But, if we didn't work, we couldn't provide for a family. In France they work like 35 hour weeks and have 2 months of vacation.
That is living the life!
2007-01-18 02:29:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well if they lower our taxes then perhaps we could survive without the excessive work week and hours. We are the leading world economy and it's because of the INSANE expectations employers place on all of us and by the way why dont compair the loosers in france to the great American people. Hey why aren't you working instead of asking questions? Are you on the company's time right now? If so get back to work.
2007-01-18 02:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by crawler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in Germany their average work week is 45 hours. Have you heard that 95% are working to make the other 5% rich. That is why. We are raised to have to work for other people and it does take time away from our valued family. Most people don't know there's other ways to stay at home, make an income, and spend quality time with our family that will never be replaced. See my profile!
2007-01-18 11:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by jenniferjotheos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The normal work week in the U.S. is only five more hours than in France. Many people do not enjoy being with their families for two full months. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
2007-01-18 10:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is sad. America is all about the dollar and impressing others. Forget quality, customer service, loyalty, environmental issues, etc.
It's great to be able to work as much or as hard as you want and get appropriately reward. The downside to this is the quality of life and, as you say, the time available for life outside work, family, friends, etc.
2007-01-18 10:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, I have often thought what if we could retire when we are young, get our ss benifits when our children are under 18 life would be better. Now that my kids are grown, I dont feel the need to be home any more not like I did when my boys were young. Once they turned of age they did their own thing and had no nee to be with me.
2007-01-18 10:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by bandita100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can you run a business if key people are gone 2 months a year? that would not fly here in America but if it could I would gladly take the 2 months off- with pay of course
2007-01-18 10:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And that is why many teens I know,including myself,really aren't looking forward to getting out of school and into the working world.
2007-01-18 10:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much does a one way ticket to France cost?
2007-01-18 10:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you like your family. :) But it's true, in Europe we have more free time. In Switzerland people even come home for lunch for 1.5 hours to eat at their moms.
2007-01-18 10:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah. I'll take America. My family sucks anyway.
2007-01-18 10:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by Drew P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