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Germany, Random

Sonntag = Ruhetag

Smiti

Ruhe is a German word that literally translates to Peace. So Yes. Sunday is Rest Day. I do not know about the rest of Europe, but in Germany hardly anything is open on a Sunday. In addition to religeous reasons this is also for taking the interest of workers into consideration! How awesome is that?… Continue reading Sonntag = Ruhetag

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Los Geht’s! 02 – Long Distance Again…

Smiti

So, where were we? After a lot of deliberation and long pros and cons list, the decision was made. Govind accepted the offer for an unlimited permanent contract in Germany. We were excited but also nervous.... At 30, and with about 10 years of work experience in India with a good salary and a super… Continue reading Los Geht’s! 02 – Long Distance Again…

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Los Geht’s! 01 – To go or not to go?

Smiti

After having worked in India for nearly a decade, the decision to pack up our life and move to another continent was definitely not an easy one. In this post series I talk about our move from India to Germany, with some technical details, and some personal ones. Our decision to move to Germany, or… Continue reading Los Geht’s! 01 – To go or not to go?

Germany, Random

My first ever first aid course!

Smiti

So yesterday I took a day off from work. Nothing special. I took a first aid course or "Erste Hilfe Kurs". It cost around 50 Euros and took the entire day from 10 to 5. Well, it's not that I suddenly realised that I should know how to react in emergency life support situations. This… Continue reading My first ever first aid course!