Don’t Work Abroad Until You See This: 7 Lessons I Wish I Knew.

I wasn’t ready for the challenges of working abroad — especially in Germany. In this video, I share the 7 biggest lessons I wish someone had told me before starting my international career. From getting fired abroad to navigating workplace culture shocks, this is what it’s really like working as a foreigner in Europe. If you're planning to move abroad for work — or you're already living the expat life — this video will help you avoid common mistakes and prepare better. 👉🏾 Topics covered: Working in Germany as a foreigner International job loss (my layoff story) Culture shock in the workplace How to build visibility in global teams Lessons for expats and international professionals 💼 Whether you're a digital nomad, expat, or moving abroad for your first job, these are the truths I learned the hard way. 📍 Based in Germany | Expat Experience | Honest Career Advice Abroad 📌 Subscribe for more videos on international careers, life abroad, and real talk about working overseas. #WorkingAbroad #LifeInGermany #ExpatLife #InternationalCareers #LaidOffAbroad #GermanyJobs #WorkCulture #BlackExpat #CareerAbroad #MovingToGermany #GermanyExpat #workineurope 00:00 Intro: What No One Told Me About Working Abroad 00:10 My First Job Abroad… and the First Punch 00:24 I Got Fired Abroad: The Hard Truth 00:54 Losing That Job Was the Pivot I Didn’t See Coming 01:12 Lesson 1: Why a Good Boss Matters Abroad 01:39 Lesson 2: Being the Only Black Woman in the Room 02:02 Lesson 3: How to Read the Room Across Cultures 02:27 Lesson 4: Why Visibility Matters More Than Hard Work 02:55 Lesson 5: How to Become the Go-To Problem Solver 03:19 Lesson 6: Feedback Abroad — Bias or Growth? 03:31 Lesson 7: Red Flags at Work & Knowing When to Leave 04:00 Closing: The International Workspace Is a Game