Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well! 😊
I’m 26 years old and have been living in Germany for two years. During this time I focused mainly on learning German. Now I’m at a crossroads and need your opinion.
Back in my home country I studied Computer Science, but unfortunately I have no work experience – I immigrated to Germany right after finishing my degree. Because of the lack of practical experience, I’m struggling to find a job in IT. My Jobcenter has suggested two options:
Option 1: Do an IT Ausbildung here in Germany.
Option 2: Do an Umschulung to become a train driver (Triebfahrzeugführer).
My dilemma: The Ausbildung takes a long time, the salary during training is low, and by the time I finish I’ll be almost 30. With the Umschulung as a train driver I’d reach a good salary faster – but I’d be working completely outside my original field.
If you were in my position, which would you choose?
Looking forward to your thoughts, thanks in advance! 🙏