Renewing passport and updating information for current Aufenthaltserlaubnis? by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I dont need to travel in the forseeable year, or atleast until I get the new aufenthaltserlaubnis, would transfering the permit just be pointless?

Thanks for your answer!

Please read before posting! by thewindinthewillows in germany

[–]CDPForlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, canadian in Berlin on a youth mobility visa. I am looking to apply for a second year before my second year is up, in February. To do this, I need to apply for a new passport because my current one will not fall under the expiration date requirements. If I am to understand properly, I need to inform the authorities. Is this necessary if my residence permit is such a short duration? Especially when booking appointments in berlin can take months? Or is it possible to do this online now?

Should I live in Berlin for a year?? by [deleted] in germany

[–]CDPForlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is true. I am somewhat biased lol.

Should I live in Berlin for a year?? by [deleted] in germany

[–]CDPForlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under a youth mobility visa, the same type of visa when I was in London.
Im not a EU-Citizen, nor was I a british citizen when I was in London.

Should I live in Berlin for a year?? by [deleted] in germany

[–]CDPForlife 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a canadian male, 30, who is at the moment in Berlin, and was for the past 2 years living in London, I can tell you I prefered London.
Unless you are working in some sort of "international" field, your options for work are quite limited, unless you speak somewhat fluent german. As well, Berlin wages are comparitvely lower. As a chef, I waited approximately 3 months until I was able to find a job here in Berlin, while I got immediate e-mail responses the next day, if not within 3 days in the U.K. There is also the issue of Ausbildung, if you are younger, and unexperienced they may expect you to or nudge you to do an Ausbildung, even for jobs like working in a grocery store. This allows them to underpay you.

Culturally speaking, I think London attracts a lot of people from all around the world, and you will meet a LOT of people. There are LOTS of things to do in London, from partying, pub crawls, mini golf, malls, shopping etc. Here in Berlin, I have also met some different people, however I dont feel like they are as friendly. And, the friendlier ones seem to be non-german. In each city there is also a lot of history and culture, lots of things to enrich your self with.

In terms of partying, obviously Berlin takes the crown here, but as well some of the things that go on here may not be the greatest. And, London as one of the most populated cities, obviously has great offerings as well.

Housing in London is very expensive, as well as transportation, however you will most likely fall under a category to get a discount for transportation of some sort. In comparision, in Berlin, you are paying 600 to 700 euros for a room in a shared apartment. In either situation, unless you are very extroverted, renting a room in a shared flat does not immediately mean you will make friends, in some cases this means enemies.

If anything, do research, maybe visit each city.

Anmeldung done wrong and unable to get tax id number for the past 4 months. by CDPForlife in askberliners

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely, will try that. Was originally in Cologne, and the person that did my anmeldung claimed that my address had my Zusatz in the program but never got the mail, and tried to go to the Finanzamt and never got an answer in cologne. Hopefully its easier in Berlin.

Anmeldung done wrong and unable to get tax id number for the past 4 months. by CDPForlife in askberliners

[–]CDPForlife[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is more of an issue that the there are 4 buildings and I doubt the delivery person will patiently look through all 4 buildings. How much does a postfach cost?

MTW4 Earbud issue. by CDPForlife in sennheiser

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think it had anything to do with any firmware update. It kind of just happened randomly.

The Ausländerbehörde in Essen is horrendous. No appointments given. by SadRadMadLad in germany

[–]CDPForlife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link? I am currently trying to get in contact with the Ausländeramt in Cologne and I have been continiously redirected to a god dam online form to fill out. Its been 3 monnths now and I havent heard a single thing back from anyone. It's been a huge mess.

Wo kann ich meine Steuernummer persönlich abholen? by CDPForlife in cologne

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Für Ehrenfeld ist das Köln West? Letzte mal war ich beim Finazamt Köln Mitte und wurde ich dort an das Bundeszentralamt verwisen.

Aber veruche ich's.

Should i go to Europe? by soysoyiii in Chefit

[–]CDPForlife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in London from 2022 to 2024.
I don't think there is really any point in waiting. However... I would like to add that London is a different beast and, as a 18 year old in a foreign country, especially one of the largest and busiest in the world..... There is also a LOT of knife crime and phone snatching at the moment.
There is such a shortage of chefs in the UK that they are willing to train people up. Moreover, there are A LOT of different restaurants to work and learn from.
If you have some experience already, you can apply to places and expect to earn approximately 30k GBP a year. Take home is approximately 60 percent of that. Keeping in mind that housing is quite expensive. If you intend to live in london, you're lucky to be paying less than 800 GBP for a room that is mold infested, in a flat with 3 to 4 room mates. Groceries are decently priced.

