

Luxiolita
French expat in Germany
Forum posts
58
Contacts
8
About me
French
Lives in Burscheid
Speaks French, English, German
Registration: 10 March 2011
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Realistic chance of finding a English speaking job by LiamO
Hi Guys, I'm a 26yr old Australian, I studied in Cologne for a semester in 2010 at the German sports Uni (in English) and loved it. Im looking to move back to Germany in the near future. What I wanted to know is, how realistic is my chance of ...

Hi prokofiev, you could apply for big international companies or US companies. There you will use English as main language. There is Bayer in Leverkusen, maybe your profile would be ok for them, we know people from Italy or US who don't speak ... Read More


Work Permit Success Rate - For Indians living in Germany by battuss
Hi All, I am new to this forum. I am an IT prefessional from India, and have been offered an employment contract by a German company. I would like to know the success rate of getting the resident visa, as well as the normal processing time to get ...

he means the "Arbeitserlaubnis" allowing you to work in Germany i guess Battuss: Great news congratulations! and welcome to cologne! Read More


i need help to find a job by yorasta
Hello to all ,i'm looking for a job in Germany if is possible in berlin I have 32 years old , I live in romania , i'm a retired fire sub officer and i looking for a job as a nanny , babysitter care of children , cleaning, to take care of children ...

it seems difficult to come to germany for a babysitter job without any permit... you should think twice, life is not so easy here if you don't have fully rights to live and work. if you really want to come at any cost, try finding some studies to ... Read More


Realistic chance of finding a English speaking job by LiamO
Hi Guys, I'm a 26yr old Australian, I studied in Cologne for a semester in 2010 at the German sports Uni (in English) and loved it. Im looking to move back to Germany in the near future. What I wanted to know is, how realistic is my chance of ...

same for me as for wanderwings, i work in automotive, and i never had any problem finding a job in germany without speaking german. At work i mainly use english, and during the job interviews at different companies they even never asked me if i ... Read More


What is a good pay and cost of living in Cologne Germany? by crossroadsk
Hi all, I am from India, a software engineer and married. I have a job offer of 55000euros per annum in Cologne, Germany. Is it a good offer to accept? What would be the monthly net salary after tax deductions with this pay? Need urgent help ...

as single with no kid you have 47% tax and 55K makes approx. 2 700euro netto. since u have a family your tax rate should be a little lower. 55K seems ok for a start in Germany. Read More


Work Permit Success Rate - For Indians living in Germany by battuss
Hi All, I am new to this forum. I am an IT prefessional from India, and have been offered an employment contract by a German company. I would like to know the success rate of getting the resident visa, as well as the normal processing time to get ...

Hi, The company will do the paperwork for you and if it is your first visa for Germany, it can take between 1 to 3 months. No worries. First visa i had to wait for 3 and half month. Secont time less than one month. Just make sure that you have ... Read More


Make friends in Hamburg by eyelash
Hola I am originally from Barcelona and I have been living in Hamburg for 5 months already. I find it really hard to make new friends.. people here are very polite though a tad distant. Back in Barcelona I would be sitting in a cafe reading and I ...

Hi and thank you for your e-mail! I don't know waht is excactly this "volksmarching", i check in internet though.. It looks like realy interesting! Do you know an internet address especially in the area of Dusseldorf that i can check ... Read More


2800 euros? Are we in dream land? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello All, Are we living in dream land. Is it possible for an American Family (2 children ages 6 & 3) to live in Lanqeudoc area. My husband can work in France for 2 years.:cool: Our desire is not to have a car and use public transportation, be ...

Hi Jennifer, 2800€/month for a living seems ok for a family. To have a better idea, you should check the house/appartment rental prices. As this will be you highest expense in the month. Usually this represent 1/3 of the salary. You can also give ... Read More


New to Cologne, looking to meet people :) by mixiebell
Hello! I just moved to Cologne from Stuttgart, but originally from the US. I was relocated for my job so I don't know many people in Cologne and am looking to meet people (guys and gals!) interested in social events and exploring the city. Please ...

Hallo, i'm not living directly in Cologne but near in the countryside. We could program something one evening... not in weekends as i'm mostly away during weekends, or i have visits from my boyfriend. Let me know :) Read More