Classes
Onboarding to Austria
Have you ever found yourself living in Austria and thinking "Aaaah, I wish somebody had told me this before!". That's what this course is about.
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We will cover the essentials in Austria, as
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The social security and health system
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Taxes and how you might save money
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Who to turn to when facing unexpected issues
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Your rights and benefits
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What to look out for when looking for a new flat
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And many things you wish you knew before
This class is taught in-person or virtual based on the date. The conditions defined here apply
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Finding friends in Austria
Moving to a different country often means leaving behind friends and family.
Building up a social life in Austria can be very challenging - especially with cultrural and language barriers,.
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In this class, we will cover paths to build new friendships, where and how to meet people in Austria and why it can be so difficult to do so in Austria. If you are struggeling to build up a personal network in Austria - this is the class for you.
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This class is taught in-person or virtual based on the date.
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Work in Austria
Are you currently working or looking for work in Austria? Then this class is for you!
This course covers the essentials you need to know about work in Austria, including:
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Important regulations
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Where those deductibles go and why this is good for you
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How and why to file your taxes
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Where to get support
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What to look out for when applying for a position
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How to find a position in the first place
This class is taught virtually. You will receive an MS-Teams links after registration.
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All-in-One
Have you moved to Austria? Then this is the class for you!
In this all-day workshop, we will cover the important topics of living in Austria, including:
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How and where to make friends
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The social security system
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Working in Austria
This workshop is held in person and requires a minimum number of participants. It takes place in Vienna and goes from 9:00 - 17:00. Lunch is not included in the costs but can be provided / ordered upon request.
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Individual Class
In this 1-to-1 class, I will teach you the essentials of living in Austria. To cover the topics most relevant for you, I will reach out to you beforehand and setup an individual class.
The date and place will be arranged individually.
Please note that this is not a coaching, consulting or therapy but a teaching lesson.
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Study Support
Are you looking for support in biology, chemistry, math, physics, statistics on high school or for cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or related on Bachelors / Masterslevel?
Having a PhD in molecular biology with teaching experience on university level, I can not only support you on those topics but also convey why they are important and relevant for you.
The study support can be provided online or in-person within Vienna. The date needs to be finalised seperately. I strongly recommend contacting me prior booking to fix a date.
Reduced prices are available for people struggeling financially.
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Who is behind the classes?Behind the classes is Joachim Garbrecht. For more information, please see the about me section
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How can I book / pay the classes?You can either use the booking platform on this webpage or contact me directly using the request form.
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I am sick and cannot attend the class!Please contact me right away and we reschedule you for an upcoming appointment.
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Where can I find the terms and conditions of the classes?The terms and conditions of the classes can be found here: Terms and conditions
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I want to participate but the classes are too expensiveI strongly believe that money should not limit you in these matters. Please contact me directly if you would like to receive an individual, reduced quota.
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What is the "pay as you want" model?Some classes offer a number of spots with the "pay as you want" model. In this model, you will let me know after the class what you thought the class was worth and you will receive a corresponding bill. Please contact me directly if you would like to book a class using this model.
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I am unsure what class to book!All classes contain important information about living in Austria. If you would like to get the most of the classes, go for the "All-in-one"-Class.