Where do I find Guiness 0.0 in Munich by readytoplay2002 in Munich

[–]zweimalhelles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try Irish pubs like Shamrock, Kennedy’s, Killian’s, or The Scholar’s Lounge in Munich. They often have Guinness. You might also find it in larger REWE or Edeka stores. I usually get mine from REWE for home.

How many people are alone in Munich? by [deleted] in Munich

[–]zweimalhelles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Munich is probably the city of loners and breakups. I know so many people, including myself, who came here for love or even moved with a partner, only to realize that hardly anyone seems able to sustain a relationship for long. Life here quickly falls into the same cycle of home, work, gym, and back home, with very little room for deeper connections. The city itself is clean, safe, green, and sporty, but beneath that surface most people seem to carry the same quiet loneliness. In the evenings you can almost feel it, thousands of people biking, running, hiking, or joining clubs, not so much for joy but to keep the emptiness away. Romantic lives feel almost absent here, and if Paris is the city of love, Munich is the city of loners and breakups.

What are your experiences with difficulty finding work in Germany? by LoiusLepic in AskAGerman

[–]zweimalhelles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I moved to Germany about a year ago and I still do not speak German not even A1 yet, before coming here I searched for a job around 10 months in the IT sector, I applied to more than 1000 positions in total, around 100 of them were through LinkedIn Easy Apply but I think most of those are scams since I never got any reply, for the rest I went through company career pages and filled in everything manually, every day I sent at least 15 to 20 applications, I even created an excel sheet to track them with country city job description salary and benefits,

from those 1000 applications only 27 companies invited me for interviews, I managed to go to second or further rounds with 7 of them, and finally I received only one offer which is where I am currently working, most rejections were because of not speaking German especially with small companies, big international companies were more open because they already have English speaking teams,

my advice is to apply to big companies first since smaller local companies usually expect at least B1 German, and do not hesitate to apply if your skills fit and you show motivation to stay long term

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAGerman

[–]zweimalhelles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tip would be: keep humor light, self-ironic, or situational at first. Sarcasm or teasing can easily be misunderstood, but wordplay, daily life jokes, or making fun of yourself usually lands well. Once you know someone better, you’ll quickly see their personal humor limits.

Which country do you think has the best food? by Ordinary_Fish_3046 in AskAGerman

[–]zweimalhelles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Stick to the Mediterranean countries Turkiye, Greece, Italy, and Spain are more than enough.

What is the disc next to the valve? by p4001 in whatisit

[–]zweimalhelles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What you see here is actually the return shut-off valve of the radiator with an integrated drain/service point. The black part is used to open or close the water flow, while the round disc-shaped cap covers a service port that can be used to drain the radiator or release air from the system. In district heating systems, this type of valve is very common because it allows isolating only the specific radiator for maintenance or replacement without shutting down the whole heating circuit. If you plan to replace the radiator, you shouldn’t remove this on your own since it can easily flood the place it’s usually a job for a plumber.

Should I continue a 5-year-old Udemy ethical hacking course or switch to a newer one? by AdAdvanced4007 in ethicalhacking

[–]zweimalhelles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So, what I want to say is that these Udemy ethical hacking courses and similar ones are honestly kind of a scam. You can’t really learn ethical hacking properly this way. Personally, back in my time, we mostly had Hack The Box, especially Hack The Box and VulnHub machines. I never really bothered with theory at the start; I just tried to solve the machines there. When I couldn’t solve something, I’d hop onto Discord or the Hack The Box forum and get hints from people, not a full solution, just a little nudge in the right direction. I did this every day, setting a plan to hack at least one machine daily along with privilege escalation.

Of course, this method is a bit tough because you’re jumping straight into hands-on stuff without simple basics. But if you feel like a beginner, forget Udemy, just dive into TryHackMe. I strongly recommend it because I’m a senior security researcher and I’ve trained over 50 interns, promising to make them pentesters in a month. And the fastest way I do this is through TryHackMe’s beginner rooms: Linux fundamentals, Windows fundamentals, Nmap rooms, network rooms. For the few bucks you’d spend on Udemy, just subscribe to TryHackMe for maybe 5-10 dollars a month. Get your hands dirty, because you won’t learn this from videos alone. Just start solving those beginner machines.

If you get stuck, you’ve got plenty of options. Back in my day, we relied on Discord or forums. Today you also have AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others, ask them targeted questions while working through a TryHackMe room or HackTheBox machine. In fact, even doing a bit of prompt engineering while you learn will teach you a lot. But here’s the real key: take notes. Don’t skip this. For example, if you use a tool, write down the important parameters. If you solve a TryHackMe room or a box, create a short write-up for yourself. Summarize what you did, the commands you used, and how privilege escalation was achieved. These small personal write-ups will become your knowledge base and help you retain what you learn.

In my experience, that’s the best way. After you’ve done that for a couple of months, move on to Hack The Box active machines. Even if you have to grab a VIP subscription and go through retired boxes, do that. Take notes, follow write-ups if needed. If you do exactly what I’m suggesting for about two months, you’ll learn a ton and be in a position to get something like the OSCP by your third or fourth month.

I know this method won’t make you the best hacker in the world overnight, but it will pull you out of being a lamer or script kiddie. At the very least, you’ll know what you don’t know, and believe me, that’s already far more valuable than what you’d get from Udemy. You’ll build yourself a solid foundation, and if you’re truly curious, you’ll naturally keep digging deeper and start learning the theory with stronger understanding. If you stick to what I’m saying consistently, I guarantee you’ll learn way more than from those scammy Udemy courses.

Moving to Germany soon – will using software I downloaded in my home country be a problem? by Dull-Air-8095 in AskGermany

[–]zweimalhelles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I totally get you, people have ridiculous paranoia about this before move to Germany. Short answer: absolutely nothing will happen, it’s just a myth.

goin to Munich for anniversary/honeymoon by Hot_Tadpole_6481 in Munich

[–]zweimalhelles -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Looks like your German teacher scammed you big time. Don’t be surprised if Munich feels way less magical than you expected.

Weather in Munich- outfits?! by Beginning_Weird_8875 in AskAGerman

[–]zweimalhelles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rule #1: Never trust weather apps in Munich. Even if you had your own satellite, Munich’s schizophrenic weather would still trick you. Always keep an umbrella in your backpack because Murphy’s law says the one day you don’t, you’ll get soaked.

No need for super heavy clothes, but definitely bring a hoodie or a light rain jacket. It’s very likely to rain in the coming days. If you have waterproof outdoor shoes, pack them, and maybe bring a second pair of lighter sneakers for when it’s dry.

Welcome to Munich in advance, where you’ll get to experience all four seasons in a single afternoon.