Today I want to tell you about six mistakes we made when moving.
Let's break it down point by point.
Sultan chose option relocation
Although we considered different options and in my (and the opinion of my relatives) we chose the best option - a study visa with subsequent admission to the university (at that time there was already an invitation to study at the university for a master's degree)
Yes, everything is cool, we came and started learning the language ... but let's say we couldn't officially earn money, since there was no permission from the migration service. Also, the child could not receive the allowance allowed for everyone (children's money = KinderGeld).
Then, when I changed my visa to a student, it became easier in some aspects (let’s say I can work - 20 hours a week, 240 part-time / 120 full-time).
But, now I would advise you to do this (it's definitely worth a try): one of the family goes to language courses with subsequent admission (or immediately to the university as a student), and the other is reunited. So the second spouse will be able to immediately work, start his own business, and the child will be able to receive children's money and much more.
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More InformationStudied less what is needed
Already after moving to Germany, we actively studied the language at a language school, but when you do it for 4-5 hours at school, and then at home, you start to get tired of such activity. Here we are, during the holidays, we allowed ourselves to watch TV shows in Russian, read books and actually listen to music. Although in an amicable way, they could have pumped German better.
Our friend from language courses jumped A2. She just spent more time at home in German during the holidays between courses (A1-A2), I will work with the teacher at home and passed A2 as an external student, going straight to B1. The case is rather isolated, but it still takes place.
The training system is built like this (I am still learning this myself) - you learn most of it on your own, studying additional sources!
Late started learning the language
Back in Russia, we began to learn German very sluggishly. We listened to a lot of audio and worked with a tutor 2 times a week. But all this is not enough! We had to walk 3-4 times, so we would have saved a lot of money!
A course at a language school costs 500 euros per person per level. Well, my wife and I went alone... how much could we save? That’s why I give this advice to everyone who wants to move – learn as much German as possible at home!
Translation of documents
For the execution of some documents, it was required to translate them into German. I just went to the nearest notary, she put me in touch with her translator (as a rule, they work in pairs). For the consulate, such a translation was enough, but upon arrival, they asked to re-translate from a sworn translator here.
And it is thank God that by some miracle, a year ago we decided to transfer our diplomas of graduation from school, university immediately in Germany. So they would have gotten more money.
A lot of unnecessary things
I don't know what drove us at that moment, but we managed to move here some things that we managed to wear a couple of times. Of course, I'm talking about our case and yours may be different. For example, my wife brought a fur vest and never put it on. And he brought several of his classic suits, but only put one on a couple of times when I went to the interview. On other occasions, he always wore jeans.
I understand that this is an isolated case, but still think a few times: is this thing that you want to transport, will you really need it?
Bought cash in banknotes of 500 and 200 euros
This, of course, is joke, but you won't be able to pay in 200-500 euro bills in Germany. Many stores simply do not accept them! Even some boutiques in Dusseldorf refused, asked to pay by credit card then ... or accepted, but with great creak!
A trivial incident happened to me: I couldn’t pay for gas at a gas station in Munich. There they simply pointed out to me their rule - we don’t understand 200 and 500...
These were my six mistakes when moving, which I remembered without hesitation :)
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