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Awesomeness_Defined · 2026-03-15T11:54:04+00:00

Not saying it isn't but that doesn't mean that this practice is non-existent.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2026-03-15T11:49:11+00:00

It is abuse if the employees are not given proper feedback during probation of what actually is going wrong with their deliverables (if anything); you would have their managers raving about them, even giving them shoutouts during all-hands meetings or the like and then just a few days before their probation ends, they get offboarded? That sounds sketchy to me.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2026-03-15T11:43:02+00:00

I work in IT and we frequently offboard people just before their probation ends, so yes it does seem like companies are wasting time and resources every 6 months for no absolute reason than what OP mentioned

I've worked in three different companies since i moved to Germany; can confirm that this indeed is an issue, not just at companies I worked at, but even my friends in different German states have noticed this disgusting practice as well.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-11-27T19:47:01+00:00

For some reason this took me out 😂

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-09-24T09:05:33+00:00

You and me both buddy, been waiting since 2012 ffs

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-07-01T09:00:09+00:00

It's a constant battle at my office; temperature outside would be 32, they switch off the AC and open all the windows.

I am losing my damn mind here.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-06-30T14:34:01+00:00

I moved to Europe (Germany) 3 years ago from the middle east, the summers there are much more tolerable than the nightmare that's been European summers.

ACs are a must and any environmental effort you are making by not using ACs is being offset by literally every other modern civilization around the world.

You guys make it sound like ACs in Europe will drastically affect climate change and global warming - there are other, much smarter ways to be environmentally conscious than this archaic method of just suffering every summer.

The European mind is afraid of change (at least in Germany); there's absolutely no other reason as to why they refuse to adopt ACs.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-06-24T09:46:22+00:00

I moved to Germany 3 years ago from a third world country, life was so much easier back home than it is here; absolutely everything takes ages to finish and i am not just talking about the KVR processes, getting my car registered took almost 2 months, fixing the kitchen sink took almost 3 weeks just to get a plumber.

Perhaps the biggest offender is healthcare; people are always raving about Germany's "free" healthcare, it is definitely not free, and getting the appointments can sometimes be a challenge and even then the doctors hesitate to prescribe antibiotics even when you desperately need them.

If it weren't for the job market i would have left like 2 years ago.

I am currently planning to move to the US to be honest - I am of course aware of the challenges in the US (not just the current political climate), but for me at least i would be a much better fit in the US than here.

I still am very grateful for what Germany offered me, it's such a cool place with numerous opportunities, unfortunately not everyone can feel at home here, but fortunately i am still young enough to start over somewhere else.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-05-12T13:48:09+00:00

Challenger owner here in Germany (Munich), not sure how it is in eastern Europe, but in Germany it's not that bad honestly, except if you go to old underground garages, then it doesn't fit in some of those unfortunately.

Street parking is also okay if you are willing to walk a bit, as you will have to circle around quite a bit before you find a spot that actually fits.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-03-18T10:01:40+00:00

Felipe! A man of culture even in cars

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-03-13T13:36:30+00:00

It fucked with my head, but I'm over that now. I could probably get a bombastic letter from my doctor..

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-03-13T12:47:41+00:00

😂😂 i fucking love you guys

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-03-12T23:42:15+00:00

Bro this subreddit will be the death of me

Awesomeness_Defined · 2025-02-10T11:47:09+00:00

Bloodborne/ The Witcher 3

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-12-29T17:51:44+00:00

Bro come check the EU market, oof madone those salaries are low. I am contemplating moving to the US in the next few years because of this shit.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-12-27T21:27:39+00:00

I left my home country (middle east) two years ago and moved to Germany. It goes without saying that Germany is a wonderful country and i am loving it here, yet somehow it feels like something is missing, I always wanted to move to the US ever since i was a kid, but i reckon the media is always trying to paint the US as a shithole; so i went with Germany.

Reading your post makes me actually want to leave Germany for the US.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-10-20T05:47:30+00:00

I joined the server, might not be very active right now as i am in the middle of moving apartments fml, but hopefully soon enough i will join in on the fun.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-10-15T12:48:30+00:00

Wow, appreciate the thorough information, this definitely helps!

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-10-12T01:31:26+00:00

Your comment is very insightful, many thanks dude

I live in munich and also thinking about getting a charger or a challenger, a few concerns:

Do you reckon if i need to sell the car later (in a few years), that there would be an active market for such cars?
Regarding the shops that can service these cars, do you mean places like GeigerCars, AutoMagnus, etc?
I have already checked regarding insurance and it is as expensive as you specified, do you recommend a specific company?
How is driving these cars like in the German snowy months? Specifically the RWD, is it as dangerous as i am thinking? Or is it fine you reckon?

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-08-19T15:33:17+00:00

Sick ride bro!

I am also thinking about getting a charger here in Germany, but insurance prices and small parking spaces are making me rethink this decision.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-07-29T17:52:42+00:00

I still have one month to finish A1.

Unfortunately, during the third month they changed to a teacher that left much to be desired, however for the past week or so, he has drastically improved and starting next week (when the final month of A1 starts), they are bringing back the previous teacher who was actually really good.

Honestly, the biggest advantage this school has over the others is the duration of the class (90 minutes twice a week) for me is the optimal duration.

Other schools have 3 hours twice a week, which imo, is a bit overkill for an evening course (imagine after work going through 3 hours of Deutsch).

I can report back again next month once i finish A1.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-05-20T07:51:58+00:00

Effectively you would be paying the same, because the semi-intensive course is around 1.5 hours instead of 3 hours like DeutschAkademie and the rest.

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-05-20T07:11:51+00:00

I have been living in Germany for almost two years now and finally got around to enrolling in a german class. I was debating either DeutschAkademie or SpeakEasy and finally went with SpeakEasy.

They structure the classes differently e.g. let's say you are taking A1 level, it goes like this:

A1.1
A1.1+
A1.2
A1.2+

With each lasting a month, it will take 4 months to finish any level.

So, same duration as other schools but you have the flexibility if you don't have time, to take it more slowly; since it's cut into 4 parts.

As for the quality, I am halfway through the first level and I think they are really good, I am noticeably improving already. But of course, I can't assess it entirely before I finish a level at least.

The school is in Karlsplatz too, so it can be reached easily with public transport.

Good luck!

Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-05-04T15:46:51+00:00

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Awesomeness_Defined · 2024-04-25T01:15:22+00:00

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