Myths Parental Allowance in Germany – Elterngeld
Elterngeld and Elternzeit in Germany is a great benefit when comparing to some other countries, but claiming for Elterngeld can be a pain in the neck. There is so much to understand, to decide and to fill out. And there are quite a number of Elterngeld myths spreading here in Germany. Between Germans but also between foreign parents like me. Let's check the 3 Big Parental Allowance Myths in Germany.
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