@vanessaframed: Reasons why I left Germany: 😓The constant fear of doing something wrong even when you haven’t There’s a saying that sums up life here perfectly: “I knew I did something wrong, I just didn’t know what.” I used to think that was dramatic. I don’t anymore. 🤦🏻♀️People are mean, nosey and hateful. 👀The German stare is REAL and you’ll never know if they are looking because they love your outfit or just want you to leave their country. Both feel equally possible. 📨The bureaucracy will age you. Getting anything done is a 10-step process involving posted letters, postcoffice queuesy passport checks, handwritten government envelopes and don’t you dare show up at 1 pm. 🛒Everything closes on Sundays which sounds peaceful until Saturday turns into a weekly apocalypse. Traffic jams, empty shelves, no parking. Germans do NOT have a chill Saturday. 🗣️I’ve given up trying to speak German. Every attempt ends in someone switching to English, a snort, or actual laughter. #germaneffect #deutschland #lifeingermany #fyp #germanytiktok life in Germany, why I left Germany, Germany expat life, living in Germany, Germany culture shock, moving abroad story, Europe life reality, German culture, things no one tells you about Germany, Germany experience
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Monday 18 May 2026 08:37:47 GMT
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Shami_Olivier :
Money can’t buy all things but poverty can’t buy any
2026-07-26 18:18:45
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Handspinnerei Giftgruen :
I’ll never understand why people think stores absolutely need to be open on Sundays. There’s such a peaceful atmosphere on Sundays, it’s the best day of the week
2026-05-19 10:24:44
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🪼 :
People are really sad there, like fr
2026-05-18 16:41:35
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El_Brujo :
stores not being open on sunday isnt that serious.
2026-05-19 16:41:59
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Dracarys🐉 :
As a German: I feel you.
2026-05-19 01:59:01
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Katitoen :
Thank you for leaving and spreading the message.
2026-05-18 17:44:03
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danielklemmalva :
I lived in Berlin for 8 months, one day I packed, left, and never looked back.
2026-05-18 17:46:50
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My eyes... My eyes :
Lived in Germany for 6 years. Moved out 6 months ago. Got back my spark overnight 😌
2026-05-18 17:08:22
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Sam Key :
germany is not just an ordinary country. to be part of it, you have to be patient and accept the social norms. find your own way of coping with the bad weather and stressful daily life. as the child of immigrants, i know both sides, and i know its worth opening your heart to it.
2026-05-18 21:00:59
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JamesinDeutsch :
I moved to Germany 3 months ago from the U.S. Have absolutely not experienced anything you mentioned. Love it here. It has reinvigorated my love for life.
2026-06-01 15:14:06
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Bonki-Buh :
i am german and thinking of leaving. i just dont know how to start and which country to go
2026-05-18 16:48:21
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betiiim :
there is no perfect country. there are only those where the pros outweigh the cons. I struggled with my first 5 years of Germany (Covid did not help) but as someone more independent, needing less social interaction and enjoying predictability, I now enjoy it quite a lot. Not sure it is my final destination, but happy for now
2026-05-18 19:19:15
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mochi :
i was born and raised her but im trying to get out as well. you did the right thing
2026-05-18 20:51:44
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healing_heart :
depression , adhd , pre diabetes , obesity , been in hospital nd everydsy feels like suffocating here . I am wrking on myself to heal , save enough money nd to leave DE as soon as it would be possible. strength to all those who are going through same
2026-05-18 20:57:39
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Betty B Kurd :
I regret it, too. I’ve been here 2 years and it still doesn’t feel like home 😩
2026-05-18 18:48:15
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Keith E :
I have lived here for 26 years, would never leave
2026-05-18 19:12:08
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Mimi la Mim :
same. but I was born here 😅😭
2026-05-19 09:40:21
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hmbg09 :
Ich lebe seit nun schon 34 Jahren in DE und kann dich so gut verstehen.
2026-05-19 03:41:38
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Walter Marquez 🇺🇾🇺🇸 :
People have to be crazy to move to any country in Europe. They are being invaded by Africans and Muslims. The problem is not their race, it is the fact that they are in a mission to change European cultures.
2026-06-01 13:41:40
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Kibreab :
I'm planning to go there why there is always negative comments😭 or it's fatual
2026-06-09 10:49:48
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Vanessa❤️💕 :
I’m also Vanessa and I regret coming here too😭i cry everyday
2026-05-22 08:42:45
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Maudinho :
So basically you moved with expectations that weren’t reached. Whose fault is that?
2026-05-20 04:39:45
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Gertrudchen :
Not everyone can adapt to a new environment. Not every environment is right for everyone. Sometimes it's no ones fault.
2026-05-19 06:17:12
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Ciri_2008 :
I move as soon as I have my abi so very much understanding from me
2026-05-19 14:40:02
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