PCSing to Germany during COVID as a Civilian
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2020
- Are you PCSing to Germany during COVID? Then this video might be helpful to you! I interviewed a new family about "PCS to Germany" prep, luggage, shipping cars, pets, 14 day quarantine expectations, virtual in-processing, etc. With so many questions and changes to PCSing to Germany during COVID, I thought the best way to learn relevant information is from the perspective of the families that are actually going through it right now.
Keep in mind, rules and regulations are always changing, so... expect changes! I'll continue provide up to date videos as things change here in Germany!
Jump ahead to what's important to you:
Who we are - 1:18
How did you get here? - 2:00
PCSing to Germany with Luggage - 2:36
How did you initially prepare for your PCS to Germany? - 6:45
What was the quarantine experience like during COVID? - 7:37
How did you spend your time while on quarantine? - 10:07 & 37:03
More hotel advice while on quarantine - 12:44
Staying in a cabin after quarantine - 15:25
Testing for COVID - 15:59
How was the virtual in-processing experience during COVID? - 18:33
How was the house hunting experience during COVID? - 20:58
PCS to Germany with Pets advice - 22:38
Passport advice - 26:26
The importance of a sponsor - 28:39
Overall advice for PCSing to Germany during COVID? - 30:52
How do you like Germany? - 36:01
This video follows the experience of a DOD civilian family PCSing to Germany during COVID. If you don't fall under this category and we didn't answer your specific PCS questions, then leave us a comment below so we can include it in the next PCS to Germany video! Safe travels!
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Wow! These PCS videos are gold. You're doing great work.
Wow...those people are blessed....
Thanks we feel blessed
We really hope our experience helps you, we had so much to tell and honestly not enough time.
Thank you for all the information! My husband is a gs and we are looking into applying for a job in Germany. It is hard to find information on civilians doing a PCS move. I was curious if you could direct me to information about how insurance works for government civilians?
Thank you!!! Very helpful
When did your salary start, in the 10 days before your flight to Germany, when you landed, when you actually started the job? How long was it from your conditional offer date (before background check) to your first departure date to Germany (excluding delays such as no passport)?
@@A._J_. I had no laps in pay and as for the offer date and the first entry on duty EOD start date it was about a 4-6 weeks of memory serves me. Feel free to reach out to me if you have more questions.
@@ashliblackford794 Hi! Sorry it took so long to respond! 😬 Medical insurance is the same with the exception that you will typically pay for your visit and then submit a claim for reimbursement. Medical and dental procedures are far cheaper here though. Car insurance we had to get through USAA as no American companies would cover us overseas that we found anyway. Hope that helps. Please ask if you have questions and we will do our best to answer. 🙂
I asked, I received! Thank You for the load of information. You rock!
Sonia Dume you’re welcome! 😉
You should do a PCS video for single professionals. I have stories for you PCSing here during COVID
Hey let’s connect! I’d love to film your experience as a single professional. Shoot me an email DTV.mailboxx@gmail.com or dm me m.facebook.com/dtvdanieltelevision/
@@DTVDanielTelevision will do and I shot you a note via fb
Thank you for this video! My family and I will be in Grafenwoehr next month and are very excited! I'm especially feeling a lot more at ease due to your videos!
You're welcome! So glad I could help!
Can't thank yall enough for the video. PCSing this summer and this will prove to be very helpful.
Glad it helped! This inspires me to make more!
great interview and tips! thanks DTV and Zangenbergs! we'll be there in three weeks.
You're more than welcome! Safe travels!
Oh how I miss Germany 😔
This video is so helpful. Thank you
Glad it helped that is why we wanted to do the video
Amazing, awesome video!! I am headed to Germany next month. Here are a couple things that will answer a few of the issues you mentioned:
You can access your American memberships and websites using a VPN, like ExpressVPN for example. You can get a google # and use it as your American phone # on an IPAD/tablet for calling back and forth to the states for FREE! Also, don't forget to bring a few german adaptors for electronic devices. COVID testing is typically completed on post once you arrive (within 48 yours I think)?
Thanks a lot man, good luck on your move out here! And thanks for the VPN tips, I'll be making a vid on that soon 👍🏾
So she mentioned she was going to WSU? Will she be doing that online and as a military spouse, how will that work? Thanks for the video! Super informative.
Hey thanks for watching! Yes I believe she’s taking online classes when she has the time, I’d have to defer the “how it works” question to her... I’ll reach out and ask 👍🏾
Thank you!
@@jenloveszombies1 Hi Jen!
