At this point I would set up a new account for her - I’ve found Youtube’s algorithm to be very… persistent.

I love Lucas the Spider!

All the things she said, all the things she said…

Wow, das erinnert mich an die Zeit um 2010 rum als die meisten Apps in wahrer Apple Manier ein kleines ‘i’ vorangestellt hatten.

I think OP should really get a, what were those damn things called again? Ah, mouse jiggler!

I agree with the unfriendliness aspect in German government offices. These people are a very particular sort and they can be curt and borderline crude even to German nationals. This is of course in no way excusing what happened to the woman in the article - being exposed to micro aggressions from people you need to see for legal reasons is very disheartening.

I also find it hard to believe she wouldn’t have access to German language courses cheaper than €500. From her description it sounds quite elaborate, however since she’s obviously unhappy with the cost she should have chosen differently in that regard. There’s plenty of online resources and freelance trainers available for a fraction of €500.

All in all it honestly just sounds like she is a person that thrives on socialising and being close to family, which is a perfectly valid reason to want to go back to Germany. I think these factors were never going to allow her to be happy in Germany.