank, would write up the daily “view” on the German economy for my British/US client base. Since I moved to Germany I took over the families local newspaper biz and turned it into an adverting and marketing agency. This in turn gave me insight into Germany as a biz owner and b-2-b provider 🤓

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@DailyDamage wow cool! I thunk we’d have a lit to talk about 😀

@TastyTardis

2 жыл бұрын

Dude i grew up in Celle but i'm currently living aboard. I hope the City is still sleepy as it used to be when i left. Have a good one and maybe visit the Badeland or the Freibad in Westercelle. Always loved to go there when it was hot.

@DailyDamage

Жыл бұрын

@@TastyTardis yeah Celle is still Celle… in all it’s charm

I have to say thank you. We Germans are often taught that we shouldn't be too proud of our origins. But your look on our country gives me a sense of pride.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! I think the time for guilt and shame is over

@HP4630

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany You‘re right… we should just try too keep a sense of modesty. Pride in Germany is too often mistaken with nationalism… and history told us that nationalism always leads to no good!

@danilopapais1464

2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing: The first time I ever felt a bit proud being German was after listening to a Thomas Sowell video.

@Martin-vn9fr

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany there is not a single second justified of feeling guilt for something u havent done. Whoever dares to talk kids into feeling shame are keeping them on the lowest feeling and vibrational energy level. And it leads to complexes and many bad things. Its honestly a crime how media/and education did this for so long in germany and other countries as well. It is never right to begin with. You can feel shame if u did a crime but nothing else.

@PAUL-uz9lq

Жыл бұрын

Denken nicht grad jetzt die Deutschen über die Auswanderung nach? Viele Menschen sind doch nur unzufrieden mit dem Zustand in Deutschland. So viele Dokus über Auswanderung sind ja nicht mal so enstanden. Besonders seit 2015 möchten Viele die immer steigende Steuerlast nicht auf eigenen Schultern tragen.

I am a Brit and came to live here 40-odd years back. I agree with all your points 100%. Couldn't envisage living anywhere else. 😃

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a long time. Congrats 😀👍🏻

Crime statistic for Frankfurt am Main are somewhat skewed because the international airport is included. So whenever someone is caught with drugs at the airport, it affects the crime statistic of the city of Frankfurt, even if those drugs were just in transit to somewhere else in the world.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed👍🏻

@BlissLovePeace

2 жыл бұрын

That's absolutely correct. But it doesn't even have to be drugs. Lots of import customs violations happen at the FRA airport and make it into Frankfurt's "crime" statistics.

@_Yannex

Жыл бұрын

I think all cities with an airport have the prob, isn't it? Frankfurt have the disadvantage that it is the most frequented airport in Germany. But Leipzig is the biggest for freight where a lot more drugs get "transported". Better feel proud that he's speaking that good about FFM ☺️

@andreasarnoalthofsobottka2928

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the crooks of Deutsche Bank, who are engaged in all sorts of international financial crime like money laundering, tax dodging, skirting Embargos and bribe. They contribute much more to the statistics than population with drug addicts does.

@Gebieter

Жыл бұрын

@@_Yannex Leipzig/Halle is the biggest airport for DHL in the world and the second-biggest freight airport in Germany, but all things considered, Frankfurt is also the biggest freight airport in Germany.

As a German-American; it is time for the Germans to get over their post WWII guilt; and finally be PROUD to be Germans and PROUD of their country Germany :)

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Guilt is so destructive!

@manape2643

2 жыл бұрын

As a former US Army Officer stationed in Germany; my message to the German people is; be proud of your Country, People, and History. Stop the self shame; it is self destructive. America has done our own shameful actions throughout history. Just live and learn from them; take corrective actions when needed; however life must go on; in the end; if you do not respect yourself; others will not respect you either. Be proud to be German; I am proud to be a German-American.

@HexAF8B9

Жыл бұрын

@@manape2643 hm, to be totally honest, I think america is missing out a bit on the learning part. You know Japanese Internment Camps and now basically the same at the Border today.

@szeddezs

Жыл бұрын

I'm neither proud nor ashamed, I'm a human being sick of tribalistic nonsense that only serves to dehumanize others and ourselves. "Americans" have nothing to be proud of, and "Germans" have nothing to be ashamed of, because those things in quotations are made up nonsense anyway. I do not care whether tribalistic morons respect me, I'd be doing something wrong if I sought their respect.

I agree with you all the way. I'm in Berlin and I was surprised how green the city was at first. It turns out Berlin is among the greenest cities in Europe according to some stats. Lots of big and small parks throughout the city and easy access to water. Groceries cost so low, which was another shocker!! Eating out costs fairly low as well. Housing is on the rise unfortunately. That's about the only downside for me so far.

@AltIng9154

8 ай бұрын

Yes... tall houses not really allowed. Limit to 6 stairs or so. But if there are 6 stair houses left and right you must build 6 stairs also.😊Frankfurt is an exception!

Thank you very much for sharing. Always nice to hear a different perspective. 👍

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching 😀🙏

Thank you for the great review! From Berlin with love!

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Hello Nelson. Thanks a lot .)

When it comes to borders I would debate Liechtenstein but I would definitely add Czech Republic. Without Plzeň we wouldn’t have our „Pilsener Bier“. 🙂

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I realised I also forgot the Netherlands but couldn’t edit in after. So if any Dutch are watching sorry🙏 its a country I can always keep revisiting.

@matekochkoch

2 жыл бұрын

The "Pilsener Bier" was introduced to Pilsen by the Bavarian master brewer Josef Groll.🤣

@Al69BfR

2 жыл бұрын

@@matekochkoch Thank you for this info. 🙂 But did he bring the recipe from Bavaria to Pilsen or did he invent the recipe there?

@matekochkoch

2 жыл бұрын

@@Al69BfR he brought it to Pilsen but had to modify it to adapt to the available resources. There is a Wikipedia article about Josef Groll. It tells the story.

