This is a very random and specific problem, but hopefully someone else has dealt with it. So we’ve just moved to Germany, and signed up for WOW tv as the British version (NOW tv) doesn’t work here. when watching English shows with English subtitles (game of thrones, for example) if they start speaking another language on the show (Dothraki etc) we only get German subtitles for this. The English ones disappear. So now we’re watching house of the dragon, it’s basically impossible to watch because half of the show is in high Valyrian, and we only have German subtitles. Needless to say to say we don’t speak good enough German yet to have anything make sense. Has anyone got any ideas of how to fix this?

Hi! Is it possible for the items bought from Flohmarkt be delivered to you? Like in my case, i dont have Auto but what if i like something too big to be carried? Especially that I would like to visit Flohmarkt in Berlin, but I live outside Berlin.

TIA!

Hello! I'm looking to buy a used car between 10k and 20k EUR. As a first time car owner ever in my life, I'm looking at a reliable, fun to drive sedan or hatchback. Which cars with high reliability and less maintenance costs would you recommend? I have read the TÜV reports on used old cars but it will be great to hear from your experiences too!

Preferences - Petrol Automatic 120+ HP 2021+ registration <100.000 KM 3+ years Manufacturer or dealer warranty

I've recently started working at an IT consultancy firm here in Germany in a senior role and have been put on the bench since the first day. I've been in Germany for a few years and was previously employed at another IT consultancy firm but, as opposed to my current employer, I was never asked to apply to clients or modify my CV on a regular basis so that it fits the job requirement being demanded by a particular client.

Granted that consultancy companies do go through a time when client demands are few and far between but being put on the bench since day 1 and then being told to aggressively apply to any project that falls within my skill radar, feels rather odd to me, especially with me being a fresh hire, as my assumption was that my hiring was to fulfil an expected client requirement.

Since I am currently serving my probationary period, there's no guarantee that I would be retained once its over and I don't manage to land a project during that time. I find myself in a rather strange situation and am reminded now and again by my manager that the market is tough and there are fewer client demands than usual. Also, it feels like that I along with other bench members are being pitted against one another to compete for similar roles and naturally, people who have been at the company longer have the advantage of knowing other people who can help them or move their CV to the top of the client's inbox.

I guess the whole point of this post is to know from fellow redditors here in Germany if they have or are facing a similar situation and what measures they're taking against it? And what can I do, besides applying for client projects, pursue trainings and get certifications, to improve my chances of being retained beyond the probationary period?

Hello everyone,

I am in Germany on a family reunion visa (married to my partner who has an EU blue card), and I want to start working for a company soon that is foreign (not in the EU, it is KSA) I will start with the new company this May

How do I pay my taxes in Germany for my case ? I contacted a tax consultant and he said he will check and email me soon, but I dont have alot of time to wait as I start in May

I know that one solution is to ask my company to hire me through something called "EOR", but what if this is not an option, is there otherwise a clear way for me to pay my taxes here ?

Also how do I pay for social contributions ?

If I start working, do I have to pay taxes monthly immediately, or I have some time to figure things out ?

Finally, do you think it is better I avoid this headache and legal risks, and not join this company ? And instead search for a job in Germany directly ?

Thank you, you're help would be really appreciated !

I recently moved to a new apartment and completed my ummeldung paperwork with Bürgeramt. This is my third apartment. I lived over 3 months in my last apartment, however I received no communication letter with the ARD. Since, it’s a government entity, I was under the impression that ARD automatically knows of my new address.

So, am I obliged to inform ARD of my new address given that my radio tax bills are piling up?

I'm seeking a crowdsourcing platform similar to craigslist but specifically for installation services, such as for solar panels.

Hey, Canadian here.

I'm not gonna bs about "German heritage", I know I'm Canadian, but my Da' told me about Walpurgisnacht and we decided to celebrate it just for fun. I know it's niche, and we're treating it more like a "Summer Halloween" because we like Halloween, but we thought we could do a few things closer to what it is supposed to be. We'll have a fire in the backyard n'such, but I was wondering what we should cook for it. I didn't know if there were specific dishes we should do, and every search I get ends up with some confusing blog or Swedish site. Any answers are appreciated.

Have a nice day :)

Hello! I want to study a Masters degree in luxury brand management in Germany, and so far I've seen ISM and Fresenius. I wanted to ask the general opinion of these univerisities to see to which one I should apply. Any help and/or recommendations are greatly appreciated! 🙏

From which government departments in Germany can I get the following documents?

1. Personal Account of Old‐Age Insurance with record of payment from your employer and yourself
2. Work book issued by the local municipal labour and social security bureau with record of registration information of your employment and labour contract

I have no idea about this topic, and it is quite urgent. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! My question can seem ridiculous but here it is:

Can someone with a Dual Citizenship (my mother is born AND lived in Germany for many years), that lives in a foreign country (in Africa), can ask to renew his german passport without speaking german at all?

Basically I got my passport renewed 2/3 years ago when I was under 18, my mother helped me in the embassy because I couldn't understand anything. She told me (idk if its true or not), that in the future, it will be impossible for me to renew my german passport if I don't speak german. I'm going to learn the language anyway, but I legit wonder if this is true. Thank you!

Hallo,

I am an American and I want to travel to Germany but admittedly I am too afraid to solo travel. I do not have American friends who are interested in German travel or language. I know some German and study it daily.

