Depends on where you go

VPN over VPN? I hope you don’t need a fast connection

“Morally”? Why would a company (especially a large one) care?

They don’t have to. It is Europe not the US. They were let go within their trial period. This is perfectly legal.

Exactly

VPN is just shifting the question “Do I trust the person who operates the WiFi” to “Do I trust the person who operates the VPN”. Therefore, it is mostly bullshit.

And even then, most traffic is encrypted now anyways. So using a VPN is more like using two condoms.

Well, being self employed in many European countries comes with high taxes and insurances. Plus high rent in large cities. Think about it