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Lernt Deutsch mit unseren Straßeninterviews: Deutsche sind fleißig und arbeiten gerne – so das Stereotyp. Wir möchten es genau wissen und fragen deshalb die Leute auf der Straße in Berlin: Gehst du gerne arbeiten? Außerdem interessiert uns, was sie machen würden, wenn sie gar nicht mehr arbeiten müssten. Und obwohl die meisten Leute ihre Arbeit tatsächlich mögen, fallen ihnen viele Dinge ein, vom Reisen über Lesen bis zu sozialen Projekten. --- ALL OUR VIDEOS SORTED BY LEVEL A1 (Absolute Beginners): • German A1 | For Absolute Beginners A2 (Advanced Beginners): • German A2 | For Advanced Beginners B1 (Intermediate Learners): • German B1 | For Intermediate Learners B2 (Upper Intermediate Learners): • German B2 | For Upper Intermediate Learners C1 (Advanced Learners): • German C1 | For Advanced Learners C2 (Near-Native Learners): • German C2 | For Near-Native Learners --- PRODUCED BY: Easy Languages is a video and podcast series that showcases language as spoken in the streets and among friends. Our goal is to help you learn languages in a fun and authentic way. We are based in Berlin, Germany, but operate with a global network of producers. Learn more about us and check out our other channels: http://www.easy-languages.org --- Hosts of this episode: Janusz Hamerski/Carina Schmid Camera: Rawad Sabbagh/Soroush Hashemipanah Edit: Rawad Sabbagh/Chris Thornberry Translation: Ben Eve
Janusz, do you want to work?
Rather not.
Today we're talking to people here in Berlin about whether they like their work.
And what they would do, what they would do if they didn't have to work anymore.
But you still have to work, Janusz.
For our viewers, you're going to start again now.
Yes, gladly.
Let's go.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes, I like to go to work.
You're laughing at her.
Yes, I actually like to go to work.
But only for a year.
Before it was more tedious.
But now I've changed my job.
What kind of job is that?
And what job did you have before?
Before I was an online editor.
And now I work for the city of Vienna.
Yes, in the communications department.
Great.
And you both come from Vienna?
Exactly, I'm from Vienna.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes, I do.
What do you do? What's your job?
I'm a legal advisor at the insurance company.
Oh, how exciting.
Yes.
Why do you like your job?
Because it's fun.
Because I studied.
And because it's a good job, a safe job.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes.
And why?
Because I've found a job and I've been doing it for seven and a half years.
I have customer contact, I have social contact, and that's how I make friends.
Great.
Yes, it's a great job.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes.
And what do you do?
I'm still studying at the moment, but I'll be working as a teacher soon.
And how do you imagine this job?
What expectations do you have?
I'm looking forward to teaching the children something.
I teach French in sports.
And also a foreign language.
I'm looking forward to teaching them a language.
But also in sports, for life, which is an important movement.
Do you like to go to work?
Well, sometimes yes, sometimes less.
Less desire, yes.
What do you do?
I'm a waiter.
It's a good job, but ...
But you get old slowly.
Sometimes there is stress, I can imagine.
With me always, yes.
So with us.
Not with me, but with us, yes.
Do you like to go to work?
I'm retired for a long time, I'm sorry.
I'm turning 73 now, I don't have to work anymore.
Do you know what my first job was?
I guess ...
This is for mining aggregates.
They have to send them today, who have long fingernails.
And they don't even know how to lubricate a butter chair properly.
No.
But ...
Then I came to Bernau since 1971.
Do you know what I was then?
Military engineering.
But civil employee.
Wow.
But that was still under the GDR at that time.
When I say 71, young man.
That's the GDR, of course, I'm sorry.
So, yes.
Do you like to go to work?
I like to go to work when I feel good, when I'm in a good mood.
Because I started a new training and I really enjoy it.
With great people, a nice environment, for a great thing.
And the people are just totally nice.
Sounds great, doesn't it?
Yes.
And what kind of training is that?
I'm doing an apprenticeship as an event saleswoman in the Chameleon.
That's a theater and it's a modern circus.
And I'm currently working in gastronomy and serving drinks.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes.
What do you do? What do you work on?
That's an interesting question.
I worked as a nurse for years.
And now I'm actually no longer working as a nurse.
But?
I am now working as a customer service in the largest oven house in Germany.
Great.
That means you've never been bored in your life, so to speak.
No time for that.
Boredom.
As a nurse.
No boredom, no.
And not now either.
You're with people.
I live in nature now and enjoy my life, yes.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes.
