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Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by Thairetired2016
(Post 12539459)
Visiting a country and living in a country is very different. Before you move why don't you move alone to find out what everyday life is like, find a job and apartment (cost), learn German. If all works out, then give up home in U.K. Germany has changed a lot over recent years. Housing is expensive and in very short supply. Jobs are there but there is competition for jobs from folks moving from other EU countries. They learn German prior to arrival.
Why do you think there is better outdoor life in Germany? Weather is not so much better. Winters are colder, heating costs will be higher. As somebody pointed out, 2 dogs to live in an apartment may be difficult. We lived in Germany, owned property, we sold recently. We are glad to have cut the ties. My husband is a Brit. |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Take a look at Munich..it might tick all the right boxes.
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Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by calman014
(Post 12541642)
Take a look at Munich..it might tick all the right boxes.
I can't comment on the IT job market and english language requirements for a job. However, whilst Bavaria has some fantastic benefits, house prices (buying and renting) are very high and in very short supply, although salaries are also very high if you have a good job. The traffic on the autobahns to get to the best outdoor pursuits can be very busy (getting back from a weekend in Austria/Italy on a Sunday is not advisable unless you travel very early/late). We are 1 hour away from some good local ski hills and 1:40 away from some world class skiing in Austria (Zillertal, Kitzbuhel etc) - an excellent choice for any winter sports fan. The Bavarian people take some getting used to - it isn't that they are unfriendly, but a lot of behaviours in Bavaria would be considered rude (at best) in the UK and you have to adjust to that. We leave Germany at the end of the year and overall, I am looking forward to leaving. I am pleased that we have had a few years here, but I don't think we will return. |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Thank you all for your comments and thoughts, it certainly give the wife and I something to think about and discuss.
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Re: Moving From UK To Germany
A bavarian was described by Bismarck as a cross between a Human Being and an Austrian.
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Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12545459)
A bavarian was described by Bismarck as a cross between a Human Being and an Austrian.
One evening we are chatting on the most amazing sailing trip on Lac Leman, and he says "Multi-lingual user manuals for domestic appliances" Me "Ok, what about them?" He "why do they put pictures in?" I shook my head, he said "It's only for the benefit of the Austrians" ;) |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12545841)
Slightly going off topic. I was outsourced for four years to Japanese IT services company. Lovely people, best HR ever, and my country manager was an absolute hoot. Out and out Swiss German, he enjoyed a good joke when we were offsite in relax mode.
One evening we are chatting on the most amazing sailing trip on Lac Leman, and he says "Multi-lingual user manuals for domestic appliances" Me "Ok, what about them?" He "why do they put pictures in?" I shook my head, he said "It's only for the benefit of the Austrians" ;) |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by Thairetired2016
(Post 12546774)
And what has your comment got to do with OP's question?
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Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Mea culpa. Mea maxima culpa !
For those with no classical education, this is the Latin for "That is a fair cop, Guv. It was me wot done it." |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12546830)
Mea culpa. Mea maxima culpa !
For those with no classical education, this is the Latin for "That is a fair cop, Guv. It was me wot done it." |
Re: Moving From UK To Germany
Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12545841)
Slightly going off topic. I was outsourced for four years to Japanese IT services company. Lovely people, best HR ever, and my country manager was an absolute hoot. Out and out Swiss German, he enjoyed a good joke when we were offsite in relax mode.
One evening we are chatting on the most amazing sailing trip on Lac Leman, and he says "Multi-lingual user manuals for domestic appliances" Me "Ok, what about them?" He "why do they put pictures in?" I shook my head, he said "It's only for the benefit of the Austrians" ;) |
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