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Working in an university is very delicate matter. People are fed with 1 year contracts during the employment there. Every supermarket cashier has more economica

by lnsru 4y ago

Working in an university is very delicate matter. People are fed with 1 year contracts during the employment there. Every supermarket cashier has more economically stable life than a young scientist in Germany. So the brightest know this and leave academia immediately after graduation. This funding system is alone seriously flawed and should be fixed to attract more talents. Not getting rental apartment just because one can only show 12 months limited contract is plain stupid. And it happens a lot since universities are in real estate hot spots. Edit: school system in Germany also decides after 4th grade if a person may study later. I don’t think, that 10 year old children are capable to decide if they want go to university or end up with underpaid apprenticeship with dead end job later.

rob74 4y ago
You could also argue that universities create (or are a major factor in creating) real estate hot spots. A city with a major university is definitely also more desirable for other groups than a non-university city. Not talking about cities like Munich, that would be hot spots anyway, but smaller cities (e.g. Aachen) definitely gain (or lose, depending on your point of view) a lot through their university.
fileeditview 4y ago
There is more than one school system in Germany. Multiple allow to "rank up" after 4th grade (see different types of "Gesamtschule"). Also if you get a lower degree you could as an adult go back to a special school and get you high-school degree to study. Both of my parents did this and became teacher and doctor. Yes it may be harder but it is still possible. I totally agree that these 1-2 year contracts are a problem. They also exist for teachers. Some of them get fired during holidays to save some money and then are re-hired afterwards.. it is disgraceful.

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Working in an university is very delicate matter. People are fed with 1 year contracts during the employment there. Every supermarket cashier has more economica

by lnsru 4y ago

rob74 4y ago
You could also argue that universities create (or are a major factor in creating) real estate hot spots. A city with a major university is definitely also more desirable for other groups than a non-university city. Not talking about cities like Munich, that would be hot spots anyway, but smaller cities (e.g. Aachen) definitely gain (or lose, depending on your point of view) a lot through their university.
fileeditview 4y ago
There is more than one school system in Germany. Multiple allow to "rank up" after 4th grade (see different types of "Gesamtschule"). Also if you get a lower degree you could as an adult go back to a special school and get you high-school degree to study. Both of my parents did this and became teacher and doctor. Yes it may be harder but it is still possible. I totally agree that these 1-2 year contracts are a problem. They also exist for teachers. Some of them get fired during holidays to save some money and then are re-hired afterwards.. it is disgraceful.