@stampcollector74

2 жыл бұрын

Bier ♥

Excellent video! From my American point of view (also lived in Germany for 18 years). The part of consumerism is for many Americans the reason for living. I liked Germany for less emphasis on possessions and cash instead of cards. One big point is religion. In the US religion is a big part of politics, society, and culture, some churches are the size of huge sports arenas. Religion has too much influence which results in censorship. I like that religion in Germany maintains a low profile and deals with issues different than that of their counterparts in the US. Other favorites about Germany. Excellent public transportation. Culture in media. The parliamentary system instead of a two-party system. Workers have rights. I miss Germany and Frankfurt (my home for 11 years), and would like to get back.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Hello Wally. Thank you very much. I do hope you will be able to visit again sometime soon😀

Howdy howdy !! Great points here for sure. I had lived in Germany for a grand total of six years and I loved every second of it. It was awesome to hear your perspective on moving to Germany. I know that I had mentioned this before but I am so glad that I ran into your channel :).

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad to have you here I Süd ally post twice a week so there’s always something to check out 😀

I spent a glorious 3 weeks in Germany in 2019. And definitely agree with many of the points you make. Very progressive, great public transport systems. The quality of the food was outstanding, especially compared with my experience of food in the uk… I hope I can visit again one day. Greetings and viel Grüße aus Nue Seeland 🙏

Lovely video. Loved to listen to you.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to hear it 😀👍🏻

Thanks for this Video. Thank you for a british gentleman's view of Germany. Very intresting. We Germans should probably appreciate our Country more. Have a nice Sunday👋

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Iris. Thank you, you too 😀

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thank you for your video(s).

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to have you here😀

As a Brit, I really agree with everything you said. Really good points. I can’t really add any thoughts because I just agree. Also- congratulations on 1k! I’m really pleased for you!

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Lauren🙏. I hope you are still enjoying exploring Germany 😀

@tasminoben686

2 жыл бұрын

😎

@albionmyl7735

2 жыл бұрын

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇩🇪🤗 One tribe

@LaureninGermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@albionmyl7735 then I have to add 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@tasminoben686

2 жыл бұрын

And You need the Flag of Bavaria to! And I need the Flag of Schleswig-Holstein. But I don’t have punktpunktgreetings aus Ahrensburg

We experienced the 'Spargelzeit' recently, super!

Oh how I agree with you about enjoying wonderful seasonal vegetables and fruit. I adored German white asparagus and miss it to this day. For some reason you can only buy the green spindly French kind.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I only knew the green one from the U.K. as well.

I'm a confident European and appreciate and travel all countries with their unique flavour. But I never forgot how much Germany has to offer too.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I also love Europe with all its differences and intricacies. I thought you were in Germany. Which country do you live in Teotik?

@teotik8071

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm German and live in Hamburg.

Good video.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I like reason #1. From where I live in Germany, going to Milan by train or car is quicker than going to Frankfurt, let alone Berlin... I frequently visit Switzerland, Austria and France (much more frequently than Northern Germany, which is far away).

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is one of the great things about the location of Germany 😍

I am so going to miss strawberry season! They only taste really good if you get them fresh and regional.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah so true. Got the last of the good batch in the fridge 😀

Its always nice to hear foreigner's perspectives on our country. It sheds new light on things that we take for granted and don't appreciate enough. Thanks for sharing!

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a lovely Sunday

@albionmyl7735

2 жыл бұрын

English are not really foreigners for Germans..

Great points

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

Yes you look German, I don't know why you would want that but i would recognize you as one of us. ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Haha well I never said I wanted it. Beggars can’t be choosers 😉

As a Gernan I love that you can tell somebody the trurh even it‘s hurting. In England you must be carful with the truth.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

The truth hurts but also bonds...its a tricky one

Very nice list. As a German I agree and see it the same way.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it and thank you for watching 😀. Have a lovely weekend

@jagdavey7483

Жыл бұрын

Brit in Germany should be awarded an Iron Cross......gel???

Hi I’m a 21 year old engineering student planning to move from London to Germany. Could you make a video on certain legal paperwork, things to keep in mind and also ways of getting accomodation etc. in Germany since I assume it must be much different to how things are run in the UK

i was in my local here in Greenwich yesterday and got talking to someone I hadnt seen in a while,and I mentioned to her that I had been on holiday in Germany about 6 weeks ago and she replied'what do you want to go there for?It's really cold and the people are really stupid'I just had to laugh,I mean I spend my early years in Mainz and we always had long hot summers from May to mid October.I dont know why so many people in the Uk have such a downer on Germany,I think it's lack of education and sheer narrowmindedness.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I don’t get it either. The weather is totally different. Much hotter and dryer in the summer.

@maraboo72

2 жыл бұрын

This is funny: English people talking about bad weather in other countries and stupidity while Boris Johnson is obviously the best man they can offer.

@aw3s0me12

2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact,..same goes for German, if i tell them, i go to Sweden to make summer holidays somtimes. >> "WHY? Its cold and nothing to do there/boring" --> eehm in summer, it can be hotter then even in Spain at the same time and it has THE BEST LAKES in all EU, awesome for swiming or water sports with a lot of space and if you want you can have your save space without tourist groups all around,... Ya... I think this is smt International...smt related to *PreConception(s)* and as pointed out by you,.. lack of true information how smt is, at a certain period of time but *speculate* >> north = cold = ice = not for summer joy ... false ;) Did you know we have the Grand canyon in EU?? >> It is in Spain!! The total border to France & Spain is a deeeeep canyon system, which is stunning! >> Highway (get in with FULL TANK!!) are smt alike route 66,... spectacular view! >> At the coast, you will find insanly wilde freaky places of rocks going into the sea or creating Lagunes inside the land. A TIP!! There are many places, in many different EU countrys, including Germany, to visit and enjoy a totaly different landscape and culture (of living). Best wishes

@albertguder6605

2 жыл бұрын

@@aw3s0me12 i agree,People just love to moan,I will always will be glad to be born in a great city like Mainz but im half British half German,since my dad was Welsh and my mum Silesian.

@aw3s0me12

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertguder6605 Nothing but the best to you and ur loved ones. Remember our time on earth is limited,...use it, creating memories with loved ones and you will be immortal in their minds

I know you can't squeeze it all in... but don't forget the art!

You‘re right with the workers council. They could help ne years ago.

