https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/ubio8u/please_read_before_posting/
created by thewindinthewillows on 25/04/2022 at 11:13 UTC*
591 upvotes, 237 top-level comments (showing 25)
Welcome to /r/germany, the **English-language subreddit about the country of Germany**.
We have prepared **FAQs[1]** and an extensive **Wiki[2]**. Please use these resources. If you post questions that are easily answered, our regulars will point you to those resources anyway. Additionally, please use the **Reddit search**. [Edit: Don't claim you read the Wiki and it does not contain anything about your question when it's clear that you didn't read it. We know what's in the Wiki, and we will continue to point you there.]
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/faq
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/index
This goes particularly if you are asking about **studying in Germany**. There are multiple Wiki articles covering a lot of information. And yes, that means reading and doing your own research. It's good practice for what a German university will expect you to do.
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Questions **about the German language** are better suited to **/r/German**.
Comment by Grimthak at 25/04/2022 at 11:19 UTC
16 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Nice, a new pinned post.
Now I would send the usual "How to study in germany" to this thread.
You should add a link to r/legaladvicegerman. Some questions are better ask there then here.
Comment by bledi31 at 11/09/2022 at 09:33 UTC
6 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Got an update for reddit on android today. Wiki seems to be working on the app now.
Comment by __what_the_fuck__ at 01/02/2024 at 05:52 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
@Mods maybe it's time to archive this thread and open an new one?
Comment by Rhoderick at 31/12/2023 at 23:09 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Happy new year, folks.
Comment by __what_the_fuck2__ at 03/05/2024 at 14:37 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
This might be slightly OT but anyone here knows what happened to /u/mkugelfisch? She was one of my fav. users in this sub but now her account is gone.
Comment by leaveanimalsalone at 24/08/2022 at 11:44 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hi Mods! Thanks for the great job running the sub ❤️
I found a couple of websites that are helpful for traveling in Germany. Looking quickly I didn’t find them mentioned. I leave them here anyway. Might be a nice addition.
bahn.guru
To find cheap trains tickets.
direkt.bahn.guru
To find direct trains from each station.
Comment by SufficientMacaroon1 at 24/03/2023 at 11:34 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Mods, could we maybe get a sticky post for the upcomming public transport strike? The posts start piling, and i am sure there will be more
Comment by HeavyMetalPirates at 25/04/2023 at 13:03 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
TL;DR is that the recipient of an award was supposed to pick it up at a ceremony in M**ü**nster (Westphalia, 310.000 inhabitants, known for bikes) but instead took a train to M**u**nster (Lower Saxony, 15.000 inhabitants, known for tanks) and thus missed the ceremony. Don't disregard the umlauts people, they make a difference of 250 km!
Comment by CanIEatAPC at 29/06/2023 at 21:44 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I apologize for my ignorance from the start. I don't know if you know that Baumkuchen is immensely popular in Japan and thanks to worldwide shipping, I've been really enjoying them. I heard rumors that in Germany, Baumkuchen is usually eaten like once a year on a holiday but I couldn't find much info on that. Is that true? You can't just go to nearest bakery or grocery store to purchase them? Is it popular or is there another dessert that dominates social gatherings? Also would you say German Baumkuchen is different than the ones sold in Japan?
Comment by SufficientMacaroon1 at 07/01/2024 at 18:06 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Next bahnstreik was just wnnounxed, according to spiegel.
If the mods want to re-pin the last megathread, i am willing to edit the post with the new info as it comes out tonight
Comment by CalligrapherNo9154 at 29/02/2024 at 23:54 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hey guys, I just finished with my masters. I am on a job seekers visa. But it is very difficult for me to find a developer job as a career starter.
I hve good knowledge with python, cpp (solid knowledge with OOPS, also involved in big projects), robotics domain knowledge(perception, planning) and MATLAB. I have b1 and can speak in that level german. I got couple of interviews but I kind of get rejected stating that I dont have work experience. But, I have proved myselves in challenging intern projects and Thesis.
Is it possible to get a job as a cpp software developer or algo dev at all. I am so pumped to prove myselves if I get one chance. I am kind of stuck financially. Would appreciate if someone can help me in finding a job? Thanks
Comment by V4_Sleeper at 11/05/2022 at 21:57 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Very easy question I hope someone can guide me
Malaysia has 2 type of plugs, a 3 pin plug[1] and a 2 pin plug[2] (without ground).
1: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0043/1882/2469/products/YP_61_Malaysia_M_800x.jpg?v=1558482942
2: https://farahzulkifly.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/korea-type-power-cord-yp205-2.jpg
So apparently the 2 pin plug can be fit inside EU socket[3].
3: https://img.joomcdn.net/9e3b84ce527500ccd802c657a7a064d696c8a634_1024_1024.jpeg
How safe or dangerous is it? I want to operate a blender. Germany has lower rated 230V vs 240V of Malaysia, same frequency (50Hz).
