A new life in Germany
For many people, building a new life in a different country brings with it challenges and difficulties. But these men and women dared to take the step and succeeded.
These skilled workers come from all over the world and put down roots in Germany: let’s meet the people who are building a new life for themselves in Germany by working here.
Process manager Rong Jin from China:
“What immediately impressed me was how warm and open the people are. Our landlord and our neighbours helped us find our feet by inviting us round for coffee and cakes, and helping us deal with day-to-day issues. My colleagues were helpful, too.”
Find out more about Jin: A new start in Germany: the experiences of Chinese people.
Early years teacher Sofia Mbango from Namibia:
“There are more career opportunities for me in Germany than there are in my homeland. I can get more experience for my career here. The quality of life is good and I earn more than in Namibia.”
Find out more about Sofia: Nursery school teacher Sofia Mbango from Namibia talks about working in Germany
Apprentice David Colorado from El Salvador:
“I’m happy here in Germany, at work and in my private life. I like to go on bike tours to explore the area. It’s only the language that I still find a bit tricky, particularly because people here speak in dialect, but I’m getting more used to it every day.”
Find out more about David: https://www.deutschland.de/de/topic/wirtschaft/ausbildung-in-deutschland-apal-lateinamerika
Radiologist Gerardo Jeffery from Mexico:
My family live here too, now. Since they arrived I have really appreciated how safe Germany is. My kids can walk to school on their own, for example, and I have more time for them as it’s easy to balance the demands of my job and my family. Coming to Germany was the best decision of my life!”
Find out more about Gerardo: Doctors from Mexico and Colombia in Germany
Nurse Eowyn Galvez from the Philippines:
I’m a nature lover and I enjoy going for walks and cycling. As a woman, I can go out alone at night, too. I’ve now even got German citizenship, I have a German partner and lots of friends, and I’d like to stay in Germany in the long term.”
Find out more about Eowyn: Skilled labour shortage in Germany | Nursing professionals from Southeast Asia
