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An American in Berlin: 10 Years of Culture Shock, Bureaucracy & Brutal Honesty
What happens when a spontaneous job offer on Facebook sends an American from D.C. to Berlin’s booming startup scene? In this episode, Hank Smith shares the unfiltered story of his decade-long adventure in Germany, a journey that started with the shock of a rundown airport and the miracle of finding an apartment in three days.
Dive into the highs and lows of expat life as Hank recounts his battles with German bureaucracy, the frustrating (and hilarious) attempts to learn the language, and the cultural quirks that define life in Berlin, from its impossible housing market to the mandatory Sunday…
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