Great video with good information. I’m a 33 y/o American who is thinking about moving to Germany and maybe going to university. Never been outside of the US.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot and best of luck with the planned move :)

@Darius89x

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany You’re welcome. Thank you. Trying to learn as much German as possible haha.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

@@Darius89x that’s a great start. It’s make everything so much easier if you can speak it 👍🏻

@Darius89x

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany I figured learning some or most of the language is the best route to go if I want to truly enjoy Germany and the people.

Thanks for your video. We are going to be neighbors. I am planning on moving to Frankfurt on October. The thing that makes me worried the most is finding an apartment (and fill it with things if there will be a need) - especially after hearing your journey searching for an apartment. Any recommendations or tips on how to make the search smooth with less stress as possible? And where can one find furniture (or a KITCHEN!) if there is a need?

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Then hello neighbour 😉. I don’t know anything about your situation but I would say if you are single the best option is to go for a short term rental contract for a fully furnished apartment. They are small and expensive but it will be much easier to find (a decent) apartment once you are in the country.

@peter_meyer

2 жыл бұрын

As it is pretty common to find apartments without a kitchen, you can find kitchens even in some hardware stores. You can also look at Ikea or furniture stores. If that's to expensive, there also is a big second hand market for kitchens and appliances. I got my stove, fridge, dish washer and washing machine from a second hand store who offers refurbished, checked and cleaned appliances. All in all i payed less than 700 Euro for all, and it's all first class equipment. If you're ok with second class equipment, there are "single kitchens" available (with appliances) from about 750 Euro on upwards (no washing machine, no dish washer) from hardware stores. If that still is to much, check the "electric bay" for private sales, you might get a complete kitchen for 300 Euro. So, it shouldn't break your bank if you only find apartments without a kitchen. Best of luck for finding an apartment.

@elfriedem.755

2 жыл бұрын

Very easy: IKEA

@07U

2 жыл бұрын

@@elfriedem.755 The problem is not finding stuff - I know IKEA exists. The problem is how not to spend a fortune when I move.

@wakeupcall2665

2 жыл бұрын

@@07U There are furniture stores like XXLLutz, always worthwhile to check out, as they often have have special reduced high quality kitchen. I got mine for 5K including gib fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher, oven, kitchen top, sink and so on. That price included delivery and installation, which took like 4 hours maybe. On top, you need an electrician to put the necessary electrical installation in, and power outlets. And then a decorator to fix the walls. These kitchens last forever, so keep them simple in design and colour, go for matt finished surfaces instead of the shiny ones 🤣 A lot of tenants that move are offering their already installed kitchen for the new tenant to buy, and some flats the kitchen is already installed. Good luck!

I'm looking at moving to Frankfurt myself but I'm a bit intimidated by the cost of renting in Frankfurt. Do you know if people would generally commute into the city to work from areas that have significantly cheaper ammodation?

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Yes many people do. There are many towns around Frankfurt such as Offenbach, höchst, Hanau, Bad Vilbel etc where many people commute from. 👍🏻good luck☘️

Thanks

i love youre beard! 😍😍 i think we should know each other! 🥰🥰🥰

@britingermany

2 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏😉

You should have added the density of music theatres in some regions. I live near Cologne and in a radius of 100km (mostly less) you have excellent opera houses in: Düsseldorf, Essen, Dortmund, Wuppertal, Hagen, Aachen (audience also from the Netherlands and Belgium), Münster, Bonn, Gelsenkirchen, Bochum (spoken drama), forgive me dear countrymen/women if I have forgotten any. I know that there are great performances in Krefeld, Mönchengladbach, Bielefeld and Düren. We have a lot of open air theatres especially in Baden Württemberg. Jeunesse musical in Weikersheim is really European. I have been a regular visitor at Stratford-upon-Avon, magnificent performances there. Aachen is something special, close to our friends, the Belgians and the Dutch which we once invaded. Nice to see that children of Strasbourgh cross the Rhine to have a nice time at the playgrounds in Kehl. France is great, hard to imagine that we were arch enemies once. I have relatives in Frankfurt, have you ever seen "Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn"?

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Hello there Godehard. Wow Stratford-upon-Avon that’s very niche! We used to go for walks there nice little place. Yes you’re right there are a lot of theatres in Germany. We have the English theatre in Frankfurt which has made a name for itself. I’m not really a theatre buff that’s why I didn’t mention it and I haven’t seen what you were referring to👍🏻

@godehardbrysch7905

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Good morning Brit, thank you very much for your kind comment. "Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn" is a traditional bycicle race which was formerly called "Rund um den Henniger Turm". The charm is that it passes through many nice places like Hofheim, Schwabbach, Bad Königsstein and of course "Den großen Feldberg." I have often been at the opera House in Wiesbaden, very nice in a Baroque style. I have seen many performances at Stratford-upon-Avon and had the opportunity to take a part in Hamlet. Behind Shakespeare's house of birth actors and actresses play scenes on demand. I was Laertes and all I had to say was "Father I want to say good-bye". My father was the more wicked Polonius who then started his fare well speech. Mostly tourists want the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet to be performed. I have got an overseas membership of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though I love Shakespeare Wagner is the greatest dramatist for me as he involves music as dramatic means. Friends of mine were at the concert of Ed Sheeran in Frankfurt last week. They had good seats, however it was raining and Ed had to change his clothes several times. - wish you all the best - By the way, "Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn" always takes place. May 1st.

You have a very unusual accent for a Brit. Interesting.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been abroad a long time.

@charleskristiansson1296

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany LOL I have still retained my Scottish accent but I am happy with it.

You are right, we do not see you are British, but why do you always enter the car from the wrong side ? ;-) And ket me defend your hometown: The Frankfurt crime statistic does not reflect the crime risk for city inhabitants, because many cases are from the airport (drugs, illegal entry etc) In the first half of 2022, Washington DC had more homicides than all of Germany. Again a nice Video. Thanks!

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the stats are skewed. Although I have to admit, especially the bahnhof area has deteriorated wince Covid. More homeless/drug/addidicts/prostitutes on the street than 2019. I hope the city gets it in check.

