"McJob" USA vs. GERMANY: Hourly Wages, Taxes, Contributions & More of Minimum Wage Workers

McDonald's is one of the largest food service retailers in the world, employing nearly 2 million worldwide - so how much can you make working for the golden arches in the USA vs. Germany? How much disposable income do you have with a minimum wage in Germany versus minimum wage in the USA? Growing up in the USA we are told one "truth": capitalism and the free market will always win over socialism... but is it true? I'm here to settle the debate once and for all. Comparing American & German wages, salaries, taxes, and social contributions to find out: Who actually has greater disposable income? Ready to give Lingoda a try? Use our code to get 30% off your first payment: FORESTFAMILY or click the Link: https://try.lingoda.com/BlackForestFamily_March23 Episode 99 | #lingoda202303 #germany #americaningermany #usa #germansalaries #americansalaries #socialism #capitalism #capitalismvssocialism #universalhealthcare #wages #taxes #Lingoda #Lingodareview #learngerman #detusch | Filmed March 3rd, 2023 Jump to Your Favorite Topic: 00:00 Intro 02:45 How McDonald's Works 05:20 Minimum Wage in Germany vs. Minimum Wage in the USA 09:05 McDonald's Salaries : How much does McDonald's Pay? 15:47 Hours Worked vs. Paid Time Off 22:06 You pay HOW MUCH in INCOME TAX?! 26:58 The Cost of Tuition-Free Education in Germany 29:29 Ridiculous McDonald's Healthcare vs. Public Healthcare 35:12 Unemployment Insurance in Germany vs. At-Will Employment in USA 38:56 Long-Term Care Insurance 40:58 German Pension System vs. US Social Security 42:32 OUTRAGEOUS Cost of Childcare in America 45:36 The Final Outcome & the Lamborghini Argument 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 Free College: How can Germany afford it? (And not the USA) https://youtu.be/2Uc-ga6pYx4 THE REALITY OF UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IN GERMANY vs. American Private Healthcare https://youtu.be/017c4FA2zjM UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE BENEFITS IN GERMANY | Does America do better or worse? https://youtu.be/X4pmrsiwZMk Other Great Videos to Check out on this Subject: Average Salaries & Working in Germany - How much Money are People making? by @RadicalLeisure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWirw6RZzc What is a GOOD SALARY in Germany ? Germany Me Kitni SALARY ACHI Hai ? by @FlyingAbroad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds9YFQlt0tQ GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: GoPro: https://amzn.to/3FM0WRr GoPro Windshield Mount: https://amzn.to/3sPBiY3 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. 😊🎥🌎