Refugees in Dadaab Kenya Send Solidarity Messages to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Children in Dadaab, one of the largest refugee camp in the world located in Northern Kenya, came out to send solidarity messages to Syrian refugees Read More
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Integrationsratswahlen: What is it? Who can Take Part?
The Integrationsrat elections are coming up soon in NRW, May 25th, to be exact. To understand what that is and why you should take part, Read More
Language Proficiency: Certificates vs Capabilities
To start an Ausbildung, BFD, EFD, FSJ, FÖJ, one requires good communication skills in German. But how is this “good” skill measured? How do you Read More
What to do When You Lose Your Job in Germany
Loosing your job can be hard for everyone, but it gets even harder if you don’t prepare before you become “unemployed” can be even harder Read More
Where to Find the Correct Professional Training Course (Fort/Weiterbildung)
The variety of courses are enormous and searching on google for training courses can be overwhelming. Here a few tips and sites to help you Read More
Laws Governing Parental Leave (Elternzeit) and Protection of Working Mothers (Mutterschutz) in Germany
Most companies consider employing women a risk, mainly because women get pregnant and take paid maternity leave. Some companies will either avoid employing women, give Read More
Child Support: Who Pays for a Child’s Education?
Most times you meet men who’ve been forced to pay child support, many will be quick to call it “theft”. Well, prepare yourselves because the Read More
Nanjira Sambuli, Martha Chumo and Other Kenyan Techies in Berlin for Re:publica 2014
Re:publica is the “innest” tech event on this side of the Meridian. It started as a blogger’s conference and has evolved to attract innovation hub managers, Read More
5 Tips To Getting Your Money Faster From Your Tax Declaration
Doing your tax declaration is no one’s idea of fun, but it’s helpful to do so. Most of us assume doing the tax declaration will Read More
Danger of a Single Email: Don’t Give Up Yet
So yesterday I stumbled upon a guy who was very upset with me. In his words I ignored him when he needed help to publicize Read More
New Point Sytem at Flensburg and other New Traffic Rules From May 1st
The one law coming into practice this month is the conversion of the Flensburg point system and this is causing some people sleepless nights. So Read More
Types of Professional Training Courses (Berufliche Fort/Weiterbildung)
With professional training there are different types, but a major distinction has to be made between training to help you fit into your current position Read More
Information on Parental Benefit (Elterngeld) in Germany
Parental benefit is an important source of support for families in the first twelve (or fourteen) months of their child’s life. The benefit cushions the Read More
Laws, Dos and Don’ts of the Probation Period (Probezeit)
Employers have the choice whether or not to stipulate a probation period (probezeit) for new employees or not BUT for Tariff and Ausbildung contracts the Read More