Lisa
@missbeesy
Australian expat in Germany
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63
Contacts
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About me
Australian
Lives in Mannheim
Speaks english, german
Registration: 04 January 2012
Seeking Advice on Relocating to Germany for a Graphic Design Career by mohamedsisno
Hello,I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek advice and insights from those who have experience or knowledge about moving to Germany to pursue a career as a graphic designer. I have a strong passion for design and believe that ...
Hi There! I work in the communications field, with graphic designers not so much as a graphic designer! Visa and Work Permit: What is the process for obtaining the necessary visa and work permit for a non-EU citizen to work as a graphic designer in ... Read More
Deutsche Bahn - don't get a Bahn Card by missbeesy
If you're new to Germany, likely or not you'll be travelling with public transport. S-Bahn or Trams, and Deutsche Bahn, or trains. Of course, busses too, but I'm less familiar with them.Despite what things look like on the outside, the Deutsche Bahn ...
@TominStuttgart we can go on forever round and round in circles about how German's "Kundigungsfrist" is ridiculous for anyone coming from other countries without such a ridiculously long period to cancel something.But that was not my point.My point ... Read More
Deutsche Bahn - don't get a Bahn Card
If you're new to Germany, likely or not you'll be travelling with public transport. S-Bahn or Trams, and Deutsche Bahn, or trains. Of course, busses too, but I'm less familiar with them.Despite what things look like on the outside, the Deutsche Bahn ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Good for you, missbeesy! You were lucky. Most public insurers will not have insured you unless you have just come from a public system in a European country. This is only theoretically possible with a public insurance company which is looking for ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
By the way, when I first arrived in Germany I was totally covered for all emergencies by Travel Insurance Direct, but they did NOT cover me for basic and routine medical. If you're living in the country, its better to have an actual German ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
This isn't true! I'm an Australian freelancer and I am insured by BARMER GEK, gesetzliche krankenkasse. The reason public insurance (initially) will refuse to take you as a freelancer is because you ARE already insured if you're working ... Read More
Self-employed Australian looking to move to Berlin by True Valhalla
Hello everyone; I'm new here so please be gentle! :) I'm 20 years old living in Australia, and have established on online business based around digital product development (~$40k annual revenue). I generate most of my income via foreign clients, ...
By the way, I just noticed your post is a year old... did you ever make it over? Read More
Self-employed Australian looking to move to Berlin by True Valhalla
Hello everyone; I'm new here so please be gentle! :) I'm 20 years old living in Australia, and have established on online business based around digital product development (~$40k annual revenue). I generate most of my income via foreign clients, ...
Hi Matt, Firstly, what a mental plan, but OK whatever, I'm sure you've got good reasons for picking Berlin right? I'm a freelancer in Germany, I married a German here (so things were a bit easier) but let me tell you what I know. ... Read More
Ledigkeitsbescheinigung
In Australia this is called a "certificate of no impediment to marriage" and must be issued from your home country which states you have never been married before, or are not currently married to someone. Read More
Help :)
Hi Ana, I don't know how good your German is, but you might consider looking in indeed and other job portals for sangerin gesucht. good luck! Cheers Lisa Read More
On my Way to Germany by teecesset
Hello! I would like to take the time to introduce myself, as I am fairly new to the forum. I am a Nigerian-American who intends to move to Germany in Fall 2017 to first pursue an MBA with a focus in HR (top program choice right now is from Uni ...
Hey there, My name is Lisa, and I live in Mannheim. I started a similar journey 4 years ago. I moved over last January, almost a full year in Germany. I kept a blog too the whole time (listed on my profile or right under my face on the left ... Read More
Hello! how to find work for Egyptian? by Mohamed Ashour
I'm Egyptian, 22 years old and I'm living in Poland..... I have blue card and I'd like to move to German specifically Frankfurt and for real I have no idea about Germany language and I haven't work here in Poland and I saw more ...
Mohammed, despite the particularly way Beppi expressed it, you can't claim English or German language skills as part of your resume. I can only assume you're going to have huge problems to get a legal job here. Germany will kick you out if ... Read More
Jobs In Hessen by AstroAndy
I'm an 18 year old currently living in the United States. I've been doing some research on Germany, and am toying with moving there because of the free education, and I want to start a new life. I just started learning German, but I ...
