A Soft-landing for Digital Nomad in Germany Part 1

Fast internet is absolutely everywhere and there are several reasonably priced pay-as-you go cell phone plans that operate in Germany, so access to data is never a problem. One other thing I forgot to mention: there are no roaming charges within the EU, so you don’t have to worry that your cell phone bill will go up if you leave the country for the weekend–another win for digital nomads! And when it comes to which company you’d like to be sending you your cell phone bill, in addition to the pay-as-you-go options mentioned above, you’ll also find all the big European players–T-Mobile, Vodafone, O2, etc.--as well.

As far as places to use your phone professionally are concerned, there are many coworking spaces (even in some of the smaller cities), cafes, and libraries which make it even easier to work remotely. Networking and working collaboratively are not difficult either, as cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg are vibrant hubs of technology and creativity, having made themselves at home to numerous startups, tech companies, and coworking spaces. Berlin, in particular, has emerged as a hotspot for entrepreneurs and freelancers, offering a dynamic environment conducive to professional growth. Berlin is also less expensive than most people expect it to be. The presence of tech incubators, accelerators, and networking events further enriches the digital landscape, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

One of the nicest things about living in Germany is the intense concern with work-life balance. People are expected to take vacations and time off (they think you are weird if you don’t), and German workplaces are renowned for their generous vacation policies. Some companies enjoy 4-day workweeks, and everyone takes full advantage of the many opportunities for leisure and recreation. This approach is especially good for digital nomads, as it encourages them to embrace a work-life balance which can be hard to achieve in a culture in which people are expected to be reachable 24/7. Germany is a beautiful country as well as being full of all kinds of history, so digital nomads will never be bored, regardless of whether you prefer outdoor activities like hiking in the Bavarian Alps or more urban activities like exploring the bustling streets of Berlin. And if the environment is important to you, you’re in luck in Germany, as its commitment to environmental sustainability and green living aligns with the values of many digital nomads. This makes it very easy to live an environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

For digital nomads who are teaching students or working with clients in Asian countries, for example, Germany’s time zone is perfect, as its European location means that you don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to teach or meet with clients. It also means that if you are working with students or clients in the Americas, you can work with them in the late afternoon and/or early evening, as there are plenty of work hours which overlap with that part of the world as well.

Even though the time zone here in Germany is perfect, figuring out how to schedule classes, client meetings, etc., with people in different time zones definitely infringes on digital nomads’ work-life balance, so some administrative help is a must. And since it’s not feasible for most digital nomads to travel with someone specifically to do these things, you need a system that you can set up and let it do the work for you. Enter Helppo Saas: our system can do almost all of your administrative tasks for you: scheduling, creating and sending invoices, managing payments, and finding students/clients. Once you’ve got it in place, rather than spending hours every week on administration, you could take that time and go exploring instead–which, after all, is the whole point of being a digital nomad, is it not?