Can we talk about Germany for a bit?
Discussion
danllama said:
What are things like in Munich at the moment? And how is Munich in general, for somebody that's never been?
I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
I haven't been for a few years now, but on the three times I've been there I've always loved it. Great city.I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
danllama said:
What are things like in Munich at the moment? And how is Munich in general, for somebody that's never been?
I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
I spent 10 days working there earlier in the year. My third or fourth visit, I think. It's a lovely place, very different to the UK, but one of the few foreign cities I would personally love to live in. I really 'get' the place and also the people.I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
Aside from the numerous attractions of the city itself, its proximity to the Alps/Tirol is also very appealing.
Cheers Digga and Murph for the replies about Munich. Much research to do I think. Fortunately they've offered to hold the job so I can have a leisurely visit to the city before committing. I think i'll do it though, I'm sick of London and the same old, same old. And yeah I love the idea of a short drive to the alps.
Trabi601 said:
After spending 10 of the last 14 days in Germany, I can honestly say that not a single person commented to me on the subject of immigration or Brexit.
You had to be fishing for it!
It never comes up in conversation here, unless someone is volunteering. Nothing negative so far, except for one guy sitting in a cafe told me "Deutschland erwache!" as I waited in line. You had to be fishing for it!
scherzkeks said:
Trabi601 said:
After spending 10 of the last 14 days in Germany, I can honestly say that not a single person commented to me on the subject of immigration or Brexit.
You had to be fishing for it!
It never comes up in conversation here, unless someone is volunteering. Nothing negative so far, except for one guy sitting in a cafe told me "Deutschland erwache!" as I waited in line. You had to be fishing for it!
JMGS4 said:
Hugo a Gogo said:
You probably need a Sondersommerrodelbahngenehmigung for that
No he'll need a Sommerrodelbahnbetriebsgenehmigung!https://youtu.be/gG62zay3kck
irocfan said:
JMGS4 said:
Hugo a Gogo said:
You probably need a Sondersommerrodelbahngenehmigung for that
No he'll need a Sommerrodelbahnbetriebsgenehmigung! rb5er said:
scherzkeks said:
Lots of people who live in Germany. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is full of white supremacist types.
The type that don't go around stabbing/blowing people up?http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dre...
Pesty said:
Crikey. All round losers in that story!danllama said:
What are things like in Munich at the moment? And how is Munich in general, for somebody that's never been?
I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
I've been living here for four years now and have really enjoyed it on the whole. I've been offered a job there, very different to what i'm doing now, but similar money. Change of scenery would be nice.
I like the proximity to Austria, a country I really love.
Some good points:
- Great location - very easy to get to Austria, Italy, etc.
- Superb driving roads in pretty much every direction - from alpine roads to de-restricted autobahns (A92 and A95 are two of my favourites).
- Excellent public transport network and Munich airport is very easy to get to. Lots of flights to and from the UK as well as other locations.
- Loads of cultural heritage both in Munich and in the surrounding area. Examples include Dachau, Neuschwanstein Castle and Eagle’s Nest.
- Healthcare is generally very good – whether you are private or state insurance.
- Accommodation is very expensive and rental properties are in high demand. I'm paying around €1300 a month for a two bed apartment in the southwest part of the city.
- The locals can be incredibly rude (e.g. if you are out shopping and a store employee is assisting you with something, other shoppers think nothing about interrupting with their own queries).
- IMHO, compared to the UK the driving here is a lot more aggressive – in particular on the autobahn.
- Apart from fuel stations and restaurants, everything shuts down on Sundays and public holidays. However, I personally have never found this an issue since being out here.
Hugo a Gogo said:
I arrived in Dresden yesterday and this was being talked about a fair bit in the pub I was in. I wonder just how much security is going to be stepped up for the coming weekend?On the topic of Brexit, I do get asked about it quite a bit but mainly how it will affect me etc. Most of the people seem to understand why the UK voted to leave but still want it to stay within a reformed Europe.
The people who complain about the refugees getting more than Germans are normally the equivalent of the Daily Mail or Sun readers. In short, they get the same treatment as Germans would get on the social but only when they have been granted asylum.
As for Merkel, yes she is becoming more unpopular with the middle classes after opening Germany's doors but she is still widely liked. Holding up her hands and admitting she was wrong is quite something for a politician but the bigger problem is sending those back who have had their claims rejected. I read an article the other day which put the number of failed asylum seekers waiting to be deported at around 500,000.
And to the Frankfurt restaurant. Do you remember the name of it? If it was in the Gallusviertel next to the Messe then it would be ironic that the restaurant owner would be complaining about immigration and refugees. Just curious as I work in the Gastro scene in Frankfurt.
More great news from Dresden. A bomb has been found today under one of the main bridges over the Elbe. There was traffic chaos earlier on this afternoon and it turned out this was the cause.
The attacks on monday have be linked to left wing extremists which is a little odd. Getting jealous that the NPD are getting more news time? Whoever it is/was are quite simply
s, of that we can be sure.
The attacks on monday have be linked to left wing extremists which is a little odd. Getting jealous that the NPD are getting more news time? Whoever it is/was are quite simply
s, of that we can be sure.That's a real shame - Dresden is a great city, felt clean, safe, integrated. People there were friendly and helpful.
As I've already said, there's a massive refugee camp there, but I don't believe the residents are allowed into the city.
However, as our Trabi guide told us, many of the young have left and moved west, leaving a mixed bag of locals - the elderly, immigrants and those who are too bone idle to move away for better prospects.
As I've already said, there's a massive refugee camp there, but I don't believe the residents are allowed into the city.
However, as our Trabi guide told us, many of the young have left and moved west, leaving a mixed bag of locals - the elderly, immigrants and those who are too bone idle to move away for better prospects.
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