Jim Thompson wrote:

On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:02:33 +0200, David Brown
wrote:


Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6976084.stm

...Jim Thompson

However, Americans work more hours per year than workers in most other developed
economies. This is why, measured as value added per hour worked, Norway has the
highest labour productivity level (US$ 37.99), followed by the United States
(US$ 35.63) and France (US$ 35.08).

http://www.ilo.org/global/About_the_...3976/index.htm

Graham


Americans work more because they aren't lazy, like other countries.


Norwegians are not lazy either - they work hard while they are at work,
generating enough income (for themselves, their employers, and the
state), so that they don't have to work more. Working longer hours is
not a good thing in itself. Europeans generally see work as a part of
their lives, but not the most important part, and thus prefer shorter
hours and longer holidays over greater production and income.



I think Americans work longer hours because we still have some
entrepreneurial spirit left in us.


Indeed. Work can actually be fun. I am actually looking forward to
Monday when I'll get to fire up the old CAD again. Fun, wow, what a
concept ...


We want "to get ahead", own our own business, be "boss".


And some of us ultimately get there.


Europeans know there's nothing to gain but more taxation.


Same here. The brackets don't exactly motivate. To run a smaller biz in
Europe is tougher though, that continent is more geared towards larger
corporations. BTDT.


Why do you think there's a constant trooping of Europeans to America?


Tell me about it ;-)

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