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. This shows you how much you should earn, and how to negotiate a better salary.
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How to get a German work visa or Blue Card
Step by step instructions to apply for a German work visa or Blue Card, step by step. The work visa lets you find a job 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 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 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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Losing or quitting your job in Germany
What happens when you resign, get laid off, change jobs or change careers in Germany. This is 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.