Expats in Germany

Hi guys,

Any expats in Germany, specifically Munich, on this board? Would be cool to organize some drinks/ happy hours with like-minded people who moved here recently and don't know anyone.

 
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Sure. It's actually quite easy. You can enter Germany as a tourist for 90 days without a visa and commence your job search. Once you have an offer, you can apply for a work permit which costs 60eur and you get it about 3 weeks after you apply.

As far as getting the job, in investement banking, as in the US, the best way to go about a job search is through networking, but I think us Europeans are more likely to give a damn about an online resume drop so doesn't hurt to try that as well. There is a large amount of headhunters specializing in the dach region, one I keep seeing on linkedin is Richmond Wolf.

I would not recommend Frankfurt. While all the big bangs are there, the quality of life is subpar to Munich. Sure, if you are a banker you'll have a good salary and everything, but the city is dirty and quite empty/boring on weekends.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

 

This has nothing to do with your post but I will be flying into Frankfurt in mid April and have two weeks to travel before flying back home (leaving as well from Frankfurt).

What suggestions do you have? Are there any beer festivals/activities going on from mid-April through end of April in Frankfurt/Munich/Stuttgard/Prague/Interlaken etc that I must go to?

Feel free to PM if you dont want to blow up this post! Thanks in advance.

 

Well I'm fairly new here and don't know much about anything outside of Munich, but if you're in Munich, some things to consider: Isle of Summer Open Air, Amsterdam Meets Munich, Munich Gin Festival, Fruhlingsfest Munchen.

There's also a great variety of amazing bars and restaurants to explore, and lots of culture as well. Munich is very diverse and has a lot to offer.

 

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