Hey Andy, Can't help notice you prefaced your name with "Astro" are you interested in ESA? Cheers Lisa Read More
how hard is B1 exam ? by frauroessler
hi guys. i would like to ask if how hard is B1 exam. do you have any idea. and how can i find a job here. i am a midwife and wanted to work in nursing homes. do u think its possible to me. and lastly why i need an integrated course exam. pls help
Hey guys, if you're on the ground IN Germany you can find guides for all levels all the way up to C2 in the bookstore chain Thalia.de I'm not advertising them, not affiliated with them, but I picked up heaps of books recently to improve my ... Read More
Driving LIC FROM USA OUT OF KY. by saxual4u
I'M trying to find out if you cab exchange only in Romania, I am having to move to another counties or paid 3,000 euro for a Lic because I did not change Lic in time! A very bad move on my part! So now I have to go to another 3 months and get ...
Hey again, Follow the lawyer's advice, of course. As far as the documents go, I've never met anyone who was able to convince German bureaucrats that the documents they requested were unnecessary. Who and what they request does seem to ... Read More
Driving LIC FROM USA OUT OF KY. by saxual4u
I'M trying to find out if you cab exchange only in Romania, I am having to move to another counties or paid 3,000 euro for a Lic because I did not change Lic in time! A very bad move on my part! So now I have to go to another 3 months and get ...
Hi! Firstly, I really hope you've got your head around the fact that Germany has no rhyme or reason behind its licensing scheme. What is compatible with their license and what isn't varies greatly. Certain countries, certain states in ... Read More
AUSTRALIAN 鈧�3000 TO SURVIVE UNTILL EMPLOYED IN GERMANY. by matthew8000
Hallo! To who it may concern. I am a 24 year old Australian Man coming to Germany on a working holiday Visa. I am stopping in Singapore and Abu Dhabi for a night each and going to Frankfurt from December 22 to 24th I have arranged with my friend ...
Hi Matt, What a crazy bugger you are coming over with about 1/4 of a plan behind you! SO Australian I just can't help but love it. Ok, lets try and cover everything in order... 0. Register You need to register in every town that you're ... Read More
fiancee visa
Hi dva21. You might be entitled to a three month visa to organise your marriage. I am not aware of a Fiancee visa for Germany. You can apply for a spousal or family reunion visa perhaps? If you're really unsure, I suggest an English ... Read More
New to Germany and seeking advice.
Dear Justin, You may wish to consider pursuing freelancer status in Germany. Companies may be willing to hire you on this basis, and if you have a contract offer, you will be able to make a case to the Auslaenderbehoerde. If you more information ... Read More
Making first contact-- how to ask someone for help by missbeesy
Hi Everyone, This is a post for new members. Lately I've been approached by people asking for help. Unfortunately, they seem to treat my email inbox like a chat window and I find that really irritating. I thought I'd just write a post ...
Thanks William, I appreciate it might be a cultural thing, but I really felt it needed to be spelt out for some of the users contacting me recently. Have a great day, missb. Read More
Germany Freelancer Artist visa by ODAN
Hi all, I am looking forward for information regarding Germany Freelancer Artist visa.. Anyone knows?? please explain what are the requirements and rules for this??? I think being a designer I am coming under this category and I get to know that ...
Hi Sharja, I'm a freelancer, and came across a lot of information about this while researching my own visa. You basically need to have a business proposal, guaranteed customers, money in the bank to support yourself, health insurance (at ... Read More
Making first contact-- how to ask someone for help
Hi Everyone, This is a post for new members. Lately I've been approached by people asking for help. Unfortunately, they seem to treat my email inbox like a chat window and I find that really irritating. I thought I'd just write a post ... Read More
I Must Be Off! Travel Essay Contest by dcallen2
Hi, fellow expats! I'm the curator of I Must Be Off! where we're having our second annual travel essay contest. The deadline is June 30, and there's no entry free. Expat stories along the lines of moving to a new world, etc. are in line ...
You can't post direct links here, you need to break it up or something. But aside from that, are there any guidelines for submissions and any prizes? Read More
Companies with English as communication Language in Stuttgart
IT's pretty popular. I recommend checking out the http:// geekmadel (.) com blog. This person moved from Australia to Germany for a job in IT. She's very friendly and often replies to direct contact. Good luck. Read More
New bee to Germany
Bonjour, parle fran莽ais? Lots of people in Germany speak excellent French. If your English isn't great, try the French forums :) Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Hessen
Julien you may like the website www.internations.org. I don't recommend paying for membership, but they do organise a LOT of events in your local area with expats. Good luck! Read More
Marrying a German lady by omundo.j
I am a Kenyan citizen and im planning to marry my German girlfriend. Can anyone with experience in this blog share with me the procedure and how possible it is. Thanks Jerry
Hi Jerry, We have a good friend who married his beautiful South African wife earlier this year. They found it difficult getting the marriage processed in Germany so they went to the Netherlands and had it processed there, and legalised later in ... Read More
Considering a move to Cologne by chitrek
My husband and I are considering a move to Cologne next Spring. He would be transferring for work and commuting from Cologne to Dusseldorf. Neither of us currently speak German -- his job won't require it and I would have to find an English speaking ...