@ThomasKossatz

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Poverty, homeless people and drug abuse in front of a train station are bad for our perceived security. The real risk however isn't that bad. If you really want to fight crime. in Frankfurt, you have to move the banks to Würzburg :-)

@uliwehner

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasKossatz wuerzburg is a nice place for sure. same river, too. and on a good day you can make it to FRA in an hour from there :)

@ThomasKossatz

Жыл бұрын

@@uliwehner I agree!

This is for the algorithm. Grüsse aus Bornheim.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Danke. Grüsse zurück 😀👍🏻. Du warst aber früh auf

Why do I like Germany, I really can’t explain to people, so I often lie about it, because it may sound weird. But for me it’s intuition, e.g how people interact with each other, what vibe does it give me. I don’t care much about the architecture or the so called culture. So based on this, I would like learn the language and would like to come here for the experience. I often laugh at myself thinking that my past life is probably from here, because why Germany, why not the Netherlands (similar culture) or any other countries. But it doesn’t give the same kind so called vibes.

My Grantma is from Frankfurt - so I'm a 1/4 Hesse. =D

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Where are you living now?

@stampcollector74

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany My Grandma and Grandpa met through WW2 in Thuringia and since then the family lived here - "The green heart of Germany". *_* kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6eK19NslcmXhMY.html (My Grandpa came from the area, that is now Poland.)

We are also neighbourss, groetjes uit Nederland

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yes im so sorry I forgot to mention you. Please don’t take it personally. Im a big Fan. Was there last month in a Rotterdam and The Hague 😀

Forgot to mention border with Netherlands. Also very safe & much better roads and infrastructure than DE

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. I think The Netherlands is often underrated. It’s also a country that ranks highly on these “happiness/well-being surveys”. I’d love to explore it more 😀

@schattensand

Жыл бұрын

Downside again even more packed allready. Renting or buying a place to live is more difficult than in Germany.

I am not sure if I like your video. As a German I moved to the USA in 1989 being recruited by a headhunter and feeling curious about the states. While it was a different country then, I still hated it but as a good German I wanted to honor my 1 year contract over here. As you may remember, in the meantime reunification happened and I returned to a madhouse in 1990. Now I made the biggest mistake of my life and decided it is easier to be a foreigner in a foreign country than to feel like a foreigner in my own and returned to the states. For many reasons I got stuck here since and can not return to Germany until retirement which is an unbearable 5 years to go. I count every day and in the meantime hope not to get sick, which could mean bankruptcy, my kids not getting shot in their schools, I struggle to find affordable foods that are not too highly processed and loaded with sugar, fat, salt and all sorts of chemicals, I hope not to get lead poisoning from the drinking water, I struggle to live an environmentally responsible life, including not to drive everywhere, dispose of garbage sensibly etc. and perhaps most scary is the very real threat of right wing militias, Trump and his mercenaries on a nationwide level but also in my personal microcosm having 3 biracial children. Yep, and now you rub in how abnormal the American normality is. Thanks a bunch.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter. Sorry to hear about your situation it was not my intention to rub it in your face but 5 years will fly by I’m sure. Hang in there ✌️😀

@peterhomann2140

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany i know, I meant this post (kinf of) sarcastically. Of course I am glad that you find life in Germany rewarding on so many levels.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhomann2140 thank god🙏😀. Not always easy to tell in the comments 😉

@peterhomann2140

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Understood and my apologies for the ambivalence in my post.

@schattensand

Жыл бұрын

So what will happen to your family in five years? Father and husband is in Germany then and the rest?

Germany borders on nine countries _(btw: Liechtenstein is not one of them):_ _(anti-clockwise, starting from the top)_ - Denmark - Netherlands - Belgium - Luxembourg - France - Switzerland - Austria - Czechoslovakia - Poland

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Correct👍🏻

@Whiteknuckle157

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very sure most Czechs and Slovaks would object nowadays.

@o.b.7217

2 жыл бұрын

@@Whiteknuckle157 Let them. I don't care. I also still have nine planets in my galaxy.

@reignonem

2 жыл бұрын

That's how people for Britain love to misinform and misdirect people with inaccurate information. People tend to believe them because of their accents and their command on the English language.. This is a widespread phenomenon occurring amongst anglophones (Immigrants colonized By The British)and anybody that happens to be able to form on an British accent that I feel I need to use this opportunity to address; where people can just say anything onto lie while people get carried away with the actual validity and accuracy of the message being conveyed. Oh because it happens to come from a person that knows how to elocute then it happens to be correct. Our society must get beyond the glamour of language and stay focused on the reality to which things actually point. People are being driven to complete poverty as a result of incorrect information being passed about. its just harmful. Actions speak louder the words. And what he manages to be right about is his choice to stay in Germany. That is a world decision that any properly educated persons should make. To stay and visit with Germany

You could pass as a North German.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

How about racism in general. How do Germans relate to people from other nationals.

The thing I don't like about these videos are it's making it seem that it's very easy to just move and go. A lot of people aren't able to do so because of visa issues and financial stuff. Immigration is easy if you have the money, but otherwise very difficult and costly for the majority of people. I think most youtubers should at least recognize that. Do we want to move? yeah, sure. Can we move? Our life circumstances won't allow us to.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Xdem. Point taken. Moving to a new country is always very hard. I find it difficult to do a general video on this as the rules and requirements vary greatly depending on which country you are from, your qualifications and personal circumstances. I have a few more videos planned which take an honest look at some of the realities of living and working here. Like any country it is not all roses and lollipops. Thanks for taking the time to comment👍🏻

I’ve always wondered why people choose Germany over France

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Many reasons but I’m sure it just comes down to personal preference.

The Crime in Frankfurt, is the economic crime included? Economic crime is usually a biggie. Just from fiddling with VAT to big business corruption.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

No I don’t believe that is included in the stats…im not sure there are even regional/local figures for that but don’t quote on it I could be wrong…

@marsultor6131

2 жыл бұрын

The main point is the Frankfurt Airport, all the attempts of drug trafficking and customs violations get calculated into the cities statistics.

