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Dirndl & Desk StoriesKids & KernölIn this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories, we dive into the essential labour law insights every parent and parent-to-be in Austria needs to know. Plus, we celebrate Kernöl and its starring role in traditional Buschenschank dishes.
| Recommendation: Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing
| Link: Arbeiterkammer's Parents' Calendar
2024-11-1925 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesTaxes & ThermenIn the 9th episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we break down the essentials of salary taxes in Austria, from understanding deductions and allowances to knowing your rights as an employee. Then, we shift gears to explore the soothing world of Austrian thermal spas (Thermen), uncovering the rich history and sauna rituals that make these wellness retreats a cultural essential.
| Recommendation: Rogner Bad Blumau spa, Styria. https://www.blumau.com/
| Links:
Brutto-Netto-Rechner (gross-net calculator Austria)
Pendlerrechner (commuting allowance)
Finanzonline
ID Austria
Steue...2024-11-0529 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesCollective Agreements & CaféIn the 8th episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we dive into the system of Austria's collective agreements. We explain the system behind the legally binding contracts between employers’ organizations (often representing an entire industry) and trade unions. In the cultural part, we get a taste of the Austrian coffee culture.
| Terms: ÖGB = Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund (Austrian Trade Union Federation
| Recommendation: Film „Before Sunrise“ (1995), directed by Richard Linklater.
| Links:
https://www.arbeiterkammer.at
https://www.wko.at
https://www.oegb.at/
2024-10-2228 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesArbeiterkammer & AustropopIn this episode of our podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories”, we dive into the role of Austria's "Arbeiterkammer" (Chambers of Labour), exploring the free services they offer, from legal and financial advice to educational support. In the second part, we shift focus to explore the iconic Austrian drink Almdudler and the evolution of Austropop, a genre that fuses pop and rock with Austrian culture and dialect.
| ZAK = Magazine of Styrian Arbeiterkammer
Services of the Arbeiterkammer
Filmfriend Platform
Digital Library of the Arbeiterkammer
| Recipe “Gin Dudler”: 2 cl Gin, 200 m...2024-10-1023 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesSocial Security & The Sound of MusicIn this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories, Anna and Kathrin explore the Austrian Social Security system, breaking down its essential facts and explaining the key pillars of this comprehensive model. In the second half, we switch gears to discuss the iconic film The Sound of Music. While it's beloved and famous worldwide – it’s surprisingly hardly known within Austria itself.
| Recommendation: Film Trilogy „Sissi“ (1955), “Sissi – Die junge Kaiserin” (1956), “Sissi – Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin“ (1957)
| Links & Numbers:
www.sozialversicherung.at
e-card service line: Tel. 050124 33 11
Gesundheitstelefon: 1450
Health Emergencies: Call 144
https://www.ams.at2024-09-2518 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesOnboarding & ÖtziIn the 5th episode “Onboarding & Ötzi” Anna and Kathrin of the podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories” take us to the first period in a new company. What should the onboarding process contain and what are the legal requirements to start a new job? In the cultural part of this episode the Dirndl explain the story of Ötzi – Europe's oldest known natural human mummy found in 1991 in the Ötztal Alps.
| Terms: Arbeitszeitgesetz (AZG) = Working Time Act | Arbeitsruhegesetz (ARG) = Hours of Rest Act | Sicherheitsvertrauensperson = safety representative | Arbeiterkammer = chamber of labor | Urlaubsgesetz (UrlG) = Vocation Act | Betriebsrat = Works council | Kuchengesetz = Law of the cak...2024-09-1021 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesInsolvency & Inländer RumIn the episode “Insolvency & Inländer Rum” Anna and Kathrin are talking about the effects insolvency procedures have on employees. As they are both personally affected by it, they share their experiences and look into the legal framework. In the cultural part of this episode the story of the Inländer Rum is explained and, of course, recipes shared.
| Terms:
Insolvency – equivalent to “Insolvenz”
Bankruptcy – equivalent to “Konkurs”
Dienstzeugnis/Arbeitszeugnis/Zeugnis = Letter of reference
| Links:
Check for the due date of white colour workers the Angestel...2024-08-2715 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesRecruiting & Ramsau am DachsteinIn the 3rd episode of the podcast “Dirndl & Desk Stories” Anna and Kathrin are talking about the contract negotiations for a job. What are the mandatory items in an employment contract and what needs to be considered when negotiating the salary? In the second part of the episode, we introduce the listeners to the region of Ramsau am Dachstein. Enjoy!
| Terms:
- Dienstvertrag/Arbeitsvertrag = Employment contract
- Werkvertrag = Contract of services
- Freier Dienstvertrag = Free service contract
- Lehrvertrag = Apprenticeship contract
| Links:
- Fo...2024-08-1316 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesBlau Machen | BONUS EpisodeIn this short bonus episode Kathrin explains the saying “Blau machen” which would literally translate to “to make blue” and means to call in sick – without really being sick.
UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
Song recommendation: “Heut moch i blau” from the album “KUMMOWA”; Holza (Sebastian Holzer https://holza.at/)
2024-08-0601 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesRecruiting & RadlerIn this episode of Dirndl & Desk Stories Anna and Kathrin are tackling the topic of the job interview. They talk about the traditional procedure of a job interview in Austria and bring examples of what questions can be asked by applicants. In the second part Anna and Kathrin are introducing the beverage “Radler” – a mixture of beer and soft drink. Enjoy!
| Recepies:
Sau-Schneider = Beer + Raspberry flavoured soft drink
Soda-Bier = Beer + sparkling water
| Joke recommendation:
“Ich habe 2 Radler im Kühlfach.” Franz, 42, Gerichtsmediziner (Pathologist)
2024-07-3019 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesRecruiting & Rindssuppe | BONUS InterviewIn this bonus episode, Kathrin interviews Petra Rasser-Spiegel, a recruiting expert from APS Personal in Vorarlberg. Petra explains the current job market situation in Vorarlberg and offers valuable advice for job seekers. Enjoy!
| Recipe of Petra’s famous potato salad or in the dialect of Vorarlberg “Grumparasalot”:
600 g potatoes (mostly waxy potatoes)
1 red onion
250 ml homemade beef broth (Rindssuppe)
6 tbsp sunflower oil
0.5 tbsp Original Lustenauer mustard (or similar)
Salt, Pepper, Chives
| Instructions: Boil the potatoes with their skins on. Then pee...2024-07-2513 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesRecruiting & RindssuppeWelcome to our first episode! In the first part of our three-part series on recruiting, we discuss how to find a job in Austria and we share one of Austria's most beloved comfort soups called "Rindssuppe". Enjoy!
Links:
Strafregisterbescheinigung/Criminal Record Certificate
AMS (Public Employment Service)
Europass
Gross/Net Calculator
| Recipe for Rindssuppe (translated) from Zeidler, Emilie, St. Martiner Kochbuch / Zeidler/Temm. - 31. Aufl. - Graz; Stuttgart: Stocker, 2000
| Basic Rules for Preparing Clear Soups: The soup must only simmer slowly (simmer, never boil!), otherwise, it will become c...2024-07-1622 min
Dirndl & Desk StoriesI am from AustriaHello and welcome to "Dirndl & Desk Stories"! Check out our trailer to get to know us, find out what inspired us to make this podcast and to get a glimpse into the topics we want to cover.
Song recommendation: „I am from Austria“; Reinhard Fendrich, 1989, Album „Von Zeit zu Zeit“
2024-07-1502 min