[marssaxman]

> You're hired on a probationary basis, usually six months.

Where is that the case? I have never heard of such a practice, and I don't remember that being routinely done at either Microsoft or Google.

[sshine]

This is always the case in Denmark.

[marssaxman]

Well, that's certainly different from what I am used to! I suppose people in Denmark must not relocate for work very often? Hard to imagine uprooting one's household on a six-month gamble.