Dirndl & Desk Stories

About Dirndl & Desk Stories

Welcome to ”Dirndl and Desk Stories,” your go-to podcast for everything you need to know about working in Austria! Join us as we dive into Austrian labour law, share stories from professionals across various industries, and explore the rich culture that makes working in Austria an experience like no other. Tune in and let’s navigate Austrian work life together!

Publisher

dirndlanddeskstories

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2024

Latest episode

19 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Nov 2024

   Kids & Kernöl

   In 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

2. 

   5 Nov 2024

   Taxes & Thermen

   In 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 Steuerbuch 2024 (The 2024 Tax Book – English) List of accepted donations

3. 

   22 Oct 2024

   Collective Agreements & Café

   In 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/

4. 

   10 Oct 2024

   Arbeiterkammer & Austropop

   In 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 ml Almdudler, Ice cubes, 2 lime slices | Recommendation: Playlist “Austropop” 50 Songs on Spotify Full List of Songs in the "Austropop" Playlist: Du entschuldige i kenn di - Peter Cornelius Ba-Ba Banküberfall - EAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung) Macho Macho - Rainhard Fendrich Da kummt die Sunn - S.T.S liebe zum mitnehmen - Pizzera & Jaus 57er Chevy - Ostbahn-Kurti & Die Chefpartie Reif für die Insel -15 - Peter Cornelius Steiermark - Gert Steinbäcker Weus'd a Herz hast wia a Bergwerk - Live aus der Salzburger Sporthalle / 1985 - Rainhard Fendrich Seit a poa Tog - folkshilfe absätze > hauptsätze - Pizzera & Jaus Segel im Wind - Peter Cornelius Heiße Nächte (in Palermo) - EAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung) Kalt und kälter - S.T.S Leiwand - Edmund Zruck zu dir (Hallo Klaus) – Original - Nickerbocker, Biene eine ins leben - Pizzera & Jaus I am from Austria - Rainhard Fendrich Zwickt's mi - österr. Originalversion - Wolfgang Ambros Wild's Wåsser - Seer Zefix - Chris Steger Irgendwann bleib i dann dort - S.T.S Langsam wachs' ma z'samm - Austria 3 Kaleidoskop - Pizzera & Jaus Freindschoft - Edmund Vü schöner is des G'fühl - Rainhard Fendrich Feuer - Ostbahn-Kurti & Die Chefpartie I wü ned - Seiler und Speer Gö, du bleibst heut Nacht bei mir - S.T.S Schifoan - Wolfgang Ambros Expresso & Tschianti - Josh. Stoak wie a Felsen - Stefanie Werger Tuansackl - Pizzera & Jaus Strada Del Sole - Rainhard Fendrich Hupf in Gatsch - Georg Danzer Großvater - S.T.S Principessa - Seiler und Speer Taunzn - Julian Grabmayer Cordula Grün - Josh. Heast as net - Hubert von Goisern und die Alpinkatzen Brenna tuats guat - Hubert von Goisern Leicht Kennt Mais Hom - Chris Steger Schau Schazi - Georg Danzer, Wolfgang Ambros Amoi seg' ma uns wieder - Radio Version - Andreas Gabalier Puppe (Du bist a moderne Hex') (Original-Version 1982) - Nickerbocker Lass mi amoi no d'Sunn aufgeht segn - Austria 3 Hödn - Seiler und Speer A Mensch möcht i bleibn - Bonus Track Remastered - Wolfgang Ambros Die Blonde mitn Mittelscheitl - Edmund Weit, weit weg - Hubert von Goisern und die Alpinkatzen

5. 

   25 Sept 2024

   Social Security & The Sound of Music

   In 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.at

6. 

   10 Sept 2024

   Onboarding & Ötzi

   In 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 cake 😉(LOTC) | Links: ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse): https://www.gesundheitskasse.at Ötzi: https://www.iceman.it/de/oetzi-der-mann-aus-dem-eis/ | Recommendation: Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien or NHM): Venus of Willendorf, https://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en

7. 

