[odiroot]

> The state of the German IT industry outside of a few select places (Berlin, mostly)

If Berlin IT industry is a golden standard I'm really not very hopeful for Germany.

[k__]

I started freelancing in 2014 and somehow ended up only working for US companies after 4 years.

Even german startups feel to be a few years behind.

[adventured]

If you don't mind me asking, was it primarily a pay rate issue, or the number of freelancing opportunities that were available?

[k__]

German IT companies just felt too conservative to me.

I work only remote.

[ulfw]

It is. And yes, there is no reason to be hopeful.