The fee for the extension is DM 40.00. The necessary forms for the examination are supplied by the Registration Office. The cost of the examination is about DM 150-200, or approximately half this rate if taken at the Municipal Health Office. Housing It should be noted that housing is normally difficult to find in most larger cities, and that available housing is expensive in relation to earning capacity. The advertising columns of local newspapers and the listings of local real estate agencies should be consulted.
Universities usually provide lists of rooms and apartments for their students.
Unemployment has become a national problem, and is likely to remain high for the near future. These, and a number of additional factors, make it difficult for Americans to find employment in Germany. Although a working knowledge of German is sufficient for blue collar type jobs, fluency is necessary in secretarial, administrative and supervisory positions. Work qualifications standards in Germany differ substantially from those in the United States. Examinations for proficiency in special fields of work and satisfactory completion training given by the pertinent schools play a far more important role in Germany.