This is such a relevant topic! Moving to Germany presents both opportunities and challenges for African professionals. The language barrier and limited job opportunities are real hurdles, but the potential for skill development and financial stability can't be overlooked. It's also interesting how many people face the dilemma of staying abroad or returning home to make an impact. Thanks for shedding light on these important issues!
There really is so much to consider and unpack (literally and figuratively!) when moving to Germany - or any other country for that matter! Glad you enjoyed the discussion!
Thank you Emmanuella...the right ppl to answer that Question are the African leaders. They have the responibility of making home a place youths can thrive & contribute towards Nation building & growth.
The way the Geman guy opened his mouth when Abubakar said he would have to receive €50-100 monthly if he was to work in Nigeria 😂😂😂😂😂😂. He couldn't believe his ears🤣🤣🤣
I loved the last. For real, you can "die" here in Africa with an idea that would otherwise make a great impact. It's okay to stay there, but at least invest back home. Lots of startups need financing, and that's how we who want to stay will change Africa.
That was a fantastic suggestion at the end. Africa needs liquidity, and if you can build trust, you can access it. Use it to start something back in your home country. That's the best way to help your country. The challenges against business will always be there, but we must not give up.
Bro I feel the same way but honestly I don't trust anyone in Nigeria. I tried to start a business a while back there in real estate and it was the most difficult stressful irritating experience I've ever been through. I will never invest back in Nigeria again after that. And I'm talking about 100m naira investments so its nothing small.
I want to say that, I am working here since last five years and get the chance to work with people from this continent.they are v hard working, v committed and v talented.
Nigeria is a complex piece of puzzle. Our best minds leave the country, then we complain about having crooks lead us. I’ve also come to realize that Nigeria has a strong culture problem, as a people we don’t value honesty and service. We are very individualistic. An average Nigerian is fine if everyone is suffering and he’s living fine. We even have a term for it called “it will favour me and my family”. An average Nigerian will support an evil man just because he has money. It’s very sad because it doesn’t look like things will get better soon. Maybe if we miraculously have a good president that cares for the people, till then.
When you say “We” , who are you referring to? You talk as if Nigeria is a nation? There are over 200 different nationalities that made up of what is now being referred to as Nigeria. It is a pseudo country that wasn’t meant to prosper from the beginning. The British did the creation for their own economic interests.
Nice one Dami... Nigeria's leaders is a direct reflection of the people. Just the way we accuse the leaders of not caring for the citizens, same way the citizens don't care for each other. Every is stuck in a survival mode only interested in themselves and those who are related to them. Like you said, our individualism is our weakness and ironically this same Nigerians abroad know how to work together. @moabayi... that's the lie we tell ourselves as an excuse to leave things the way they are.. we are not as independent as the US where each 52 states operate independently, yet the country still thrives.
As a South African who's wondered about the true situation in Nigeria, having read your comment and watching this video, I now get a sense of the situation in Nigeria and why some Nigerians behave in some ways.
Nigerians move everywhere out of desperation, they call it "traveling", but in essence it's escaping from a dreadful situation, and thats why they'll do anything to get ahead.
I studied in Germany and later moved back to Nigeria, despite being fluent in German, but the experience has been filled with mixed feelings. Looking back, with the benefit of hindsight, I realize that I might have preferred staying in Germany rather than returning to Nigeria.
A very interesting topic which affects us Africans especially in non English speaking countries. There is serious need to learn national languages for better opportunities. At times I wish I started learning the language even before I migrated . Our countries are a serious disappointment, corruption, unstable economies etc
It's very difficult to make it in most African countries. Employment rates are low, and if you decide to venture into self-employment, governments often sabotage your efforts by imposing punitive taxes and making it difficult to run a business. It's a harsh reality, but that's just the way it is.
@@geo6460 Yes, let's act like the west has no "soft power" over Africa. All over Africa! From controlling the "democracy" to plundering resources. You are all so innocent 😇
@@chigoville2660 1. If you have $1m or more. 2. If you have a higher degree (Phd) 3. If you have a teacher certificate (called J1 visa), 4. If you have a nursing degree and can pass the nursing exam (NCLEX). Many other ways.
