"BENEFITS" OF WORKING IN GERMANY VS. USA | Unemployment, Parental Leave, Costs & More!

Could the biggest difference between employment in Germany versus working in the USA not be the salaries - but the work culture? From unemployment, maternity leave and parental leave, (Elternzeit/Elterngeld), and sick leave in Germany... what do these ultimately cost small businesses? And does it create a "nanny state"? Episode 92 | #germany #americaningermany #usa #germansalaries #americansalaries #socialism #capitalism #workers #employment #benefits #employeebenefits #workingermany #workinusa #unemployment #elternzeit #mutterschutz #elterngeld #krankenkasse | Filmed January 13, 2022 To Learn More about the Topics in this Video, Check out these videos: THE BIG DEBATE: American Capitalism vs. German "Socialism" - SALARIES, TAXES, & SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS https://youtu.be/DWJja2U7oCw THE SHOCKING Cost of Living in USA vs. Germany (Part 2) | HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION & FOOD https://youtu.be/gAC2TMNbQYs WORKING IN GERMANY: What the US can learn from German Work Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saRQYXtu1j0&t=3s Burned Out & Exploited: Why Americans Are Moving to Germany for Work https://youtu.be/bKMKQP-iv8E Jump to your favorite Part: 00:00 Intro 02:40 Is the American Dream Dying? 05:45 Unemployment in Germany vs. Unemployment in USA 11:25 Do German's actually work? Vacation Time, Sick Leave & Productivity 11:49 Maternity Leave & The Gender Pay Gap 20:46 The Cost of Benefits to Small Businesses in America vs. Germany Other Great Videos to Check out on this Subject: All You Need to Know about WORKING in GERMANY (Part 1) by @RadicalLiving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmJDD6K_yi8 Why I Started To Work Like A German (and you should too) by @NALFVLOGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0XITxuSF94 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: Camera: https://tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7 Microphone: https://tinyurl.com/rufut97v Lens: https://tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6 Bendy Tripod Thing: https://tinyurl.com/d4w687pk Memory Card: https://tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac External Hard Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nmters57 External Hard Drive Backup: https://tinyurl.com/vduwnaea Music in Episode: https://tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase. 📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam https://www.instagram.com/blackforestfam/​ ✈️ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit ➡️ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/​ ⬅️ 📧 Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ —————————————————— 💳 Here’s our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips/ 🛵 Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf —————————————————— SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/shop/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackforestfamily/​ —————————————————— Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlog​ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. 😊🎥🌎