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Talking about work experience
My First Months: Talking About Work in Germany Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin. It’s amazing, truly, but let’s be honest, the initial excitement has settled a little, and the biggest hurdle has become… work. I’d moved here with a vague idea of freelance translation, but the reality is, actually talking about…
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Talking about workplace conflicts
Navigating the Murk: Talking About Workplace Conflicts in German Okay, so I’m here, in Berlin, and things are…complicated. Not in a bad way, exactly, but the work culture is different. It’s definitely more direct than anything I’m used to, and honestly, that’s been a huge adjustment. I’ve definitely stumbled a few times when it comes…
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Talking about job interviews
Navigating the Berg – My German Job Interview Journey Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and things are…well, they’re happening. Finding a job has been a process, let’s put it that way. A really, really confusing process. A lot of it has been about learning the specific language you need for interviews,…
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Talking about work-life balance
Finding My Balance: Talking About Work-Life in Germany Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin. It’s amazing, truly. The city is incredible, the food is fantastic, and I’m learning so much. But let’s be honest, figuring out this whole “life” thing, especially work life, has been…well, a challenge. I thought I had a…
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Talking about remote work
Navigating the Remote Work Landscape in Germany: My German Journey Okay, so here I am, six months into living in Berlin, and let’s be honest, settling in has been… a rollercoaster. I came here for the job opportunities, specifically looking at remote roles for my marketing agency back in London. I knew learning German was…
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Talking about promotions and career success
Navigating Career Talks in Germany: My German Journey to Success Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and let’s be honest, the career landscape is very different from back home. Initially, I was so focused on perfecting my English, I completely underestimated how important German would be for actually getting ahead. It wasn’t…
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Talking about customer service
Mastering Customer Service in German: My Journey So Far Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and let’s be honest, the biggest hurdle wasn’t learning to navigate the U-Bahn (although that was a challenge!). It’s been actually talking to people, especially in situations where I need to explain a problem or make a…
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Talking about unemployment
Navigating the “Arbeitslosigkeit”: My Experiences Talking About Unemployment in Germany Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and let’s be honest, things haven’t exactly gone as planned. I was optimistic, full of dreams of Kaffee und Kuchen and independent living, but the job search has been… rough. And a lot of that rough…
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Talking about time management at work
Mastering Time Management in Germany: My Experiences (and Mistakes!) Okay, so moving to Berlin was amazing. Seriously, the history, the food, the coffee… it’s incredible. But let’s be honest, the work culture is…different. I’m now working as a junior marketing assistant at a small agency, and while I love the team, I quickly realized that…
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Talking about education and studies
My First Semester: Learning German Through Studying Okay, deep breath. It’s been six months since I moved to Munich, and honestly, the biggest hurdle I’ve faced hasn’t been the beer (though that’s been a challenge too!). It’s been learning German, specifically when it comes to anything related to school or work. Before I came, I’d…
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