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28 Oct 2012 22:30 #126760 by Pyroclasm
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It seems that I will be moving to Germany next year where I shall do an apprenticeship in industrial engineering. I will be going on my own so it's a scary proposition for me. Anybody have any tips/suggestions for me to make the transition a bit smoother would be greatly appreciated. Hope you are all smashing food in your faces!

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28 Oct 2012 22:36 #126761 by CHAPEL
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No Nazi jokes. Its a sensitive topic for some reason.

No but really that sounds amazing. Congrats man.

To you it may look like I just did a push-up... But in fact, I just bench-pressed the world.

"You put the devil on the other side and I will come to fight." -Royce Gracie

Its legs day, legs day, gotta get down on legs day.
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29 Oct 2012 07:03 #126764 by Furk
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Hey Pyro, get yourself a lonelyplanet German book and start there. It'll get you into the language quickly and will teach you all the essential stuff in the beginning, after that go deeper into vocab and grammer.

Hope it helps.

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29 Oct 2012 08:24 #126771 by FatBoy
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What a hell of an opportunity - congrats man.
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29 Oct 2012 08:31 #126772 by Rhino
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It's going to be hard trying to avoid all that beautiful beer...
Congrats Bro it's going to be an amazing experience.

Go big or go home...
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29 Oct 2012 09:10 #126775 by ThePump
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Enjoy bud

Chicks are supa horny over there
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29 Oct 2012 10:05 #126777 by CHAPEL
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ok.

To you it may look like I just did a push-up... But in fact, I just bench-pressed the world.

"You put the devil on the other side and I will come to fight." -Royce Gracie

Its legs day, legs day, gotta get down on legs day.
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29 Oct 2012 14:16 #126804 by Zimbulk88
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my brother works there and he loves it and you okes know us zim okes are backwards .. come visit me in london bro .. need to see some non english okes bad

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29 Oct 2012 14:54 #126808 by missM
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We just got back from DE (been to UK first for 7yrs then Germany for 2.5)... Worst time of my life, i'm sorry to say. Stayed in a wee little town called Detmold (NRW), where no-one speaks or attempts to speak English. Had a toddler and baby there and was stuck inside most of the time due to heavy (1m +) snowfall... not the best time of my life! If I have ONE tip it would be to learn the language asap. the Germans are not the friendliest or most helpful and you have to be able to communicate. Beer's cheaper than water there, yes. Also, you collect your empty plastic bottles and cans and take them to the store for a refund of almost half the price! Any red meat and even chicken is very pricy, as they eat mostly pork. public transport's quite nice but not nearly as well as in the UK. Hope you have a great time though!

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29 Oct 2012 20:25 #126839 by vega5
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The company i work for HQ is in Germany in a small town. I can confirm everything that missM mentioned above.
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30 Oct 2012 00:15 - 30 Oct 2012 00:21 #126850 by Pyroclasm
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That's exactly what I was looking for tbh. Just some sort of angle of attack strategy when wondering into the unknown. I am also going to small mountain town on the eastern side of Germany.

@MissM and @Vega5: Thank you for your experienced input much appreciated.

@Zimbulk: We must def make a plan bro! I think the Zim's are really cool.

@Ian: I dunno how long I will be able to resist.

Anyone else with something to add would be greatly appreciated.
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30 Oct 2012 11:12 #126876 by DBatDBN
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Start practicing:

Sie müssen die Sprache lernen, um etwas Respekt zu bekommen.
Dann müssen Sie ein deutsches Auto kaufen müssen, vielleicht bekommen einen Opal auf den ersten.
Trinken ein paar Bier mit den Einheimischen ein paar Freunde und Kontakte zu knüpfen.
Steigern Sie Ihren eigenen Hühner.
Und viel Glück finden Steroiden!

Shut up and Squat!!
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30 Oct 2012 11:25 #126877 by Pyroclasm
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Danke schon. :lol:

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30 Oct 2012 11:29 #126878 by Pyroclasm
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Grow your own chicken?

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30 Oct 2012 12:35 #126894 by DBatDBN
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Pyroclasm wrote: Grow your own chicken?


Yeah, Chicken is expensive there I believe. I didn't want to say "raise" your own chickens.

Shut up and Squat!!

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30 Oct 2012 16:01 #126910 by mrwhite
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Get the Pimsleur Language Program for German. The method of learning works very well. I have used it but for another language and I can tell you it will be a great help for you.
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31 Oct 2012 23:42 #126990 by Pyroclasm
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Planning a next cycle before I go. Would I be able to source the PCT 'medizin' meds overseas? Like for example if I could get a doctors perscription for the PCT meds would I be able to buy it there? It can save me more than a month of time if it is possible.

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04 Nov 2012 19:19 #127276 by Pyroclasm
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Anyone?

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04 Nov 2012 20:51 #127283 by gorilla
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I guess nobody can answer your question...Youve got a cool doctor bro give him a ring and ask him he might just know if you can?

Or get your test levels tested here after your cycle and make your doc prescribe you a pct ;)

Lets go!
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04 Nov 2012 21:33 #127284 by Eidolon
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Go to your doc and explain your situation, then ask him to give you a script for the required PCT meds for fertility treatment. Get a letter from him stating that you're trying to fall pregnant, and Herr Bob should be your uncle.

PCT meds are not too high up the scheduling ladder, and you shouldn't have an issue taking them across borders, but rather play it safe and get it on the other side. If you're not able to fill the script at a chemist, pop into a clinic.
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04 Nov 2012 22:41 #127288 by Pyroclasm
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Thanx that's exactly what I was looking for guys. :)

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05 Nov 2012 08:24 #127298 by Furk
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The Michel Thomas courses are by far the most natural ways to learn a new language. I picked up really fast on it.

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05 Nov 2012 08:45 #127302 by mrwhite
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Pyroclasm I was not sure of your question but if you have a script for whatever meds you have on you when you cross any border you will not have any trouble. I have travelled all over the world with sometimes months worth of meds on me and a script for it and have never had any problems.If you meant a SA script to buy meds overseas then I am not sure if that will work out.
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05 Nov 2012 10:28 #127310 by Pyroclasm
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O okay I see that's great then because I will just buy the meds here and take it with me to Germany. Thanx bro!

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20 Feb 2013 21:50 #133629 by Pyroclasm
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DBatDBN wrote: Start practicing:

Sie müssen die Sprache lernen, um etwas Respekt zu bekommen.
Dann müssen Sie ein deutsches Auto kaufen müssen, vielleicht bekommen einen Opal auf den ersten.
Trinken ein paar Bier mit den Einheimischen ein paar Freunde und Kontakte zu knüpfen.
Steigern Sie Ihren eigenen Hühner.
Und viel Glück finden Steroiden!


Ich bin lernen die Deutsch und ich verstehe was du sehen. Ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch. Verstehen du mich? Als was arbeitest du? Ich bin ein Ingenieur und ich bin allein in ein auslandische land.

Can any anyone assist me on how to go about applying for my international drivers license so that I can drive in Germany? Bitte sehr!

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