   27 Aug 2024

   Insolvency & Inländer Rum

   In 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 Angestelltengesetz (AngG) § 15 https://www.ris.bka.gv.at Arbeitsverhältnis im Insolvenzfall NEU | Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich Unterlagen zur Anmeldung offener Ansprüche | Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich https://www.usp.gv.at/en/veraenderung-aufloesung/insolvenz/ablauf-insolvenzverfahren.html Ediktsdatei (database of insolvencies) - https://edikte.justiz.gv.at/edikte/id/idedi8.nsf/suche!OpenForm&subf= | Recipes: Hot Chocolate with Inländer Rum Ingredients: 15 cl warm milk, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 2 cl Inländer Rum, 1 dollop of whipped cream Preparation: Mix 15 cl of warm milk of your choice with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Prepare a cup and pour in 2 cl of Stroh 80 Original Inländer Rum. Fill the cup with the cocoa dissolved in the warm milk. Garnish the hot drink with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Jagatee (“Tea for the hunter”) Ingredients: 5 cl Inländer Rum, 200 ml freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, Raw cane sugar to taste, Garnish: 1 lemon slice | Recommendation: Song from Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung (EAV) “Konkurs”, 1997, Album “Im Himmel ist die Hölle los“

8. 

   13 Aug 2024

   Recruiting & Ramsau am Dachstein

   In 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: - For the Arbeitsvertragsrechts-Anpassungsgesetz (AVRAG) check out the Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes https://www.ris.bka.gv.at - Selection of Austrian Laws in English: www.ris.bka.gv.at/RisInfo/LawList.pdf - Brutto-Netto-Rechner/Gross-Net-Calculator: https://bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at/ - Arbeiterkammer/Chambers of Labour: www.arbeiterkammer.at | Song recommendation: “Hoch vom Dachstein an“, Steirische Landeshymne, 1844

9. 

   6 Aug 2024

   Blau Machen | BONUS Episode

   In 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 (https://www.unesco.at/en/culture/intangible-cultural-heritage/national-inventory/news-1/article/blueprint-resist-block-printing-and-indigo-dyeing-in-burgenland-1) Song recommendation: “Heut moch i blau” from the album “KUMMOWA”; Holza (Sebastian Holzer https://holza.at/ (https://holza.at/))

10. 

    30 Jul 2024

    Recruiting & Radler

    In 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)

11. 

    25 Jul 2024

    Recruiting & Rindssuppe | BONUS Interview

    In 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 peel them and, while still warm, slice them thinly into a large bowl. Now warm the broth and immediately pour it over the potatoes. Season with oil, onions (chopped), salt, and pepper, and stir until the mixture becomes creamy. Finally, season to taste with mustard. | Links: https://aps-personal.com/ (https://aps-personal.com/) | Recommendation: Podcast of APS Personal: “Fit für die Karriere”, German; on all major podcast platforms like iTunes or Spotify

12. 

    16 Jul 2024

    Recruiting & Rindssuppe

    Welcome 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 (https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/themen/persoenliche_dokumente_und_bestaetigungen/strafregister/Seite.300020.html) AMS (Public Employment Service) (https://www.ams.at/) Europass (https://europass.europa.eu/de/create-europass-cv) Gross/Net Calculator (https://bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at/) | 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 cloudy. Cloudy soups can be clarified with egg whites or raw minced meat. When serving, add finely chopped chives or parsley to all clear soups. | Note: Light Soups: Add all ingredients to cold water. For dark additions: Liver dishes, Lung strudel, etc. Dark Soups: Roast root vegetables with bones and onions (nutmeg). For light additions: Noodles, dumplings, pancake strips, grated barley, etc. | Ready-made Soup: Available commercially with or without additions. | Meat Soup: Briefly roast root vegetables and onions, set them cold with soup herbs, and bring to a boil. Then salt and add the meat (beef, pork, poultry). The heat coagulates the protein and seals the pores. Salted water does not leach the meat as much, keeping it juicy and flavorful, and the soup still turns out well. For invalid soups (broth), cut the meat into small pieces and set in cold water. | Bone Soup: Set beef or pork bones with root vegetables and soup herbs cold or roast the bones with root vegetables, onion, and very little fat, and also set cold. Add veal bones to hot water, otherwise, the soup will become cloudy. Salt at the end. | Root Soup: Prepare this like the bone soup but without bones. Root vegetables: Carrots, Parsley, Celery Spices and Herbs for Clear Soups: Peppercorns and other spice seeds, Parsley, Lovage, Basil, Spring onion, Leek Coloring Agents: Onion skins, Saffron, Browned onion slices (place on stovetop), Caramelized sugar, Soup seasoning, Coffee addition | Story recommendation: “Die Geschichte vom Suppen-Kaspar“; 1844; author is Heinrich Hoffmann. For example from "Der Struwwelpeter - Lustige Geschichten von Heinrich Hoffmann"; Xenos Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H; Am Hehsel 40, 22339 Hamburg

13. 

    15 Jul 2024

    I am from Austria

    Hello 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“

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