Expat Advice: Living in Munich, Germany
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Munich
How long have you lived there?
1 year
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?
www.toytownmunich.com It's a forum dedicated to English-speaking expats in Munich. There you get a lot of first-hand information regarding English-speaking medical professionals, exchanging info about where to make the best of a long-weekend, etc.
In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.
Munich is not a cosmopolitan town like say Berlin or London. Munich attracts a lot of high-tech people, as a result, there is racial diversity, but not culturally diverse. Munich is liberallly run (SPD), but Bavaria is conservative (CSU/CDU). I am a person of color and feel comfortable and welcome here.
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Mostly hi-tech and IT. To find new jobs, you got to use the internet or the employment office website (Arbeitsamt).
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
Do it! Munich is on the cusp of the Alps. Good ski areas are 1 hr. south of Munich. Lake Garda (for wind surfing, MTB, etc.) is 400 km south of Munich in Italy. Prague is a 4 hr. drive to the east. This is a safe, clean city.
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