Comment Re:Joel buys into "love your work" brainwashing (Score 1) 808
Well, at least those people in Europe have not allowed their employers to take total advantage of them. And their employers think it would be a bad idea if they did!
When I last worked in Europe (2000), I had 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays, a decent pension scheme, a decent health scheme, use of a company car and I didn't have to work more than 37.5 hours a week. In reality I did a lot of on-site work and worked a 45-50 hour week when on site. The on-site work was overseas so the company car didn't get much use.
Oh, and I loved my job because I loved the product.
Now I live in NZ and work for a progressive company. I have a 37.5 hours week (lunch breaks not included) and 20 days holiday plus stats. No pension, no healthcare, no company car. However, I am healthier, generally work 9-5 and don't think that my work is totally my life. I don't "love" my job anymore but neither do I "hate" it.
When I last worked in Europe (2000), I had 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays, a decent pension scheme, a decent health scheme, use of a company car and I didn't have to work more than 37.5 hours a week. In reality I did a lot of on-site work and worked a 45-50 hour week when on site. The on-site work was overseas so the company car didn't get much use.
Oh, and I loved my job because I loved the product.
Now I live in NZ and work for a progressive company. I have a 37.5 hours week (lunch breaks not included) and 20 days holiday plus stats. No pension, no healthcare, no company car. However, I am healthier, generally work 9-5 and don't think that my work is totally my life. I don't "love" my job anymore but neither do I "hate" it.
