So you’re going or preparing to go through a layoff in Germany. That sucks. I’ve been there.

This guide is based on my real experience getting laid off from a big EdTech company in Berlin in 2025. I’m sharing this because my video is successful and I want you guys to actually profit from what I learned the hard way.

If you are an employer: happy you are here. You could use this guide and the calculator to run a transparent, fast and fair layoff. I know not all of you employers are wicked.

If you are an employee: This is my experience and what I learned, not legal advice. Always talk to an actual lawyer (Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht) before you sign anything or make big decisions. Seriously.