{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6320231f4eebf90013cfcdd5/6af44cbf90e0e94801e4dd24?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What to do if you lose your job in Germany and will we see first woman president?","description":"<p><strong><em>Join The Local Germany with our</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast listener offer</a></em></strong></p><p>This week host <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> is joined by journalists<strong> Paul Krantz </strong>and<strong> Tom Pugh. </strong>Our sound engineer is <strong>Paul O&#39;Mahony.</strong></p><p>Here are links to stories we talk about:</p><p><strong>The state of Germany&#39;s job market and what to do if you lose your job:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20261109/listed-the-major-german-companies-cutting-jobs-at-the-end-of-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The major German companies cutting jobs at the end of 2026</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20261105/how-long-can-skilled-workers-stay-in-germany-after-losing-their-job\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How long can skilled workers stay in Germany after losing their job?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240910/four-steps-to-take-straight-away-after-losing-your-job-in-germany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Four steps to take straight away if you lose your job in Germany</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20260929/why-launching-a-career-is-getting-harder-in-germany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why launching a career is getting harder in Germany</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Other opportunities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20251105/why-demand-for-career-changers-is-rising-sharply-in-germany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why demand for career changers is rising sharply in Germany</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20251110/which-job-sectors-in-germany-need-the-most-skilled-workers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Which job sectors in Germany need the most skilled workers</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20250806/get-uncomfortable-5-expert-tips-for-your-job-search-in-germany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&#39;Get uncomfortable&#39; - 5 expert tips for job hunting in Germany</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>German reaction to Democrats&#39; success in the United States:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20261104/german-leaders-react-to-the-blue-wave-after-us-mid-term-elections\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">German leaders react to the &#39;blue wave&#39; after midterm elections</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Germany set to get first ever female president:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20261107/bavarias-aigner-tipped-to-become-germanys-first-woman-president\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bavaria&#39;s Aigner tipped to become Germany&#39;s first ever woman president</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>St Martin&#39;s Day and Karneval:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20191111/15437\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is St Martin&#39;s Day in Germany and how is it celebrated?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20251111/why-does-germanys-carnival-season-start-on-november-11th-at-1111am\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why does Germany&#39;s Karneval season start on 11.11 at 11am?</a></strong></li></ul><p>You can also view the episodes on <strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheLocalEurope\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheLocalEurope\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> <strong><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1itol0ihJQfg2ViINwu7lN\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify </a></strong>and <strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheLocalGermany/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook.</a></strong></p>","author_name":"The Local Germany"}