> Many will tell you that it is because there's more work outside Italy, but in reality works ethic is a direct consequence of the cultural heritage, not of the

> Many will tell you that it is because there's more work outside Italy, but in reality works ethic is a direct consequence of the cultural heritage, not of the country laws or the abundance of job posts. Interesting. I know quite a few Italian expats (non-software, mostly phds in sciences, mechanical engineers and the like), and they say there's literally nothing in their home regions (Sicily, Puglia) - but that otherwise they'd like to live there despite social issues.