I would like to do the opposite and move to Great Britain

@britingermany

2 ай бұрын

Why not, a different perspective is always good

Hey, a pro-Germany video I actually pretty much agree with! (US citizen spent 12 years in Germany, and didn't really enjoy most of it) The one qualifier I'd want to make is regarding the "Afford more with less" section... I felt like the housing costs were pretty crazy (and utilities), but the grocery prices felt like they actually made more sense... Here in America there's things for 6 bucks that I paid like 2 bucks for a similar product in Germany... Of course other things were also more expensive over there, especially niche products, but the general day to day groceries I bought were usually a lot cheaper than I pay in the USA... Also, I love a nice beef steak as much as the next guy, but German's had much more affordable pork steaks in the stores that had some really nice seasoning and flavor and were really pretty amazing for the price.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hey newspin. 12 years is a long stint. I’m curious to know what you didn’t enjoy about living in Germany? Everyone has their own personal circumstances so of course it’s different for everyone. I kind of found my feet here which I think is one of the reasons why I like it so much.

Isn’t love the one and only reason? 😇

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Haha! How romantic ❤️

@Sungawakan

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany So am I. 😅 Valentine's Day is coming

From 3:36 If you work fulltime for 1600€ (brutto - before tax) per month, life in Germany sucks. I been in retail and working til 8PM is no fun. After rent, gasoline and food I had 100€ left for savings. Lucky me, No girlfriend, NO kids!

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Hello Paul….I’m not sure where you are living in Germany and what you’re experience is but 1600€ Brutto sounds very low. I would suggest working in luxury retail it’s pretty much all the same you’re just selling more expensive stuff and you can earn 3 to 4 times more than what you stated. Also something where you can earn commission is much better as this gives you the freedom to increase your salary if you are willing to. Hope your situation improves🙏.

I am german and deeply anglophile after many stays in England.....I am convinced that especially the english and german mentality fits very well.....the perfect match in Europe....we have very much in common with the english than with the french.....we are both Anglosaxon and Saxons....as I am as a westphalian....and the english view on Germany have changed in the last 15 years.....no prejudices any more.....more a sort of sympathy to old and forgotten relatives.......actually Germany is the most important country on the continent for UK........despite Brexit...we are family...

@ndie8075

2 жыл бұрын

By the way you look very much Anglosaxon....

@albionmyl7735

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed pure Anglosaxon

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@albionmyl7735 🤣🤣

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Nicely said 😉

If you are from Britain mate why are you talking with a German accent, I been in Ireland for 10 years from Scotland and never lost my accent, come on

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

How old were you when you moved? I think it's different for everyone but the younger you are the more likely your accent changes. A friend of my at a 3 month school exchange in Australia and he cam back with a genuine Aussie accent

@thomasdunn1680

Жыл бұрын

I moved at 42, how old were you going to Germany?

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasdunn1680 26

Interesting video. You sound more German than English

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

It’s funny that only Germans say that 🤣🤣

Danke für diesen persönlichen, unverstellten Blick auf meine Heimat. Nicht nur wir Deutsche sollten deutlich mehr wertschätzen, wie wir hier leben, sondern auch andere Nationalitäten könnten viel von uns lernen, wenn sie uns nicht wegen der geschichtlichen Vergangenheit verurteilen würden

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Sehr gerne Ute. A healthy dose if gratitude really goes a long way😀. Thanks for stopping by

@eyalter8992

2 жыл бұрын

Natürlich,von euch superdeutschen kann jeder was lernen,haha.

@PianistStefanBoetel

Жыл бұрын

Kaum jemand verurteilt uns noch wegen unserer Geschichte. Es ist wichtig, Verantwortung für die Zukunft aus der Geschichte zu übernehmen. Verurteilen kann man die heutige Generation nicht mehr, da sie nichts dafür kann. Deutschland ist beliebt wie nie in der Welt, was solche Videos wie diese hier auch zeigen.

I lived in Germany for 3 years in the military and married a German so we travel back to visit family often. I agree with your points and love the country and people. Most things about Germany are better than the same things in the US but so many Americans never travel beyond North America and/or refuse to look objectively at different countries. Many things in Germany are less expensive but housing is a big factor for moving and often is way more expensive than average US homes and for smaller homes and way smaller property. That is probably the biggest factor for not moving there for us. Some things that I wish Germany would fix are the excessive graffiti especially along train lines, alleys and many other places. For such a clean and organized country this stands out as an eye sore. No air conditioning is one thing but the unnatural fear of air movement from open windows on public transport or God forbid a fan is just insane. Smoking is also more common in Germany which is annoying since it is permitted more places and if you do have a window open in 90 degree F heat you get to enjoy the smell even if you don't want to. Cars, fuel, and parking are quite a bit worse but Germany at least makes up for it with very good public transit and great driving roads and driver's behavior.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Zeitgeist888 I love the name. Yes it’s definitely not perfect. The smoking thing annoys me too. I just so happen to live in a state were there is no blanket smoking ban and still many bears and areas where it is fine to do so. However thats not the case in other states. Interesting air con, air movement, price of housing and fuel etc is pretty similar for me coming form the U.K. greetings to you in the USA👍🏻

@SD_Alias

2 жыл бұрын

i agree with almost all of your points. I am a non smoker too but i am not annoyed by smokers these days anymore it was much worser in the 80s and 90s. There are a few smoker in the public but the fume is quickly blown away by the wind. And in almost all bars, restaurants and in public transport it is forbidden. Am i too tolerant? May be, but i always say: Live and let live…

@schattensand

Жыл бұрын

Seems you do not understand the air con problem at all. What ever you cool down inside you heat up outside. Your pleasant life is long term my death, even if you overuse AC in America or where ever.

the video covers the good points about germany very well but no words on rising poverty? the middle class is almost gone, wages stuck in the 90s, goverment that cares less and less about there people, no word about the cost of living exploding and a failed energie politic that will let the gas price explode and so on, we have the same problems other countries have, oh and dont forget social security might be a thing of the past if Merz ever gets elected or anyone from FDP

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Although your points may not be wrong I do think that Germany enjoys a very privileged position in Europe. A stable economy and job situation, low cost of living which is why other countries (e.g Italy,Spain, turkey) want to come here as the situation is better than in their own country. I think if you have not lived in another country before then you don’t appreciate how good it really is here…even if it may be getting less affordable…

