Working in Germany
Guides for the German workplace
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How to find a job in Berlin
This guide shows you how to get a job in Germany, from the job search to your first day at work.
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Salaries in Germany
An overview of salaries in Germany, including the median income, and how to negotiate a better salary.
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How taxes work in Germany
Information about income tax, health insurance and other German taxes, and ways to pay less taxes.
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How to apply for a German Blue Card
This is how you apply for a Blue Card to work in Germany.
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How to apply for a German work visa
This is how you apply for a work permit and start working in Germany.
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The probation period (Probezeit) in Germany
When you start a new job in Germany, you are in your probation period (Probezeit). This guide explains what it means.
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How to take sick days in Germany
What happens when you get sick in Germany. How to take sick days, when to get a sick note from the doctor, and who pays your salary while you recover.
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How to take vacations in Germany
This guides show you how to take vacation days work in Germany. It explains your rights as an employee.
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How to take a sabbatical in Germany
This guide shows you how to take a long vacation in Germany, also known as a sabbatical.
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How educational leave works (Bildungsurlaub)
How to take a paid vacation to improve your education in Berlin. It's also called "Bildungszeit".
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Changing or losing your job in Germany
What happens when you change jobs, resign or get laid off in Germany. What happens to your health insurance, residence permit, unemployment benefits etc.
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How to give a resignation letter in Germany
The legal requirements for writing and handing a resignation notice (Kündigungsschreiben) when you quit your job in Germany.
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How job notice periods work in Germany
When you quit your job in Germany, you must give your employer a notice period. When you get laid off or fired, your employer must give you a notice period.
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Unemployment benefits in Germany
How social benefits work for unemployed people in Germany.