Dirndl & Desk Stories

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 [https://www.museum-joanneum.at/en/open-air-museum]  | Link: Arbeiterkammer's Parents' Calendar  [https://elternkalender.arbeiterkammer.at/]

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/ [https://www.blumau.com/]   | Links: Brutto-Netto-Rechner (gross-net calculator Austria) [https://bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at/]  Pendlerrechner (commuting allowance) [https://pendlerrechner.bmf.gv.at/]  Finanzonline [https://finanzonline.bmf.gv.at/] ID Austria [https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/id-austria.html] Steuerbuch 2024 (The 2024 Tax Book – English) [https://www.bmf.gv.at/services/publikationen/das-steuerbuch.html]  List of accepted donations [https://service.bmf.gv.at/service/allg/spenden/show_mast.asp]

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.arbeiterkammer.at] https://www.wko.at [https://www.wko.at] https://www.oegb.at/ [https://www.oegb.at/]

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 [https://www.arbeiterkammer.at/ueberuns/leistungen/AK_Leistungsbilanz_2023_A4.pdf] Filmfriend Platform [https://www.filmfriend.at/de/pages/home] Digital Library of the Arbeiterkammer [https://www.arbeiterkammer.at/digitalebibliothek]   | Recipe “Gin Dudler”: 2 cl Gin, 200 ml Almdudler, Ice cubes, 2 lime slices   | Recommendation: Playlist “Austropop” 50 Songs on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX5U26jySAO4K?si=EUyf9vfNRwadjYyjEesCcw&pi=Qad2-kFaSmaOz&nd=1&dlsi=a4844ee1c91c47de]   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

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 [http://www.sozialversicherung.at/] e-card service line: Tel. 050124 33 11 Gesundheitstelefon: 1450 Health Emergencies: Call 144 https://www.ams.at [https://www.ams.at/]