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why i left

hello erika

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how i got to Germany in the first place and why i left, the full story

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Disclaimer: Sorry if you see misspellings, it happens more often then i notice. Happy to have you here, hope to see you next year! ✨

20 Comments

@TomaszTomasz-ot6dl 1 year ago

It's the same everywhere. Every employer just wants to use you. They talk a lot about values, loyalty but only in one direction.

@barspinoza 1 year ago

You're brave, self-aware and a natural story-teller. Wish you all the best.

@rlas 1 year ago

19:48 and these companies complain that they lack staff these days but don't want to give you a fair salary and respectful work environment. What a shame 😢

@Michael-G11 1 year ago

I am a bit surprised that your German (?) boyfriend or his family didn't give you some basic advice on employment and health insurance in Germany before you got scammed by your employer.

@mikdukevich9838 1 year ago

I cried watching this because my situation is so similar, like pretty much banger after banger of the crappy defeats stacking up, it’s kinda comforting knowing someone else has been through similar things. Gives me a bit of hope.

@jochenulbricht7725 1 year ago

Speak to a lawyer (a German one) specializing in employment law. Employers are surprisingly in a bad position in court in Germany. What they did is illegal. It should be very easy to get your health insurance costs. There is also a minimum wage (per hour)

@daixin3802 1 year ago

I am also a Latvian living in Hamburg, got excited when you mentioned your possible relocation here but well... it's a pity you had such an unfortunate and negative streak of work experience here in Germany, it's not always like this but it certainly happens, all the best to you back at home, and don't give up, keep pursuing your dreams and see where it leads you. sometimes everything that happens is for the best :)

@thalesmello 1 year ago

I cracked at "being a youtuber is just weird sometimes"

I wish you success with the game and the channel! I'd love to watch more videos touring European cities with a touch of humor, show us a little bit of Latvia! :)

@LucMarcelle 1 year ago

When you realized that you were being taken advantage of by being classified as a 'mini job' while working part time, you should have reported that company immediately. It's nothing you should feel inclined to keep under wraps for them.

@andreycherevat 1 year ago

As someone already mentioned - it's good that you have an "adult" job in your CV now. It will be your advantage, especially with a year of experience. You are now a lot more valuable for HRs. It's true as often you switch jobs in one industry the higher your pay gets. Wish you luck

@angelaguirre9453 1 year ago

Thanks! Life is a journey. It’s how you take it. Take everything as a lesson. Life is too short and beautiful. It wasn’t a waste. Your young. Hola From Chicago 😊

@fengwangqi 1 year ago

Erika, you had my attention through the full 20 minutes. it's always a joy to listen to you. i feel like a friend quietly listening to your stories. today i felt really sad hearing your frustration through the video, one challenge after the other. on the bright side, the art style of little chef looks totally up my alley and i'm thrilled that 2.0 will be on steam. keep building that portfolio!

@prieten49 1 year ago

Young people have it so tough these days! I think you have the right attitude and good things will happen. I wish you a lot of luck!

@Babyshoes777 1 year ago

Please vlog Latvia!!! There’s too much Germany, Japan, France and US content. You have a niche market. Tell us everything! How you grew up, the culture, the food, all the sites, show us the old people, and the kids, just anything you can think of. I’d love to see your country from the perspective of someone from there. Not some travel vlogger, who’s been in the country 15mins 😂❤

@brauseflummi 1 year ago

German graphic designer here. Thank you for the honesty and transparency ❤
The field is fucked up. Worked myself up to 30 K a year with 42 h plus a week (naturally the plus wasn’t payed and mandatory) … within the home stretch of 2021 I decided to quit and it was scary. It’s still scary … currently studying to become a teacher ☺️

@NinoToucan 1 year ago

I like the way you speak out against poor working conditions. Thanks for the energy !!!

@thekarma220 1 year ago

This life is strange, I do not have a degree but I have over 15+ years of experience under my belt and today I have a excellent paying job with great hours, be patient and perfect your craft because better will come but it will take time.

@regatta2k 1 year ago

Love your honesty. We need more people like you :)

@dksilber9500 1 year ago

I'm speechless. It seems (like my son said [he's 17!] and begins his apprenticeship in August 2025) that we don't have a shortage of skilled labour. We have a shortage of people who are stupid enough to be exploited. Wish you all the best and I feel really bad after all the negative experiences you had to make in germany.