I have to agree. I see this attitude in ever increasing numbers of German developers as our High-Tax System even openly admits to all the benefits you won't receive.
The amount of taxes one has to pay compared to the security one is offered feels strongly out of whack for the 60-200k/yearly family salary bracket.
There is braindrain, but also Stockholm Syndrome. I oftentimes see discussions between developers where ones that have left Germany's system get attacked behind their back for being so "irresponsible" and missing out on security systems here, while enjoying, after about two to three years of saving money elsewhere a lifestyle of financial security that is leagues above everything the german social security can offer. There are lots of reasons to stay in Germany, but social security and finances aren't ones if you are a talented developer that is just looking for a good life.
It's a strange tension currently, I'm unsure where this will lead in the long run.
The amount of taxes one has to pay compared to the security one is offered feels strongly out of whack for the 60-200k/yearly family salary bracket.
There is braindrain, but also Stockholm Syndrome. I oftentimes see discussions between developers where ones that have left Germany's system get attacked behind their back for being so "irresponsible" and missing out on security systems here, while enjoying, after about two to three years of saving money elsewhere a lifestyle of financial security that is leagues above everything the german social security can offer. There are lots of reasons to stay in Germany, but social security and finances aren't ones if you are a talented developer that is just looking for a good life.
It's a strange tension currently, I'm unsure where this will lead in the long run.