Search

Sparbuchfeinde wrote that several people currently seeking work in Germany are facing significant difficulties. These are 30 to 45-year-olds with very good education, some with management experience, and gross annual salaries between 85,000 and 200,000 euros, mostly from industry and consulting. The job market is currently extremely difficult to practically dead, the author wrote. Positions are being eliminated or relocated abroad, and entire teams are sometimes being moved. As an example, he mentioned a customer service department including management, which is to be based in Hungary in the future. The company cited lower salaries and labor costs, as well as less works council influence, job security, and corporate bureaucracy as reasons, according to Sparbuchfeinde; the work itself will remain the same. In conclusion, he wrote that two developments are occurring simultaneously. #Jobsuche #Karriere #Deutschland (translated)

Despite financial support and billions in revenue in women's football, nearly 50 percent of professional female players are considering ending their careers early because many earn only minimum wage, often do not have a work contract, and suffer from mental health issues. #Frauenfußball #Ungleichheit #Löhne (translated)

The wage negotiations of railway workers in Austria are taking place in a difficult environment, as the ÖBB is losing market shares and private providers are on the rise, raising questions about the financing of the demanded wage increases. #Eisenbahner #Lohnverhandlungen #ÖBB (translated)

Labor migration can be worthwhile for employees in the EU, but the outcomes vary greatly depending on the destination country, duration of stay, and type of employment, with many migrants returning to their home country after a short period. #Arbeitsmigration #Lohndifferenzen #EUArbeitnehmermobilität (translated)

Alexander Steffen wrote that Alexander Schweitzer should become the Minister of Labor. In Mainz, civil servants under Schweitzer received special leave for the SPD election campaign and for managerial jobs, while their pensions continued to accrue. Schweitzer said about this: "That is our civil servant law." Steffen referred to the incident as a dismissal and promotion and wrote that work should pay off – especially among comrades. #Arbeitsmarkt #Politik #SPD (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that FernetBuehler had previously been a civil servant and had been working as a business consultant for many years. He caught his attention on X with reasonable contributions and economic expertise. According to Boeminghaus, FernetBuehler not only describes problems but also understands economic contexts and asks uncomfortable questions. Boeminghaus asked how long one would still watch the economic foundation crumble and where the uprising of entrepreneurs, high achievers, and others who keep the country running was. A conversation with FernetBuehler offers clear language and economic expertise instead of whitewashing and political clichés, he wrote, recommending people to take a look at it. https://t.co/BQwyF9oge0 #Wirtschaft #Unternehmertum #Beratung (translated)

The author wrote that the metal and electrical industries face a strong downturn in employment. According to his assessment, the current collective bargaining dispute is not only about wages and salaries, but also about the future of the entire industry. #Metallindustrie #Löhne #Tarifverhandlungen #DE (translated)

The Austrian economy faces challenges such as high labor costs and inflation, but benefits from a strong industrial base, availability of skilled workers, and a favorable geographic location, while reforms to promote innovation and modernization are necessary. #WirtschaftsstandortÖsterreich #Innovation #Industrieproduktion (translated)

Chris Veber wrote that the manufacturer Ardo (Iglo) is closing its plant in Austria because it can no longer produce frozen vegetables competitively there due to high energy and personnel costs. He blamed the Austrian government for this. He claimed that half of the salary goes to the state and that the energy transition, as well as the sanctions against Russia, have caused energy prices to rise sharply. Veber harshly criticized the government and warned that companies would be driven out or pushed into ruin. He wrote that then no one would pay taxes anymore, and Austria was also at risk of suffering damage. He called for the government to resign. #Österreich #Energiepreise #Politik (translated)

Manuel Ostermann wrote that he had received death threats and had been confronted with defamatory articles, insinuations, and personal attacks. This does not leave him unaffected, he explained; public figures also have feelings and a personal environment. Ostermann warned that intimidation must not become a political or social means, as threats could otherwise impair freedom of expression and thus freedom itself. Messages and conversations from supporters, according to him, encouraged him to continue. He wrote that he would continue to advocate for his beliefs and not compromise his values. #Freiheit #Zivilcourage #Meinungsfreiheit (translated)

In the autumn wage round, which is initiated by the railway workers and takes place this year without the metalworkers, the question arises of who can assert themselves in times of high inflation and low growth. #Herbstlohnrunde #Lohnverhandlungen #InflationÖsterreich (translated)

In Norway, employees spend an average of almost five hours per week in meetings, which not only constitutes a significant part of their working time but is also correlated with an increase in wages and promotes knowledge sharing as well as trust among employees. #Meetings #Arbeitszeit #Gehalt (translated)

Christian Abel reported that Alice Weidel criticized the planned sugar and plastic tax, a significant increase in tobacco tax, as well as higher levies on wages and salaries. Weidel accused the government of heavily burdening taxpayers while simultaneously sending billions abroad. In her view, a change in course is only possible with the AfD. https://t.co/loTq2jsvxf #Tabaksteuer #Steuern #AfD (translated)

Health care costs in Germany have risen to 528.5 billion euros in 2024, mainly due to medical and technological advancements and rising wages in the health sector, while the aging population only accounts for a smaller part of the increase. #Gesundheitskosten #Krankheiten #Gesundheitswesen (translated)