permanent position
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permanent position
An open-ended employment relationship with an employer, in contrast to fixed-term contracts or freelance work, and one that usually offers more social security.
Nach ihrer Probezeit wurde ihr eine Festanstellung angeboten.
After her probationary period, she was offered a permanent position.
This noun is made up of 'fest' (fixed/permanent) and 'Anstellung' (employment). Here, 'fest' means 'dauerhaft' (permanent) or 'unbefristet' (open-ended), and an 'Anstellung' is an employment relationship. So it describes a permanent, secure job.
Für viele ist eine Festanstellung ein wichtiges Lebensziel.
For many people, a permanent position is an important life goal.
In the context of work and careers, 'Festanstellung' (permanent position) is often combined with certain verbs: to have, get, look for, or offer a permanent position.
Er sucht seit Monaten eine Festanstellung als Ingenieur.
He has been looking for a permanent position as an engineer for months.
In the German working world, 'Festanstellung' (permanent employment) is highly valued. It is strongly associated with social security, stability, and the ability to plan for the future.
Mit einer Festanstellung ist es einfacher, einen Kredit bei der Bank zu bekommen.
With a permanent position, it is easier to get a loan from the bank.
To describe a person with this type of employment relationship, you use the phrase 'fest angestellt sein' (to be permanently employed). This is a very common expression.
Mein Bruder ist seit fünf Jahren bei dieser Firma fest angestellt.
My brother has been permanently employed at this company for five years.
employment / activity
'Beschäftigung' and 'Festanstellung' can both have to do with work. However, 'Beschäftigung' is more general: it can simply mean paid work or a job. 'Festanstellung' is more specific and means a permanent employment relationship with an employer. Learners may confuse the words because both appear in professional contexts. If the only important point is that someone works, 'Beschäftigung' fits. If it is about security, a contract, and a permanent position, 'Festanstellung' is more natural.
Nach dem Praktikum bekam Anna eine Festanstellung im Büro.
After the internship, Anna got a permanent position in the office.
Nach langer Suche hat Max endlich eine Beschäftigung in einer Bäckerei gefunden.
After a long search, Max finally found employment in a bakery.