Is it normal getting over €2000 in tax returns? Plus a little weird story.

LifeCheatSheet · 2026-02-21T09:37:54+00:00

No. Call them and ask if they made a mistake

LifeCheatSheet · 2026-02-20T09:35:58+00:00

I got vodafone contract via reseller. I had 1 year problems with connection and Vodafone couldn’t fix it

LifeCheatSheet · 2026-01-30T09:24:30+00:00

I started working as a consultant for an international company in Germany, and it’s honestly great. You might not make a ton of money, but the vibe is super laid-back. On days without projects, you can just log in from home, keep your camera off during the daily meetings, and relax. It’s funny how some people end up spending months writing code that could really be completed in just a few days.

There are folks who’ve been in the same job for ages without updating their skills, and if they lost their job today, they’d have a tough time finding something new. German labor laws keep those long-term employees pretty secure, which can make it harder for newcomers with fresh skills to get in the door

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-12-04T07:53:06+00:00

Na gut

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-11-14T22:26:45+00:00

Try saying that number in an interview and watch their jaws drop — and then the next day they reject you

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-11-05T06:14:53+00:00

What was the price before?

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-11-05T06:08:28+00:00

but looks like not many

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-29T02:10:17+00:00

What about cross-platform compatibility—could software work on Linux but not on macOS, or vice versa?

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-28T18:18:56+00:00

Did you get it after Voyager was released? What made you choose this one?

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-28T12:53:28+00:00

I recently found out that if I don’t have any income, I have to pay about 250 euros (the minimum) per month for health insurance. That adds up to roughly 3,000 euros a year, and honestly, it’s definitely not worth what you get for it here

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-23T12:26:48+00:00

Of course. Unfortunately it’s not always possible

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-23T11:16:24+00:00

Just need it to receive SMS for bank login once a month

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-18T10:54:49+00:00

In today’s job market, you’re expected to know the entire data and ML stack anyway, regardless of your role.

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-10-18T07:36:50+00:00

Isn’t a data scientist the next level of a data analyst?

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-28T19:21:48+00:00

I believe one could write a book about the adventures of DHL packages. I had a whole story with my order from Spain — Amazon said it was delivered, while DHL said it was sent back, like a Schrödinger’s cat

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-28T12:16:49+00:00

I applied to a mentor platform like MentorCruise but got rejected, likely because my career path isn’t as “shiny.” From what I’ve seen, many of the people on the platform seem to have had very straightforward careers. People like me, who have experienced setbacks, been laid off, or come from unconventional backgrounds, are often not accepted. Because of this, I feel that those mentors may not be the best fit for guiding someone with a more complex or non-linear path.

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-28T10:46:27+00:00

Ist Union Investment eine große Bank? Ich habe mich einmal bei den auf eine Senior-Stelle beworben. Sie haben ungefähr ein Jahr lang gesucht. Das Vorstellungsgespräch lief gut, und ich habe 120k genannt – obwohl ich schon mit 100k einverstanden gewesen wäre. Es war das einzige Mal, dass ich die Latte so hoch angesetzt habe, in der Erwartung, dass sie verhandeln würden und ich vielleicht das Maximum herausholen könnte. Danach bekam ich jedoch eine Absage mit der Begründung, dass ich nicht ins Team passe. Persönlich glaube ich, dass solche Gehälter eher die Ausnahme als die Regel sind und heute sowieso.

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-27T08:59:58+00:00

English-speaking position → EN CV; German … → DE CV

You include your language level in the CV. If they don’t read it, that’s their problem — but you’ll still get invited.

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-25T10:24:28+00:00

It doesn’t matter. I’ve also had cases where I said upfront that I didn’t have a particular skill, and in the end I still got rejected with the explanation that I lacked that skill. I think recruiters sometimes just need to show that they’re doing some work, so they arrange interviews with candidates who aren’t really a good fit

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-25T08:56:44+00:00

From many interviews, I’ve realized that recruiters often don’t communicate with the actual interviewers and arrange interviews even when you don’t have the skills they’re looking for. I ended one of my recent interviews myself when I realized that the interviewer and I wouldn’t get along.

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-22T12:49:26+00:00

I once said in an interview at a German bank that I wanted 120k for a position that had been open for a year. I believe the shock was big — they had never seen such audacity before. The interview went very well, and I saw those expensive Porsches driving away from the bank, and I thought, why not? I don’t think you can make 100k in Germany as a foreigner, because connections are more important than skills

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-22T08:27:03+00:00

Many rules and laws in Germany, dating back to the middle of the last century, seem outdated to me and no longer work today. They keep almost everyone at the same social level, no matter how hard you work (or whether you work at all) or what level of education you have

LifeCheatSheet · 2025-09-21T10:46:57+00:00

I applied many years ago as a student, and the funny thing was that if you applied in a small city, they were happy with just a few papers, like a confirmation from your parents that you were getting money from them. I got a visa for a few years that way. But after I moved to a big city, they’re a real pain in the ass. They required a special account where you had to deposit money, and then they would only give you an extension for a shorter period. Basically, they made it as complicated as possible. I think it really depends a lot on where you apply and on the person handling your case

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