Are there host families or programs that would accept me for a few weeks while I visit? I want to learn more German by immersing myself. I think staying with a family would be the best experience for this. Thank you in advance for your advice.

please do not make fun of my username, I made this account before I knew much German. :)

Hello, I lost my debit card at the bahnhof in Marburg, I think. I am not sure if I dropped it or someone pickpocketed it from me as I had just used it. Is there a lost and found area I can visit or something. I am an immigrant and I don't have a German bank account yet so it's my only way of receiving money from my parents. Please advise

Halo!!

I am on the lookout for a horse facility/rescue that can give me accommodation in exchange for taking care of their horses and possibly riding lessons(English riding). I would say I am experienced in polo/dressage but I am beginner level so still learning and want to learn more!! I would loooooveee to be in Munich area or anywhere in South Germany. I just want to put myself out there and see what happens with this. Not 100% set on this idea yet until I find something suitable for me. I am looking for the summer months(July-Sep)!!

I would love any recommendations or insight into this idea I have so feel free to message me too.

Dank u well!!!

Hallo, ich bin Deutsch-Ami der vor etwa einem Jahr in Frankfurt Deutsch lernte. Meine Schwester arbeitet als Krankenschwester auf einem US-Armeestützpunkt (Landstuhl) und ich würde gerne den Sommer bei ihr verbringen. Natürlich möchte ich arbeiten und ich habe die Entscheidung getroffen, dass ich in Kaiserslautern im Einkaufszentrum/The Commissary arbeiten will. Was ich nicht erwartet habe sind alle die Voraussetzungen (ich qualifiziere mich für manche Jobs nicht als Doppelbürger). Ist es denn schwierig, außerhalb des Stützpunkts einen Job zu finden, da ich ungefähr B2-Niveau erschafft habe?

Hello 👋🏾

I opened a bank account with sparkasse online, already identified myself with passport by video identification, but did not received a confirmation e-mail. I'm a foreigner, anyway I have the residence permit , a valid passport and a job.

Someone had the same experience? Actually I'm afraid they won't accept my request even though the identification was ok.

Do they use the plural sie, or es, or something else?

And do the words conjugate as plural or as neuter?

Hi all I'm German, but I live in the UK and have done so for nearly 20 years. I have a permanent residency and EU settled status. My maternal family including grandparents reside in Germany, I was also born in Germany and lived there in my childhood.

My spouse is non-european and non-british but has a British Residence Permit (BRP).

We are making plans to visit my grandparents after our wedding reception, and want to do a euro trip. Including Germany Italy France Spain and Portugal. I've done these road trips with my family before but it would be the first time with my spouse.

What options are available to us in terms of visas?

Ideally I'm looking for a long visa - 6 months with some kind of multi entry.

Many thanks

Ende Oktober 2023 habe ich den Einbürgerungstest abgelegt und seitdem noch keine Rückmeldung vom Bundesamt bekommen. Mittlerweile bin ich in eine andere Stadt umgezogen, aber auf der ersten Seite des Testbogens habe ich meine neue Adresse angegeben und habe auch einen Nachsendeauftrag bei der Post. Hat irgendjemand 6 Monate auf die Rückmeldung bzw. auf das Zertifikat gewartet?

Whats the best taxi service in Konstanz, and not very expensive

Hello ! Hallo !

I did take German class for like 7 years but it was 5 years ago. Basically from 12 to 18 years old. I have been to Germany many times ! It is a country and a language I am fund of, I don’t really know why…

I am a french 23yo female, my life is very far from this second language i chose in high school. I always loved learning german but nobody shares this …interest i’d say. I love computer science, philosophy and i’m curious about pretty much anything. Very introvert but I swear I am funny.

idk if it was your case if you’re german and reading this but when i was young my teachers were really passionate about the french and german diplomatic good relations..

anyway. I don’t have any goal except talking daily and have someone patient enough to understand my weak level

Any answer will be gladly accepted

Im looking for apartments and just saw a listing saying rest is only given to two 60+ year old people. What is the benefit?

Please, when I want to apply for residency and register my address, if I'm sharing accommodation with others, how much space is required by the immigration authorities? Because I heard there is a specific number of square meters required per person to grant residency and registration

I'm planning to study in Germany and found a company called Aramcco Germany (located at Maybachstr. 50, Stuttgart 70469, reachable at +4971199788650) that offers services like program assistance, visa help, and even accommodation. One thing they mention is that their services supposedly eliminate the need for a blocked account, which is a special bank account typically required by German authorities for international students to demonstrate financial stability for living expenses. They promise a comprehensive package (free education, residence, food, etc.) for a seemingly low upfront fee (€2000). They claim they don't require the €2000 fee upfront and will only collect it after secure a visa. The language course is split between my home country Germany, which is unconventional

Since these aspects raise red flags, I'd love to hear from anyone familiar with Aramcco Germany. Have you used their services, or do you have any insights into their legitimacy? Any information would be incredibly helpful

My pal seems to think that a boxer in germany when in a street fight/self defense (honestly i cant get a straight scenario out of him) thinks that if a boxer hits someone he is charged as if he used a weapon? i've asked him to show me some evidence to support this but he doesn't seem to have any other than chatgpt artciles. can someone enlighten me?

I need a Schufa for renting an appartment, I ordered one through Immoscout (plus), but I due to certain complications it was lost,, and since I am not home rn, even if it was sent to my address I wont be able to have it rn since I am not staying there for the moment. Is it possible to have one online and I can print it? And would that satisfy land owners as the original one?

Moin,, I am currently not staying for some days in where I am living, and I was waiting for an important letter, the letter arrieved and I asked one if my housemates to send it as a Postlagernd, to the address (with the postal number of course) of a paketshop. I visited the paket shop couple of days letter he said they dont receive any letters only packages.

Now I am not sure where should I look for it? And what happnes now, will be sent back to the post office it was sent from?