Cameroon has an obvious ties to Germany as it was a German colony just like Namibia. Plus, lots of Cameroonians study German in school and can speak the language before migrating to Germany. Up until the 90's, German was a language being taught at degree program at the University of Yaounde.
Very interesting conversation with practical solutions that could work for the benefit of both countries. Thanks Edith and the participants for the conversation! Come to Bonn we continue this conversation.
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HND entails 5 years of technical education; its value should not be underestimated. Discrimination and corruption in Nigeria are unfortunate realities.
Please you better take back your statement, the discrimination I am facing here in the UK, I didn't face that in Nigeria. I have a degree in public health, a second class upper, from a university in the UK.
According to the figures, as of September 2024, the unemployment rate in Germany stands at 6%. This is a slight increase from the 5.7% rate in 2023. The rise in unemployment is partly due to economic challenges related to inflation and rising energy prices, which have impacted various sectors. Germany's unemployment rate remains relatively low compared to many European neighbors despite these difficulties. But what I find interesting is that these folks are very well educated and deserve good jobs in their fields. However, my issue is with the German gentleman, proposing "bus driver" job for these folks. You don't see them driving busses when they come to Afican. Yes, I do agree with the liquidity issue. There are a number of businesses they can embark on once they raise some funds. Anyways, God bless us all. Poor man's prayer. 😢
@@soulposter you must be dumb. Look around a count how many young people from Germany you can see. Most young people are either foreigners or at least mixed. Germans are old or the apppear so.
True but every European country you need to know their local language, so you start with a job which is not your skill then you go up. Trust me Spain is worse. No matter how skilled you are it is rare to work on your skilled field.
We are cursed man. Its always black people at the bottom of the economic spectrum. We have warm weather and people that wear smiles on their faces despite how hard life is. We have the most corrupt leaders on the planet and they dont have intentions of improving the life of the average people.
I don't know if my ears have failed me but I picked up a tinge of German accent when everyone spoke in English. From the look of things, they are all integrating.
@@DWThe77Percent@Obidike82 it's called "mirroring" as in , reflecting like a mirror. It's a subconscious psychological habit to foster connection & and ensuing access.
Developed countries are offering these jobs to foreign nationals because the local people have figured out they cannot survive financially from what those jobs offer. That's why the German recruiter here brings over 5 Africans at a time and puts them in an apartment together. It's sad there's not the jobs in Africa to support their most skilled workers.
Good piece..watched the ome u did on a rooftop i think im Nigeria..emotions got high...but. Its basically the same all over Africa..politicians mismanaging our countries..i should do another and let people possibly call in and interact with their African brothers and sisters.
Indeed there are many jobs in Germany but my friend, if you don't have at least a B1 German level, it will be a bit difficult to get one. So if you have plans in the future to work/study in Germany start learning German ASAP.
We are getting it wrong about nepotism in Nigeria. We only focus on government jobs but the industries are limited and still looking for candidates based on merit. Furthermore, government jobs are meant to help people out of the Labor market not to earn super salaries due to the salary scaling. Finally, there is redundancy in government jobs due to over recruitment for a single position.
Sad! Sad! This is brain-drain on Nigerian economy and society. These are brilliant minds exported to Western countries and Asia. African government ought to do more for these youthful population in Africa and create infrastructures and policies that will encourage entrepreneurship and skilled jobs
I advice people to learn German at least up to B1 before they go to Germany. When they get there they're schocked to realise that without the German language they're kind of lost. Germans have built their country without English & continue to do so, so get with the program 😂
Very funny how people in Germany are fighting for early retirement, but it’s the other way round in Ghana, where people are rather reluctant to retire 😂💔
They probably have welfare benefits/ social welfare that would protect them in Germany. Most African countries don't have such. Retire and you are basically on your own
Everything every one has said is great, but you need to have a mindset which is unbiased. Because what I can observe in every person who was interviewed, should try and help yourself and you will prosper in Germany within 1 year, ...... Precious there are older people who do not want to retire in Germany...... All of you should learn this...... Power is not giving, but Power is taking and if it is to be taken by force, you take it by force....... I moved to Germany in 2011 and I started the language course within 2 weeks of moving to Germany. And I started to be fluent in German language within 6 months and all I did was to make sure I read 250 words in German every day. My wife stop assisting me to German offices if I needed to get things done. You need to integrate yourself, do not wait for the government to do it for you. I paid for my language course up till C2 Niveau . And I became a German citizen within 3 years.
