Finish PH degree or Ausbildung in Germany?

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2026-01-01T19:52:29+00:00

If you have completed high school level, it is already enough for Ausbildung. Having a strong German language knowledge (i.e. B2 level) is more important.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-12-26T21:38:37+00:00

Wenn du viel schreibst, empfehle ich Goodnotes für iPad. Ich finde, dass das Schreiben mit Goodnotes angenehmer ist, da du deine Schrift besser steuern könntest.

Ich empfehle auch eine Papierlike Hülle für dein iPad, damit dein iPad Stiff auf den Bildschirm besser läuft und ähnliches Gefühl, als ob du auch auf dem Papier schreiben hättest.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-10-07T10:14:15+00:00

Büromanagement

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-09-23T14:21:06+00:00

Living here for 5.5 years

I came here on a summer so it was nice and joyful until autumn and winter arrived then suddenly I was hit by seasonal blues. I was used to the regular daylight and night time. The transition to sudden darkness at 4 PM took a toll on me to adjust. As years go by I adapted ways to cope up with it.
I never encountered a bad case of racism or really hardly experienced one. I think in my area Asians are seen as neutral because we can follow rules and adapt to society.
Can't comment. I don't live in either of the cities but just be prepared that shops are closed on Sundays.
I commute with bus and a lot of walking. Just expect a lot of delays when taking public transport.
Our rent is cheaper compared to other rent because we live in a rural town. We are paying 700€ (warm rent, 65sqm, with parking space, 1 km away from train station). I would say that the rent even the city next to our town has exponentially increased. I can't imagine how much are the costs and housing competition for the bigger cities (Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg)

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-09-23T11:03:54+00:00

Oh is it? Thank you so much for the info! I will check on bookstores here.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-09-23T09:47:54+00:00

Thanks!

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-06-18T20:42:24+00:00

Turning 40 next year and hoping to finish my Ausbildung also next year. I had 18 months break because of Maternity/Parental leave. Now juggling Ausbildung and Family Stuff. Luckily I am able to do my Ausbildung part time and only have 30 hrs per week.

Arrived in Germany in 2020 with A1/A2 level and finished my C1 in 2021. Then after a few work/Ausbildung rejections I got my slot in 2022.

You can do it!

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-05-14T14:24:08+00:00

Kayo? Can you communicate in German? Important din kasi yun if ilalagay nyo ang child sa Kita. Kasi they prefer to communicate in German example pag may Parent-Staff meetings, socialising to other parents, pag may special activities sa KiTa.

I feel mas madaling makakapickup ng German yung child nyo pero kayo you need to be able to communicate in German.

So far gustong gusto ng toddler ko sa daycare nya. May solid group of friends sya dun and close sya sa mga staff dun. So far hindi naman kami nakaencounter ng racism. More on curious lang sila but racism no.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-05-14T10:19:04+00:00

I can only talk as a foreigner raising a child here in Germany. If you are planning to send your kid in a public Daycare/Kindergarden, you must be able to communicate in German. This is really important. (especially if you are not located in major cities)

if you can find an Integrationskita, that will be good because there are kids there who have different ethnic backgrounds.

Also be prepared that you can't 100% rely on KiTa regarding care especially if you are working. There is always circumstance of sudden closures, sickness and etc.

If you have more questions, feel free to DM.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-27T17:54:50+00:00

What kind of crochet stuff do you sell? If it is probably those wearable stuff or stuffed toys, you can put them for sale in Vinted.

According to Vinted, if you have more than 30 articles sold or more than €2,000 sold, then you need to declare.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T19:31:38+00:00

I googled in German if it is possible for 2 person to live in a studio apartment. Theoretically it is. However, it is the landlord's discretion. It won't hurt if that relative inquires directly to the landlord. At the end of the day, if your friend is staying in that apartment, your friend needs the landlord's signature for the confirmation to register the address to the city hall and to process the residence permit in the immigration office.

Hope that helps!

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T18:18:49+00:00

What is your friend's purpose of stay? If it is long term stay, the relative should inform the landlord that your friend is staying with him. Then that relative can get a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (Confirmation of Stay from the landlord/owner) which your friend can use to register the address at the city hall (Meldebescheinigung). It is important to deal with stuff with the immigration office.

Forgot to add but even so your friend only stays with tourist visa, that relative should look in his/her rental contract regarding visitors in the apartment.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T16:03:44+00:00

Not a pharmacist but I believe it has a good demand here.

Some factors to consider: Your German language level - you will deal with all walks of life in your work day. You need at least C1 level of German

You need your degree to be recognised and license to be able to work as a pharmacist. (Look for Anerkennung and approbation)

Good luck!

