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by doggo_mate 40 days ago
In Europe they’re pretty much obligated to provide this package
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everfrustrated 40 days ago
Complete fiction. Over covid it was common in big tech layoffs to get much less severance in Europe than US.
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flumpcakes 40 days ago
Definitely not true in the UK. This is extremely rare for it's generosity. I've never seen anything like this in the UK.
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tick_tock_tick 40 days ago
As a general rule USA Tech is much nicer to their employees both when working and during a layoff then Europe.
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spookie 40 days ago
Depends on the definition of "nice". Is it time or pay?
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the_gipsy 40 days ago
This one yes, extremely generous, but normal ones aren't.
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fy20 40 days ago
As always, it depends on the country.
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dd8601fn 40 days ago
I would be quite surprised if there is one, but if there is I would like to know.
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