3 years in Germany 🇩🇪 | REAL Experiences of an Indian in Germany 

The main thing people must remember is that you go to a new country firstly is for a better life. So never go with the mindset that the country has to adapt to you but that you have to adapt to that country. Respect for the country & its people is THE most important factor. I found the German people are extremely helpful & but it works both ways because you need to assimilate & be respectful.

Wonderful Video, a great insight into how Germany is perceived by people with an outside view. Glad you like it here ! Keep it up :)

Excellently presented , reminds me my stay there about 50 yes back. Wunderbar. Alles gute

Very informative. Thank you! Hopefully I'll be in DE this year.

Hey kaustav! Thank you for sharing your experience! Looking forward for more videos!

Liked the video,its so natural😍.... U have covered almost everything thank you!!

Thanks Kaustav ..Awesome narration !! and you have a very good smile.

Thank You for sharing - ☺️ watching from the PHILIPPINES

Love your content bruder keep growing.. God bless you ✨

I love how you deliver your English so informative. Great vlog!

Our language is what unites us and what we are proud of. It's no coincidence our country is called Germany. You don't have to be perfect. Just try your best and it will open doors. 😊 There's lots of local dialects but everyone can speak German, too.

Great to see you here Kaustav. You have done very well. It is not easy to find your way in a very different culture. Note that the cultural differences within Europe are very big. In Italy or Spain, for example, they don't mind being a few minutes late. Here in Switzerland, where I live, when I go to a client, I take plenty of time. For example, I am half an hour early, I have a cup of coffee somewhere near the client's office and I get there a few minutes before the official time. Being punctual in an easy way so to speak. In the Netherlands, where I also lived, the agenda is even more important and people, even privately, book appointments weeks in advance. That's something new, it wasn't like that a few decades ago. France, Spain, Italy and Greece are more convivial and the weather is also much better. But they generally don't speak English very well. Take care, and I hope you will have a good time in Germany. A tip for a very good translator is deepl.com, a German company. It also helps you read and write very good texts, it is much better than Google, which often misinterprets sentences. It will help you in Germany.

I am a native German and work for an international company based in the US. So fluent English is required for any higher positions. While on the clock, you'll be fine with English as long as you have a purely technical role. But when you want to sign up for a job that requires you to lead locals (incl. other migrants), then fluent German really becomes crucial. We've hired a lot of graduates from India and Pakistan recently, that did their degrees in Germany. But too many of them did not pass their probation period... Pretty easy: If you want to lead people, you need to feel comfortable interacting with them first.

A very authentic video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Ich möchte kurz ein Wort zum Thema Sprache verlieren. Ich bin jetzt über 30 Jahre alt mittlerweile und habe die gesamte Zeit in Deutschland gelebt. Ich habe Abitur gemacht und Jura studiert (weshalb man meinen sollte ich könnte gut reden). Und auch nach 30 Jahren kann ich nicht behaupten, Deutsch perfekt zu sprechen. Ich kann mir nicht vorstellen, wie es ist aus einem anderen Land ohne Vorkenntnis (auch in Sachen Schrift) zu kommen und zu versuchen die Sprache zu lernen. Großen Respekt an alle, die das durchziehen. Und niemand, der nicht noch ganz dicht ist, wird erwarten, dass die Sprache nach 3 Jahren gut beherrscht wird. Jedenfalls ein sehr authentisches und liebevolles Video, ich wünsche nur das Beste!

Danke für dieses Video! Ich finde es sehr anschaulich und denke, es kann vielen Menschen helfen, die nach Deutschland kommen möchten. Die Idee von Etwas ist oft ganz anders als es dann in Wirklichkeit ist. Man muss sich auch in die Schwierigkeiten, die einem begegnen werden, hinein denken. Ich hoffe, du machst noch mehr Videos um aus deinen Anfängen und deiner Sicht zu berichten. 🙏 🖖

Thanks for the information

Thanks for the informations! Love to see bengalis like you, in another countries. Love from Kolkata, Dada. ❤️

Really loved this As you explained everything Raw🎉

Great 👍 make more vlogs about life in Germany, work, culture and good things over there.

thank you for these videos, I like you speak English in your videos, keep it up

The roofs are pointed or slanted, especially because it snows in winter... snow can be very heavy and dent the roof... and so it just slides down... imagine you have to go up there to shovel snow.