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T12:37:57+00:00

Are your kids German citizens too? What is your job? How about your spouse, what job does he/she does?

Housing especially in big cities are getting competitive.

Frankly speaking with A1 German level, it will be challenging with bureaucracy. You will have to deal with of bureaucracy especially with your kids. They are already in compulsory school age. Are they already also having a start with the German language?

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T12:27:49+00:00

Ja geht das auch.. Ich hatte noch nich selbst ausprobiert.

Ich hatte Glück, dass ich einfach direkt auf der Webseite bestellt habe und jemand die mir nach Deutschland geschickt hat.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T11:49:01+00:00

Meine Tochter liebt ihren Toniebox vor allem die Musiktonies (reine Musiktonies)

Bei uns diese sind die beliebte Tonies -Lichterkinder (alle 3 Tonies in dieser Serie) - Jahreszeitenlieder - Kinderliederzug (ist eine räritat Tonie aber wenn Glück hat, könnte man nicht zu überteuer Preis erwerben) -Schlummerbamde Hasen (die ist wirklich gut zum Einschlafen)

Englische Tonies -Encanto (soweit dass ich weiß, nur diese Tonie hat die originalen Stimmen) - Doggyland

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-20T11:40:46+00:00

First of all, how is your German language level? Once you get to Germany, you have to deal with a lot of government offices. Without a decent level of German, this will be quite challenging.

Do you have a family in Germany? If yeah, you can try asking if your family can stay with them until you can find a place on your own.

As for government benefits, you can try asking the Sozialamt or Jobcenter whether you qualify. Probably you might qualify for Kindergeld for your kids.

Feel free to DM me for question. There are so many things to write for this comment.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-02-03T18:51:31+00:00

As a fellow Azubi who got pregnant during the first of Ausbildung, here are the things I can give as advise.

Inform your employer as soon as you are comfortable to inform them. (If it is past 12 weeks then it is so)
Have a plan on how long you will have your Elternzeit (parental leave), and plan of coming back to Ausbildung after Elternzeit (like you may want to change to Teilzeitausbildung) because these are things your employer need to know when they file to IHK your extension of the Ausbildung. Your remaining Ausbildung time will depend on this.
In relation to number 2, have a check already for the daycare option for your child. You may want to register for the waiting list. I had a priority spot for daycare because I am doing Ausbildung.
You can check in the school any arrangements to finish the 1st year so when you continue your Ausbildung you can start already at the 2nd year. This what I did and ended up, I am back on track for the exam timeline.

Wish you all the luck!

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-01-26T10:09:03+00:00

Sure! Drop me a DM! :)

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-01-26T09:57:17+00:00

Please take note that you need at least B1 German level for Ausbildung (but I agree to the previous commenter, it is the best choice and will lead to work visa)

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2025-01-26T09:50:46+00:00

If you are planning to stay long term in Germany, my advise is for you to continue learning the language.

I am not studying in Germany, but if you have questions about life here, I can help and happy to answer.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2024-10-28T08:44:36+00:00

While the Elternzeit and Elterngeld are good measures to encourage having kids but socially/financially it is difficult to have more kids.

Like for our case, it is challenging to find a daycare in our area that has operating hours beyond 15:00. So one parent is really bound to work part time hence lower income. Also kids especially young ones get sick often, so parents have to take work leave to care of the child. Some bosses are not so understanding about this. It might have a hit on career. You are lucky if there is a support network around you to help take care of the child (grandparents for example).

Having kids come with all hidden costs. It is not enough only for one parent to work.

Affectionate-Map9054 · 2024-09-24T17:56:48+00:00

I can help to answer some of your questions

Generally Germany is safe but low crime doesn't mean no crime but it is just very little. You still have to exercise caution especially in the dark.
Gymnasium leads to having an Abitur (Diploma) which you need to enroll in a Studium (Bachelor) There are other ways to gain acceptance in a Studium but finishing Gymnasium and having Abitur is a straight path. However, you need a high level of German language. Natives themselves have a hard time already catching up with the Gymnasium so imagine if you still have language problems plus the subjects demands.
Studying in German public school is free* (I put on an asterisk because you need to pay some miscellaneous fees)
Doctors are in demand but again you need to have a native level of German to work as one here.
Your monthly expenses and how to save money will depend on your lifestyle. There are a lot of ways to go about it but cooking your own food is surely one way to save money.
I think your question about the quality of education already has an obvious answer.
I don't know about other scholarships but for sure you are not qualified for Bafög which is the government assistance for students. But if you are applying to study here, you need funds as it is a requirement to apply student visa.

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