Refined Work Force in Europe

[Stone]

O.K. I don't know if he is pulling my leg, I had lunch with an Accountant in my office and he told me that in Europe you get a lunch time and a nap time on your work day.

Is this true? I could really use a nap right now LOL

[dogula]

Probably depends on the country and the company. I know some of the countries have high rates of calling in sick and what not. Also average workers in most european countries take way more vacation time then americans.

[Stone]

Yea he said that to, most companies give 3-5 weeks vacation. That sounds WONDERFUL!!

[Merika]

Here's an easy breakdown:
http://www.jobweb.com/resources/libr...ion_188_01.htm

You are right....we are getting RIPPED OFF! I want to work in Norway:
Norway

Normal work hours are limited by law to 37.5 hours per week, usually running Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norwegian law also provides for 25 paid vacation days per year and a legally mandated 28-hour rest period on holidays and weekends. Employees have a right to sick leave and women are entitled to maternity leave with full pay for up to 42 weeks, or 52 weeks at 78 percent of her pay.

[Merika]

I sent the above out in email and someone replied that they worked with the Norwegians who pay FIFTY PERCENT in income tax.

I guess I'll keep my 2 weeks and 23%!!!

[Adonaicole]

I get 3 weeks vacation (after 5 years) but in Germany, they start at 4 weeks, plus get 15 paid holidays. The very best part is, they get to drink beer during lunch...it's considered a right.

[Stone]

WOW I would work so much better if I could drink on the job...


My coworkers however are nasty drunks LOL
:POS:

[Adonaicole]

I don't think I could handle drinking on the job. I might tell a customer what I really thought about them...ooops

[Duke]

Originally Posted by Adonaicole

I don't think I could handle drinking on the job. I might tell a customer what I really thought about them...ooops

I do that sober.

[Merika]

Originally Posted by Adonaicole

The very best part is, they get to drink beer during lunch...it's considered a right.

OH MY GOSH Adonai...we've found OUR country!!!