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These posts always devolve into the same US vs Europe flame wars. Truth be told the US is simply a much more fertile ground for entrepreneurship, and has been f

These posts always devolve into the same US vs Europe flame wars. Truth be told the US is simply a much more fertile ground for entrepreneurship, and has been for many decades. US companies have performed very well in the market, and thus dominate any sectors when it comes to tech. When you're practically printing money, you can pay whatever it takes. Some countries, like my own - Norway - have tax laws which are directly hostile towards startups and early founders. I feel that it's just in the past 10-15 years that the startup scene has really started to take off. Investors are much more modern in their mindsets, people are willing to dream a bit bigger than before. Who knows what the markets will look like in 10-20-30 years?

codegeek 4y ago
Grass is always greener on the other side. US is great if you are very capitalistic but are willing to deal with bullshit like shitty healthcare administration/Insurance company/crazy premiums/tied to employer etc etc, much less vacation days on an average (Yea I know some employers give u unlimited vacation but who are we kidding), lesser happiness index (european countries usually fare better here as well) and others. My sister lives in Finland. She has a nice stable job with amazing benefits both from her employer AND her Govt. Sure, she probably cannot start a business as easy as she can do here in the states BUT she is very happy and has a well balanced and peaceful life. She doesn't have to worry about Kids education cost, healthcare costs and what not. She got almost a year of maternity if I am remembering correctly. A year!! In US, good luck with that. I love America because I am hardcore capitalist and don't mind the other BS it brings but just saying American salaries are great and Europe sucks is comparing Apples to Oranges.
- TrackerFF 4y ago
  Oh, absolutely - I've worked in the US for some shorter stints (albeit through European companies), and there were things I loved and things I did not like. I think if you're extremely ambitious, willing to shoot your shot, and work hard - the US is a great place to be. It rewards winners handsomely, and punishes losers viciously. And this is something you see here in Europe. Those type of people do leave for the US, to make their fortune.
  - codegeek 4y ago
    Yes, you summed it up well. US is the definition of "go big or go home" especially for ambitious people. No country comes close. But if you are looking for "work life balance", Europe in general is better. Of course, every place has their pros and cons and not saying it is all awesome in Europe BUT the argument that US salaries are great cannot be made without comparing against what people give up here. And it's about lifestyle and choices people want to make.

codegeek 4y ago

Grass is always greener on the other side. US is great if you are very capitalistic but are willing to deal with bullshit like shitty healthcare administration/Insurance company/crazy premiums/tied to employer etc etc, much less vacation days on an average (Yea I know some employers give u unlimited vacation but who are we kidding), lesser happiness index (european countries usually fare better here as well) and others. My sister lives in Finland. She has a nice stable job with amazing benefits both from her employer AND her Govt. Sure, she probably cannot start a business as easy as she can do here in the states BUT she is very happy and has a well balanced and peaceful life. She doesn't have to worry about Kids education cost, healthcare costs and what not. She got almost a year of maternity if I am remembering correctly. A year!! In US, good luck with that. I love America because I am hardcore capitalist and don't mind the other BS it brings but just saying American salaries are great and Europe sucks is comparing Apples to Oranges.

TrackerFF 4y ago
Oh, absolutely - I've worked in the US for some shorter stints (albeit through European companies), and there were things I loved and things I did not like. I think if you're extremely ambitious, willing to shoot your shot, and work hard - the US is a great place to be. It rewards winners handsomely, and punishes losers viciously. And this is something you see here in Europe. Those type of people do leave for the US, to make their fortune.
- codegeek 4y ago
  Yes, you summed it up well. US is the definition of "go big or go home" especially for ambitious people. No country comes close. But if you are looking for "work life balance", Europe in general is better. Of course, every place has their pros and cons and not saying it is all awesome in Europe BUT the argument that US salaries are great cannot be made without comparing against what people give up here. And it's about lifestyle and choices people want to make.