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Germany Has 3 of the World’s Happiest Cities — Is Yours One?

Learning German - again. Timeless cover letter advice. Women at European startups feel held back. 3 German cities are among the world's happiest. A government that’s raising eyebrows.
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Do You Really Need to Quantify Everything on Your CV?
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The Truth Behind German Work Culture (It’s Not What You Think)
Let's throw out those lazy generalizations (aka basic bitch stereotypes) and get into the real nuances of working in Germany.
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Longer Hours, Lower Taxes?
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Female Founders Are Rare in Germany
Female founders are like rare unicorns. Overcoming language barriers in Germany. 11 funded German startups. A German study confirms universal basic…
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An Indefinite Transit Strike in Berlin?
How to interview for non-profit jobs. Tumblr and Yahoo are in a glow-up era. Germany severing ties with the US. An indefinite BVG strike? Fees for…
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Berlin’s Decade Long Demographic Changes
Berlin's demographics are a changing. Books are all the rage again. Project 2025 extended to the EU. 10 funded startups. Shops want to open on Sundays…
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