After moving back home. I remember advising someone not to go to Canada but as usual, there is no bigger ego than a person with a visa and money. Not only, has the guy been in the same dead end jobs for the past two years, cleaning, care giving and factories. He can't return because the money is never enough and they love the cheap labor. Like many others, he left at 30 , I'm sure he will be back at 45 or 50 because the money will never be enough. And when it finally is you're too old to enjoy it.
I always tell people there’s no country which has better systems for immigrants, whether graduates or not, than the US. People who have masters should consider doing a second masters or PhD in the US. There’s a clear post graduate route for students here.
I'm not sure I agree with the idea of moving back to Nigeria to look for a job. You should be starting your own venture with the exposure and capital that you have acquired. We have to get rid of this job mindset for our economy to grow.
@wise your point is valid. But let's be realistic we are all different people in which some people can't literally be job creators. Some one has been in school for over 18years and what he or she knows is being in a white collar job. So this is were the government needs to step in for avenues.
@@wise5674 put up infrastructure, facilities and institutions for the betterment of the country in regards to African countries mostly and systems should be straight and functional.
@@mushiderrick9519 if you spend 18 years studying and you can’t start a business, you need to ask for a refund. Studying is knowing how to problem solve not chewing textbooks
Seeing is believing, I'll go and see things for myself l, nothing fit discourage me at this point, I don see varieties of shege for Nigeria, na hell we dey right now, no be country. Japa is a certainty
From my perception none of the participants sounded discouraging. Me myself i am living in Germany and i can assure you that you will accumulate enough money, if you work hard. But not only that, i wish any african the opportunity to experience a society that is not infected by rampant corruption. By the time you consider to return to Nigeria, you have gained so much experience, knowledge, capital and an expanded horizon you actually will be able to realize projects you set for yourself. I wish you much success on your mission, don't give up !
@@Deptford_ Are you referring to me ? In Case this is the matter. I just said that none of the speakers sounded discouraging in my opinion and that he should keep on pushing. I don't even think you are in the position to give a profound statement never being exposed to other countries. I am working in Germany myself. Don't get emotional.
Go Edith! Well done smoothly fact checking the German guy on their unemployment figures. Seems he spoke with more humility when you circled back to him.
It's a brutal truth. In some African countries, government offers scholarships to study abroad and fails to employ the awardees upon completion of the demand driven skills courses. Very sad
“africa is rich” and then peter fox here says that capitalism/privatization is what will help us.. Its hard to take this seriously, lol. I would love to hear panafrican, postcolonial opinions, but i realise this show is for informants. I do appreciate Edith’s interviewing style!
If I have $100k saved up any day. I’ll happily leave US for Gambia Or Senegal. I will start my business from scratch even it means struggling at the beginning.
That’s great, but many successful businesses in Gambia or Senegal that are thriving today didn’t start with 100k. A lot of them began small and grew over time. The hardest part is getting started. Just make that plan, do that research, study that market, take that first step and lunch that product/service.
@@essadonzo3152 Definitely planning, understanding the market, product development etc are very important. However, the 100K saving is all not going to the business but it’s a goal I want to achieve.
Very important conversation but unfortunately it won't change anything. We have been all talk but no action. The governments in Africa have let its people down.
German is not an easy language and I say this as a HALF German, HALF Brit! But if you move to a country you have to learn the language. I lived in Catalonia and it is not easy there to even get jobs in SPANISH, since most peopel speak Catalan as first language.
))))))) The DW team JOURNALISM on Street Interview. The Germany has trying to Change Its NefariouS past through to implementing Some of INCLUSIVES Policies into the Country. To receiving Skilled workers AFRICANERs or not in order to provide for them better job'S opportunities. IT Have been a such as CHALLENGING momentum within the right- wing- rising inside of the Country Even though have been reason to greeting them for the worthilly iniciatives. As was told by many of Interviwed , the germany language IS an hurdle amidst the proces's interview to get an good job opportunity. But, Although to that Stil is possible managing with dedicate effort the Situation.
