So, first, my tattoo is covered by long sleeves, and I will rarely walk around without sleeves. However:

I am on my way to Germany in a few days (Blue card and all!) to start work, and I have a Klingon Trefoil tattoo on my left forearm (It was the first of many planned Star Trek tattoos on that forearm, with the IDIC and the Starfleet Delta coming soon). I have been working myself into a frenzy worried that people will immediately think I am some sort of fascist for having this tattoo either because it’s Klingon or because they won’t know what it is…

Do I actually have anything to worry about? Or should I just get it removed/covered?

  • j4yc33@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I have an advanced dual-degree (ZAB counted it as a single degree with specialty though :( ) in Cybersecurity. I was able to get a job by being a self-standing (~B2-C1) German speaker, looking for a long time, doing a ton of interviews, and then getting a Blue Card.

    I know that’s an unhelpful set of steps but:

    • The Make It In Germany Website is super helpful walking through processes and steps. https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/
    • Xing is a job board that I had great luck finding tech roles on. https://xing.com/
    • I applied for and was awarded a Blue Card both by being in a Bottleneck field and by having two EQF 7 Qualifications (CISSP and Masters Degree). https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card
    • I speak German well as before I was 6, I lived in Wiesbaden and Darmstadt. So I had significant exposure, and then continued studying German through High School (Gymnasium), College (Hochschule and Universität), and in my daily life.