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7 Steps to becoming a freelancer in Germany

 

Buckle up. Becoming a freelancer or self-employed in Germany is not for the faint of heart. But if you’re here reading this article, odds are you’re determined to make it work. And make it work you shall. Starting by reading this super helpful blog post.

Step 1 – Prepare yourself

Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Once you deal with the nitty gritty, it’s smooth-ish sailing from there.

How We Help You Move To Germany: Meet Ronja Heidenberger

We interviewed our Account Manager Ronja Heidenberger for you, so you can get to know the person behind the name helping you move to Germany.

Where do you live in Germany?

I live in the southern part of Munich.

How long have you lived in Germany?

I’ve lived in Germany my whole life! I was born in Starnberg. It’s a town in Upper Bavaria, 25 kilometres southwest of Munich. Starnberg is at the northern end of Lake Starnberg which is a popular place for excursions and recreation.…

Berlin Guide: Pankow

Guide to Berlin Part 3: Best of Pankow

We are continuing our Archer Relocation series on areas of Berlin and the amazing female entrepreneurs who live and work here. Aussie expat, former Opera singer and managing director of Red Tape Translation, Kathleen Parker, gave us the lowdown on her neighbourhood: Pankow. 

Who:

Kathleen Parker

Berlin Neighbourhood

Pankow

How long have you lived in Berlin?

4 Vital Ways Archer Relocation Can Help You Move to Germany

Moving to Germany can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak the language or know the system. As with any country, there are processes to follow, numerous forms to complete, and services you will require. But how do you go about it? When you hire our services at Archer Relocation, you’ll discover we are expansive and inclusive. We offer as many services as we can to support you.…

Guide to Berlin Part 2: Kathryn’s Best of Charlottenburg

In this Berlin city guide series, friends of Archer Relocation share what they love most about the part of the city they call home. In our second instalment, Kathryn shares the best of Berlin-Charlottenburg. 

Who: Kathryn Gorman, an author and freelance writer

Berlin Neighbourhood: Charlottenburg

Moved to Berlin: December, 2019

 

What do you love about Berlin?

8 Communication Tips For Non-German Speakers Living in Germany

Aussie ex-pat Kathryn Gorman, a Communication Expert, Educator and Author, has been living in Berlin for over two years. We asked her for some tips to help you when you move to Germany.

 

YOU ARE HERE 

You have arrived… in Germany, and Du sprichst kein Deutsch (You don’t speak German). What do you do? Larger cities tend to have more residents who speak English. In the smaller cities and towns, it can be harder to find English speakers.…

5 Summer Adventures For When You Live in Berlin

 

When schools out and the temperatures soar, how can you stay cool and entertained? Here’s five fun suggestions for you to enjoy your new home in Germany. We have highlighted some Berlin summer activities for you.

 

SWIM AT THE SEE

The German word for lake is ‘See’. Many of these lakes are FKK–FreiKorperKultur (translation Free Body Culture aka Nude Bathing).…

Herrentag, Father’s Day, Ascension Day in Germany

This Thursday is a public holiday in Germany to celebrate Ascension Day and Father’s Day. How will Berliner’s be celebrating? What will you be doing this long weekend?

ASCENSION DAY IN GERMANY

Christians all over the world celebrate Ascension Day. It commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven 39 days after Easter Sunday.

In Germany, Ascension Day is known as Christi Himmelfahrt–literally Christ’s (Christi) journey (fahrt) into heaven (Himmel).…

Sunday Shopping in Berlin

Sunday Shopping in Berlin

The last Berlin Sunday-Shopping Day of the year takes place this Sunday, December 19. So we thought it would be a good time to repost our article on Sunday shopping in Berlin!

Remember, 2G rules (geimpfed / genesen) apply at most stores (grocery stores excluded),  and masks are mandatory.…

How to Ride the Berlin Metro

How to Ride the Berlin Metro

The big news in Berlin is that school kids can now ride the metro for free! All they need is a Schülerticket. This new city initiative got us thinking about how great Berlin’s public transportation system is. The Berlin Metro system covers a vast network of underground trains, elevated trains, trams, and buses that shuttles passengers from Tiergarten to Treptower Park, Wedding to Warschauer Straße, and even Prenzlauer Berg to Potsdam on 770-kilometers of track.…

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