From Frankfurt to Fishers: Embracing a New Chapter at Miebach US

My story about me and my family’s move to the US began in the middle of the night during our Miebach Germany skiing event. I had just received an e-mail that would change everything: my U.S. visa had been approved. Overwhelmed and relieved after months and months of uncertainty, we celebrated the entire night. What had started as a simple idea had suddenly become real and my journey with Miebach was about to take me across the Atlantic.

My path to joining Miebach in the United States did not begin in the U.S. at all, but in Germany. After four years in the Frankfurt office and several years of experience in other companies, I wanted something more, I wanted to change what I’ve known so far and step outside of my comfort zone. I wanted to not only challenge myself, but also learn new ways of working and experience how consulting operates outside of Germany. At the same time, the Miebach team in the US was looking to strengthen its engineering and implementation team - making it a perfect match and a win-win situation.

The internal alignment was uncomplicated, but the visa process itself took quite some time, around six months in total. That was also because I was applying not only for myself, but also for my wife and our two children. Once the paperwork was completed, the excitement in our family couldn’t be stopped and we immediately started preparing for the big move. I took an initial trip to Fishers to explore the area, and within a few days, we had found a house to rent and a daycare for our children.

Then finally, in July, with 12 pieces of luggage and many emotional goodbyes, we boarded our flight to Indianapolis. The reality of being a twelve-hour flight away from friends and family sank in quickly. Stepping into our completely empty house felt both strange and liberating at the same time. The first days were filled with buying and assembling furniture, adjusting to the hot Indiana summer, and discovering the meaning of “corn sweat” firsthand. Two weeks later, our children began daycare and school. New language, new friends, new teachers - it was one of the biggest challenges for them and for us as parents. At the same time, I officially started my new role with Miebach US. My new colleagues even organized a welcome evening at a local brewery, which made me feel included from the very beginning.

Looking back, the move was absolutely the right decision, but it was also more challenging than I initially expected. I assumed that working in the U.S. would be similar to my experience in Germany - but it wasn’t[AK1] . I no longer had the network I had built over years, and speaking English every day in a professional environment demanded more energy than I anticipated. It was a humbling experience and taught me the value of patience, persistence, and starting from scratch.

Another major shift was my daily routine. In Germany, I lived two hours away from the office and often worked remotely. Here in the U.S., I live close to the office and go in almost every day. This has helped me build a new network, integrate into the team, and create a sense of belonging much faster. Today, only months after our move, I can say that the transition has been transformative both personally and professionally. Starting over in a new country challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, but it also gave me the chance to grow beyond my comfort zone. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in the U.S. and Germany, who made the change not just possible but enjoyable. My journey has shown me that embracing uncertainty can open doors to incredible opportunities and that Miebach is a place where such journeys are encouraged and supported. I’m excited for what lies ahead and proud to have taken this step for myself, my family, and my career.