Young New Zealander on OE in Germany shares money struggles while job hunting
A young New Zealander in Germany details how they're managing financially while unemployed on their overseas experience, living frugally on savings and family support.
A woman in her early 20s who recently left New Zealand for an overseas experience in Germany is navigating tight finances while searching for work. Living with a partner and housemates, she spends roughly $200 per week on rent and stretches her $10,000 in savings while receiving $350 monthly from family. She describes her financial situation as precarious and dwindling, noting that while groceries and public transport in Germany are affordable, the uncertainty of joblessness keeps her in constant worry about money.
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