#9 Let’s talk about Money - Salaries and Negotiation in Germany

In the first episode of season two, we’re diving straight into a challenging topic: Money. Do Germans like to talk about money? How so? How are salaries negotiated in Germany? What should internationals pay special attention to? And what’s the deal with wiggling your toes? This episode is packed with valuable tips to help you navigate these questions.

Our two experts in this episode are:

Laura Villafuerte, Co-Founder of CareerBee, a company that specialises in recruiting and career coaching for talent looking to build a career in Germany, with a focus on English-speaking jobs.

Bastian Hughes, Founder of Berufsoptimierer, a platform offering coaching and guidance for career and professional development, including job search strategies. He’s also the host of the Berufsoptimierer Podcast.

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FURTHER INFORMATION & LINKS

How to negotiate your salary | Alumniportal Deutschland

Employment & earnings | Make it in Germany

Average hourly wage of persons employed |German Federal Statistical Office

Earnings by economic branch and occupation | German Federal Statistical Office