I think you have a bit of a rosy view here. It works, but there are serious downsides. Salaries are low, unemployment was high for a long time (and still is, e

I think you have a bit of a rosy view here. It works, but there are serious downsides. Salaries are low, unemployment was high for a long time (and still is, especially for the youth), companies make massive use of contractors (via big consulting companies) and getting a permanent contract is very difficult (without which getting a mortgage is pretty much impossible). Once you have your permanent contract, it's fine, but for newcomers to the job market, it's hell.