Flagship course
German Exit & Severance Studio
A five-week cohort for professionals navigating employment consultations in Germany when severance language and exit timing are on the table.
Who it is for
People who have received — or expect — an Aufhebungsvertrag, social-plan exit, or mutual separation discussion. You should be ready to share redacted documents and practice conversations aloud.
Learning outcomes
- Map a draft agreement into payment, leave, reference, and release buckets
- Set a defensible Abfindung range with a clear floor
- Run a calm opening and follow-up email after an HR meeting
- Prepare questions for legal counsel without outsourcing your judgment
Modules
Five weeks, one negotiation window
- Week 1 — Exit landscape Notice periods, mutual separation patterns, and how German employers typically sequence first offers.
- Week 2 — Clause literacy Reading lab on release language, garden leave, bonuses, and reference wording using sample agreements.
- Week 3 — Numbers with a floor Building ranges from tenure, risk, and local patterns; documenting trade-offs you can explain aloud.
- Week 4 — Live rehearsal Timed HR conversations with interruptions, delay tactics, and written follow-ups.
- Week 5 — Close-out craft Payment dates, transition plans, and a counsel-ready checklist before signature.
Instructor
Nora Albrecht
Nora has coached exit conversations across logistics, tech, and industrial firms in northern Germany since 2016. She previously supported restructuring communications inside a Bremen-based employer and now focuses on learner rehearsal rather than legal representation.
From learners
“The Week 4 rehearsal made me slow my answer when HR said ‘this is standard.’ I still accepted a mid-range number, but I understood why.”
Client in fintech operations · Frankfurt
“Clause workbook was denser than I expected. Worth it — my lawyer meeting was half as long because I arrived with marked pages.”
Anika R. · HR systems analyst, Cologne
FAQ
Questions before you enroll
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We teach preparation and communication. Binding legal advice must come from a qualified lawyer licensed in Germany.
What if my exit timeline is shorter than five weeks?
Tell us at intake. We may recommend Clarity Brief or Counsel Circle instead of the full cohort so you are not stuck mid-module when a signature is due.
Is there a real limitation I should know?
Yes. We cannot predict employer behavior or guarantee a higher Abfindung. Outcomes depend on your facts, your counsel, and the other side. The studio improves preparation quality — not the odds of any specific euro amount.
Can my employer sponsor a seat?
Sometimes, especially during structured separations. Contact us for an informational invoice outline; payment is arranged offline.