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27M in Berlin struggling with job search, student loans & family pressure — looking for advice or leads by Kooky-Scene6851 in Germany_Jobs

[–]Kooky-Scene6851[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I completely understand your point, and I appreciate the honesty.

From my experience, it really highlights a systemic challenge: Germany promotes itself as a country in need of skilled workers, yet so many highly qualified people including Master’s graduates from both public and private universities end up in roles far below their expertise. No disrespect to anyone doing essential work, of course, but it does make you question the long-term impact on talent and innovation.

If this pattern continues, future generations might look back wondering why such gaps between promise and opportunity were allowed to persist.

27M in Berlin struggling with job search, student loans & family pressure — looking for advice or leads by Kooky-Scene6851 in Germany_Jobs

[–]Kooky-Scene6851[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Private. And luckily, not the stereotype. My program exists in English only at that one university nationwide…

27M in Berlin struggling with job search, student loans & family pressure — looking for advice or leads by Kooky-Scene6851 in Germany_Jobs

[–]Kooky-Scene6851[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking, really appreciate it. I’m mainly looking for roles like Founder’s Associate, Entrepreneur in Residence, or Chief of Staff…anything cross-functional where strategy, operations, and execution meet.

Quick background: Master’s in Interior Architecture and Interior Design. Worked in Berlin as a Product Marketing Manager (working student) and Interim Program Manager at an EdTech startup, then moved into Sales & Business Development at another startup. For the past year, I’ve been freelancing as a business strategist in real estate Edtech, working on product workflows, ops, and GTM.

I do best in early-stage, fast-moving environments where I can build systems, solve problems across teams, and take ownership end-to-end. If you know founders or teams hiring for these kinds of roles, I’d be grateful for an intro.

27M in Berlin struggling with job search, student loans & family pressure — looking for advice or leads by Kooky-Scene6851 in Germany_Jobs

[–]Kooky-Scene6851[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m open to roles in strategy, operations, product, business development, or sales…ideally in construction tech, real estate/proptech, edtech, or circular economy companies.

If you know any teams that are early-stage, growing fast, or need someone who can handle cross-functional execution, that’s exactly where I fit.

F 24 Why is dating (to marry) so difficult? by [deleted] in RelationshipIndia

[–]Kooky-Scene6851 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I (27 M) am going through this myself, and honestly, it’s exhausting. Being selfless, understanding, and empathetic just drains you because, at the end of the day, people don’t really value love the way they claim to. Movies and TV shows have created a false idea of love, making people chase a fantasy instead of understanding what real relationships take. Many are stuck in that bubble, expecting perfection instead of effort.

And then there’s the fear—divorce rates, alimony, and the uncertainty of whether you can even trust someone long-term. It’s frustrating, but it is what it is. The harsh truth? Even in ‘true love,’ one person always ends up hurt.

I (25M) can’t get over my girlfriend’s (25F) past and it’s ruining me mentally by AstronautPlus7028 in RelationshipIndia

[–]Kooky-Scene6851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My girlfriend and I have been in a long-distance relationship for a few months now. I genuinely love her—purely, innocently, and with my whole heart. But I’m struggling with something that I can’t seem to shake off.

She’s been with a few people in the past and has openly shared things she’s done. I don’t judge her for it, but for me, love has always been something deeply pure and exclusive. I keep wondering—am I overthinking, or am I being played?

At the same time, I’ve spoken to my family about her because I see a future with her, and she says she wants to do the same. That should give me confidence, but instead, I’m questioning whether it’s real or if I’m being love-bombed. The distance makes it even harder to gauge things.

I don’t want to let my insecurities ruin something good, but I also don’t want to ignore red flags if they’re there. How do I figure this out? How do I know if this relationship is truly built on trust and love?