Hi thalexb, I'm happy to hear you have spent nice time in Germany in 80ies as I'm currently living and working in Germany. I just want to warn you that times have changed and you most likely will find no Friday afternoon party anymore in most german offices.

Sure it depends on a company and there are for sure some lucky guys who are still working like a family but most of the time there is a pretty dry atmosphere. I would say spanisch, italian and french people are more like you described: they are very interested on social contacts and spend a lot of time talking about their interests.

Don't worry, Europe is for sure amazing and you should take a chance to spent some time here if you find a job or have enough money to stay here without working. Just be aware of time is changing and (this is always the best) don't carry any expectations with you.

In reply to Re^3: How do North Americans find Europe as a workplace? by wwe
in thread How do North Americans find Europe as a workplace? by talexb

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