• AOK Official Decision: Will I pay more Health Insurance because of my side hustle?

    If you followed my last post, you know I used the Meine AOK App to submit my business registration and filled out their extensive questionnaire regarding my new side hustle. The goal of that questionnaire? To prove to my health insurance provider (AOK PLUS) that my main job is still my primary focus, meaning I…

  • How to Fill Out the AOK Questionnaire for Side Hustles

    If you start a side hustle in Germany (like publishing books or affiliate marketing) while working a full-time job, your health insurance provider ( e.g. AOK) will send you a form called “Prüfung der Krankenversicherungspflicht”. 📅 Real-Life App Timeline: What to Expect They want to confirm that your regular job is still your main focus…

  • Keeping it Real: When Everything Goes Wrong in the Welding Shop 🛠️

    If you’ve been following Sentinel Blueprint for a while, you know I love diving into the world of making, creating, and safety engineering. But let’s be honest: not every day in the workshop ends with a perfect masterpiece. In fact, some days are just a series of stubborn machines, missing tools, and zero weld penetration.…