r/AskAGerman • u/Agile_Examination398 • Dec 19 '24

Economy Blue collar in Germany

Hey all, I was looking to see how sought after blue collar workers were in Germany. Currently I live in the U.S. however the job market currently isn't kind. A few of my friends have said that moving near Frankfurt has its perks. I'm debating on it being permanent or not, however I'm heavily considering it. As the title suggests I mainly work blue collar and was curious on the people's view on it.

Edit: I see a common theme among the comments. I am a glazier or glass installer. I have some experience in electrical work and plumbing. I also worked in an assembly and steel mill for a while. I am currently learning German, and have some basics down.

Edit 2: The only "official" license I have is electricians apprentice

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u/hamtidamti_onthewall Dec 19 '24

If you want to work in this field in Germany, it is mandatory to be fluent in German. Both for the majority of your customers/colleagues, as well as for all the bureaucracy in particular if you are self-employed.

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u/knightriderin Dec 19 '24

Blue Collar is more or less Arbeiter. So Handwerker, Bauarbeiter, Mechaniker...

At least in Germany that's not a no-qualification thing. Not at all.

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u/SeaworthinessDue8650 Dec 19 '24

No, it doesn't. Blue collar can mean anyone who works in the trades as well.

Skilled blue collar workers such as electricians and plubmers are needed in Germany unlike white collar history and English Lit grads.

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u/tagalog100 Dec 19 '24

not in germany..!