Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Berlin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Working in Berlin
Foreign workers are nothing out of the ordinary for Berlin. Since Germany is a global diplomatic bulwark and one of the world’s biggest economies, the city is awash in foreign diplomats,... read more
Working Hours
Any professional-level job will require more than a 40 hour week, even in heavily regulated and union-dominated Germany. This is usually covered by a paragraph in employment contracts and... read more
Finding Work
Whenever you apply for a full-time position, employers will expect a thick package that documents your entire educational and professional career and is based on your CV or resume, known... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
Regardless of what visa you’re under in Berlin – tourist or residency – you’re free to offer your time free of charge. The usual suspects of hospitals, shelters and nursing homes would be... read more
Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
If you receive a residency permit without first having a job in Germany, the permit will explicitly forbid you from self-employment, eliminating the opportunity to work as a freelancer.... read more
Employment Contracts
The basis of Germany’s heavily regulated labour market is the contract, which is mandatory for any company offering a job. Under certain conditions, you may be offered a temporary... read more
Labour Law
Perhaps one of the biggest German urban myths is that once you’ve been granted an unlimited employment contract, it’s almost impossible to be fired or laid off. This simply isn’t true.... read more
Changing Jobs
Germany’s static employment culture discourages workers from changing jobs frequently and it’s almost unheard of to change career tracks. This is also true among expats, since residency... read more