If it's a nice job, I like to go there.
Yes, if the people are nice.
And what is your nice job?
What do you work on?
I'm currently working in elementary school and it's definitely fun with the kids.
I can imagine, yes.
And you?
I work in graphic design and make posters and videos there.
Always.
Always my dream.
Do you like to go to work?
Yes, I like to go to work.
And what do you work on?
I'm an architect and I have a lot of fun at work.
Always?
Always.
Is there no stress?
Rarely, yes.
If there is stress, it's no fun.
Do you like to go to work?
It's okay.
At the moment I don't have a permanent job.
And what do you do in your life?
I studied human rights and work on various projects, but mostly voluntary.
And now you're unemployed because the human rights are being thrown out of the window.
Yes, because somehow there are no human rights.
Yes, because money is always being cut and money is being spent on armaments rather than on...
We say goodbye to the hope that human rights mean something.
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Imagine that.
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What role does the job play in your life?
A very big one.
It takes a lot of time.
Yes, you get to know people.
It plays a very big role.
What role does this job play in your life?
Of course I am 90% of the time in this job during the week.
It has now become my second home.
But a cozy home.
A very cozy one.
In fact, our shop looks like a living room.
Not such a big role right now, but it's just an intermediate phase.
I'm still looking for what I studied.
And what is your dream?
As a job or just in life?
Okay.
What else do you want to work on?
I would like to work in the media pedagogical field.
Welcome.
I fought for my job for a long time, so that I could learn it.
And now I can practice it.
That's why it's very important to me.
Very nice.
What role does the job or the training play in your life?
What do you hope for and what changes in your life?
Well, I have to say that a lot is changing at the moment.
Because it's a 40-hour job.
That means I'm really very busy.
I have a lot to do.
Still, it's fun to learn a lot of new things.
And I hope that at some point I can plan my own events.
And what role does the new job play in your life?
What has changed in your life?
I don't have as much responsibility anymore.
And I have more peace of mind.
So, no, it's a different quality of life.
Yes.
And what kind of environment do you work in?
Is that a cozy ...?
It's very cozy.
It's a very beautifully decorated house.
And we sell ovens there.
And decoration and furniture.
And we also build ovens ourselves.
Sounds really good.
And now, assuming you didn't have to work.
You would have won a lottery or met someone rich.
As always, yes.
How would you organize your life then?
What would you do then?
I think I would start a company.
Even more stress, even more stress.
I would work just as much.
But I would also have people working for me.
That's fun.
Yes, I think I would have an advertising agency.
Imagine you have enough money as if you were working.
But you don't have to work.
How would you set your life free?
I think I would continue to implement social projects.
At the moment, I am building a youth center with my project partner in Gambia.
And if I had a lot of money, I would be able to implement it more easily.
I don't think I like working at all.
You can do the work that you like and is fun.
If I didn't have to work.
What would be your life project?
How wouldn't you get bored in your life?
I would definitely read a lot.
Because it's coming very close.
I would read a lot.
I tattoo as a hobby.
And I would definitely enlarge that.
Meet a lot of my friends, go out.
Maybe also travel, if I have the opportunity.
If I have the money.
I think if you don't go to work, you have to build a routine.
I would always get up at the same time.
Even if I have a day off, I do that.
And then you deal with your passions.
You would also expand your skills.
Add sourdough, cook jam.
Learn more about natural science.
Learn more about mushrooms.
That is also time-consuming.
Totally.
If you didn't have to work.
What would you start with your life?
Travel the world a lot.
Get to know other countries and explore the world.
Do you already do that on vacation?
Yes, very much.
To Brazil, to her.
I would try to stay in my field of work.
And bring my knowledge voluntarily.
You could help living groups.
Or build communities together.
In that area.
Totally good.
I want to work.
I would probably spend a lot of time with my hobbies.
With sport.
Probably also with traveling.
There is a lot going on in the country.
You have a garden.
You are out in nature.
You have hobbies.
Photography, music.
There is a lot going on.
Family, people around you.
Traveling as long as possible.
Would your life be much better?
Or doesn't it really matter?
I have a great life right now.
I can't complain.
I would love to hear that.
I managed to make the leap.
And created a great life.
Now it's your turn.
Do you like your job?
What would you do if you didn't have to work anymore?
Write us a comment.
Janusz, what would you do if you didn't have to host Easy German anymore?
I think I would continue to work for free at Easy German.
That's good, because we still need you.
And I still need Easy German for a long time.
Thanks for watching.
See you soon.
