African Entrepreneurship Records 2

Chapter 1547 Immigration Application
Following the declaration of martial law in Austria-Hungary, three major European powers experienced severe political turmoil. In Germany, Adolf carried out extensive persecution and purges against the Labour Party, Jews, and other opposition figures.

Then came the political movements within the Soviet Union, in which many people were drawn into the political struggles, with various factions accusing and criticizing each other, and a large number of people being imprisoned or subjected to political persecution.

Finally, there is the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At present, the Austro-Hungarian Empire may break out into civil war at any time, and the people are in a state of fear and unease, afraid of being affected.

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Stuttgart, Germany.

The East African consulate is located in the heart of Stuttgart, and the number of visitors to the consulate has increased significantly recently.

"Sir, what questions would you like to ask?" In the consulate's special immigration office area, employee Brian asked the man in front of him.

In recent years, due to the decline in demand for immigrants in East Africa, the East African immigration agency has closed its separate office in Germany and instead operates jointly with diplomatic missions.

The visitor, a man in his thirties, sat in a chair by the window and replied, "Yes, I would like to know what the requirements are for applying for East African citizenship?"

After hearing his request, Brien explained, "Currently, East Africa's demand for immigrants is mainly for engineers, senior technicians, scientists, researchers, and some academics."

"Of course, ordinary people can also choose to submit an application to us, and after our review, we can assign them an immigration location."

In reality, the latter is a trap. Currently, East Africa has no demand for ordinary immigrants. After all, the population of East Africa is close to 200 million. With this population size, East Africa does not lack people, especially ordinary immigrants.

If an ordinary person wanted to acquire East African citizenship, they would most likely be assigned to East African colonies such as Southeast Asia, Darfur, and Togoland. However, East Africa simply doesn't explain this.

Therefore, in recent years, many uninformed Germans have boarded the pirate ship of East Africa and then made contributions to the East African colonies.

This is not to say that the East African colonies treated them badly, but rather that the conditions in the East African colonies were vastly different from those in the homeland.

With underdeveloped infrastructure, inconvenient transportation, and sparsely developed industries, the treatment of people in East African colonies was relatively lower than that in the homeland. As for becoming a superior person in the East African colonies, it was obviously impossible. Only citizens who migrated from the homeland of East Africa to the colonies could enjoy some hidden benefits provided by the government.

The man in front of him was obviously unaware of these secrets, and Bryan was unlikely to tell him that the Immigration Agency also had performance targets. If he could trick an unsuspecting German immigrant into going to the East African colony, Bryan could earn more commission.

The man asked, "Sir, my name is Schuster. I'm a welder at the Stuttgart Wintertukheim automobile factory. I don't know how to calculate this?"

His words did put Bryan in a difficult position. In other countries, a welder would certainly be considered a highly skilled worker, but for industrial powerhouses like Germany and East Africa, it was not enough.

Bryan asked, "Mr. Schuster, how good are your skills? Welders aren't exactly scarce in East Africa."

Upon hearing Brian's question, Schuster explained, "Sir, although I am just a welder, I assure you that my skills are quite excellent; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to work in a car factory."

"The Wintertukheim factory where I work is a well-known large enterprise in Stuttgart. I don't know if you've heard of it."

Bryan nodded and said, "If we remember correctly, your factory produces cars for Daimler, which is indeed a well-known car manufacturer in Germany."

Schuster said, "It's Daimler, a well-known company in Stuttgart."

Daimler AG is one of the three major automotive companies in Stuttgart, the other two being Porsche and Bosch. However, only Daimler AG has a complete industrial base in Stuttgart, producing both civilian and military vehicles. At the same time, Daimler has considerable influence in the high-end car market.

Although Porsche is also an automotive company, it is more like a consulting and design firm. Founded in 1931, it focuses on automotive design and its clients include German car manufacturers such as Daimler and Audi. However, it does not have its own independent factory.

