For people that are working overseas, especially in Europe. Is your WLB better?

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Better than what? In what role? Industry?

The usual surprise to some people in the US is that we take holidays (all holidays!).

I’m equally surprised that some people don’t take their holidays (it would be akin to leave a month pay to my employer just to look like I’m busy).

Do you get more “holidays” it’s vacation days in the US. What about work hours? We have ~10 to 12 hours a day here

WLB balance will be better, as long as you’re on an expat or secondment you’re comp will be fine. Woe be upon you when you find out what your local associates are actually making in comparison to your US compatriots.

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