I wonder if it would be the same in Europe since most benefits are mandatory and at big companies salaries and yearly increase are negotiated collectively betwe

I wonder if it would be the same in Europe since most benefits are mandatory and at big companies salaries and yearly increase are negotiated collectively between employees and employers. But if this proofs anything you should keep your options open and, even if you don't want to change companies, use outside offers as ammo for your yearly negotiation.