> In most Western countries, there's a major responsibility for the employer to prove there is no other way before getting permission to fire someone. Which is

> In most Western countries, there's a major responsibility for the employer to prove there is no other way before getting permission to fire someone. Which is exactly why there are very few successful tech startups outside of the US. > But I do like the way it doesn't tolerate the immature, irresponsible and downright immoral behavior towards employees that's regularly on display here on HN and considered "normal". Don't cry for SV programmers making $130k+ who get fired, they will get a new job within a week. Fire fast also means hire fast (at least while the VC money keeps flowing).