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Yes on the other hand I have the impression that it's very easy to fire someone at will in the US and healthcare is very expensive and is tied to the company.
by blub 10y ago
Yes on the other hand I have the impression that it's very easy to fire someone at will in the US and healthcare is very expensive and is tied to the company.
Overall I have the feeling that workers have fewer rights in the US. This is usually working fine for something that's in demand, but can quickly become terrible.
- cylinder 10y agoHealthcare being paid for by the employer suppresses US salaries, not increases them. The total cost of employment is pretty big, when you add in health insurance, paid holidays, 401k matching, employer side of payroll tax, stock options, real estate costs for office space, admin overhead, etc. But the liability is probably less due to at-will. I don't know how these companies afford it.
- yulaow 10y agoAlso hours of works per week and vacations days are very different. In EU I start with 5-6 weeks of vacations per year even in the most basic position, and sick days and national holidays are not in that count. Typically I work 38-40h/w, rarely more than 45 (and just few days per months). When one of my friend asked me to move to SV in the startup he is working in I would get almost 3x pay, but far less vacation and a work week of 60h/w minimum. Not worth it for me
- bbcbasic 10y agoWhat if you did one year on two years off?