My friend just joined SAP Germany and told me that she had to sign a contract, which basically mandates that post probation period, her notice period will be of 6 months. If either of the 2 parties (Her and SAP) decide to end the employment agreement, they would have to wait this much time before actually rolling out of the company. We consulted existing employees and they said this is normal at SAP and everyone has similar contract. Now, I personally don't see much wrong with it (rather many positives), except the part how can one move to another organization if willing to switch. No company (assuming here) will wait for a candidate for 6 months to join (maybe for top C-level). What do you guys think - is this fine? If so, how do you plan your career move 6 months in advance? YOE - 7 years TC - 65K €
The notice period in Germany is usually 3 months. Depending on your role and seniority 6 months and longer is not unheard of. German employers will wait for you that long, so it is not an issue when looking for a new job. When I was working in Germany, I used to give notice and then start looking for a new job.
For senior profiles, 6 months make sense. For fresh graduates, probably not so much. I know from experience that here the new company conveniently waits for 3 months because its the standard, but 6 months was unheard of. Thanks btw
Joined SAP as a new grad in Germany. 6 months is my notice period.
I have a German contract and I’m leaving SAP. As far as I know, for all employees the notice period is 6 months, no matter how senior you are. You can discuss with SAP and reduce your probation period. In Germany, the notice period is normally 3 months. So if you can discuss with SAP and reduce your notice period to 3-4 months, the other company will wait for you.
I think this is not unusual at other German companies. So if someone wants to steel you away from SAP they are prepared to wait.
I know many who left in a month. Typically during reorgs time. No worry.
In UK is 1 month on both sides. Of course not that easy to let people go without solid reasons or redundancy. 6 months is kind of crazy, do german companies actually wait that long for a new joiner ? Wow Agree that a lot of devs (especially indians on a visa) stay until they get their permanent residence and leave. Staying longer than 5 years in a company says a lot about your willingness to accept new challenges
In germany there’s no need to stick with a company for permanent residence
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Retention rates at SAP Germany are bonkers. It’s a company Germans join to work at until they retire or die.
True. I see people on LinkedIn who have been with the company for like 13 years. Wow.
But I have heard the company is not known for paying a very handsome salary though. Try to get the most you can when entering there and then the salary progression is kinda slow. Thoughts?