Interesting conversation. Germany is definitely a place for huge opportunities. The biggest challenge however is real integration. And I think Germany/Germans can do a better job of helping foreigners integrate. I find the current process a little too bureaucratic.
Our Africa leaders are seeing this people as they dead traps that’s why because this people can change Africa so tell me how this guy go back home I’m a Ghanaian that guy is telling the truth our leaders in Ghana do have old mentality
Quite an interesting conversation, I was glued to my screen all through.
The host is very skilled at keeping the conversation flowing.
Yes she is very skilled
@@fatimalabran4076wink wink. 😂😂
This is such a relevant topic! Moving to Germany presents both opportunities and challenges for African professionals. The language barrier and limited job opportunities are real hurdles, but the potential for skill development and financial stability can't be overlooked. It's also interesting how many people face the dilemma of staying abroad or returning home to make an impact. Thanks for shedding light on these important issues!
There really is so much to consider and unpack (literally and figuratively!) when moving to Germany - or any other country for that matter! Glad you enjoyed the discussion!
This is the most interesting video I have come across in long time. Africa wake up 😢
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I just recently moved to Germany with B1 language level , even to have a lager job it's not easy at all 😢
Edith is such an excellent presenter. Thank you so much for such an insightful video!
Impressed by the interviewer 😎. This lady is smart, the way she flows and transitions from person to person is impressive. 👌🏾
Very professional, smart and straight to the point, flowing effortlessly from one to another
May God bless all who come across this video as well as all who will Joppa!
Thank you Emmanuella...the right ppl to answer that Question are the African leaders. They have the responibility of making home a place youths can thrive & contribute towards Nation building & growth.
The way the Geman guy opened his mouth when Abubakar said he would have to receive €50-100 monthly if he was to work in Nigeria 😂😂😂😂😂😂. He couldn't believe his ears🤣🤣🤣
Am telling u😂😂😂😂 he just couldn't believe it
cost of living in nigeria is not the same as germany
I think he was yawning
There's something called cost of living, dummy.
@@Franklyn-j8la donkey 🫏 and a dog 🐕 are not the same and will never be the same.
Talent will always go to a place where it will be rewarded
Great interview, on the contribution and moderation side. It's always nice to see that as an African in Europe, my problems are not at all unique.
Enjoyed every bit of this conversation.
Great interview Edith👏🏽
Very informative discourse, kudos to the presenter!
The Ghanaian guy is very right. A lot of people are still working even though they are old to retire.
Some of those old guys are probably hanging on because they will be in financial trouble if they retire due to low pensions, etc.
Welcome to African Civil Service where a real 66 year old man would be 58 years old on paper
The old people ( puppets) are still there working for their masters - the West.
@@naqeebayodamolaraji5718best example is Ugandan president
Keep up the good work Edith Kimani👍🏾🙌🏾
I loved the last. For real, you can "die" here in Africa with an idea that would otherwise make a great impact. It's okay to stay there, but at least invest back home. Lots of startups need financing, and that's how we who want to stay will change Africa.
That was a fantastic suggestion at the end. Africa needs liquidity, and if you can build trust, you can access it. Use it to start something back in your home country. That's the best way to help your country. The challenges against business will always be there, but we must not give up.
Bro I feel the same way but honestly I don't trust anyone in Nigeria. I tried to start a business a while back there in real estate and it was the most difficult stressful irritating experience I've ever been through. I will never invest back in Nigeria again after that. And I'm talking about 100m naira investments so its nothing small.
Wow, I really love this video. The conversation is so human and engaging.
Thanks for having making this
"Unless you have a job back home do not go back home" rightly said.
As a Jamaican, I had to learn this the hard way 🥲
This is the best conversation of the century. I am sharing to all my friends.
Glad you find it insightful. And yes share away!. There are many lessons to learn and helpful tips too
I want to say that, I am working here since last five years and get the chance to work with people from this continent.they are v hard working, v committed and v talented.
Hi, can you be of help to anyone who wants to relocate to Germany?
