There’s also a possibility to learn the language and a job (usually paid) at the same time if you go into a field where businesses are having trouble to find new personnel. However, these are usually not the best paying jobs
Where would be a place to start looking for such jobs? I took a semester of German in High School (the only reason I didn’t do more was because I moved to a school that didn’t offer it) and I’m fairly confident I could pick it up relatively quickly. Low pay isn’t an issue for me as long as it’s enough to survive on. I live a very modest lifestyle. I live in a 26ft RV if that tells you anything :)
or very physically demanding jobs (there’s a reason for a lack of personnel)
Physically demanding would be tough for me. 3 years ago I would have jumped at the chance, but my health has taken a decline and I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome.
Your age changes the situation a bit, the thing with learning a new job is called “Ausbildung” or if you combine it with studying “Duales Studium” in Germany but that’ll be difficult at your age because companies usually have an age limit there. It’s meant for people that just finished school to get a start.
If you like, I’ll also ask around a bit. My parents in law are both immigrants from different countries and another family member works for the “Agentur für Arbeit”.
That you learned the language before can be a great help!
That’s really kind of you! I appreciate that. Let me look into it a bit and I’ll get back to you, I wouldn’t want you to go out of your way for nothing, but if you hear of something that might fit definitely let me know :)
That you learned the language before can be a great help!
I don’t want to get the wrong impression. I took a single semester of entry level German 33 years ago, so I would have a lot of work ahead of me, but when I was studying it, it seemed like I was picking it up pretty quickly. I remember how to say “Hello, Goodbye, My name is, My birthday is on, and I feel sick” lol.
That’s still better than most. I’m not sure if you’re aware of it but pretty much every movie and book is also available on German so if you e.g. have Netflix you can often just enable the German dubs and e.g. combine it with English subtitles.
That in reverse really helped me with learning English.
Where would be a place to start looking for such jobs? I took a semester of German in High School (the only reason I didn’t do more was because I moved to a school that didn’t offer it) and I’m fairly confident I could pick it up relatively quickly. Low pay isn’t an issue for me as long as it’s enough to survive on. I live a very modest lifestyle. I live in a 26ft RV if that tells you anything :)
Physically demanding would be tough for me. 3 years ago I would have jumped at the chance, but my health has taken a decline and I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome.
I’m 51 years old if that changes things any.
Your age changes the situation a bit, the thing with learning a new job is called “Ausbildung” or if you combine it with studying “Duales Studium” in Germany but that’ll be difficult at your age because companies usually have an age limit there. It’s meant for people that just finished school to get a start.
However, there are other options.
Some official information can be found here:
https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/topics/migration/immigration/labour-migration/labour-migration-node.html
If you like, I’ll also ask around a bit. My parents in law are both immigrants from different countries and another family member works for the “Agentur für Arbeit”.
That you learned the language before can be a great help!
That’s really kind of you! I appreciate that. Let me look into it a bit and I’ll get back to you, I wouldn’t want you to go out of your way for nothing, but if you hear of something that might fit definitely let me know :)
I don’t want to get the wrong impression. I took a single semester of entry level German 33 years ago, so I would have a lot of work ahead of me, but when I was studying it, it seemed like I was picking it up pretty quickly. I remember how to say “Hello, Goodbye, My name is, My birthday is on, and I feel sick” lol.
That’s still better than most. I’m not sure if you’re aware of it but pretty much every movie and book is also available on German so if you e.g. have Netflix you can often just enable the German dubs and e.g. combine it with English subtitles.
That in reverse really helped me with learning English.