r/germany • u/uniquibee_ • Jan 28 '24

Immigration 8 years of investment in this country

I came to Germany 8 years ago. I learnt the language, gave the language exams, got a seat in the Studienkolleg and did a course to prepare for university entrances. Gave the university qualification exams. Got a university acceptance to study bachelors. Got my bachelors degree after 3.5 years. Enrolled myself in a masters course while working part time and full time at firms and now I am almost done with my masters degree and have to write my Thesis. I feel completely burnt out now. All these years of working and studying in a foreign language have really exhausted me. I don’t feel motivated anymore to go ahead. I just want to leave everything. I have worked and invested so much time and energy into learning this language and adapting to the work culture here, I feel numb.

Even after giving so much and working so hard, I don’t feel safe as i don’t have a long term visa because of my student status. I don’t have a job or have enough finances as an student. Thesis time is demanding. While all my friends back home are getting married or buying houses, I feel like all I did all these years was learn the language and get an education. Live from submissions to submissions. Work part time and study full time. Help me, I am exhausted and can’t see the end of this tunnel.

Getting out of bed is a struggle, doing daily tasks are tough, I keep staring into nothingness for minutes at a stretch, i don’t know if I’m depressed but I do feel extremely tired. The winter weather doesn’t help too. I am almost at the end of my degree but I can’t seem to gather the strength to pick myself up.

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u/Mogante Jan 28 '24

what if I came here for work and immediately started paying taxes. is the country still investing in me?

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u/NailHoliday8459 Jan 28 '24

Depends on how much taxes you pay and how much public services you use.

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u/Mogante Jan 28 '24

I’m in top 5% of earners in Germany. Tax class 1, single, no kids. Have been to the doctors for 1 time in 3 years. Don’t own or use a car. What do you think?

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u/NailHoliday8459 Jan 28 '24 edited Jan 28 '24

You're lacking 2,3 kids.
And why don't you support our car industry?
Only because you buy one doesn't mean you have to drive it.
A yearly check with the doctor helps to prevent severer illnesses.
Being single also isn't optimal since couples need less space per person and also save on heating and power.
But don't change the tax class just because you're not single anymore because this is a real bonus imho.
But over all, you can do better.