A Turkish Developer Finds Germany More Welcoming Than Expected

More German than many Germans

Mert Bulan, a Turkish software developer, recounts his move to Hamburg for an internship and his subsequent decision to stay. He describes a welcoming flatmate, a supportive team, and a workplace culture that valued him regardless of his background. Bulan reflects on the trust, social democracy, and rules that made Germany feel like home, and he addresses the advantages he had that smoothed his transition.