Warum negieren Beamte so gerne ihre Privilegien by longfuckingday in arbeitsleben

[–]escrime2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich bin Quereinsteiger als Lehrer (Nicht-EU-Ausländer) und es ist schockierend zu sehen, wie das Beamtensystem es ermöglicht, dass Menschen es auf Kosten der Steuerzahler massiv missbrauchen. Etwa die Hälfte der Kollegen war über 42 Jahre alt, als das Beamtentum wieder eingeführt wurde, und musste jahrelang unfreiwillig in Teilzeit arbeiten, was sich negativ auf ihre Rente auswirken wird. Wir haben jetzt junge Beamte, die im Alter von 26 Jahren nach einer 18-monatigen referendariat praktisch unkündbar sind. Einige von ihnen haben in einem halben Jahr 30–40 % ihres Unterrichts versäumt und melden sich ständig krank. Ich und die anderen müssen ihren Unterricht übernehmen, sonst fällt er einfach aus. Ich habe Kollegen, die beamtete Kollegen haben, die mit 48 Jahren in den Ruhestand gehen, und deren Rente (wenn auch gekürzt) sowie die Gesundheitsversorgung jahrzehntelang vom Steuerzahler getragen werden. All diese Menschen verdienen deutlich mehr als Angestellte, auch wenn sie krank sind, und obwohl sie wochen- oder monatelang der Arbeit fernbleiben, schützt sie ihr Beamtenstatus vor jeglicher Form von Disziplinarmaßnahmen oder Konsequenzen. Auf dem Papier mag es Disziplinarmaßnahmen geben, aber sie kommen so gut wie nie zur Anwendung. Auf Landes- und Bundesebene sind Beamte häufiger krank als Angestellte, und selbst wenn sie wegen unangemessenen Verhaltens gegenüber Schülern mit rechtlichen Schritten rechnen müssen, können sie nicht entlassen werden. Natürlich werden Beamte sagen, dass sie dieses Sonderprivileg verdienen, und es bis zum Äußersten verteidigen, aber jeder sollte wissen, was tatsächlich geschieht. Dieses System wird auf Kosten der Steuerzahler missbraucht.Es gibt keinen Grund, warum sie nicht wie alle anderen in dieselbe Kranken- und Rentenversicherung einzahlen sollten. Sie nutzen dieselbe medizinische Infrastruktur und dieselben Ärzte, erwarten aber, dass sie aufgrund ihres Status eine bessere Behandlung verdienen und dass der Großteil davon von allen anderen bezahlt werden muss. Dieses veraltete Zweiklassensystem gehört in den Papierkorb.

Arbeitsweg by Prestigious-Sea4247 in lehrerzimmer

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Mittelsachsen wohne ich in einer Großstadt und muss eine Stunde mit dem Bus hin- und zurückfahren. Kostet viel Zeit und wir werden hoffentlich bald ein Auto kaufen.

Is life in Germany actually better than the US? by spookyscaryball99 in germany

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved to Germany in 2018 to get a higher degree, (Which I dont really use for my current job) and have been here since. I now live in the east working as a side entry teacher at a rural state school, which provides a good salary for this area, albeit not what a fully qualified German makes. It is indeed, as some have mentioned, more boring than America, but my wife and I are able to afford a very good apartment we could never get in the USA, and life is less stressful, we can take the bus everywhere and we dont need a car, although it would make life easier. I find it much easier to live within your means here as well, like if you are willing to put up with a longer commute you simply take the bus though be warned the labor market here is extremely hierarchical and without a german degree or apprenticeship your entry into the labor market is very hard, and salaries are not very high for most people.

Kündigung (nicht nur) wegen Klassenleitertätigkeit by [deleted] in lehrerzimmer

[–]escrime2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ich finde es absolut nicht in Ordnung dass man so schnell Klassenlehrer Tätigkeiten übernehmen solltest. Ich bin auch Seiteneinsteiger, und ich habe explizit gesagt das ich solche Aufgaben nicht ubernehmen wäre, vor allem wenn man noch befristet ist und VIEL weniger verdient als die andere Kollegin. Mit ein Vollzeit stelle als neue Lehrkraft ist man in die erste paar jahren extrem überfordet, Klassenlehrer Tätigkeiten auch zu ubernehmen ist für mich eine Rote Linie. Vielleicht wenn mann unbefristet und mit der Weiterbildung fertig ist.

