Dear Ryan,
I am married to a German. We met on the internet and my husband came to study in Canada for four years, and now he has a job here. Not me. I am in the process of trying to get my Hairstyling license here, and it is not easy, lots of paperwork. But, if you want to be with your Girlfriend in
Germany, you can stay here on a visitors visa for three months, and in the mean time you can apply for a work permit while looking for a job. The other option is to find a job with a company that is willing to sponsor you, meaning that they will help you get a work permit.
As far as the language it is very difficult, I had a german tutor for a year in Canada and I took two college courses, which seems to have helped, but it is still hard. If you need any more info feel free to ask, I am one of those people that researches things to death before I do them. So, I think I could answer a few of your questions.
Sherrie