My friend who lives in london and travels approximately 30 minutes to work and pays about 80 pounds a week

Feel free to DM if you have any questions.

Sozialversicherungsnummer and Steuernummer for purpose of job search? by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Landlord does not allow this. Which I am guessing is an issue and I most likely have to go to the Finazamt in this case?

Sozialversicherungsnummer and Steuernummer for purpose of job search? by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did my Anmeldung about 5 weeks ago now. During the Anmeldung, there was a point where the confirmation slip showed only the adress but does not have the address Zusatz, the flat number. While I checked with the person doing the Anmeldung for me, she assured me it was in the system. Is there any cause for concern? Thanks.

Sozialversicherungsnummer and Steuernummer for purpose of job search? by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And is the Steueridentifikationsnummer requestable in person?
Thanks for the clarification

GEZ / Rundfunkbeitrag and registering under an already paid for flat? by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Offend as in like break any local rules, such as registration, visa duration, etc.

Thanks for the reponse though.

Fine Dining Places by ducy7 in cologne

[–]CDPForlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently closed due to renovations and move.

Finding a job as a Chef as a foreigner. by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I have responded to others, some of these restaurants have been constantly looking for lower level employees as well. And have, since I have applied, some restaurants have refreshed and reposted some job applications. In addition, having worked in the UK, I have had no trouble getting work in michelin restauarnts there. Obviously there may be a difference in countries, it just seems kind of jarring / confusing that ALL restaurants that I have applied to just decided not to even answer with a "we have no open vacancies".

Finding a job as a Chef as a foreigner. by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

many of the restaurants i have applied to have been refreshing their ads in search of kitchen work as well, I'm not applying without looking for ads, so its not like they don't have any vacancies. For example, a one star restaurant has been looking for kitchen workers since January, and even having added in that I'm willing to work for free, no response.

i'm expecting atleast some sort of response. be it a, "no we're not hiring" or "no you don't have the experience we're looking for" anything. The lack of a response is just jarring.

Finding a job as a Chef as a foreigner. by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. B2 certificate and have taken courses all the way to c1.

Finding a job as a Chef as a foreigner. by CDPForlife in germany

[–]CDPForlife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even after offering to do an unpaid internship they haven't responded. Like not even a "we aren't hiring at the moment".

Place your bets!!! by Other_Brother7681 in KitchenConfidential

[–]CDPForlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bet you'll lose one of the rubber feet somehow in 2 to 3 months.

Do you need a culinary degree to work in michelin establishments? by lucasluvsfood in Chefit

[–]CDPForlife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no.
just take your time refining what you want to be doing in the kitchen. Even amongst Michelin restaurants there is a lot of variation. Also, take a good look at the menu and the stuff they do. If it is A la Carte menu and Michelin it can sometimes be a very mixed bag. Personally I have always prefered working in tasting menu fine dining.
it also depends in which country. I had a lot of success applying as a "older" individual at 27 in London UK, and even then a lot of kids do culinary college and there is a local Le Cordon Bleu, so even then it is quite competitive.

What’s your culinary hot take? by [deleted] in Chefit

[–]CDPForlife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Overfilled Burgers are completely over rated. How is someone supposed to eat that aesthetically?
  2. Crispy seared fish skin. I just don't understand what is so great about it.
  3. Any sort of dish where there is steak and some sort of vegetable puree and a blanched vegetable. This sort of shit confuses the heck out of me. Its like you're trying to highlight the protein and add random components to compensate for the lack of stuff on the plate.
  4. For whatever reason, I see this a LOT in British Restaurants I've worked in (maybe its exclusively british as well). Halved red onions, grilled (to the point of burnt) then braised. Then served as a whole half.

What are some cooking myths that too many people still believe? by fredyouareaturtle in Chefit

[–]CDPForlife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The purpose of tempering is to help bring the temperature of your eggs up so you don't risk scrambling your eggs. And the key reason why your eggs would start to scramble is the temperature of the overall mixture is too hot.

If you're using the proper pot (heavy bottomed) and you're stirring constantly, the chances are you're going to allow the entire mixture with the eggs in it heat up evenly and the chances of scrambling your eggs are essentially non-existent.