I obviously can only speak for us Germans, but here the labor laws are still relatively rigid even after hotly debated and fought reform of the welfare state that went by the name "Agenda 2010". Employers here gain incredible flexibility because they can fire a temp on daily notice which is not possible otherwise.
Even blue collar folks can get well paying jobs if they are lent into a car giant like BMW or Mercedes Benz - around 18 US$ / hour is possible, and we are not talking about engineering jobs or jobs that require academic credentials. If you are living rent-free, this is damn good money !
Even blue collar folks can get well paying jobs if they are lent into a car giant like BMW or Mercedes Benz - around 18 US$ / hour is possible, and we are not talking about engineering jobs or jobs that require academic credentials. If you are living rent-free, this is damn good money !