Europe or the US?
I thought I was pretty convinced of staying in Europe but more and more I think about the US. What are your thoughts? (Career-wise and work/life balance)

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My biggest regret was leaving my international assignment in Italy and coming back to NYC after a year. The quality of life and work/life balance is so much better. Stay as long as posible unless you’re itching for bigger scope or a role that doesn’t exist in region.

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US pays better
Europe is nicer standard of living, community, people, etc

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My $0.02:
US offers more career opportunities and exits

Europe offers to a lesser degree but a better quality of life. Pay isn’t as marked up in Europe as it is in the US (that said, it’s not that you won’t be able to find jobs that pay very well). Also, knowing local languages for the countries you want to work in can open up many more opportunities.

(Based on personal experience of having lived and worked in the US, and currently living and working in the UK - I might have generalized it for Europe based off my experience and the experience of my friends)

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Thanks for your comments!

There is no work life balance in US specially if you’re looking for a high pay.

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In my experience...

USA pro - Higher salaries and more opportunities.

USA neg - Most USA jobs are "at will" meaning you can be let go with no notice for almost any reasons. And, you will be picking up much of your healthcare and retirement expenses.

Europe pro - The labor laws tend to be stronger so you have more job security (it took us months to fire a guy in our Scandinavian office) and stronger rights in general at the workplace.

Europe neg - Lower salaries, higher taxes, and fewer opportunities. If you work for an American company you will always be a 'satellite' office.

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I agree with all of the above. However, it is increasingly possible to achieve WLB depending on your company. I work for a small startup atm and I have great WLB.

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Wow, you guys brought quite a few interesting points to the table. In particular, the burden of social security is one that I must agree and does concern me.
To @Senior UX Designer 1, I do work for an American company here. That point of being a satellite office, how do you think in general this can impact someone personally? (Less career opportunities?) I’ve had some thoughts along those lines…

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