jamesblonde1962
English expat in Germany
Forum posts
11
About me
English
Lives in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse
Registration: 16 November 2009
Activity
Monthly savings for a single woman with 75000 euros per year in Munich by littlewonders
Hello All, I have a job offer in Munich, Germany with a pay of 75000 Euros (pre tax) per year? I am a single woman. Is this a decent pay? I'd like to take a decent accommodation (one bedroom should suffice), but within the city limits. What ...
Hi, EUR 75.000 Gross is definitely enough to live from in Munich. The accommodation you are looking for is much sought after but after my daughter found 2 rooms, 65 sq. m. for under 1.000, you should expect 700-800 ish. If you are moving to Germany ... Read More
Paying bills in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Germany? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Hi, I pay all my bills via SEPA Lastschrift which allows the respective company to debit my account. Should I not agree with the debit then I have 6 weeks to get the money returned (Rücklastschrift). You can also get a separate payment order ... Read More
Retiring in Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Germany? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
There is no simple answer to this question. Healthcare is a huge issue. If you have been working in Germany prior to retirement chances are that, as an expat, you took private insurance, because you were told it was better and in many cases cheaper. ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Germany by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Germany? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Germany? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Hi there, when one moves to Germany not only the language but the way Germany works can be quite daunting. Where can I get good local health insurance, which bank shall I open an account with, which insurance policies do I really need, which ones ... Read More
English speaking jobs for PhysiotherapiSt in Frankfurt and Germany by Alicebally26
Hello Does anyone know if there is a demand for English speaking PhysiotherapiSt in Germany? Particularly Frankfurt? Many thanks Alice
Hi Alice, to be a physiotherapist in Germany you definitely need to speak the lingo, however, there is a cronic shortage of Krankenpfleger i.e. nurses. IWhereas have no idea whether you might get further qualification as a nurse with your knowedge ... Read More
Property prices in Hessen by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Hessen is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Hi, one answer is not applicable to the whole of Hessen. Rea estate prices across Germany have moved strongl upwards since 2009. Quantative easing i.e. very low rates has added to the demand or housing across sectors i.e. semi-detached and detached ... Read More
how can i avail kindergeld? by esmaile gordon
im living in the Philippines with my 8 yo son. hes father was a German national. he was acknowledged by his father too. how can i avail a child benefit? how would i know if my son registered in Germany? can i apply in Germany embassy in manila? ...
One has to differentiate between Kindergeld which is child benefit and child supportfor which the man involved needs to be officially recognized as the father's child. Is his name on the birth certificate? If not, as others have said, you will ... Read More
Cost of living - Frankfurt by aslambashaa
Hello All, I'm from India and I'm new to this blog. This is my first post. I may be getting an offer from a software company in Frankfurt. I have been offered a salary of Euro 40, 800 - Euro 47, 400. The net salary range (after tax and ...
I would look to negotiate the top end of that range as you will need that sort of money to have a decent life, especially if you want to live in the middle of Frankfurt. You might consider living a bit outside the city. Generally speaking north of ... Read More
Loans for mortgages by henadave
Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a loan for a mortgage here in Frankfurt.. I would like to get a 100% loan if that is possible. Please let me know if you have any recommendations Thanks
I wanna move to Germany - What is the easiest way? by Ashraf Sayed El Ahl
Hello , I'm Egyptian man working as Accounting manager and hope to move to Germany , what is the easiest way? Thanks
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