> software engineers in the states tend to work more hours This is mostly performative presenteeism[0], sitting more hours in a chair does not mean you're prod

> software engineers in the states tend to work more hours This is mostly performative presenteeism[0], sitting more hours in a chair does not mean you're producing more. I find that being paid by the day/month, instead of the hour shifts your approach to labor. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presenteeism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presenteeism