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Unemployment and depression: a complex situation and how to fight it
how to fight depression and mental affection whilst being unemployed

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Sep 27, 20243 min read


How to settle in as an expatriate more easily
Some essential hints how to settle into a new country as an expatriate. Making it easier to start in a new country, e.g. Germany.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Owls and larks: Two biorhythms in conflict
Early bird workers have a better image than the late comers. The biorhythms of owls and larks differ. The productivity is equal though.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Aug 31, 20244 min read


Do the dead have a right to a vacation?
Do the deceased have a claim to get their paid vacation days?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Is showering part of working time?
Can I get paid for taking a shower?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Challenges: transition from working life to retirement
reteirement - phases, countermeasurements to avoid depression and anxiety, adapt to the new phase, embracing the challenge

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Termination of labour contract via WhatsApp?
Can I get fired by SMS? Can I quit my job just by writing a message? German employment law / labour / labor law.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jun 1, 20242 min read


German Employment Law: Is it a reason for dismissal if you drink too much at the company party?
Know your alcohol limit on a company party, because consequences could be rough.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
May 25, 20242 min read


Some thoughts about living and working abroad
Pros and cons of living and working abroad.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
May 22, 20243 min read


The phases of culture shock
Living abroad doesn't come easy at once - there are different hurdles in the adaptation process to feel comfortable in the new country.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Apr 28, 20243 min read


Once more with feeling - partners of expatriates
find out about the challenges partners of expatriates face when accompanying them to a new country, such as Germany.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Apr 21, 20242 min read


What motives thrive different types of expats to go abroad?
what different types of expats are there, what thrives people to move abroad?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Mar 31, 20243 min read


Salary cut for going to the toilet too often?
Can your salary be cut if you are not working while being in the office?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Mar 17, 20242 min read


What aspects of employment law should employees be aware of before coming to Germany to avoid problems?
most important things to know before moving to another country as an expatriate: Visa, work permit, employment contract, application CV

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Feb 25, 20242 min read


A few thoughts on vacation in Germany.
overview about Germany's vacation rules legislation

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jan 13, 20243 min read


Phases of reverse culture shock
phases of reverse culture shock can be challenging as they come as a surprise after moving back

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Is it grounds for dismissal if you don't greet your boss?
Do you have to greet your boss?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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