I'm struggling with this idea of proggy being more intelligent than two other members.
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI'm struggling with this idea of proggy being more intelligent than two other members.Comment
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Originally posted by sasguru View Postlike Germany, cutting headcount was seen as a failure
The Germans I know are all "job for lifers" ... there is no job mobility because there are no vacancies, and there are no vacancies because everyone sits tight waiting to retire on their generous pension.Comment
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostIt's because cutting headcount is so prohibitively expensive in Germany that they don't do it.
The Germans I know are all "job for lifers" ... there is no job mobility because there are no vacancies, and there are no vacancies because everyone sits tight waiting to retire on their generous pension.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI'm struggling with this idea of proggy being more intelligent than two other members.Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View Postyeah especially when I am one of themmerely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostYep, it costs a fortune to lay people off in Germany as their employment laws prevent casual layoffs.
The Dismissal by Employer or Employee - Working-in-Germany
The difference is that German business owners don't tend to want to hire and fire, unless using temporary workers or contractors. Seeing as many managers in Germany are skilled people who understand the trade they're managing, they value keeping experience and knowledge on board once they've invested in it. As opposed to many managers in the UK, US and increasingly NL, who are essentially unskilled overpaid ballast with MBAs.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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In any knowledge based high skill environment humans should be treated as investments rather than resources.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostIn any knowledge based high skill environment humans should be treated as investments rather than resources.
Basically, people don't want to work for money grabbing tulipheads with no skills.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Fire alarm had just been pulled. Suspect a disgruntled employee has taken offence and decided to torch the place. Ah well."You can't climb the ladder of success, with your hands in the pockets"
Arnold SchwarzeneggerComment
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