This is part 4 of a 5-part series detailing what I wish I had known as an American programmer moving to Berlin. This page details cultural differences and things I wasn’t aware of until I stumbled on them. Politics One thing about Germany, and Europe in general, is that it’s relatively left-wing when compared to the US. This is a place where universal healthcare is so commonly accepted that no party – not even the super-racist party! – is talking about removing it. The aforementioned ...| Outer Haven
Intro I’ve passed my seven year mark living in Berlin, Germany, and I thought it would be worthwhile to reflect on it and write down some of the things I wished I had known before moving from the US. Building a new life in a different country is a tremendous amount of work but can also be extremely rewarding. My goal isn’t to persuade you to move or not to move here, only to give you some more information to help you make a decision for yourself or better prepare for a move if you’ve al...| Outer Haven