economy
February 20, 2026
Balkaner Describes Reality of Working Abroad
According to data from the German Central Register of Foreigners as of January 2026, 414,555 people with Croatian citizenship live in that country.
TL;DR
- A Croatian worker in Germany describes his net salary of €2,700 as sounding like a 'jackpot' but finds that after expenses, he is often close to breaking even.
- He highlights a demanding work pace that leaves little time for socializing, finding a partner, or pursuing hobbies, leading to feelings of loneliness and stagnation.
- Despite financial stability, he feels his personal life has stalled due to the constant demands of work.
- Commenters are divided, with some agreeing that life in Germany is difficult and others asserting that it's a matter of organization and better than opportunities at home.
- The worker questions if others in Germany face similar situations where work life dominates and personal life suffers.
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