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American Teacher Reacts to Life in Germany: Work, Culture & Surprises

Meet Kristen Montgomery, a teacher from Madison, Wisconsin 🇺🇸 who moved to Germany to teach at an international school near Stuttgart 🇩🇪. With nearly two years of experience, she shares the ups and downs of life abroad: from Germany’s work-life balance to navigating language barriers, making friends, and adjusting to long winters. ❄️📚 In this candid conversation, Kristen opens up about: ✨ Why she chose Germany after teaching in schools around the world 📚 How teaching in Germany is different from the US ⚖️ Work-life balance, worker protections & daily routines 🏥 The challenges of healthcare & finding doctors 🗣️ Can you survive in Germany without speaking German? 🤝 Making friends as an expat & building social circles 👩‍🦰 Life as a woman in Germany – safety & opportunities 📜 German citizenship after 5 years: would she stay? ❄️ The hardest part of living in Germany (hint: it’s the winters!) 📍 Timestamps – Kristen’s Journey: Teaching & Living in Germany 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – Why Kristen Moved to Germany 01:20 – First Impressions of German Life 02:30 – Work-Life Balance & Teaching Differences 04:00 – Healthcare Struggles in Germany 05:30 – Do You Need German to Survive? 07:00 – Making Friends & Building a Social Circle 08:30 – Being a Woman in Germany 10:00 – Citizenship, Belonging & Future Plans 11:00 – The Hardest Part of German Life Whether you’re a teacher, student, or professional dreaming of moving abroad, Kristen’s story offers an honest look at the joys and struggles of expat life in Germany. 🌍✈️ 🌍 Check out Growing Global Citizens :    / @growingglobalcitizens   – our guest’s YouTube channel for more inspiring content! 📩 Got guest suggestions or topic ideas? Reach out at: [email protected] 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to join the Expats Life™ community — real stories, real struggles, real wins! Real Stories, Well Told. ✈️🌐 #expatslife #teachingingermany #lifeingermany #expatlifestyle #workingermany #germanvsusa #expatstories