My everyday life in Germany

Up close: Men and women from all walks of life talk about what motivates and challenges them on a daily basis.
Making pupils enthusiastic about their lessons
Stefanie Ritouet describes her everyday life as a teacher in Germany and clears up a misconception.
“Fascinating on a human and medical level”
Ulrike Posselt is there when a new life begins: she talks to us about training and working as a midwife.
Direct link to citizens
Daniel Zimmermann became one of Germany’s youngest mayors at the age of 27. He tells us of his work running a city.
“Foreign guests are more generous”
Isabella Teufel is a waitress in Berlin. Why she loves her job – and what waiters and surgeons have in common.
Accompanying children as they grow up
Playing together and integrating even the smallest ones: Maria Müller is a preschool teacher at a daycare centre in Berlin. A challenging job.
From Caracas to Berlin
Sherlym Hernandez, a hairdresser from Venezuela, explains why she is so delighted to be working at a salon in Berlin.
My daily routine as a male nurse
Steffen Roesel loves being a nurse, even though it’s a demanding job. Here he talks about his daily routine.
A vet with a passion
Janine Sommer operates on cats, sometimes even on the kitchen table. She explains why she finds the job so tiring – but also fulfilling.
“I have the best job in the world”
Christoph Bock explains how birds influence the construction of wind turbines in Germany. Insights into the everyday life of a biologist.
“Being Carnival Prince once in your life”
Carnival is fun, but a lot of work. Michael Gerhold reveals why he wanted to be a Carnival Prince anyway.