Hi Chitrek I've been going back and forth for a while and made the move to Germany in January. I found work (relatively) quickly and was able to get around easily. My first question is why live in Cologne? Why not live in Dusseldorf. Its a ... Read More
Too many papers for registration of our Marriage in Germany. by EnajLopih
Hello to everyone, I'm a newbie here. I want to ask if anyone of you experienced the same way. I am married to my handsome husband :P , a German last December, 2013. He's back to Germany now and went to the Office where He will be registering our ...
If you get married elsewhere you will still have to apply for the family reunion visa. You always have to apply to have your marriage recognised in Germany. Read More
new in mannheim
Hi are you still in Mannheim? I recently moved here. :) Read More
New in Mannheim
Hi fellow Mannheimer! I'm trying to get a coffee grow together to meet a couple of times a month. Would you be interested? Read More
Moving soon! What do I need by Philip_
I will be moving soon to Bonn/Cologne area in Germany. Any advice on visas, work permits requirments etc. or anything more trivial that could be neglected, would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
I've got a joint bank account in Germany with my German partner. That was relatively straightforward with the Sparkasse. I don't know how it goes with the bigger banks. I can't hold my own account without a visa and this year will mark my first ... Read More
Moving soon! What do I need by Philip_
I will be moving soon to Bonn/Cologne area in Germany. Any advice on visas, work permits requirments etc. or anything more trivial that could be neglected, would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
No problem, the reality with the language is that it will involve vocabulary you won't really know yet and everything will be in the polite 'sie' form. I'm guessing that you're moving to live with a german? Read More
Moving soon! What do I need by Philip_
I will be moving soon to Bonn/Cologne area in Germany. Any advice on visas, work permits requirments etc. or anything more trivial that could be neglected, would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
I'm not sure what you need coming from Ireland. I brought (from Australia) my birth certificate, I wish I'd had an apostille made before I left, my visa and all my important documents from home. When you arrive you need to anmelden (fill out a ... Read More
Moving soon! What do I need by Philip_
I will be moving soon to Bonn/Cologne area in Germany. Any advice on visas, work permits requirments etc. or anything more trivial that could be neglected, would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
That depends very much on where you are coming from. Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Germany by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Germany? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Germany? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
My two cats came from Australia. They needed Rabies shots, current vaccinations and I had to fill out forms to say I hadn't been in contact with the Hendra virus, and that they were not for commercial sale. They also had to have relevant microchip ... Read More
Too many papers for registration of our Marriage in Germany. by EnajLopih
Hello to everyone, I'm a newbie here. I want to ask if anyone of you experienced the same way. I am married to my handsome husband :P , a German last December, 2013. He's back to Germany now and went to the Office where He will be registering our ...
Germans seem to like a lot of paperwork. We were advised that if the Stadesamt is not co-operating to try a different one. Read More
How do you know if TEFL is for you?
Hi Bazeville, I'm looking forward to starting to TEFL in Germany at the end of the year. I was just wondering how you got started? Are you associated with any particular language schools, and is there a particular method that you favour? I'm in my ... Read More
Tricky love situation - your thoughts? by Zander416
Ok, this may be lengthy simply because I want to give you all as much detail as possible. That way you can make a more informed... thought on this situation. First, I'm a typical white man born and raised in the USA. A few months ago, I met a ...
For what its worth, here's my advice. If someone has a shitty life that they aren't happy with, someone else can't be the solution. She has to work her life out. I'd suggest telling her to cool off and if she's still interested she can contact you ... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
I'm Australian, he's German. We speak English, even though I speak German with his family (they speak no English). I'd like to speak more German with him, but he likes to practice English with me. Since we met in Australia, an English speaking ... Read More
English teacher seeks German tandem lessons
Hi Kvidmar, I'd love to know how you got started teaching English here, and what the conditions/salary etc are like. I'll be moving here permanently instead of part time living between here and my homeland (Australia) at the end of the ... Read More
Introducing myself by missbeesy
Hi there, My name is Lisa, I'm an Austraian living in Saarland. Cologne is probably the closer of the options that we have on this site. I'm living in Germany six months a year at the moment, and then will move permanently when I finish my ...
