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Questions about the workplace that may specifically relate to cultures or customs in Germany

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What are the long-term consequences of being a member of the workers' council?

I would say, it depends on you career goals. For one, taking the additional responsibilities should reflect positively on your aptitude for a leading position. On the other hand, you spend less time …
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How do I avoid giving up my password to coworkers?

Although there already are a lot of answers, I want to offer a somewhat different perspective. Normally, your machine at work and everything you produce on it during your working hours belong to the c …
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Should I tell my manager about the reasons for above average sick days?

Legally speaking, you don´t have to disclose anything. You employer has the right to let you go though, if your health status prevents you from performing the work you were hired to do, and there is n …
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How to quit your job in germany

What I like to do: I write a letter of resignation. It should read something like Hiermit kündige ich mein Anstellungsverhältnis fristgercht zum <date>, ersatzweise zum nächstmöglichen Termin. Fü …
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Salary discussion with manager and his counter argument that I am well paid

You counter that with: Well, I have no information about that. What counts for me is the opportunity costs, i.e. what I could make on other engagements. I love my work and I love this company, but …
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My boss tells me to send a copy to him of all emails sent from a colleague

As far as i know (no lawyer, so this is not to be considered legal advice): In Germany e-mail are considered mostly the same as normal mail and you would be offending against the "Postgeheimnis." …
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Can I be a self-employed software developer in Germany?

I have been a self-emploeyd developer myself, here in Germany. There are several things you need to consider. You have to register your business with the local authorities. … If you work and live in Germany, you are required to have at least health-insurance. …
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Can I ask my admin to wipe my profile when I leave?

Most work-contracts I have seen here in German state in some form, that everything you produce for/at work is company property and you grant all rights to the company. So you may want to check your wo …
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How do I work with a Task Coordinator who doesn't properly coordinate tasks?

From your original post and the discussions it sounds a little bit like "this fish stinks from the head" i.e. your boss will have it that way and does not want to improve his company. If this is the c …
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Is it mandatory to disclose my previous employer information to my new employer in Germany

I did not encounter this in my 20 years of working here, and do not believe it has any implications of you leave out the info. I usually only gave info about my former employers via my CV. Of course …
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