An Indefinite Transit Strike in Berlin?

Apr 06, 2025

Personal News & Musings

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💡 Articles about tech, the world of work, & other random things.

The World of Work

Replit CEO says to skip coding and focus on problem-solving and working with AI instead.
AI can unintentionally favor some candidates over others, so staying transparent and ethical is crucial in hiring.
In nonprofit interviews, it’s less about your hustle and more about showing you care deeply and can get creative to drive real change.
LinkedIn’s not just for job hunting — it’s a goldmine for influencers sharing career wins and personal grit.
Adobe and LEGO both dropped their DEI initiatives. Coincidence? The US has ordered their European contractors to halt diversity work or lose business.
I love and hate their product, but Atlassian is a good company to work for - and best of all, they are big on remote work.
The hoodie’s great for the couch, but in the office, it might quietly hold you back (according to a super lame study.)

All Things Tech

Silicon Valley Tech workers are feeling down and can't stop venting about their tech overlords and their toxic work vibes.
Dartmouth's first trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot showed significant mental health improvements in participants.
Remember Yahoo? They’re still here and are planning a big comeback. Meanwhile, Tumblr’s in its glow-up era too.
European tech is having a moment. Made in Europe defense tech can soon replace Starlink in Ukraine.
The EU may levy a massive €1B fine against Musk’s X for violating the Digital Service Act.
Social media is full of so much misogynistic content, hate, and disinformation, that women and Gen Z types are logging off.

Random

How more adults are sleeping with stuffed animals and why it can be good for your mental health.
Why you might be tired — and it’s not due to lack of sleep.
We’re one step closer to the world’s first hormone-free birth control pill for men.

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General

Access to swimming pools in Berlin is about to get more expensive.
We’re dangerously close to an indefinite transit strike in Berlin.
Changes in Germany happening this month, include new driver’s license questions, wage hikes for some employees, and more.
The Deutschland ticket isn’t just a bargain for passengers; it’s incredible for the environment.
Certain crimes are rising and falling in Germany, with sexual assault and violence among youth reaching alarming new heights.
Naming rights to the Staatsbibliothek have been sold to OpenAI.

Politics & Economy

Show me the money! German officials are worried that its gold reserves in New York aren’t safe. They are also keen to lessen reliance on costly American LNG terminals as energy sources.
Meanwhile, German support for nuclear energy is at an all-time high.
Black Forest Labs also dropped their collaboration with Musk’s xAI.
The German military has deployed troops to Lithuania, marking the first permanent deployment since WWII.
The CDU may have won the election, but support for the AfD is growing.
A growing number of German officials want to make getting your driver’s license much cheaper.
The Federal Association of Paediatricians wants to dole out €100 fines on patients for missed appointments.

Immigration & Labour Market

Germany is really going to have to work hard to attract foreign workers if it wants to meet climate goals.
A deep-dive into how difficult it is for foreign workers to qualify and obtain approval to work in Germany.

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