Why Americans Won't Move To Germany!

Germany is one of the top countries Americans visit on vacation and immediately fall in love with. But there is a huge difference between visiting a Bavarian beer garden for nine days and actually packing your bags to live and work in Germany full-time. From unexpected culture shocks and unwritten social rules to taxes, trains, and endless paperwork, we break down the top 10 honest reasons why many Americans struggle with living in Germany-or decide not to move there at all. Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 - The Vacation Illusion vs. Living in Germany 00:48 - #10: Everything Is Closed on Sundays (Ladenschlussgesetz) 02:40 - #9: Your Phone Isn't Always Your Wallet (Cash Culture) 04:11 - #8: Customer Service Without the Emotional Support 07:07 - #7: English Will Only Get You So Far 08:43 - #6: The Myth of Perfect Public Transit (Deutsche Bahn) 10:54 - #5: Explaining US Politics to Everyone You Meet 12:41 - #4: The Famous "German Stare" 15:11 - #3: Salary Deductions & High Taxes 16:26 - #2: Direct Communication & Blunt Feedback 18:44 - #1: The Endless Bureaucracy & Paperwork (Anmeldung) Join the Conversation: Have you ever visited or lived in Germany? Which of these culture shocks surprised you the most, or would you still move there? Let me know in the comments below! Subscribe to World According To Briggs for more international relocation breakdowns, travel insights, and honest living guides: [Channel Link] Related Keywords & Search Topics: #LivingInGermany #MovingToGermany #ExpatLife #GermanyCultureShock #CultureShock #Relocation #TravelGermany #WorldAccordingToBriggs Show Feli some love. @FelifromGermany You can also follow us: Facebook: World According to Briggs Instagram: World2Briggs Do you want to move to that perfect place? Do you need a local Realtor for the area you want to move to? HomeAndMoney.com can help: Use this link: https://homeandmoney.com/briggs/ New Merch https://briggs-azm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/this-place-sucks Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected] My Other Channel: Suite Life For Briggs: @SuiteLife4Briggs Doing It With Briggs: @DoingItWithBriggs On This Day: @AboutToday