Edith as a young Kenyan who is considering to go abroad. This is an eye opener. I must admit it's full of mixed feelings. Good job Edith 🇰🇪🙌🏿💪
Nigeria is a complex piece of puzzle.
Our best minds leave the country, then we complain about having crooks lead us.
I’ve also come to realize that Nigeria has a strong culture problem, as a people we don’t value honesty and service. We are very individualistic. An average Nigerian is fine if everyone is suffering and he’s living fine. We even have a term for it called “it will favour me and my family”.
An average Nigerian will support an evil man just because he has money. It’s very sad because it doesn’t look like things will get better soon.
Maybe if we miraculously have a good president that cares for the people, till then.
When you say “We” , who are you referring to? You talk as if Nigeria is a nation? There are over 200 different nationalities that made up of what is now being referred to as Nigeria. It is a pseudo country that wasn’t meant to prosper from the beginning. The British did the creation for their own economic interests.
Nice one Dami... Nigeria's leaders is a direct reflection of the people. Just the way we accuse the leaders of not caring for the citizens, same way the citizens don't care for each other. Every is stuck in a survival mode only interested in themselves and those who are related to them. Like you said, our individualism is our weakness and ironically this same Nigerians abroad know how to work together.
@moabayi... that's the lie we tell ourselves as an excuse to leave things the way they are.. we are not as independent as the US where each 52 states operate independently, yet the country still thrives.
Really interesting perspective, thanks for sharing!
As a South African who's wondered about the true situation in Nigeria, having read your comment and watching this video, I now get a sense of the situation in Nigeria and why some Nigerians behave in some ways.
Nigerians move everywhere out of desperation, they call it "traveling", but in essence it's escaping from a dreadful situation, and thats why they'll do anything to get ahead.
Fantastic debate well done 👍🏾
I studied in Germany and later moved back to Nigeria, despite being fluent in German, but the experience has been filled with mixed feelings. Looking back, with the benefit of hindsight, I realize that I might have preferred staying in Germany rather than returning to Nigeria.
Interesting take, thank you for sharing your experience! If you don't mind sharing, what caused the mixed feelings?
Hindsight is a thing I'd advise you not to dwell on.
I wish you the best in Nigeria.
A very interesting topic which affects us Africans especially in non English speaking countries. There is serious need to learn national languages for better opportunities. At times I wish I started learning the language even before I migrated . Our countries are a serious disappointment, corruption, unstable economies etc
This literally makes me feel crying.
Africa disappoints its' children......
great interview
It's very difficult to make it in most African countries. Employment rates are low, and if you decide to venture into self-employment, governments often sabotage your efforts by imposing punitive taxes and making it difficult to run a business. It's a harsh reality, but that's just the way it is.
Same in Germany but knowone is going to tell you that
There can be decent wages in Africa but our biggest problems are african politicians being so corrupt and self centered
Exactly , Germany is hard...those who tried selfemployment got discouraged, because of crazy policies @cuc6410
@@geo6460 Yes, let's act like the west has no "soft power" over Africa. All over Africa! From controlling the "democracy" to plundering resources. You are all so innocent 😇
Are you from Ghana 🇬🇭?
24:46 KENYA 💪💪💪💪💪💪
Quite interesting. I'm based in the US, and always looking for ways to get younger ones out of Nigeria - a badly run country. Thanks for sharing.
please how can I immigrate into US?
@@chigoville2660 1. If you have $1m or more. 2. If you have a higher degree (Phd) 3. If you have a teacher certificate (called J1 visa), 4. If you have a nursing degree and can pass the nursing exam (NCLEX). Many other ways.
This was a really good watch
Thank you for making this happen
This is really dope content. Wow!! Well in DW
Thank you!. Keep watching us for more
Very nice…. This programme makes you stay till the end
the problem in Germany is that there is need for labor, but the salaries are so low
Cameroon has an obvious ties to Germany as it was a German colony just like Namibia. Plus, lots of Cameroonians study German in school and can speak the language before migrating to Germany. Up until the 90's, German was a language being taught at degree program at the University of Yaounde.
Isnt it time to develop Cameroon so ppl dont need go germany? But not in socialism
@arr8577 yes just like Germans and Europeans dont need to be coming to Africa which is not developed.
