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[SaraLF]

From what I read of your postings I don't have to worry about EU laws.

I must move there I am getting married and I need to work for my mental health. I would go crazy without a job or school. I can't transfer to my boyfriend's school because it's German military and I am not joining the German army. I have limits I'm not the kind of girl who's going to end up a stay at home mom, I paid way too much for my education.

I have considered grad school but I'd like to put that off for a couple years. So I need to get a job in Germany without speaking German. That goes back to ESL.

Does anyone know of any good schools in Prague? I understand that no one here thinks getting certified online is a good idea.


Thanks guys

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[SaraLF]

alright, y'all should be ashamed of how negative you are and how unwilling you are to help. And it looks like you took out that little bit that was posted before about how marriage to an EU national gives you that same status as a Brit or the Irish. Thankfully I have a university professor who's worked in Europe and he has offered to help me.

I'm disappointed in you guys, I really thought I would get some good advice here.

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[Showem]

SaraLF, if bothered to look at the forum a bit, you would see that getting answers usually isn't instantaneous. Calm down your need for instant gratification and your ungrateful responses and you might get better advice.

[SaraLF]

I've got a year, so yes, you are right. Calm would probably be a good idea and I should not jump on everyone because a few people have a negative outlook.

Anyway I'm looking for help.

[plummy]

SaraLF,

I would definitely recommend working on some German proficiency. It'll be fun, and ultimately really helpful. Also, being in a Deutsch als Fremdsprache course at a local Volkshochschule or at a university is a great way to meet people.

ESL is definitely an option for you, and there are certification programs in major German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. Check out the Berlin School of English's website for one example of such a program: http://berlin.school-of-english.de/celta/

I really don't know whether accomodation during your certification will be cheaper in Prague. But a certification program in Germany might keep you closer to your fiance and immersed in the culture you'll live in in future. You might have your fiance help you comb through ads for short-term subleases in German cities where ESL programs are available. Lots of cheap short-term student-style accomodations are advertised for August/September and February/March because these months are when students go on semester breaks. Many students take internships in other cities at these times of the year and are in need of subleasers. These might be ideal times to take ESL certification. (Additionally, I've noticed that some programs offer reduced tuition during off-peak times like in February.)

Finally, in your post, you seem to be saying that your main motive for working is just to keep yourself busy and get yourself out of the house. If your motivation is not primarily financial, you have a lot of freedom in the type of job or activity you want to do. You might find fun opportunities outside of the corporate-geared ESL job scene. And if volunteer work appeals to you, you could definitely get involved in many different work spheres. Keep an open mind!

[plummy]

Just read your original post, Sara, and want to change my suggestion.

Really, your situation doesn't sound like it's going to be financially feasible unless you can get your parents/boyfriend to support you. If I were in your position, I would probably try to get admitted to an taught-in-English Masters program at a German university, defer my student loans, and get my parents to support me. Some programs charge tuition, others do not.

However, you'd be in Germany, you'd be studying, and you'd have access to university intensive German courses.

I hope you can make things work!

[SaraLF]

Well he offered to support me, but really who wants to live off someone else? The plan is more of a pooled income which will help take the pressure off me until I can learn the language and decide if I have the option of going to grad school or not. But I still need to make some money just to help with the rent, pay my loan and ensure we can save money for vacation so I can see my family.

My understanding from talking to my boyfriend is that I shouldn't expect to make as money as I would in states because Germans make less on average. Even a part time job would suffice but I am very ambitious. The last couple of years I've juggled multiple jobs with full time or overload courses and I like it. I also plan to have enough money to pay my bills for a few months while I look for a job.

Does anyone know of any ESL schools around Dresden? That's where his apartment is right now. I'm not really sure when we're moving to Hamburg.

[SaraLF]

[scot47]

I have to agree with the others here that Sara is being too optimistic.

Jobs are hard to find. I would suggest using the time in Germany to learn and/or improve your German.

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[JZer]

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All of these people who speak German, live or have lived there and are in the know are telling you what the situaion is like and you just rant on about things you are clueless about...seriously...please reread the replies to you...