You seem like a nice guy! Greetings from a fellow dude from Munich and all the best

Love your video my man❤

Nice video. I like that it isn't heavily edited esp the park surroundings. Thank you for sharing your experience . It seems to me you didn't sugarcoat your words. Thank you. I am almost 10 years here but not in Germany yet... I also agree that language is indeed very important. You will always have that outsider feeling without it. I have PR where I live, all forms I had to fill in were in the local language and Immigration officials never used any other language even to that one refugee who was there when I lodged my PR application. New subscriber, also Asian. If you could make a video about job search and interviews that would be really nice. My questions are: 1. How did you land your new job? 2. In your experience, were the interviews in German or English? What do they usually ask during interviews? 3. Is there a German format for CVs? 4. I have a Master's in IT but from my home country, do they accept that as is or do I have to have it translated or something? I think that is all I'm curious about.

Personal story: a few months back I took the tram (RNV 5) from Heidelberg to Edingen and got on a bus with a few Indian chaps. They were louder than most locals, but in a pleasant way. Getting off at the same stop, they asked me for directions towards attractions and were grateful that I made the effort to speak English with them. The strongest motive (besides intellectual or schedule inability) to refuse speaking English (or larger Romance languages) at a foreigner-facing agency seems to be xenophobia due to certain (mostly [Northern] African and Arabic) folks´ constant deliberate misbehavior. Sad to hear that you may have born the brunt of that; but learning the language to basic conversational level (especially if it's somewhat close to one you already know) should really be expected if the intention is staying for years.

Welcome to my city bro, summer is amazing here!

Good video where you have covered many areas of living in Germany during your three years' stay there. I have shared your this video with my son, who too, have arrived at Germany on 20th May, 2024 for his Bachelor's program. Abdul Samad Samo, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Welcome, Kaustav! I've been three times to India, twice for vacations, and a third time professionally to Chenai, and I was always carried away by the cultural differences. I had been around the world a lot before this, but landing the first time in Delhi immediately captured me. From your video, I take it that you are having a hard time gaining a foot in the language. As a young man, when trying to make me more familiar with English, I found a way, to make this more fun: usually, you learn better, if you have fun with it: Graphic novels & comic books. The trick is, that you usually don't need to have a translator handy, when reading them, because you can 95 % of the time guess the meaning of unknown words from the pictures and the context. When moving to Munich, availability of Indian food will be much less of an issue. There should be a number of Indian restaurants around, and even small, private grocery shops offering products from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. I hope, you aren't that much discouraged by the inpolite AfD-trolls, that already seem to have found your video, judging from some of the comments below. I've noticed, that they go after the language, but this is utter nonsense: There is a whole host of US and British expats like NALF, Type Ashton, etc. doing exactly the same.

Yes please make separate video regarding how to land a part time technical job during our studies and after studies. tanks

Before coming to Germany, it is important to take note of five important things. Firstly, you may face a language barrier that you'll need to overcome. Secondly, the taxes in Germany are high. Thirdly, racism can be an issue in some situations. Fourthly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain admission to public universities. Lastly, if you want to apply for permanent residency in Germany, you need to have B1 level proficiency in the German language

Schön, Danke.

Welcome!

Cool , i plan on coming for my masters in Germany in DS next winter.

Excellent presentation, Sir, and excellent English! Often, I find that English, spoken with a heavy Indian accent, can be quite difficult to understand. The difficulty typically arises not from differences in pronunciation, but rather from awkward stress patterns. Your accent, however, I find to be not only light, but pleasant! You say that you're not proud of your German language skills. I say: keep at it! I'm confident that, with practice, your Deutschkenntnisse will be as impressive as your mastery of English!

Tysm for sharing

Hi Koustav this myself Apurba Chakraborty. Your information are very helpful to all.

Thankyou sir for your reply

Well, I haven't seen such a comprehensive and a very detailed video about Germany like this at any other place, Brother indeed you are doing an amazing job,❤❤ lots of love from Pakistan🇵🇰💕

Willkommen in München Danke fürs Video.

