Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854581848 ISBN 13: 9781854581846

Publisher: Vacation - Work, 1998

The re-unification of Germany has created fresh opportunities - and challenges - for those who are interested in living and working there. This guide gives readers both a realistic idea of the possibilities for working in Germay and advice for those wishing to buy or rent a home. It also includes essential details of the German way of life, including information on taxation, the social security system, health services and levels of pay that will prove invaluable to anyone thinking of settling there either temporarily or permanently.

Review:

"All you need to know." --"Euro Action, BBC Radio 1 "

From the Back Cover:

Live & Work in Germany provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Germany - from Bonn to Berlin and from Hanover to Munich.
Inside Section 1 - Living in Germany - you will find out how to: secure a residence permit; find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; learn the language quickly; organize your retirement abroad; make the most of your leisure time.
In Section II - Working in Germany - there are full details on: finding suitable employment; submitting the correct documents; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal & temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; government incentives; sources of advice and assistance.
This guide contains useful contacts, a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.