4 weeks holiday / year + stats. Generally normal office hours (ie 40 hour week) are encouraged though depends on company and role, making friends with coworkers

4 weeks holiday / year + stats. Generally normal office hours (ie 40 hour week) are encouraged though depends on company and role, making friends with coworkers is normal, Friday drinks is standard possibly couple of beers provided at the office or head to a local together. I don't work weekends or evenings or work from home (ever) but you could find companies that encourage this workstyle if you want. Previous job it was totally acceptable to come to the office in shorts, t-shirt and jandles but some places have higher dress standards, now I just wear casual trousers and a shirt with buttons + collar. Had a couple of trips to San Francisco last year (previous job @ startup), I prefer the balance in NZ as a long term lifestyle, though had a great time in SF too. I just think the work/life culture there is a little shortsighted, in NZ there is more emphasis on family & out of hours life. This is in Christchurch where I've worked for 1 small and 1 medium sized company since graduating.