Bosch's main business area is automotive parts, such as automotive ignition systems, fuel injection equipment, electrical components, etc., mainly providing core components for automakers such as Daimler and Opel.

Besides these three large-scale manufacturers, there are also some less important small car manufacturers in Stuttgart, such as Neckar Automobile Plant and Ritter Motorcycle Plant.

During the economic crisis of 1929, Stuttgart had a large number of bankrupt car-related companies and manufacturers. Those that have survived to this day either have capital or core technologies.

However, there is no doubt that Daimler is currently the leading automotive company in Stuttgart, with Porsche and Bosch, which follow in its footsteps, providing some services to it.

Therefore, the fact that Schuster was able to work in a Daimler AG factory clearly indicates that his skills were not mediocre; he was at least a skilled worker.

Schuster said, "In addition, I have an advanced welding certificate and sixteen years of experience in the industry."

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, Brian thought to himself, Schuster looks to be only in his early thirties, yet he has sixteen years of experience in the industry, which means he may have started working when he was a teenager.

However, this situation is not uncommon in this era. Child labor still exists in Europe, while the age of adulthood in East Africa is seventeen, after which one can participate in social work.

Bryan said, "Alright, I believe Mr. Schuster you should be considered a senior technician. However, since you work for Daimler AG, why do you want to immigrate overseas? You should know that Daimler AG is not a small factory. Its compensation is at least much better than that of ordinary companies, not to mention that you are a technical worker."

Schuster did not evade the question; he stated frankly, "The main reason I want to apply for immigration is that I am not German, or rather, not of German descent, but Czech."

Then, Schuster whispered to Brien, “Sir, I believe you are aware that the new German Chancellor is prejudiced against us Czechs. At least I have a feeling that Germany is not going to be a good place.”

Czechs are Slavs, and Slavs were considered an "inferior" race by German Chancellor Adolf, which may be the main source of Schuster's concerns.

He continued, "Just before that, our factory was inspected by the government, and several Jews... were arrested on the spot. Although I'm not Jewish... I can't help but worry about my situation. If I were German, I certainly wouldn't be thinking of running away." Brian frowned and asked, "Then why didn't you choose to go back to Bohemia?"

Schuster was amused by Brian. Instead of answering the question directly, he asked in return, "Sir, if you were asked to go to Bohemia now, would you go?"

Breen instantly realized what had happened. He was annoyed that he had asked such a stupid question. Bohemia was not peaceful right now, and the locals were probably thinking about how to leave, let alone the people outside returning to Bohemia.

So, Brian changed the subject immediately: "Then why did you choose East Africa?"

Schuster did not answer the question directly, but said with a hint of concern, "Before that, Mr. Brien, let me ask you a rather impolite question: Is it possible for East Africa to become like Germany is today?"

"What do you mean!" Brian was somewhat confused.

Schuster asked cryptically, "Is it the attitude towards non-German peoples?"

Bryan suddenly realized, and then he explained to Schuster, “You don’t need to worry about this at all. This situation will never happen in East Africa. Although we in East Africa are also German countries, our national conditions are very different from those in Germany.”

“East Africa itself is a country of immigrants, so it is more open and inclusive. Many East Africans may have been Czech immigrants like you in the past, but now they are living very well in East Africa.”

“East Africa places more emphasis on cultural identity. As long as you agree with East African values, you can become an East African citizen. Of course, the prerequisite is to apply for East African immigration. For skilled workers like you, the probability of getting an immigration visa is quite high.”

Despite saying that, Schuster was still somewhat uneasy. He asked, "Since East Africa is a German country, how can we ensure that it won't develop like Germany is today?"

Bryn explained frankly: "In East Africa, as long as you are willing to integrate into this big family, there is no possibility of discrimination or prejudice between our government and people. For example, my grandmother was a Far Easterner and my grandfather was an Austrian, but after they immigrated to East Africa, they automatically became Germans. This is even more true for my generation."

