Which regions (international included) generally have the best/worst hours for consulting staff?

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I’ve heard Japan and South Korea have bad hours. I remember reading on another post that Italy, Spain, and Portugal tend to have worse hours than the US.

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Japan, South Korea, Italy, Germany, Belgium

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The Netherlands

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Scandinavia has some of the better hours in general.

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France is best. UAE is worst.

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London is similar to US, slightly better. Northern Europe generally good work/life balance while Southern Europe = long hours. Not sure about Germany. Japan, Singapore, Korea = long hours. Australia and New Zealand = better hours, similar to N. Europe.

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Germany and Dubai infamous for being deadly. US and Canada a bit more chill.

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Thanks! How about on the "better" side of the spectrum?

France is good

Thanks all! Does France typically require (working) knowledge of the language?

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