Very interesting conversation with practical solutions that could work for the benefit of both countries. Thanks Edith and the participants for the conversation! Come to Bonn we continue this conversation.
This was very interesting and educational - I’ve shared it with my friends and family. Please keep producing these Types of content 😊
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HND entails 5 years of technical education; its value should not be underestimated. Discrimination and corruption in Nigeria are unfortunate realities.
Please you better take back your statement, the discrimination I am facing here in the UK, I didn't face that in Nigeria. I have a degree in public health, a second class upper, from a university in the UK.
Your discrimination case doesn't negate someone else reality of discrimination in another context. Avoid coming off as experientially superior
I love conversations like this cos a lot of people come with a lot of expectations for me I would say keep ir expectations realistic or low.
Zero expectations
I like the idea part where Roger talks about collaboration, be the front for the white guys between Germany and Nigeria. It's practical and sensible
According to the figures, as of September 2024, the unemployment rate in Germany stands at 6%. This is a slight increase from the 5.7% rate in 2023. The rise in unemployment is partly due to economic challenges related to inflation and rising energy prices, which have impacted various sectors. Germany's unemployment rate remains relatively low compared to many European neighbors despite these difficulties. But what I find interesting is that these folks are very well educated and deserve good jobs in their fields. However, my issue is with the German gentleman, proposing "bus driver" job for these folks. You don't see them driving busses when they come to Afican. Yes, I do agree with the liquidity issue. There are a number of businesses they can embark on once they raise some funds. Anyways, God bless us all. Poor man's prayer. 😢
and OLD PEOPLE. It's alarming.
@nxo91 . You mean those Africans looking for work in Germany are old?
They propose such jobs for Africans because they do not respect our education and intelligence. They believe they are superior
@@soulposter you must be dumb. Look around a count how many young people from Germany you can see. Most young people are either foreigners or at least mixed. Germans are old or the apppear so.
True but every European country you need to know their local language, so you start with a job which is not your skill then you go up. Trust me Spain is worse. No matter how skilled you are it is rare to work on your skilled field.
God bless Africa.
We are cursed man. Its always black people at the bottom of the economic spectrum. We have warm weather and people that wear smiles on their faces despite how hard life is. We have the most corrupt leaders on the planet and they dont have intentions of improving the life of the average people.
I don't know if my ears have failed me but I picked up a tinge of German accent when everyone spoke in English. From the look of things, they are all integrating.
It can be surprising how quickly you pick up things like that when integrating!
@@DWThe77Percent@Obidike82 it's called "mirroring" as in , reflecting like a mirror.
It's a subconscious psychological habit to foster connection & and ensuing access.
As a Data Scientist living in Germany. I just started learning the language due to the fact that i can not find a job without it.
Fantastic wrap.
Developed countries are offering these jobs to foreign nationals because the local people have figured out they cannot survive financially from what those jobs offer. That's why the German recruiter here brings over 5 Africans at a time and puts them in an apartment together. It's sad there's not the jobs in Africa to support their most skilled workers.
If they are skilled workers ,they earn enough to rent their own apartment .
It’s all about the pension they would potentially earn. A monthly payout while living in Africa as a retiree is one thousand times better…..
Good piece..watched the ome u did on a rooftop i think im Nigeria..emotions got high...but. Its basically the same all over Africa..politicians mismanaging our countries..i should do another and let people possibly call in and interact with their African brothers and sisters.
Indeed there are many jobs in Germany but my friend, if you don't have at least a B1 German level, it will be a bit difficult to get one. So if you have plans in the future to work/study in Germany start learning German ASAP.
How's the salary please
I'm presently in Germany with B1 level but it's pretty difficult even to have a lager job😢
This was great!
We are getting it wrong about nepotism in Nigeria. We only focus on government jobs but the industries are limited and still looking for candidates based on merit.
Furthermore, government jobs are meant to help people out of the Labor market not to earn super salaries due to the salary scaling.
Finally, there is redundancy in government jobs due to over recruitment for a single position.
Germany is good once you know the language and don't mind the bureaucracy.
Home is Always home and if home is good we all go back.
