Why is it the standard to be paid every month in Europe?

Question

Rather than weekly or bi-weekly

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Answer 1

There’s no explanation to be had. It’s an arbitrary system that’s been widely adopted. Largely, I would think, because it’s efficient for employers to only process salaries once a month.

But there’s no reason for it. Just as there’s no reason to be paid weekly. Why not daily? Or every 21 days?