[nostromo123]

Nope. From my experience working at a couple of startups in Europe, after the trial time is over, unless you s*t the bed royally, the workflow is:

1. we agree on xyz to be done and a time estimate

2. work on xyz within your 40h/week

3. if it is not possible to finish within time estimate for some objective reason (higher priority work coming in, unforeseen technical obstacles, etc.), let management know asap and rediscuss time estimate.

Never have I had fears for my position or job, except for external reasons (bad economy, for instance).

[djmips]

This is how my work in Canada goes as well. Specific to my company we only have 32 hour weeks (4 days). The pay is way lower than a US FAANG however.