@wasteland3725

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany you measure the cost of living in one country and put it against the wages, and my big point is all you talked about is or will be gone in 5 to 10 years, with rising poverty the right wing party will grow massiv, East German is just the start, also our 0 immigrated immigrants that we have a few million now shook up the crime statics so bad we fake them, remember the good times when 2 million people came to Germany at ones and could do anything because the police was ordered to let them go, for small crimes like rape, Arsen, beating people to death and so on, I did never live in a another country yet but I work with immigrants for years that try to make it in Germany and failed many of them lied to, no work that paid all your bills, social securities only of you make it through the jobcenter, have fun they already cheat 70 to 80% of Germans, no mention that in Germany there are NO Apartments left we are stuck in a very heavy housing crisis were do you get the money to afford an apament when more and more Germans can't with German job? Beeing an avarege German means you work 2 jobs for a super small apartment and thinking about kids you can forget completely, just a reminder you are poor in Germany of you get paid 1650 euros netto, that's an average wage I got as trained mechanic , so everybody who watched the video be pre paired to work 2 jobs to make it unless you are qualifying to work as doctor or something like that, if you just an average person, congratulations you just played yourself, if you want I can explain how Germany really works and not just that very small part you saw, or did you make your social service in Germany? Did you work with the homeless? We have such a high rising poverty the "Tafel" that hands out food for the poor has to send away people because the lines became to long. Im a trained mechanic, did my 2 years social service working with poor and disabled, could help first hand when the immigrant wave hit us and so on you really want to tell me how the country I was born and live in and did service to works? Maybe you should go out and look at really first, nice that's its maybe cheaper than other countries but Germans can't afford Germany and you tell other come here, we just had a 600% rise in cost of living but hey come here all good a place on the street is still open for you and your family, btw I work at a court if you want to know what crimes in Germany really happen and who does it

I'm planning to move to Germany from a developing country, and I have a few questions that, hopefully, would be interesting for other people, too. 1) What is German freelance market like? Getting officially employed is good and all, but I personally have a lot more working experience than formal education, and formal education seems to be a bit of an obsession in German work culture. And I'm a software developer, if that's relevant. 2) I've heard a few unpleasant things about ageism in German employment, especially in IT. Is it really a widespread phenomenon or just a few unlucky people making a lot of noise?

@FulloutPostal

2 жыл бұрын

german software dev here: #1 you'll robably have to find an entrylevel job to prove yourself w/o certification, but it's certainly possible. having finished projects you can show off would be extremely helpfull. this applies both to freelance and employment. #2 in my experience it's not about age, but about your willingness and ability to learn new things. if you still do things how they were done 25 years ago, you may find it difficult to get a cutting edge job, on the other hand most of our big banks still run cobol mainframes...

@walther2492

2 жыл бұрын

We came to Germany in 2015. Your chances as a software developer are pretty good, especially in urban areas like Berlin or Hamburg. But be aware of high costs of living there. (The rents skyrocketed in recent years) Can't say much about ageism, bc we've never heard anyone complaining about. But I guess you could count this positively. (We're 39 and 34)

@kaworunagisa4009

2 жыл бұрын

@@FulloutPostal Thanks for the reply! I do have a certificate for a 1 year vocational training, and I do kind of have a portfolio, although most apps I've worked on are team projects and regional (I mean, available for a set region on Google Play). And ouch for cobol mainframes, although things aren't much better here when it comes to banks. Thankfully, I'm an Android dev, so the worst I'd have to deal with would be a pure Java project with homebrew MVP architecture.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I would say you have good chances as a developer as there seems to be a shortage at the moment. Like previously mentioned if you have a portfolio and good work experience you will find employment. Big companies will most likely want qualifications and certificates but there are always small businesses and agencies who value proven good work more than certificates. If you’re talking about employees then yes I would agree that companies are more likely to hire a 30 year old than a 60 year old. However I am not sure what it is like for freelancers. I myself have not heard anystories of anti ageism. Wish you all the best 👍🏻

@FulloutPostal

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaworunagisa4009 youtube is eating my replies... I don't know why... sorry for the spam, I had to do it this way :(

It is funny, the Internet is now full of videos who tell people how great Germany is. But in reality the numbers of rich and edjucated Germans who left Germany are growing. They grow that fast, Germany is already talking about "brain-drain". And these nunber would be even higher if everyone who is willing to go, would be able to left the country. So maybe the BRD is not as great as these videos imply.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lance…thanks for commenting. is it really that bad and if so why do you think this is?

@lancemurdoc6744

Жыл бұрын

I like to share my opinion, but I already know that KZread will delete my comment (or at least shadow bann it). Let me try to give you some ideas without ugly details. First of all, I agree with a lot of your thoughts. I am an engineer. I work with people all around the globe (on every continent) since more than 16 years. So I guess I got some knowledge about other cultures and mentalities. In Germany we got 16 States and at least 7 different mentalitys. So there is not "the German". In the past we had high taxes, strange bureaucracy, but people could say "yes it is expensive, but we all live a good life". But since 25 years our texas are still rising, but everything else went south. A lot of people lost their trust in our government. Germany still struggle with its own history and it seems to get worse from year to year. Freedom of speach is a huge problem, or better the lack of it. This is really a big problem, because usually Germans are straight and honest. A huge part of the foreign politics got no backup from the people. A lot of people are now born poor and they will stay poor, no matter if they work or not. And we as a country will decline even more. Because we lost our abillity to discuss and argue. Since Angela Merkel said for the first time "this decision is unavoidable"...politics become religion. So a lot of people become ignorant or fatalistic. The years 2020-2021 destroyed some parts of the society and so a big amount of people say "I am done here". And like in every company, the best ones go first, because they got options.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

@@lancemurdoc6744 do you have any data to back this up? I want to do a video on it and I have actually not found anything supporting this argument…I have only found some Germans moving to South America because of vaccination mandates a but other than that the number of Germans leaving is pretty “normal” and people have dismissed the brain drain as it is currently less than 1% or the workforce that is leaving…

@sualtam9509

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany It's a right wing talking point. It is true that 75% of emigrants from Germany have an university degree. This is completely normal for all Western countries since high skills make it easier to get visas and find jobs abroard. In our modern day and age it is easier than ever to migrate. It is even encouraged to have some international experience on a CV. It is more of a brain circulation than a brain drain. Germans move to Britain, Brits move to Germany. Net total Western Europe has a massive brain gain of course.

