I got fired today. Last week I was given praises for my work and leadership from my team, from my peers, and from my boss. Then my boss resigned and the next week was a witch hunt. I am in shock. I have been laid off before but I have never seen the likes of this. I was working for an American company in Germany. I am a single mother, 100% on my own. 3 weeks from my permanent residency appointment, and because I started this job 5.5 months ago they can fire me on the spot with no severance.

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In Germany do you not get several months of severance by law?

Only after you pass the 6 month probation period. Then they have to give just cause and severance. I am 2 weeks away. I won’t get anything 😥

Also things would change once I have my permanent residency. But my interview for that is in 3 weeks. I need to be employed at that time.

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