[goodnesswins]

And, from what I understand, it's NIGH IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of an under/badly performing employee in Germany.... they get shoved into a backroom to make them quit, is what I've heard...

[kittymyrib]

Make sure your Mercedes is made in America. Germany produces a lot of junk these days.

[pepsionice]

Having lived here...I can tell you that if its a union situation...you as the boss can look at at least 60 man-hours of your time over the next 12 months involved in getting rid of just one employee. You have to document each situation...then you have to have a meeting with the employee. If its drug usage...then the employee is entitled by his healthcare program to ask for a treatment program, which can last 18 months...and you as the company must go along with this plan. If the guy fails the rehab....then you still have to go along with documentation. This is why so many German companies have contracted out their operations...if you have a trucking division, then you get rid of if and hire a company...and if they have major problems, you can terminate the contract with them easier than firing employees. Thats the sad thing about this whole country.