Thanks for the question. I am currently doing my undergraduate degree with WSU through their global campus. All of my communication with instructors and my counselor are through email or zoom and my classes do not require a set time or day. They are set up in regular semesters and assignments are given the beginning of the week to complete. Usually reading, posts, papers and projects. There is also the choice of three different universities here on Graf as well so you can attend in person, hybrid or online as well through the education center. I chose WSU because of in state tuition and I really wanted to go to this specific school. 😉 If you have any other specific questions please ask and I’ll do my best. Thanks for watching and for your questions!
@@sarazangenberg5145 Hi Sara! We’re currently stationed in JBLM and looking towards going to Germany next, which is why I’ve been so curious about how I’d be able to continue my education out of state. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video and got some answers. I’ll be looking more into campuses there and see what my options are. Thanks again for all your help and happy holidays to you and your family!
@@jenloveszombies1 Glad we could help! We loved JBLM (our 2nd home). Happy Holidays to you guys as well!
Thanks for the video. I'm also a GS employee looking to move to Germany. I lived there as a soldier in 2004 near Graf I was in Vilseck. Is there a way to review or study for the driving test. If you get tested before arriving and have a negative test do you still have to quarantine. Does housing have central air/heat. How much money do you think you're out of pocket upfront before you're reimbursed(car, food, lodging etc.)
Yes, there is a way to review for the driving test, check out my blog on shipping a car overseas and scroll down to "Driving Test" - www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2019/11/04/pcs-to-germany-welcome-to-grafenwoehr-checklist-shipping-a-car-overseas/. Good question about the quarantine negative test... not sure about that one. Housing does have central heat (heaters in every room), most have heated floors, but no air. I would plan on saving a couple thousand (2-3K), but you can never be sure because everyone's situation is different (ie: renting a car vs buying a car overseas, amount of luggage you're brining, pet costs, etc..). Hope that helps!
You can actually take the test while in the states I believe. I'll try and find the link. Also, you can obtain your international driver's license through AAA, you just bring a photo, real quick.
Scary when y’all are on red!
Is there an updated version of PCSing as a Civilian employee after covid?
Not quite yet, however I just filmed a new civilian. I hope to get that out this month or next
As a civilian employee, do you receive housing assistance when you find a home off post/base?
As teachers, yes, we do receive housing assistance. I don't want to assume that ALL civilian employees receive this, it all depends on your job and the benefits that particular job provides. However, I'm sure if the US government offers you a position overseas, there will be some sort of housing allowance to go with that.
@@DTVDanielTelevision Thanks for the information. I really enjoyed this video and the dog is super cute. I'm just doing some research should anything come out from an opportunity my husband was told about.
Yes we do, and as a civilian we have to stay off post. When I was active duty it’s called BAH and as a GS employee it’s called living quarters allowance or LQA. It will say when you look at the positions.
Hello! I know this is an old video but I thought possibly you could help. I'm in Germany currently with my partner on unaccompanied orders. We are hoping to make me living here with him work without having to rush getting married. I have applied to some on base jobs. I've tried to look into this but have had a really hard time finding anything helpful. If I get a job on base as a civilian does that grant me permission to live in Germany? Would I need to apply for a work permit in Germany? Thanks in advance for any help!
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. So you’ll want to look for any “logistical support” jobs. Such as anything for AAFES, Culligan, contractor/civil service (USAjobs), etc. Those jobs will grant you SOFA status (like a work permit) so that you can stay here until you’re ready to get married :) But… this also reminded me that I need to make a short video that lists all the logistical support options. I’m gonna get on that 👍🏾 Thx
Hi! my husband is gong to be a civilian going to Germany, how does LQA work and does it includes utility?
Hi! I'm not the LQA expert but it depends on your husband's job. My wife is a teacher so she gets LQA based on her employee grade level/rank. This is pretty standard with any gov civilian job and it also includes utilities :) Maybe this can clear up some general questions: aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=160&menu_id=75
LQA is a lot like BHA the amount depends on your grade and family size, initially you will not receive LQA until you find a place then once you do the paperwork it will kick in and be in addition to your base pay. Hope that helps
For the "american" vs "German" wifi just use a VPN
Yep, good call. I'll be making a separate vid about this soon... thx
Yep, that's what I do ...I use a VPN..I can open .gov account, US Bank Account etc.
Is it easy to have an electric car there?
Good question. As far as charging it? Not really sure what you’re looking for with regards to electric cars? There are charging stations in select locations off base though.
@@DTVDanielTelevision oh sorry about that lol. Yes, I meant the charging stations. If I get this job over there I wasn’t sure how easy it would be for normal car maintenance and was considering getting an electric car if everything with the job position works out.
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