Das Thema ,finde ich interessant für mich.😅
Sad! Sad! This is brain-drain on Nigerian economy and society. These are brilliant minds exported to Western countries and Asia. African government ought to do more for these youthful population in Africa and create infrastructures and policies that will encourage entrepreneurship and skilled jobs
Lovely insights m/s kimani.
What a challenge to our leader's if they are watching 😮.
I advice people to learn German at least up to B1 before they go to Germany. When they get there they're schocked to realise that without the German language they're kind of lost. Germans have built their country without English & continue to do so, so get with the program 😂
Interesting debate...
Very funny how people in Germany are fighting for early retirement, but it’s the other way round in Ghana, where people are rather reluctant to retire 😂💔
They probably have welfare benefits/ social welfare that would protect them in Germany. Most African countries don't have such. Retire and you are basically on your own
Very interesting dialogues
Edith could you one day do a comparison of ausbildung vs, studying interview?
The core of the process is "the language"
Everything every one has said is great, but you need to have a mindset which is unbiased. Because what I can observe in every person who was interviewed, should try and help yourself and you will prosper in Germany within 1 year, ...... Precious there are older people who do not want to retire in Germany...... All of you should learn this...... Power is not giving, but Power is taking and if it is to be taken by force, you take it by force....... I moved to Germany in 2011 and I started the language course within 2 weeks of moving to Germany. And I started to be fluent in German language within 6 months and all I did was to make sure I read 250 words in German every day. My wife stop assisting me to German offices if I needed to get things done. You need to integrate yourself, do not wait for the government to do it for you. I paid for my language course up till C2 Niveau . And I became a German citizen within 3 years.
Encouraging 👏👏👏
After moving back home. I remember advising someone not to go to Canada but as usual, there is no bigger ego than a person with a visa and money.
Not only, has the guy been in the same dead end jobs for the past two years, cleaning, care giving and factories. He can't return because the money is never enough and they love the cheap labor.
Like many others, he left at 30 , I'm sure he will be back at 45 or 50 because the money will never be enough. And when it finally is you're too old to enjoy it.
God bless you dear great 👍 job
Edith again bossing another interesting topic
This is a wonderful debate, and I love Roger’s closing remarks, collaboration is the key.
Kenya on the map. Great stuff, Edith Kimani!
I always tell people there’s no country which has better systems for immigrants, whether graduates or not, than the US. People who have masters should consider doing a second masters or PhD in the US. There’s a clear post graduate route for students here.
Hmm working on that
I'm not sure I agree with the idea of moving back to Nigeria to look for a job. You should be starting your own venture with the exposure and capital that you have acquired. We have to get rid of this job mindset for our economy to grow.
@wise your point is valid. But let's be realistic we are all different people in which some people can't literally be job creators. Some one has been in school for over 18years and what he or she knows is being in a white collar job. So this is were the government needs to step in for avenues.
@@mushiderrick9519 what should the government do?
@@wise5674 put up infrastructure, facilities and institutions for the betterment of the country in regards to African countries mostly and systems should be straight and functional.
@@mushiderrick9519 tax money is needed for all that and that’s why we need people to start companies
@@mushiderrick9519 if you spend 18 years studying and you can’t start a business, you need to ask for a refund. Studying is knowing how to problem solve not chewing textbooks
Seeing is believing, I'll go and see things for myself l, nothing fit discourage me at this point, I don see varieties of shege for Nigeria, na hell we dey right now, no be country. Japa is a certainty
From my perception none of the participants sounded discouraging. Me myself i am living in Germany and i can assure you that you will accumulate enough money, if you work hard. But not only that, i wish any african the opportunity to experience a society that is not infected by rampant corruption. By the time you consider to return to Nigeria, you have gained so much experience, knowledge, capital and an expanded horizon you actually will be able to realize projects you set for yourself. I wish you much success on your mission, don't give up !
@@jaywonder20040there's corruption everywhere even im Germany.
My emphasis was on rampant corruption. Check and balances are working in Germany better than in west Africa.
You have a strange mindset, why do Africans always make comments like this? Nobody is discouraging you and most Africans dont care if you japa or not.
