Anyone Worked in Cologne/Koln Germany?

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BlightyBoy replied

16 February 2009, 10:34
Originally posted by BlightyBoy View Post

Not so much "in" Cologne, rather "on" Cologne:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Millennium

Sorry. That was in bad taste.

Been there once, (no, seriously) - lovely city if the Munster is somewhat dirty from air-pollution.

Originally posted by chef View Post

if you hurry, Carnival starts this week, 6 days of beer, sex and partying

That's right - Fasching starts early in Rhineland-Pfalz (or is it Nordrhein Westphalen)?

Now you know why I never flew - failed year 2 geography!
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BlightyBoy replied

16 February 2009, 10:30
Not so much "in" Cologne, rather "on" Cologne:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Millennium
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chef replied

16 February 2009, 10:20
if you hurry, Carnival starts this week, 6 days of beer, sex and partying
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mikeyboy replied

16 February 2009, 10:16
Ok, I've had a hunt around e-rent.de for accommodation. Client has also recommended a B&B for 25 euro per night. Apartments seem a little pricey compared to Belgium but they are mostly furnished and as tim123 said, three month leases are ok.
Need to work out the tax situation there also. Guess I'll need a German accountant to advise on that.
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NotAllThere replied

13 February 2009, 05:41
Köln or Koeln
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tim123 replied

12 February 2009, 20:42
Provided that you are somewhere in the town on the S-Bahn, renting small furnished accommodation is Germany is easy. Taking an apartment for 3 months is normal so don't worry about the length of time that you need.

You will have to use an agent and pay a fee. Don't balk at this, it is still cheaper than the alternative.

tim
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mikeyboy replied

12 February 2009, 18:34
No, but I got an e-mail about that one too
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JoJoGabor replied

12 February 2009, 18:32
Is that for a 2yr contract by any chance?
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mikeyboy started a topic Anyone Worked in Cologne/Koln Germany?

12 February 2009, 17:55
Anyone Worked in Cologne/Koln Germany?

Been offered a role in Germany. Job and rate are good but I need a little advice on accommodation. Initially I'm looking for cheap guesthouse/shared house. Once I'm settled in I might look at renting something.
Client is based in the city centre by the river.
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