Where would an English speaker look for employment in Mainz or Wiesbaden, Germany?

Question

I recently moved to Mainz Germany from Scotland UK, but i can only really speak basic or "ground level" Deutsch... I am searching every where for employment, but at present my spoken German hinders me, could anyone suggest a route for seeking out work i may be suitable for or for someone with English as their first language?

Thanks

Answer 1

I worked for half a year at UPS in Wiesbaden.I'm german, but I know they also accept native english speakers, since there were a number of ex-military working there.The job wasn't great, it was only part-time in the evening hours, but it wasn't bad either.Apart from that, as Ryan suggested, the Airport in Frankfurt offers a lot of jobs for untrained workers.

Answer 2

I recently had done the very same move, only from the US to Mainz.  I found it very difficult to find employment, but I was offered a job at Frankfurt International Airport and on Base jobs.  

Since I wanted to attend Mainz University, I went to a local language school there in Mainz.  They promise a 2 year program will reward you the ability to speak fluent German.  Its 4 days a week 8am-12:30.  

I highly recommend learning the language.  Its very difficult but the little I knew helped me a long ways.  If I were still in Mainz I would be more than glad to meet up with you.  I regret leaving but only did so because my profession interest is not provided there (P.A.).

Don't forget one of the most important things about working in Germany, the visa.  I had a student visa that only allowed me to work 18 or so hours a month...  Without a German visa, you will find it even harder to get employed.

Once I complete the program here in the US I will be back over there working on the base as a civilian.  My best advice is just to wake up everyday and attack the language, relentlessly.

If you have any questions feel free.  Otherwise, good luck!

Answer 3

you can try the :

1. airlines

2. the drug stores

3. the department stores

4. the hotels

5. some tourist guide offices

6. some foreign language schools

Answer 4

go to chrma online they have jobs on base no german required under local national

Answer 5

What about you are looking for Gov. Jobs from the US at the Military Installations. They are also in Mainz and Wiesbaden.

Answer 6

McDonald's.