Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Between Jonathan and I, we have 12 years of collective work experience in Germany. And during that time, German work culture has taught us a lot about work values and the atmosphere of employment in Germany.... and how different it is from working in the United States. Some of these are monumental (like parental leave in Germany, work/life balance, and sick leave) and some of them are small nuances (like work habits and break time). But collectively, our experience of working in Germany has made us better employees and strengthened our relationships with our colleagues. Let's explore them together.
For more information on the content of this video, you can read more on our blog.
German Work Culture:
blackforestfamily.com/5-aspects-of-german-work-culture-to-boost-your-life
German Work Visas and German Work Permits/Permanent Residence Permits:
blackforestfamily.com/german-work-visa-work-permit-residence-permit-checklist
Free Child Benefits in Germany:
blackforestfamily.com/free-child-benefits-in-germany
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πQuick Jump to Your Favorite Topic:
00:00 Intro
01:51 German Work Culture
03:37 Cut the small talk, add in meaningful conversations
06:09 Always say Good Morning/Hello when walking into a German office
07:19 Make a Schedule/Plan & Stick to It
09:40 Do it right the first time, no matter how long it takes
11:55 Separate Work/Private Life & Value them Both
15:01 Work Hours are Regulated to Value Personal Time & Mental Health
16:12 Sick Leave is there for personal health & wellbeing of the entire office
18:26 German Parental Leave
21:04 Our Final Thoughts on German Work Culture
21:57 What do you think of German vs. American Work Culture?
22:24 Outro
Episode 19 | #lifeingermany and #workinGermany in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed October 4, 2021
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Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlogβ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. ππ₯π
Between Jonathan and I, we have 12 years of collective work experience in Germany. And during that time, German work culture has taught us a lot about work values and the atmosphere of employment in Germany.... and how different it is from working in the United States. Some of these are monumental (like parental leave in Germany, work/life balance, and sick leave) and some of them are small nuances (like work habits and break time). But collectively, our experience of working in Germany has made us better employees and strengthened our relationships with our colleagues. Let's explore them together.
For more information on the content of this video, you can read more on our blog.
German Work Culture:
blackforestfamily.com/5-aspects-of-german-work-culture-to-boost-your-life
German Work Visas and German Work Permits/Permanent Residence Permits:
blackforestfamily.com/german-work-visa-work-permit-residence-permit-checklist
Free Child Benefits in Germany:
blackforestfamily.com/free-child-benefits-in-germany
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO:
Stroller: tinyurl.com/tkc5xcpw
Camera - tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7
Microphone - tinyurl.com/rufut97v
Lens - tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6
Bendy Tripod Thing - tinyurl.com/d4w687pk
Memory Card - tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac
External Hard Drive - tinyurl.com/nmters57
External Hard Drive Backup - tinyurl.com/vduwnaea
Music in Episode - tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY
DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase.
πQuick Jump to Your Favorite Topic:
00:00 Intro
01:51 German Work Culture
03:37 Cut the small talk, add in meaningful conversations
06:09 Always say Good Morning/Hello when walking into a German office
07:19 Make a Schedule/Plan & Stick to It
09:40 Do it right the first time, no matter how long it takes
11:55 Separate Work/Private Life & Value them Both
15:01 Work Hours are Regulated to Value Personal Time & Mental Health
16:12 Sick Leave is there for personal health & wellbeing of the entire office
18:26 German Parental Leave
21:04 Our Final Thoughts on German Work Culture
21:57 What do you think of German vs. American Work Culture?
22:24 Outro
Episode 19 | #lifeingermany and #workinGermany in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed October 4, 2021
πΈ Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam instagram.com/blackforestfam/β
βοΈ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit β‘οΈ blackforestfamily.com/β β¬ οΈ
π§ Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - blackforestfamily.com/follow-along
ββββββββββββββββββ
π³ Hereβs our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips
π΅ Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS:
blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf
ββββββββββββββββββ
SUPPORT OUR WORK: blackforestfamily.com/follow-along
FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: blackforestfamily.com/shop
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/blackforestfamily/β
ββββββββββββββββββ
Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlogβ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. ππ₯π