@@Deptford_ Are you referring to me ? In Case this is the matter. I just said that none of the speakers sounded discouraging in my opinion and that he should keep on pushing. I don't even think you are in the position to give a profound statement never being exposed to other countries. I am working in Germany myself. Don't get emotional.
I want to be employed in Germany too..A graduate and also can drive
Kindly share the contacts for Mr Rogers if u dont mind or atleast his recruiting company
I watch Ogenna’s TH-cam channel
Go Edith! Well done smoothly fact checking the German guy on their unemployment figures.
Seems he spoke with more humility when you circled back to him.
I teach English and Literature to high school students in Kenya. Can I do that in Germany? Any leeways please share
To be honest with you, German need English teachers who's English is their mother language.
I tried to reach English when I was in Germany. I was to that many times.
This is an educative debate and I was glued to the very end.
Darf ich mit Herr Roger Schwarz kennenlernen, bitte?
It's a brutal truth. In some African countries, government offers scholarships to study abroad and fails to employ the awardees upon completion of the demand driven skills courses. Very sad
The love the guys with blue cup is making sense
“africa is rich” and then peter fox here says that capitalism/privatization is what will help us.. Its hard to take this seriously, lol. I would love to hear panafrican, postcolonial opinions, but i realise this show is for informants. I do appreciate Edith’s interviewing style!
The audio is beryl low
If I have $100k saved up any day. I’ll happily leave US for Gambia Or Senegal. I will start my business from scratch even it means struggling at the beginning.
That’s great, but many successful businesses in Gambia or Senegal that are thriving today didn’t start with 100k. A lot of them began small and grew over time. The hardest part is getting started. Just make that plan, do that research, study that market, take that first step and lunch that product/service.
@@essadonzo3152 Definitely planning, understanding the market, product development etc are very important. However, the 100K saving is all not going to the business but it’s a goal I want to achieve.
And you’re loose it all
What are your challenges in the U.S?
@@TopWriter-hd9jh Everyone has challenges here.For me, I don’t feel like I belong here, systemic racism, micro aggression at work paces, etc.
Top topic
The white guy made a lot of sense at the end in his conclusion ❤
Very important conversation but unfortunately it won't change anything. We have been all talk but no action. The governments in Africa have let its people down.
What’s the name of roger schwarz company?
Skillution
Das Thema ,finde Ich es interessant für mich.😅
Lol 😂 16:13 the German guy is surprised 😮
He wax yawning. But it was a coincidence.
Hauwa 😊😊😊❤❤❤
There educational opportunities are amazing though.
14:28 she’s spot on it really sucks as an African and we’ve normalized this behaviour.
German is not an easy language and I say this as a HALF German, HALF Brit!
But if you move to a country you have to learn the language.
I lived in Catalonia and it is not easy there to even get jobs in SPANISH, since most peopel speak Catalan as first language.
Interesting
))))))) The DW team JOURNALISM on Street Interview.
The Germany has trying to Change Its NefariouS past through to implementing Some of INCLUSIVES Policies into the Country.
To receiving Skilled workers AFRICANERs or not in order to provide for them better job'S opportunities. IT Have been a such as CHALLENGING momentum within the right- wing- rising inside of the Country Even though have been reason to greeting them for the worthilly iniciatives.
As was told by many of Interviwed , the germany language IS an hurdle amidst the proces's interview to get an good job opportunity.
But, Although to that Stil is possible managing with dedicate effort the Situation.
Interesting conversation. Germany is definitely a place for huge opportunities. The biggest challenge however is real integration. And I think Germany/Germans can do a better job of helping foreigners integrate. I find the current process a little too bureaucratic.
The lady at 14:00 is spot on. It’s a shame these things are being said.
Germany is the same as the UK. The locals don’t want to do these jobs so we need others to come and do them.
Our Africa leaders are seeing this people as they dead traps that’s why because this people can change Africa so tell me how this guy go back home I’m a Ghanaian that guy is telling the truth our leaders in Ghana do have old mentality
Why is that guy wearing 2 watches? 😂
The giants of Africa and yet they cannot create opportunities. If it is showing Rolls Royce, Agba baller, you will see them there.
😂😂😂