Overtime is also one reason to be selected for promotion, and people do everything to get promoted. As we mentioned, Germans are hard workers too, but we value working time the same as leisure time and we separate both. Family life is as relevant as the welfare of the company. We do overtime , but not so much that we get exhausted or ill. If overtime becomes a permanent feature of the firm, we attempt to solve the problem when we talk with the supervisor or we change jobs if necessary.
Personal interests have a greater value than companies' interests.
Effective time management is another major issue in Germany. Everybody has a working schedule and has to follow the daily plan. Being on time is always a prerequisite. In that way, we may have the reputation to be organized and on time. Cooperation, organization and harmony are significant points for the working climate.