@diedampfbrasse98

Жыл бұрын

that brain drain story is a lobby piece pushed by the chamber of commerce, attached to some "alarming" numbers they cried about high labour cost and taxes while failing to mention that they refuse to offer payment/benefits comparable to the nations our "brains" go to while also giving foreigners even worst deals then germans for the same jobs ... further preventing a balance between ingoing and outgoing "brains". As usual they just demanded the state should take responsibility for the industries failures to attract workers. I wouldnt pay too much attention to our business lobbies, they even cry while making record profits.

@4:04 If you are taxed to high heaven, you have less disposable income and less desire to waste it on useless crap.🤷‍♂

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Haha keep them poor so they stay in line 🤣

You've got a slight German accent when speaking English.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ve been here too long 🤣

@roderichheier2265

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany dass ist ganz unmöglich. Ich bin hier in VK und habe Heimweh.

Don't listen to this guy - stay on your island and try to get rid of "crazy Boris". ; ) #justkidding

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Boris is finished and he did that all by himself

Move to germany if you want to be a renter for the rest of your life. Move to germany if you love cold weather. Move to germany if you love a government filled with paper work. 😅

Cute guy

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerd 😍

@gerdkaufmann3672

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany sehr gerne 😘

You look quite German :)

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Some think so others say I look obviously Anglo Saxon 🤷🏼‍♂️

@tarabarbarez7495

2 жыл бұрын

You look good German or not.

@SD_Alias

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany Me, who lives in Schleswig-Holstein, probably have the same ancestors as an Anglo-Saxon… ;)

I always hear German saying we are serious people and so cold we don’t laugh and hard to get along with us so closed culture don’t like others and don’t open very easy to others, I think it’s time to move on with this BS stereotype German strict everything, I have German friends they are the most fun people and funniest ever so happy and very easy to be around and I won’t trade them for the world. I think when you are boring and close minded person you can be any nationality and not German specifically, and if you are German boring and very strict person what you believe are then you represent yourself only as German and you don’t represent the all population of Germany. So my point is and my believes are that every country has boring and exciting people so look for the people who’s like you and stop generalizing and making the all country looks bad because some of the population are close minded or behave different than you. I will visit Germany soon this year can’t wait to make new German friends 😊

Oh yes english and germans are the closest in Europe one tribe....

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Im not sure. I would think the Italians, Spanish and Portuguese are pretty close. But I do agree that the English have more in common with Germany than they do with the US.

@albionmyl7735

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermanywell studies from the 2000er have shown that a great amount of adult English especially in some counties have still the same DNA as northwest Germans. The Saxon DNA remained many hundret years.... because the intruders avoided marriages with nativ Britons... The Anglosaxon settlement contains 200.000 - 300.000 people from the continent a relatively small group but they had a higher birthrate and better life conditions as the nativ Britons.... Typical people of the Anglosaxon heritage are for example the actor family Fox (Laurence Fox/ Lewis). The Anglosaxon history is my special interest. Sources are the Anglosaxon cronicles writen during the reign of King Alfred... and the church history writen by Gildas the Monk and Bede..... within my travels in England I discovered many similarities'. timber frame houses similar to the northwest German Fachwerkhaus.... Sunday roast.... Sonntagsbraten.... the english are always in time... In difference to the Irish.... The seven Anglosaxon Kingdoms included.... Wessex... Westsachsen with people from my area Westfalia.... Sussex... Suedsachsen.... Essex... Ostsachsen... in the present times Norfolk.... Nordvolk.... Suffolk... Suedvolk..... there is a town called Beverungen in Westphalia the corospondend village is Beverington in Eastbourne today the name of a street..... so I would say we are quite similiar aren't we... 🤓

@albionmyl7735

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry *hundred

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

@@albionmyl7735 wow! Thanks for for detailed story😍!

@schattensand

Жыл бұрын

@@albionmyl7735 No way, when the Saxons, Angels and Frisians sailed over to Britain they conquered all of it east a line from middle Devon to west Yorkshire. They killed every man or castrated them. They took their wifes and daughters and were even so brutal to forbit them to use their language. The anglo saxon conquest was by far the most gory of all invasions Britain ever suffered. The male population of east England has been exchanged compleetly. A relative small group that just takes over the rule will be absorbed within four generations and disappear, what happened in India and China again and again. Not so in England. Language - only 35% of English words are German rooted, but in everyday life spoken it is 80%. The whole basic, all short words hail from germanic languages and the more restricted the vocabulary of a person, the more germanic it is.

The living costs skyrocketed due to a mad Russian guy unfortunately and will continue to do so. So anybody seriously thinking about moving here should wait till next January and double check the living costs.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Yep living costs are unfortunately going up all over the place. The Euro is also pretty weak right now.

Not only do you look pretty German, but you've also adopted that terrible accent when speaking English. Probably a small tradeoff considering all the advantages you have grown accustomed to here.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll take that as a compliment. Take care of yourself.

You forgot the Netherlands, one of the longest borders..... Bit stupid.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I mentioned it in the comments, also missed Czech Republic and Slovakia …but thanks for pointing it out Nonetheless.

England!!! Born in Germ. but dislike the rude arrogant attitude of Germ. Its sad but true. English people were always nicer to me. England!!!

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with the Germans. Happy to hear the English treated you well. Are you currently living in England?

@surnamename293

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany I am planning to move to another (english) speaking country. There are good points which you said in Germ. You seem to be cool as a few german friends. But there is the other side...

I lived in Germany for over 20 years. And I can honestly say the racial microaggression that I was subjected to was phenomenal! I'm back in my native Hawaii - and I really enjoy reciprocating the aggression I experienced to German male tourists. Germany is the best teacher of hate. But here's the truth about German men: They are only brave against (1) women, (2) when in numbers, (3) and when in their cars. All the Hitler youth who survived war have grown to teach newer generations about hate! Very cowardly people.

@britingermany

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience but it’s not fair to paint all German men with the same Brush…I haven’t met anyone like that and I’ve been here for over 10 years.

