Austria.
I have spent a LOT of time over in Europe (including 6 months in England), so am very familiar with the environment that we will be living in. The chance of living in Europe is a huge + from our standpoint...just not if the work conditions result in us not being able to enjoy it.
I think it comes down to "how much you ALLOW your employer to take away from you LIFE"
I'm more than willing to put in extra time ASSUMING that the company I work for doesn't shoot themselves in the foot/is managed properly.
I haven't seen too many of those.
Problem is, once company asks you to stay late once.....they will expect it going forward. Cause you know, you shouldn't have a life and should dedicate everything to your great employer.
Once it's expected and you DON'T do it.....let's just say I've seen people go.
I set the ground rules from the begging. My employer knows I have 4 kids and lots of responsibilities at home.
If that doesn't work.....I have a second job/side business/can't stay works just fine as well.
I understand, but it has moved from ok to bad at my current company...and has not returned. Some companies are better at balancing than others. A lot of my time as been as a consultant, so I have had experience with a lot of other companies and how employees are treated.
Yep, I hardly ever hear people say it went from OK to GREAT.
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