Guides

Fixed-term contracts after graduation in Germany: how long they may last without a reason, when to file a claim and what counts for job-seeker registration.

Deducting work equipment in Germany: the deduction applies above the 1,230 euro lump sum, laptops up to 800 euros net are fully deductible. Sourced rules.

Salaried teachers in Germany are often paid in pay grade E 13. Here are the 2026 salaries, the health insurance costs and when private insurance becomes an option.

Fixed figures for 2026, collective agreement values as arguments and a contribution calculation that shows what a raise really brings in net pay.

You can talk about your starting salary even without work experience. Three strategies with a documented market value, concrete achievements and the overall package show how.

You apply for BAföG online through BAföG Digital. Here you see which details and documents you need, how signing works and what the planned changes from 2027 would mean.

Starting work in Switzerland raises two questions early: health insurance within three months and which tax applies to your salary. This overview explains both, with official sources.

Company bike, Jobticket and meal allowance in Germany: what the employer may pay tax-free, where the catches are and what to clarify before you sign.

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation study scholarship: requirements, the 1 October deadline stated by the foundation and the federal upper limits for funding.

A mini-job counts as income for housing benefit. Here are the limits for 2026 and 2027, a worked example with assumptions and the checks to run first.