@MrAcousticfanatic

Жыл бұрын

@Brit in Germany , Let me count the ways: (1) I was physically assaulted at a playground while with my wife and kids. I defended myself and the children around me. I destroyed the attacker, fractured his orbitals, and separated his shoulder. The Polizei took the attacker's side seeing how badly damaged he was, but the attacker stupidly admitted that he didn't know I could fight. Ofcourse he wouldn't know that I I was a retired US Army Ranger. I was released and the Polizei had no choice but to arrest the attacker. (2) I was hit by a vehicle while on my Harley. The Polizei came and instead of calling an ambulance, they asked for my passport. I reached for my ID card and they saw I was a US Govt. official. Suddenly their tone changed. (3) I lived in a small town in Bavaria. My children speaks fluent German, but none of the neighbor's would acknowledge our existence. Perhaps it was due to our skin color or the slant on our eyes? None would sit with us or acknowledge us at church as well. (4) I've been refused service at a restaurant. Not sure why? I dress well, I'm polite and respectful. I've been refused service by food vendors at fests (5) I've confronted many German men who was extremely rude to my wife. When they realized that size and numbers wouldn't intimidate me, they talk back while walking away. (6) Many men have called my wife some distasteful names because she married a Hawaiian native. She's gorgeous, blonde hair with green eyes, but you can see their disgust when she holds my hand and shows me a little affection. Yes, there are many more examples. I stand to my opinion. All are cowardly. I'm Hawaiian, I'm supposed to love life. Now I enjoy watching the fear in German men's eyes when I encounter them in my Hawaiian islands. A place they will NEVER be welcomed.

@zekibbix

Жыл бұрын

@@britingermany… you’re white.

7 reasons not to move to Germany; (1) Tax, Health Insurance, Pension contributions & compulsory unemployment contributions means that if you are a single person you'll be lucky to take home 49% of your pay, (2) Service is rubbish, people working in shops have the attitude that if they weren't there you'd have nowhere to shop & everything is closed on Sunday (sometimes if a Bank Holiday falls on Monday the shops will be shut on Sunday & Monday, & that sucks!!!), (3) Bureaucracy is everywhere, for example everytime a car is sold on you have to take it to the local car & licensing office at your local big town & get it re-registered & you get a new registration number for the car & new plates. In the UK for example the car registration stays the same on the car until it's scrapped, even if it's sold from London to Scotland the only process is to send details of the new owner to the central body, the DVLD in Swansea. (4) Old age pensioners (people over 65) don't get free public transport. In the UK it's free on the buses & in London it's free Bus & Train travel for anyone over 60!!! (5) Buying a "Round" in a pub. German's have never come across this concept. In the UK if we are out with our friends we take turns to pay for each round of drinks. German's would never do that because they think they are getting short changed. (6) Pedestrians waiting at a crossing even when no cars are coming they still wait for the "green" man to come on before crossing the road. Why??? (In Barcelona the car drivers wait for the pedestrian red light to come on & they drive off regardless of the main amber/green lights for the cars). (7) No speed limits on the Autobahns. Every country in Europe has maximum speed limits on their motorways. A speed limit is a good thing because it reduces accidents & reduces fuel consumption. But the Germans have no limits because of their beloved car industry. There are many, many more reasons too!!!!

The uk is better in any aspect I lived in both countries. The job market is better in London than Berlin or Frankfurt

@PeterSlazy

2 жыл бұрын

I guess depending on the job. But life is certainly better in Germany than in UK in many aspects. I have lived in both countries for many years.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

The cost of living is certainly cheaper in Germany. I would say the job market depends on the industry but the U.K. certainly does not have the job security that Germany does…this could be seen as good or bad depending on where you sit on the fence on that issue. Thanks for taking the time to comment👍🏻

@andrew54868

2 жыл бұрын

In the UK?

@gerhardma4687

2 жыл бұрын

No human being should bother replying to this comment!!! John Doe???? Really???? Man, you don't even know who you are!!! How are you supposed to know what you're talking about then??? But you're right, the UK is looking for butchers, lorry drivers and farm labourers. It doesn't matter that you can't remember anything. Go on, choose something.

@saba6502

Жыл бұрын

@@gerhardma4687 You are correct, John Doe seems to be a troll. I saw his nasty and often silly posts about Germany (and also Israel) in many comment sections.

actually many germans leave germany because it runs out of gas, electricity and the economy is falling apart, low pensions, expensive groceries, an unfair policy against their own people. the germans are fed up with it

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I’d be interested to hear Where they move to?

@76marex

2 жыл бұрын

@@britingermany mostly paraguay, hungary, belgium, denmark, switzerland

@gerhardma4687

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you will be one of those. Please go!!!! And it's ridiculous to talk about "many germans" when there are only a few thousands of them.

@uliwehner

2 жыл бұрын

@@76marex ha, that is funny, cheap groceries in switzerland :)

@amuljar2785

2 жыл бұрын

Many Germans are leaving the country? Well, I know someone who would rather leave Germany today than tomorrow. This person believes that Germany is not a state, that Corona vaccinations contain microchips for tracking, that chemicals are sprayed in the clouds to dumb down and sterilise the population, and so on. @MenDeEvolution, do they really believe that, that we don't have gas and electricity in Germany? I don't know how this is handled in Austria, but I suspect that electricity and gas will continue to be available in Austria as well. In short, they are spreading nonsense!

Nah. As a German I can confidently say: better immigrate to Japan, if you want to move at all. If you can't/don't want to leave Europe, at least to go Switzerland. But give up on the rest of Europe... it's a shit show.

@britingermany

2 жыл бұрын

I could understand Switzerland but why would you move to Japan?

@simpletran

2 жыл бұрын

Who the hell would want to immigrate to Japan, the country where it is tradition to overwork and lick the shoe of every person above you in terms of company rank? There is a reason why it has a extreme suicide rate. The only reason to move to Japan is if you have a pretty safe and well paying job from a foreign company to enjoy all the good things Japan has to offer.

@SD_Alias

2 жыл бұрын

Alles hat seinen Reiz. Aber die Schweiz…?🤔 Vielleicht für einen Urlaub. Aber es ist mir etwas zu piefig dort…

Thanks for your update I am interested in Germany How can I get your personal contact. Can you help me move to Germany. Thank you