(Not inclined to start a thread because I think its simple)
Comment by leaveanimalsalone at 19/06/2022 at 06:50 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I find this website very useful when travelling by train in Germany. It shows all the trains passsing each station in real time. If the mods find it useful please add it to wiki or faq
Comment by No-Isopod173 at 02/08/2022 at 20:17 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
So quick question, can an international student who has completed their masters, work as a "working student' during the 18 month period of job-seeking? I am currently a werkstudent who will graduate in December and I know one of the requirements on being a werkstudent is studying along with the work? And if a graduate cannot work as werkstudent, what technical jobs can they do in the 18 month duration untill they find a permanent job?
Comment by doomsl at 24/08/2022 at 11:56 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
we wish to travle to memmingen in september and have been wondering if there are any hiking destinations near by using public transportetion. the fligths we are looking at leave as with around 10 days in the area. on a seperate note we are also thinking about traveling to the black forest and would love recomendations on towns and citis to look for trecks around.
Comment by aokaga at 03/09/2022 at 06:22 UTC*
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Short question, maybe dumb but hey, might as well try.
Is there any place where I can go play around with puppies/kittens/any other house animal? In Cologne or Frankfurt. Do rescues or stuff have the option to visit and do this? Or are cat/animal cafes a thing in Germany? Im missing my pets and I want some puppy snuggles. Thanks!
Comment by deborahspeaks at 16/11/2022 at 19:08 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Hi. So I just moved to Germany and someone gave me " Bref power gegen Fett and eingebrannttes". Can this be used on greasy steel utensils?
Comment by weneedhugs at 06/12/2022 at 09:49 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Just came here to say thanks to all the moderators in this sub for the hard unpaid job. Highly appreciated. ❤️❤️❤️
Comment by heX_dzh at 08/12/2022 at 15:54 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Hey guys, quick question. A few months ago I was sending Bewerbungen for an Ausbildung. I was rejected in several places so I gave up and decided to improve myself first. I learned several new programming languages and built up a small portfolio (which I'll keep adding stuff to). Would it be ok to send improved Bewerbungen to the same places again?
Comment by [deleted] at 26/04/2023 at 21:48 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
How does one get Bundesliga tickets? Having trouble figuring out if they release tickets like the week of the match or something. Specifically looking at FC Koln on 20 May and FC Union Berlin on 27 May (or St Pauli tickets heaven forbid). Is this just something I have to wait for the opportunity to purchase? What are the chances of this selling out? Thank you for your time
Comment by dusank98 at 25/07/2023 at 22:16 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Ausländerbehörde question, in how much trouble am I?
I recently got a Ausreiseaufforderung, meaning I have to leave Germany until the middle of August as I have overstayed my student visa. My visa expired in March, but there was no earlier appointment date for the Ausländerbehörde available than the one in the end of June, which was allocated to me back when I arrived last year. All cool at that moment, as I was informed that I am perfectly legal in Germany as I am awaiting my appointment, although my visa expired. Two weeks before the appointment I receive mail (yeah physical mail) that all appointments were cancelled and that we should send our documents by email, with no specified date. I sent all my documents a few days after my cancelled appointment was due (maybe that is a problem?). A few weeks later (a day or two ago) I received the Ausreiseaufforderung.
I guess that the Ausländerbehörde is in utter chaos and that they probably haven't even started processing my documents, or even if they have that they are not synchronized and that they still send me the notice to leave Germany, although I have sent them my documents. Can anyone say in how big of a problem I am and how much will all that last and cost? I will try to contact the Ausländerbehörde as soon as possible, but they were unreachable in the past either by phone or by mail, so I'm not optimistic about that. I already googled some lawyers in my city, that are doing immigration law and will try to tell them my issues and possibly make an appointment. Is there anything else I should do, and what is the ballpark of the prices of lawyers in such simpler cases? I clearly do not want to lose any money due to the inefficient bureaucracy here, but is seems I will have to.
Comment by FlyingNeonPoop at 01/11/2023 at 03:54 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Hello! I have a long 12 hours layover coming up at the Frankfurt Aiport (FRA). With how large the airport is, I was considering just staying there during the layover and popping into a lounge or nap pod if needed. I’m fortunate that my layover is for a full day (9AM-9PM), so I likely won’t need to book any lodging. Would that time be better spent exploring the city? I’m coming off a 10 hr flight before going on another 10 hr one, so I don’t want to do anything too crazy, but I’m open to any suggestions, in or out of the airport!
Comment by SufficientMacaroon1 at 14/11/2023 at 19:09 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Mods, we need an urgent sticky threat about the GDL strike!
Comment by Objective_Interest50 at 22/12/2023 at 21:15 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Interessant
Comment by Gotta_Catch_Jamal at 04/01/2024 at 23:52 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
In Germany, is it more common for a child to have the surname of their mother or father if they are not married? Additionally, when a couple does get married, does the woman typically take the surname of the man?
