Americans work much longer hours than Germans.
The business culture of the SF tech scene demands long hours and intensity that most Europeans cannot imagine, having not lived in the environment.
American wages come with sacrifice.
The business culture of the SF tech scene demands long hours and intensity that most Europeans cannot imagine, having not lived in the environment.
American wages come with sacrifice.
And there are actually plenty of crappy jobs with overtime in Germany too. Lower pay does not always mean less expectations.
You can work as hard as you feel like, charging generous hourly rates.
Just don't be surprised when big corp decides to consolidate external contractors into more well known contracting companies, delivering from Eastern Europe or Asia.