From the low point to the pizza supplier: Katja's way out of need in the Uckermark

From the low point to the pizza supplier: Katja's way out of need in the Uckermark

Uckermark, Deutschland - What drives us when life pushes us to the wall? For Katja Müller it was a note with a job offer that changed everything. Three years ago, in an emotional exceptional situation, the then 32-year-old discovered the offer for a position as a pizza driver in the Pagoda Pagoda-Carré Prenzlauer. After a painful separation from her friend, as a single mother of two children, she was suddenly responsible for her living alone.

With an extremely great will, Katja wanted to build up something independently and applied for the job at the Pizzeria "Domino’s", even though she had no driver's license. But the employer made a bike available to her, which was ideal for her. She got the job and has been delivering pizzas in the nearby urban area for five days a week. Your new task is a welcome opportunity that takes you with both hands, as the Nordkurier reports.

a challenge on two wheels

The job as a pizza driver not only brings financial relief, but also some challenges. Katja transports up to three large bags per tour and appreciates the team and the simplified work by the bicycle electric motor. Nevertheless, she is not hidden that safety in road traffic often leaves something to be desired. She got into dangerous situations several times and longs for more consideration of drivers. So far, she had only a severe fall, but has got used to the new routine well. So she succeeds in combining family and work and cooking at home in the evening to save money.

The labor market situation in the Uckermark is not easy. According to the latest figures, the unemployment rate in this region is 11.3 percent, with 6,494 unemployed reported in June 2025, of whom 74.6 percent are civil allowance. Unemployment has increased by 0.6 percentage points compared to the same month last year. These numbers impressively make it clear how hard life is for many single parents who often have to fight with financial challenges. This also underlines the State Working Agency .

The situation of single parents

The Bertelsmann Foundation has repeatedly pointed out that single parents bear the highest risk of poverty. Despite their efforts to secure their livelihood, they often face enormous financial hurdles. An expert from the foundation, Sarah Menne, therefore demands more effective financial support. Measures to improve the compatibility of family and work are also indispensable. These include good daycare places, reliable support offers in schools and flexible working time models of the companies.

So society faces major challenges. It is not only time to better understand the situation of single parents, but also to actively work on solutions. For Katja Müller, the job as a pizza driver is a step in the right direction, but the outside support remains essential. You and many other single parents not only need a living, but also a supporting environment to master your everyday life.

Politics is a duty to create incentives so that fathers take more responsibility for childcare and finally create the framework conditions that families in Germany urgently need. A serious commitment in these areas could perhaps make life a noticeably easier for many families instead of leaving them in the poverty trap, like the Bertelsmann Foundation emphasized.