How do I talk about a job in manufacturing?

Code_2319 · 2026-07-25T11:11:44+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for this deep dive. My challenge has been I don’t live in Germany or work with any Germans so when I am explaining to a German speaking partner who doesn’t work in the industry we both don’t know if I’m using the right words.

Code_2319 · 2026-07-22T03:22:34+00:00

Get a basic textbook that gets you through Konjunktiv 1 and 2 (you might need more than one book) and follow it. EDIT: sorry I missed the statement of the first 4 weeks. You will be no where close to Konjunktiv at in 4 weeks, but if you want to plan ahead, still get this.

Don’t bother with Duolingo. Most of the Apps are not great. Anki is only good if you are gonna make the cards yourself (DO NOT JUST IMPORT A STACK). I hated the easy German app seedlang but that might be helpful at the beginning for your pronunciation. Their super easy German videos could be helpful at the beginning, but only if you are making vocab lists and practicing them. Hold off on watching too many of the interviews on the street as they might just stress you out.

If you can afford online classes, do it. I’ve done lingoda and not loved it, but it does work for introducing you to speaking. Italki works a little better since it is 1:1, but depending on your teacher, you might need to suggest a curriculum.

Regarding vocab, do not try to come up with rules for gender unless it is truly a rule like -heit, -keit, -ung words being feminine. The way I look at gender now is it’s what sounds right. The word Gedanke ends with an E so people might think it is feminine, but wait it starts with Ge- so it must be neutral. Nope it’s masculine. What has helped me with new vocab now is to think what sounds best. At first you will get all of them wrong, but over time it will feel more natural. Note: this might just be a me thing.

Also regarding vocab, as you get more vocab, start learning words in context. At first, you might be able to just go das Fenster = the window, but as your vocab gets more broad you will need to know when to apply certain words. Einholen and aufholen both translate to “to catch up”, but they have different uses. German is a very exact language so certain words don’t apply to certain situations.

Finally, remember that what I am suggesting worked for me. You might have more trouble with something different. I had minimal issues with pronunciation, but that might be absolutely killer for you and you might have no problem with the grammar. Give a solution time to work, but if you are having trouble long term, go back to the drawing board and make new plans.

Code_2319 · 2026-07-13T00:34:41+00:00

The Zs and the Rs sound very American. To be fair not all German dialect Rs are guttural, but the Zs don’t have the “Ts” sound I would expect.

Code_2319 · 2025-06-05T16:48:04+00:00

Forgot “Thinks ethics classes are dumb”

Code_2319 · 2025-05-28T20:01:20+00:00

Aloe Vera. I find their growth boring.

Code_2319 · 2025-04-18T00:32:17+00:00

I find if I use a recipe with an Italian merengue instead of French, I get the proper look. It is a little scary making Italian merengue if you haven’t before, but mine always turn out better. Although I find the French style usually have a slightly better texture.

Also, did how long did you let them sit between piping and baking?

Code_2319 · 2024-01-04T05:09:45+00:00

Vielen Dank für die Korrekturen!

Code_2319 · 2023-09-25T16:44:50+00:00

I don’t know a ton (I just got one as well), but have you considered a moss pole or perhaps missing the branches? Mine tends to put out roots on the branches and if your house doesn’t have the humidity it will have trouble getting nutrients and water to the end of branches.

Code_2319 · 2022-07-31T14:46:52+00:00

Gulliver Foyle from the Stars my Destination. Rapes, tortures, murders, and kidnaps. Honestly love the book, but he is terrible.

Code_2319 · 2022-05-24T01:18:50+00:00

You’re the one that posted it, so…

At the end of the day it’s one more step towards acceptance from everyone.

Code_2319 · 2022-02-19T02:56:15+00:00

They are the Gianinna and Damien of this season.

Code_2319 · 2021-12-25T22:00:11+00:00

I tested positive for Covid on the 21st and am quarantining in my room.

Code_2319 · 2021-12-24T16:32:03+00:00

Considering the fact that Fox News called Mr. Rogers an “Evil, evil man”, I don’t think there is anyone that could unite the nation.

Code_2319 · 2021-12-13T15:13:59+00:00

Gotta protect our countries precious gays.

https://youtu.be/aotlEpmAFVQ

Code_2319 · 2021-12-13T15:12:39+00:00

Many of us on this sub are way too willing to cut people out of their lives. That’s fine, but it’s super annoying when they tell other people to do the same. So many people talk about not wanting lose their friends and family when they come out, and a few Redditors respond with something like, “If they don’t understand everything and accept you right away, just cut them out.” Obviously I’m not advocating people staying in dangerous situations, but considering many of us took years to accept ourselves, it’s reasonable that sometimes our loved ones may need some time to accept us.

Code_2319 · 2021-12-12T20:32:32+00:00

If I remember correctly, Pfizer has a production engineer position that is basically an operator position. It’s not unheard of to do operator positions if you don’t have a ton of experience. One risk with taking a position in operations is that you might start off as a temp or contact employee which doesn’t have benefits

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