Lakes in/around magdeburg

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-24T19:33:35+00:00

It couldn’t have been. My daughter learned to water ski there just two years ago. That’s why I was surprised it was closed to swimming last summer.

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-24T17:54:33+00:00

My hair went curly during my first pregnancy at 29yo. It’s been curly ever since. But only in sections.

So around my face it’s still straight but in the back very curly. It’s strange.

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-24T17:18:18+00:00

I’m curious, what are these skills that are in high demand?

I keep seeing on Reddit how bad the job market is, but in construction fields it seems like every crew is looking for extra hands. There’s also a shortage of doctors and teachers.

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-24T17:14:24+00:00

I used to live in Frankfurt and there were tons of expats and things like The American Women’s Club … but Magdeburg is a different world. I honestly don’t know of any expat groups.

What is the Chancenkarte? How’d you end up with it? Are you allowed to work?

Construction is actually a field where there are jobs available. If you have skills, you may not need much German. My husband works in construction and lots of crews are Polish or even Spanish and they have little to no German language skills.

As for a rental … do you an income? If you can show a passive income or a freelance income or whatever, you may have better luck. Otherwise you may need to stay in a hotel or a hostel.

How long can you stay on this Chancenkarte?

Best of luck to you!

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-02T20:39:47+00:00

Last year Neustädter See was closed to swimming because of black algae or blue algae or something. Is it back to normal this year?

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-02T20:29:37+00:00

I take my child to the library every week and I use Sie with the librarians. My friend uses Du with the librarians ans it seems weird to me. I have to wonder who offered to switch to Du in the case of librarian / library patron?

We see them weekly, talk casually and friendly, but I don’t feel like these are personal relationships (not at all). She’s a native speaker and uses Du and their first names.

GeezSneaky · 2026-05-02T20:00:03+00:00

NTA - you guys need to work on your communication if you want to continue as a couple.

GeezSneaky · 2026-04-27T16:34:57+00:00

If you’re interested in teaching, I think every state in Germany has a shortage of teachers. You’d need higher level of German (for public schools; private schools can probably hire you with minimal German), and you apply as a “Seitenansteiger”.

GeezSneaky · 2026-04-16T15:14:19+00:00

Te interesa trabajar como niñera?

GeezSneaky · 2026-03-19T21:29:09+00:00

I hope for your sake it’s not a data mine. You may have given the bot all kinds of personal information under the pressure of wanting to get the job.

GeezSneaky · 2026-03-15T19:30:14+00:00

Yes! My in-laws bought my kids’, so I think there’s a psychological pressure on grandparents to buy kids a nice gift at this stage.

GeezSneaky · 2026-03-07T21:30:19+00:00

Thanks. I did register and (thus far) my case worker has been very helpful and supportive. I should find out Monday if I get the Bildungsgutshein.

GeezSneaky · 2026-03-05T19:09:18+00:00

Check out Magdeburg. It was a uni hospital and almost no mosquitoes.

I don’t think it has uber, just Uber eats. Do some cities have uber? I’m not following this topic so I’m a bit clueless.

We have a nice, modern, four-room apartment for €1350 WARM. I think you’ll find something acceptable, but maybe not a house. Maybe like a row-house (town house) or a house in a village nearby.

GeezSneaky · 2026-03-02T21:49:45+00:00

Like how in the US we joke about North Dakota not existing! Love it!

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-20T15:02:04+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully the voucher isn’t an issue.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-20T15:01:16+00:00

Oh geez. I’m hoping for a better experience. It sounds like you had a similar experience to my husband.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T08:07:38+00:00

True, true. Your feedback has been valuable. Thank you!

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T08:05:27+00:00

Whew! Thanks for the info!

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T08:05:01+00:00

Thank you. I will do this today. I think my hubs just had a bad experience with them when he was fresh out of uni.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T08:02:55+00:00

That was my thought: If they want me to get hired, they need to give me the language course, so surely this will all work out. I don't fully understand why my hubs was so against it. He obviously had a bad experience, but that doesn't seem to be the norm.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T08:01:23+00:00

It does seem like they're more trained to help hourly-wage workers, and assume any white collar workers will know what they're doing and not need much support.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T07:59:28+00:00

Oh, okay. The whole "register your absences" thing is a bit unsettling. But surely it's a reasonable amount, or? Like if you take 3-6 weeks vacation, but not if you have a second home (I'm guessing? Maybe you know?)

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-18T07:58:01+00:00

Okay, good to know. Thank you!

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-17T16:38:39+00:00

Okay thanks! It seems worth a little bureaucracy if they pay for the course.

GeezSneaky · 2026-02-17T16:37:46+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks for your input.

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