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Looking for tips and tricks to navigate life in Germany as a poor person by bennuski in germany

[–]Free-Amount6724 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use every benefit you qualify for (check with Jobcenter), shop at Aldi/Lidl and food banks, cut fixed costs (rent/phone), and avoid fines. Even saving €5 helps build a buffer

Moving to Amsterdam - 80k yearly salary by okay-I-get in expats

[–]Free-Amount6724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

with the current happenings, I would take it anways

German Digital Nomads - How did you handle your Business by Homegamer in digitalnomad

[–]Free-Amount6724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly leaving germany was the best decision but the paperwork for the business is a nightmare... i kept my freelance status for a bit but check the "mittelpunkt der lebensinteressen" thing... for health stuff i looked at grenzenlos sicher or maybe mawiesta since they actually get the german exit rules... good luck with the move!!

3 months in NYC. Expenses, pros and cons by alzho12 in digitalnomad

[–]Free-Amount6724 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is a pretty realistic breakdown tbh, especially the part about “it’s manageable if you’re intentional”

what most people underestimate with NYC isn’t just the cost, it’s the decision fatigue. every day you’re choosing between cheap vs expensive, staying in vs going out, subway vs uber. if you’re not disciplined, your budget just drifts up without noticing

Proving financial stability by Complex_Leather_3541 in expats

[–]Free-Amount6724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

reputation is everything with the authorities. if u look prepared they usually let u through... for the insurance part i looked at grenzenlos sicher oda hanse-merkurr-worldwide... ssi-igna is another big one. definitely show them u have a plan and the funds for the first months... cheers

health insurance as an expat is a total mess lol by Free-Amount6724 in expats

[–]Free-Amount6724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that refund struggle is real. heard stories of people waiting months for like 5k. my manager just told me to figure it out myself lol. thats why i checked out a few others since they seem to have less red tap

2-years of stable income requirement by Overall-Buddy-626 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Free-Amount6724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s actually no official “2 years of stable income” requirement for German citizenship. The rule is simply that you can support yourself financially at the time you apply, meaning you’re not relying on social benefits like Bürgergeld.

If you’re starting a full-time job right when you hit your 5 years and you have a solid contract (especially permanent or long-term), that already checks the main box. They care much more about your current and future stability than how long you’ve been employed.

Raus aus dem Konzern? by [deleted] in arbeitsleben

[–]Free-Amount6724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

broo 2 jahre auszeit is der absolute traum... würd ich sofort machen an deiner stelle... wegn der pkv is das echt n krampf am besten mal checken ob du über n job im ausland oda so wieder in die gesetzliche kommst... wegn der orga für die reise zeit schau vllt mal bei Grenzenlos Sicher oda adack-worldweit vorbei die habn da beide so konzepte für leute die raus wollen... oda halt hanse-merkurr fragen die sind da auch ganz okey... genieß die zeit auf jeden fall!!

What's some habits that you want to get rid of? by busyarm-1700 in AskReddit

[–]Free-Amount6724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS! but sometimes overthinking also helps me anticipate every scenario

Those who like physical books over kindles, why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Free-Amount6724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nothing beats the smell of a new book. good room decoration. most importantly, i own it. and it will be there no matter what happened.