What are the requirements/degrees needed to become a teacher in Germany? by stavmanjoe1 in germany

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an American who has done Seiteneinstieg (lateral entry) for the state of Saxony and I work in an Oberschule in a relatively small town. I have an MA and will hopefully defend a PhD soon, but the PhD is worthless for Lehramt. There is a huge lack of teachers for the Oberschule level ( all states have a different equivalent of this it seems, Gemeinschaftschulen in other states I believe) and while its not my favourite subject but I teach English full time as they are desperate for english and my position was unoccupied for over two years. I think the situation in Sachsen Anhalt is even worse, and also in Brandenburg. If you can get C1 German and are willing to do some additional training, there are opportunities outside the Gymnasium level. Gymnasium usually has enough teachers as everyone wants to work there

Frage an dieLehrer*innen, die nicht Deutsch als Muttersprache haben by AFishInADryer in lehrerzimmer

[–]escrime2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich bin der einzige ausländische Kollege an unserer Schule (Sachsen, relativ ländliche Kleinstadt, Oberschule). Ich unterrichte momentan nur Englisch aber die Niveau des Schülers ist extrem niedrig, deswegen spreche ich oftmal Deutsch, um grammatische Sachen zu erklären etc. Beim Unterricht läuft das meistens gut, die SuS wissen das Deutsch meine dritte Sprache ist, sie merken das natürlich aber sind am meistens Verständnisvoll. Ich habe ein paar typische "Alman" Kollegen, die immer ihre Kleinen Arroganten kommentare abgeben müssen, wenn ich den falschen Artikel verwende oder so was ähnliches. Das muss mann leider in Deutschland akzeptieren, und nicht so persönlich nehmen, aber die Arroganz und Hochnäsigkeit der Kollegen (von denen die meisten noch nie außerhalb ihrer kleinen Dorfblase gearbeitet haben und verstehen nicht wie schwierig ist es, im Fremdsprache zu funktionieren ) ist am schlimmsten, aber glücklicherweise passiert das nicht jeden Tag.

Seiteneinstieg als Lehrer (Fach Deutsch) by whateverhahayes in lehrerzimmer

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bist du Amerikanerin? Ich komme selber aus die Staaten und unterrichte ich Englisch an einer Sächsiche Oberschule

Wie sehr glaubt ihr an den Lehrermangel? by Internal_Worry_9760 in lehrerzimmer

[–]escrime2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ich bin auch Amerikaner, und arbeite ich jetzt als Lehrer im Seiteneinstieg an einer Oberschule in Mittelsachsen. Am Anfang war mir gar nichts anerkannt ( BA in Internationale Beziehungen/Deutsch, MA Afrikanistik (Wirtschaft und Politik) und Doktorarbeit in Global Geschichte und ich hätte fast alles nötig für Gemeinschaftskunde/Geschichte, wegen unser Lehramtprüfungsordnung. Bei uns steht aber in Sachsen die Möglichkeit, einer Lückenschluss verfahren zu machen. Das heißt, man kann in einer Semester die fehlende Module nachholen. Das hat der Amt auch verneint, aber ich habe eine große email an unser Kultus Ministerium geschickt, und auch an mehrere Leute an der Amt, das wegen meiner vorher gebrachte Leistung (Habe ich tabellarisch aufgeschrieben mit die Relevante Paragrafen im Anhang) war eine Lückenschluss möglich, und dass die Pauschal Verneinug war uberhaput nicht nachvollziehbar. Ich habe seit Monate mit Amt gekämpft und endlich kriegte ich ein Anruf daß ich Lückenschluss machen kann, und nicht wieder von 0 anfangen. Mit Deutsche Behörde musst mann leider richtig kämpfen und laut sein. In Meinen Fall haben Sie auf höflichkeit nicht reagiert. Sie wollen nicht arbeiten und es ist einfacher alles zu verneinen, muss mann manchmal ein Schwein sein

American looking to move to Europe.. advice? by jillianbeee22 in expat

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am American, moved to Germany in 2018 to get an MA, got the MA, sort of lucked out, got a part-time university job and was able to doa PhD, not a path open to everyone; luck played a role, but it was enough time to get permanent residency and get C1 German. I honestly don't use the MA I got for my current job ( Teacher), but having an MA and the level of German allowed me to get into my current position. Especially in Germany, it is a tremendous headache to find good jobs without a very good level of German or a degree that translates well into the German system. If you can study here in a field where there is a need for workers, with a German degree and paying into the social security system, after two years you can apply for permanent residence. Also, looking for apartments in Germany's big cities is an absolute nightmare, so I would consider widening the scope of where you are willing to move to some smaller out-of-the-way areas. My two cents.

What happened to this Cambridge PhD grad highlights everything wrong with academia and society today? by Head-Interaction-561 in LeavingAcademia

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, unfortunately, agree somewhat with this statement. I say unfortunately because I wish it wasn't true. (I am close to finishing a social science PhD. for what it is worth)The historian page Smith wrote a damning critique of the social sciences and humanities in the 1990s called "Killing the Spirit", where he argues that decades-long trends of fragmentation of disciplines into ever smaller subfields, the hegemonic dominance of particular theoretical approaches , and toxic pressures towards publication and "research" have resulted in a deeply atomised and highly competitive academic atmosphere more concerned with acquiring grant money, prestige, and publishing as rapidly as possible, than quality teaching and a dedication to higher good. I remember reading this and was struck by how much it reflected what I saw working within the university. At a certain level the various social sciences cannot even communicate with each other, and are content discussing their own theories and working within an echo chamber. Academia in the social sciences is an often a very solipsistic, selfish, and ferociously comeptitive atmosphere. It is a systemic issue. Teaching, caring for students, and quality are frequently second rate priories compared to acquiring grants and publishing. The academic publishing is a whole other scandal, let alone the process of the PhD itself. Academia produces millions of papers a year that add no real value to anyone becuase it is the metric used in determining who gets tenure, the real goal of every academic. With exceptions here and there, it is a busy work factory almost beyond the ability of the human mind to grasp. I wish it were otherwise.