Switch on the transliterate app on while travel around, so it will help to learn some german usages

Thank you for this information

That is very interesting, when someone says Lemgo is near Dortmund, when you would think, it is near Bielfeld or near Paderborn, even Hannover is closer to Lemgo. Dortmund is 140Km and about 2h away. But that usually is a difference, what you are used to. It is good to hear, that the TH OWL in Lemgo (small town with about 40,000 inhabitants) is a good university. I would assume the prices for rent are much cheaper than in Munich. As I always suggest, is finding a Verein (club), sports club, arts club, singing club, to get in contact to like minded locals. You will have much easier relationships. Oh yes, beeing on time. "Five minutes before time, is the soldiers punctuality (unfortunaltely not for the long distance trains). Even when you are invited to meet at 10:00 to go to the museum or whatever, you meet at 10:00 or arrive five minutes earlier. And if you will be two minutes late, you give a call about your delay. We do not waste the time of all others.

Hello, thank you so much for the informative video. I am also planning for my master's in Germany this year and have one year of work experience in the web development field. I just wanted to ask which technologies in web dev is more popular in German IT companies . Could you please share the type of interview questions they ask?

Thatched roofs are the roofs made from straw or vegetation. In Germany, houses have tiled roofs.

One thing I would like to ask is regarding pay scale. So far I have heard that the pay scale is not much different than what we usually get in india. So if you are planning than how you surpass that thought plus are you able to save more in comparison. Are you able to complete your education loan?

Ich finde, dass ihr Videos sind sehr wichtigen für mich und es ist gut Idee. Ich möchte im August nach Deutschland 🇩🇪 kommen ❤

Your video is interesting and factual. I find german language very very difficult and I lose my patience with the details to learn. I do not have to work as I am in pension from the UK. My life in germany is superb, I have friends and they are aware that I prefer English. I manage pretty well at the supermarket, in restaurants, my Doctor, at the hospital if I am ill, at the Auslanderbehorde where I struggled.German food does not appeal to me at all and I mostly cook myself. I wish you a happy colourful and prosperous life in Germany, the country and her people are welcoming and if you speak the language they are delighted to spend time with you. Please explain to our fellow countrymen how to fo find jobs or a worthwhile career in Germany. Because I believe knowledge in Germany is so easy to acquire at a fair price.

Alles Gute in Ismaning (München). Danke für das Video.

It is raw❤

Thanks for the informative video Kaustav :) Really appreciate it. Out of curiosity just wanted to ask whether you're a single or moved with spouse to Germany ?

brother, I have arrived in berlin two weeks back. please make a job related video and as well if you could just provide some guidance... thanks

Appreciate Your experience Brother... Keep it Up

I may imagine, that for an Indian the german weather is regarded as "cold", but India has cold - very cold - regions as well, high in the mountains. As we say: There isn't any bad weather, but only inappropriate clothing. Change Your jacket to a wool coat, Your sneakers to leather boots, wear a bonnet or better a hat ... and if it's really cold, use long-sleeve underwear. And last not least: Wear natural materials as cotton, wool, leather ... or even linen. These modern plastic stuff is more or less useless.

Is IU International University of Applied Sciences recommended? Is it great?

Hello brother, I have an important question to you, that is there are any filed jobs available for those who complete their MA in english honours in germany as a an indian?

Please make a video on how to get into Germnay directly from India as a fresher in IT

Mein Schwager hat in Lemgo Elektrotechnik studiert. War damals in Ordnung. Willkommen 😊

Bhai job ke liye haardik shubhkaamnayein. 😊🙏Bhai main baat hai job. Uske baare mei bataiye. Baaki sab important nahi hai woh sab ho jata hai. Job hai to sab kuch hai, job nahi to kuch nahi.

Nice video pls make another strucred video ❤❤

Bro make a detail video on jobs situation❤

I've learnt German on my own. Read a lot about the culture over the years but it feels impossible to get a job there... Ive applied to 170 jobs till now in IT, logistics (warehouses), Fließband type of jobs etc. Do you know of any jobs in any field (except medical/ Krankenpflege) for which they might consider international applicants without Berufserfahrung?

danke für das VIDEO..... keep in mind : German is spoken by about 100.000.000 people... das ist nicht viel, aber auch nicht wenig...

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wonderful video, btw i have a question. what were you studying in germany?

Bhaiya,watching you from Bangladesh. Planning to learn German or french, what should be learnt?

