Possible move to Germany

[N8 v2.0]

I've got an offer that's proving extremely difficult to refuse - an all expense paid move to Germany for the next 3-5 yrs.

I've never met anyone who's lived there that says anything but great things about it.

Any of you Monkeys there now, or there recently?

[Yeti]

German trains are always late ...they are decent, but compared to Switzerland they are late a lot.

Where are you going? There is a huge difference between the Bundesländer. I spend a couple weeks a year visiting friends in Germany but live in Zürich.


Edit: Let me guess, EADS Friedrichshafen?

[stevew]

JohnE will welcome you with open arms.

[N8 v2.0]

German trains are always late ...they are decent, but compared to Switzerland they are late a lot.

Where are you going? There is a huge difference between the Bundesländer. I spend a couple weeks a year visiting friends in Germany but live in Zürich.

Edit: Let me guess, EADS Friedrichshafen?

Stuttgart.

[Yeti]

going to DLR?

Stuttgart is in a cool part of Germany, generally the south is pretty cool and the riding is cool. The city itself is a bit boring, but the quality of life is good. You're also not too far away from the alps for some epic riding

[SkaredShtles]

I'd go for it, N8. That should be epic. Will your pay reflect the higher cost of living? 'Cause it's gonna be pricey over there...

[N8 v2.0]

going to DLR?

Stuttgart is in a cool part of Germany, generally the south is pretty cool and the riding is cool. The city itself is a bit boring, but the quality of life is good. You're also not too far away from the alps for some epic riding

Negative - USAG

I'd go for it, N8. That should be epic. Will your pay reflect the higher cost of living? 'Cause it's gonna be pricey over there...

I'm looking forward to it. Yeah, looks like I'll be paid a living allowance of approx $4k/mo. The opportunity for travel is off the hook tho!

[Westy]

Bunch of freedom hating socialists.

[Polandspring88]

Do it. No question in my mind after having vacationed there for a week that if I received an offer like that I would jump on it.

[stoney]

Going for the motherland? You might explode because they have high taxes, socialized medicine, and only work a 40hr week. You should stick to being a Jackass in the US. We won't look as bad that way.

But in all seriousness, do it.

[N8 v2.0]

Going for the motherland? You might explode because they have high taxes, socialized medicine, and only work a 40hr week.

You must be talkin' about the US, ja?

Given enough beir & mountain biking, I'll survive my Euro venture.

[the law]

Going for the motherland? You might explode because they have high taxes, socialized medicine, and only work a 40hr week. You should stick to being a Jackass in the US. We won't look as bad that way.

But in all seriousness, do it.

Maybe some of it will rub off. Kidding aside, Germany is a pretty fun place to be and mountain biking is popular. Besides, you have nothing to loose. 3-5 years in a different country is going to be awesome pretty much anywhere.

[dan-o]

Highly recommended.
I lived in NL for 4 years.
Don't miss living day to day in EU but miss the ability to travel within the EU on a daily basis.
It's not that expensive, either.

[JohnE]

USAG where?

[N8 v2.0]

USAG where?

Stuttgart