Hey, I read your reply! What brings you to Germany? I've been looking to meet people here. I'm living in Sankt Inbgert which is south of Koln. There isn't a good category on here for my location. Maybe you'd like to add me to your contacts? I ... Read More
Volunteering?
Hey all I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for volunteer work in Germany? I'd ideally like to work with animals, but am also interested in working with people although my skills are limited because my language is only ... Read More
weekend plans by allen1191919
hello everyone.... what plans for weekend???Bored to the core...
Yeah, my bad. Still new to the site, I'm in Germany :P Read More
weekend plans by allen1191919
hello everyone.... what plans for weekend???Bored to the core...
Probably doing sfa (nothing). Not much to do around here. But we do have an invite to a birthday party. Maybe we'll go to that. Read More
How easy is it to Make Friends? by matt9b
Hi everyone :D I'm thinking of moving to Germany. I'm british and live in London right now. I grew up at JHQ in Rheindahlen (NRW) there but went to an english school, so although it feels like home I don't know German.. I'm self employed in London ...
Hey Matt, Saarland is quite small, and although good for living the quiet life nowhere near anything interesting. Think of the country in England, maybe a bit more metropolitan but you need to drive 2 hours to get anywhere it seems. We're on the ... Read More
English Speaking Jobs in Hamburg by Chara
I am considering moving to Hamburg with my boyfriend and I am seeking for English speaking jobs. Do you know any sites I could advice? Since my German is poor at the moment, would you consider finding an English speaking job achievable or the ...
Hi All, I'm a Registered Nurse, currently taking German Language B1 class with Goethe Institute, aim to work and live in Germany later sooner. I've doubt in finding nursing job in Germany. How is the nursing system in Germany? Anyone can advise ... Read More
feeling like a guest?
Hey Guys, I'm pretty new to the expat lifestyle. Only being doing this for about a year or so now. But I can't shake the feeling of being a 'guest' all the time. Its a feeling like I should always ask permission for doing things and going places. ... Read More
getting around Germany
I've got to admit that I'm not totally comfortable driving on the right side of the road. We drive on the left in Australia, and although I've been driving for about 1o years back home, I'm still not used to it here. Otherwise I'd be able to take ... Read More
getting around Germany
Hey fellow ex-pats, My boyfriend goes back to work tomorrow and I was wondering what the best ways are to get around the country. For instance, would you recommend busses or trains? I'd like to do day trips to see some of the cities nearby that I ... Read More
How can i make some European friends in Sydney :(
Hey byslayer, if you want to meet international people then just pop down to your local backpackers in Sydney. They will be filled with europeans and all sorts. Then you can strike up a conversation and meet new and interesting people! Also, close ... Read More
Introducing myself by missbeesy
Hi there, My name is Lisa, I'm an Austraian living in Saarland. Cologne is probably the closer of the options that we have on this site. I'm living in Germany six months a year at the moment, and then will move permanently when I finish my ...
Hey Eleanora! I'd love to have a beer some time in Cologne. We don't get up there often. Its kind of strange to me, three hours would not be that far away back in Australia. How long have you been in Germany? And how are you finding it? Read More
Looking for a great german class by GuestPoster4574
Hey there I am new to Cologne and Germany. Looks like I will be here for a while, so I want to learn the language. Does anybody know the best places around town for this?
There are lots of ways to learn German. You can use a torrent site (although be careful of that in Germany, as you can be heavily prosecuted) to download books about German language skills. I found Busuu.com very useful, and its free. I didn't pick ... Read More
Introducing myself
Hi there, My name is Lisa, I'm an Austraian living in Saarland. Cologne is probably the closer of the options that we have on this site. I'm living in Germany six months a year at the moment, and then will move permanently when I finish my ... Read More
English Theater by N-Happel
Hi, I'm looking for someone who is interested in going to the English Theater. Even though German is my native language, I love the English language and I would love to go to the Theater. But most of my friends aren't that fluent in English (and ...
Hi Nadine and Funda, I'm Australian and English is my First Language. I miss going to Theatre in English and would be interested to meet some new people in Germany to attend these kind of events with. :) Let me know if you'd be interested too. Read More