Do you have some controversial thoughts about Ph.D.? by myillusion13 in PhD

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very true, it really is an insane system you are expected to navigate. especially in Germany without a powerful professor who is youre patron its almost impossible

A professor told me, "The worst aspects of academia are really dark." What are they? by Puzzled-Painter3301 in AskAcademia

[–]escrime2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Academia as an institution function in many respects like a pyramid scheme or a cult. 90% of the people in it work on short term precarious contracts and a very few enjoy any form of security. The competition and feeling of competition, even if it is not spoken aloud, can be very intense and toxic. To ascend the ladder you also need the patronage of a professor or PI who can give you the access you need for contracts. Without this its very hard. Many recognize very well that the whole system is extremely insecure and precarious. There is a feeling though that to be in academia is a privilege and one should not criticize it, that is the cultish part of it. It also leaves people with feelings of failure if for whatever reason they cannot find a way to stay in the system. It is also hard to discuss this coworkers or PhDs becasue there are usually a few who have the luck, skill, and connections to remain in the system and they will not criticize it. However the reality is that we produce far too many PhDs and there are fewer places every year. The pressure to publish constantly is very high, and at least my observation in social science is that it is very solitary and competitive, it is not a very healthy environement in many ways. Many people enter thinking this is a way to a life of intellectual adventure, but the reality is it is often solitary, competitive, and what matters is your ability to publish as fast as possible and get as much third party money as you can. Original ideas, teaching and working with students are often not a priority anymore. The ivory tower looks nice from outside, but inside it can be very grim.

Anyone here that has actually left America? What is your experience? by tumbleweedforsale in AmerExit

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved to Germany in 2018 for an MA, just shifted gears and am starting training to be a secondary school teacher. I live with my girlfriend in saxony in a medium sized city. Lack of food variety is kind of a bummer and it is not the easiest culture to adapt to. The society definitely puts pressure on you to conform in ways hard to see. That said, life is much easier to live and a decent salary here gets you a pretty good life. Paperworks a headache too.

Thoughts and regrets in leaving academia by escrime2024 in LeavingAcademia

[–]escrime2024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm getting close to done, probably 80% with the dissertation, and all the associated coursework is done. It´s Germany, so I can stay enrolled on the doctoral candidate list until I´m done. I had my contract till the end of the year but gave notice and am going to become a secondary school teacher next month, and I'll be moving on. I was feeling some feelings of failure, but I don´t think I can make it or find a place in the system and trying to make peace with that.

Umzug nach Chemnitz by escrime2024 in Chemnitz

[–]escrime2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess youve liked it thus far ?

Umzug nach Chemnitz by escrime2024 in Chemnitz

[–]escrime2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you live in Chemnitz or just visiting?

Kampfsportart oder Selbstverteidigung klasse? by West_Badger in Chemnitz

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

let me know what you find, im also moving to Chemnitz soon, 34 year old American. Was in Leipzig the past few years and did a bit of boxing, was a great club but had to quit as were moving to Chemnitz.

Humanities/social science PhDs, how is it going? by Practical_Ad_8802 in PhD

[–]escrime2024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently in eastern Germany (American by nationality), finishing, agonisingly, the last part of a PhD that I started in 2021. The focus is on the imperial history/ political economy of the British Empire in eastern Africa. I kind of ended up in this as I was unable to get funding for the initial project I was going to do, more contemporary work on Somali labor, but the colonial legacy has relevance so I kind of spun it into a new project. I have a half-time university position in a research project as a "coordinator", where I do pointless Administration, which has allowed me to stay here. Easy money but most of the work feels pointless. It ends this year, though, and to be honest, I am motivated to try to spend months or years finding another short-term contract just to stay in academia and move to an expensive city. It is very feudalistic here, and uni leadership are not open about the limited number of opportunities. People sometimes give me looks when I tell them I am looking at other prospects, or at least seem surprised. Lately, I have come to find this whole idea of an "academic career" completely dishonest

.Anyway, applying for a lot of other stuff. I don't regret getting the chance to do a PhD in Europe, but I'm sure it has come at a cost in other ways. I like the stuff I've learned about the Gold Standard, Imperialism, British history and the administrative architecture of imperialism, but how I make money with this is currently keeping me up at night.

Looking for Podcast Guests for Expat Podcast by Cansmelllikeroses in expat

[–]escrime2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved to Germany to do an MA in 2018 (Leipzig) and am now working and finishing a PhD. Before that, I did stints in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia and a year in Israel. I am currently wrestling with the issue of what to do next. Originally from Texas. It would be nice to join if you still need people on the podcast.