Dada, I am from Kolkata and i want to study bachelor's in international business. Is Germany a good choice? Which city to choose as i don't have a lot of funds and am looking for a public university. How much should I expect the living expenses and other costs. Please guide me.

informative

Thank you ....very genuine...

Is there only minimal chance to get a accounting job in germany?

in germany when you are late perhaps 5 minuites you show your no respect to a company who meet for a appointment for a job)

Bro pls tell how u were u managed ur study and cooking washing clothes etc.& still stay healthy.how much time u wre getting for urself.

Hi bro please upload videos regularly ❤

Pls speak more on student visa and job percentage for pharmacy students who are planning to do their m.s in pharmacy

I have one question for you, I know it might sound weird but how much can a software engineer/any IT professional as such can save every month here. If possible try to make a video on this using some avg estimates (maybe 60k euro as salary which i guess is avg). Is it possible to save 1000 euro+ each month even after allocating some money for extra curriculars other entertainment stuff.

yes, need job related video..

Hi, Wanted to know about part time jobs as a student in Germany & cost of living as a student….planning to do MBA in Germany

nice presentation😊

I had to laugh so much. The solution to get food like back home is to cook yourself. Wild 😂 😂 😂 So whether it would be a completely new idea to cook yourself as a student.

I am planning to study in Germany in 2025 winters, I just want to know the conditions of Job in Germany, also can you predict what will be the condition for the same in 2025 winters... by the way, very informative video, hope to hear a response from your side through video or by replying to my comment.. thankyou and stay healthy, stay safe!! Namaste 🙏🏻

Tell me bro which area in germany is hindu /bengali dominated n which province is suitable for English teaching jobs in english medium schools.

V informative..... I need to know has that rule passed like 2years work visa ?

One of the counsellor told me that no ielts is required and German public university don’t have business analyst or marketing course and in private uni 2 year cost will be approx 30-35lacs is it true?

Hat mir sehr gut gefallen.

IT me kon sa course krna better h jiski demand jrmny me subse zyada h

sir how to get ausbildung from india and come to germany if not possible how can i come to germany should i come on visit visa or tourist visa

😭😭Bhai please reply. If i get citizenship, can i take my parents permanently according to the new rules in Germany?

Friend !would like to know how you've taken google assistance to spk. to the woman in german during visa renewal. (simultaneous conversation possible in both languages thro. the app?) . Pl. let me know. It will be of great help as i stay in tamilnadu and my tongue is telugu; a foreign language to tamilians.

Plz explain more details about jobs in Germany

Brother ur welcome for desi food main apko bana ker don gi u can visit me .... 😀 covid time was really horrible!

Make a detailed video for students who comes after 12th to study in germany for ug

Bro.. im a Btech graduate in mechanical engineering. Having 63 percentage only therefore im not eligible for public universities.... Shall i prefer ausbuildung diploma courses? Pls reply...

Bro what is the minimum salary which we will be getting if we will work in a Warehouse as Packer

My son will join OWL lemgo next month, can you suggest cheap and good airlines flight from Delhi to nearest airport of lemgo, and also the name of nearest airport of lemgo

My city Leipzig has some i dian imigrNts whonpened restersnts of couse i cNt say how authentic or how germanized it is but The food situstion depends on the place u are staying at If u stay in a city thats mor meltingpot than everage or less melting pot than everage But yes not wvery ity will have every quisuine with turkish italian and greek beim the most comon i would say after germsn foods i mean

Thank you for your video, very interesting indeed! From my point of view, you are one of the few on RU-vid with a very reasonable approach and great common sense above all. Regarding the willingness of those bureaucrats at the foreigners office, or lack there of, to speak English I have to disagree. It really infuriates me as a German that they think they are entitled to teach people coming here a lesson and making their lives much harder and miserable, instead of offering help and service as they’re supposed to. Yes, you should learn the language of the place you live in, it’s very important, but it’s not their job to remind you of that. Honestly I think that’s xenophobic behaviour in a lot of cases and I really feel ashamed by that. Greetings from Berlin!

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Dada i m planning for masters in germany 2025 october session. I decided to learn german from goethe. I have Bsc in electrical and electronics. Currently doing job in accenture. Can u pls guide me 😊

Hii brother after work permit what the process for visa please