“It is impossible for Germany to have such racial discrimination policies and racial superiority rhetoric in East Africa. Everyone is equal.”

With Brian's personal account, Schuster felt relieved and asked, "What other conditions are required if one wants to immigrate to East Africa?"

Brian replied, "In your case, things won't be too complicated. However, it will be difficult to find a job and settle down after you immigrate. You'll need some savings to help you get through the initial period, such as renting a place and finding a job, which will incur expenses."

Schuster wasn't too worried about it, saying, "I believe that with my resume, it shouldn't be difficult to find a job in East Africa, especially since the East African automotive industry is even larger than Germany's, and there should be more job opportunities there."

"Even if you don't go back to your old profession, you should be able to find other jobs with your welding skills, such as in construction or equipment manufacturing. Not to mention that the economic situation in East Africa is much better than in Germany right now."

The economic crisis was also an important factor in Schuster's choice of East Africa. Otherwise, the United States would obviously be a good choice for Europeans. However, the United States was affected by the economic crisis, with high unemployment and some people even going to the Soviet Union to make a living. This dispelled the idea of ​​many people immigrating to the United States.

In Germany, East Africa has another advantage: you won't feel inconvenienced by language and cultural differences when you arrive in East Africa, just like Schuster, who was unfamiliar with English.

Bryan offered some specific reminders regarding Schuster's ideas: "Mr. Schuster, your thinking is a bit too simplistic. Although East Africa's economy is doing well on a global scale, it doesn't mean that East Africa has not been affected by the economic crisis."

"Besides, finding a job in East Africa is definitely not as easy as you think. After all, East Africa has a large population and the world's largest education system. Every year, East Africa produces the largest number of engineers and technicians in the world."

"Therefore, you will still face competition if you want to go to East Africa, but given your work experience, it shouldn't be too difficult if you can accept lower wages."

Bryan's words sobered Schuster considerably. As he said, East Africa was not a backward country, but the world's leading industrial power, with an overall industrial level not much different from that of Germany.

At this moment, Brian spoke up again: "However, I do have a suggestion, I don't know if you can accept it, that is to develop in the East African colonies. There is still a great shortage of skilled workers like you in our colonies, and the treatment is also good. If you go to those areas, local companies will be fighting over you."

Bryan wanted to lure Schuster to the East African colonies, and what he said was true; there was indeed a significant shortage of skilled workers in the East African colonies.

However, Schuster wasn't buying it. He said, "I still want to apply for work and life in East Africa, after all, it's a colony..."

Schuster didn't continue, but Bryan knew that it was indeed asking too much of a question.

However, he still explained: "Although colony is not a good word, it cannot be completely denied. For example, some of Britain's colonies, such as India, were not good places, but Canada and Australia were quite good."

"Most of our East African colonies are closer to the latter two types. There is indeed a gap between them and the mainland, but this does not mean that their conditions are bad. In fact, the cities and other economically developed areas in these colonies are not much different from the East African mainland."

"Moreover, in the East African colonies, Germanization was basically achieved, so there would not be much of a barrier to living and working in these areas."

"All the necessary living facilities are there. I can give another example: the Lanfang Overseas Province in East Africa. It is a province of the Empire, and apart from being overseas, it is no different from the Empire's mainland."

Lanfang Overseas Province is indeed quite unique. As one of the imperial provinces, its difference from the neighboring East Kalimantan is actually limited to its administrative status.

Even so, Schuster was determined to apply for immigration to East Africa, so Bryan gave him a form and told him to prepare the relevant materials and then wait for news at the consulate.

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East Africa, Rhine City.

Friedrich said to Ernst, "The whole of Central and Eastern Europe is in turmoil. There are large numbers of people fleeing Germany. Some people in Austria-Hungary are also worried about the war and are trying to escape overseas. There is also a small loss of people in the Soviet Union."

(End of this chapter)