One thing I’ve learned is that moving to Germany should be seen as a long-term project and a life project, not a race. Sometimes, we put so much pressure on ourselves to get to Germany as quickly as possible that we forget to properly prepare for what comes after. If your goal is to study, work, or build a life in Germany, there is no need to rush just because you want to arrive as soon as possible. Planning and preparation are just as important as getting there. One of the most important things you can do before going to Germany is to build a strong foundation in the German language. Don’t learn German only because you need an A1, A2, B1, or B2 certificate. The certificate is only one step. What really matters is being able to communicate with people, understand what is happening around you, talk to your colleagues, understand instructions at work, and handle everyday situations independently. Once you are in Germany, you may not have the same time or energy to focus seriously on learning the language. You may have work, studies, paperwork, responsibilities, and many other things to deal with. So, if you need to delay your plans by a few months to improve your German and prepare yourself properly, don’t see that as a failure or a waste of time. There will always be opportunities. Taking a few extra months to prepare yourself better can be much more valuable than rushing to Germany and then spending an entire year struggling because you weren’t ready. It’s better to arrive prepared than to arrive early. Take your time, build your language skills, make a realistic plan, and trust the process. 🇩🇪🙏 Your goal is not simply to go to Germany. Your goal is tobuild a better life there.

Today, I prayed to God. I said, “Lord, I know my journey to Germany won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. I enrolled in a language school, and I’m almost done with my A1 class, but I just seem to be convinced that I have the tools I need to move on to the next step. I am honest enough to say that I rely too much on the language school, but can you blame me? I am working full-time, and having four hours of intensive classes every day, Monday to Friday, after a long day at the office has burned me out. The love and motivation for going to Germany slowly fade every night. During class, I feel like I’m just waiting for the class to finish. This is not the way or process I want to learn the language because I know that German, or Deutsch, is a beautiful language. I stumbled upon a TikToker who teaches German and perhaps other languages as a polyglot. She said that maybe it’s not the language itself, but rather the state of mind you have while studying it. The exhaustion, the stress of catching up, and the fast pace of teaching at the language school are not ideal for me. Reason why stop attending the online class and just surrender it to God. Learning German should be enjoyed not considered a burden

Hallo everyone I’m new to the community and I’m still discovering how everything works here 😊 What I’m especially interested in is how members support each other. Do you usually share your experiences, tips, applications, interview feedback, etc.? And how does it generally work here? As I’m learning more about the Ausbildung journey, I’m realizing that there can be quite a few things that make it difficult for international applicants. So I’d really love to hear your opinion 👀 In your experience, what is THE biggest obstacle for international candidates trying to get an Ausbildung? A️ German language level B️ CV / Cover letter (Anschreiben) C️ The interview D️ Lack of experience E️ Lack of information F️ Something else… I’d also be really interested to know whether people who are still looking for an Ausbildung face the same challenges as those who have already managed to get one. So even if you’ve already started your Ausbildung, feel free to share your experience I’m excited to discover more about this community and, most importantly, see how everyone supports each other here