It will be inaccurate to say that most couples have communication problems, because ALL couples have communication problems! The reason for that is A. that we are not mind readers, and B. that we assume we are. As a couples’ coach, I meet regularly with couples...
What is burnout? Many of us experience a similar situation: "at first, I loved my job, was so excited about it, all was good, but then I worked too hard and had too much stress and got ‘burned out’. So, I stopped working, went to therapy...
She has everything. A beautiful house, well educated kids, her husband is satisfied at his new job, coming back every evening with exciting stories from around the world. They have enough money, they have comfort, she doesn’t need to work, but she is not happy....
Did you know? More than 16.5 million people in Germany today have a “migration background”, that's 20 % of the German population. International households may have to joggle at least 2 if not more cultures, languages and traditions. How can one raise a child who’s both integrated...
Note: I use the word Relocation loosely, same as I do with the word Expat, but I am aware there are many of us out there that are here to stay, or maybe they came for just a couple of years, but that was 15...
Looking for a job in the area of Dusseldorf or Cologne? I've compiled for you a list of 20 companies that offer English speaking jobs in the area of NRW. Here’s just a partial list of companies who hire English speakers, to give you a starting point. If...
Immigrating to Germany comes with many challenges. One of the most common aspect is job hunting. I've written for you 5 important tips to creating a German style resume. Do you want to learn how to adjust your CV to the german format? Read my article here: http://lifeinduesseldorf.com/german-style-resume/ Do you...
Have you been applying for jobs in Germany and keep getting only rejection letters? Are you aware that the recruitment process in Germany works somewhat differently than in your home country? One of the main differences is the cover letter. I've shared my 10 top tips to creating a...