Switzerland: the greatest country in the world?

Torvald Von Mansee · 07-24-15, 02:45 AM

http://www.vox.com/2015/7/21/8974435...k-life-balance

Eichhörnchen · 07-24-15, 05:32 AM

Just in order to temper any discussion:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Swiss-Gold.../dp/0151003343

I watched a documentary about this subject the other day. I was appalled.

07-24-15, 05:33 AM

Not every job in Switzerland is a gold mine and living costs over there are next to crazy, trust me.
Still, compared to America, of course it is paradise.
When I talk to American friends and listen to their job conditions, working hours and benefits (or the lack of...) I feel really sorry for them.

It is funny that many Americans seem to take pride in being treated that crappy instead of demanding better treatment, but the economy and, I guess, certain laws in the US don't seem to help in that case.

Note though, some Swiss are already complaining that the situation is slightly degrading. They earn less than a few years ago, even they suffer from the world's economical problems, obviously.

One of my closest friends is Swiss, but he never really talks money or complains - typically Swiss, we Germans can't understand someone's not complaining about something at least.

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07-24-15, 05:33 AM	#3
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Not every job in Switzerland is a gold mine and living costs over there are next to crazy, trust me. Still, compared to America, of course it is paradise. When I talk to American friends and listen to their job conditions, working hours and benefits (or the lack of...) I feel really sorry for them. It is funny that many Americans seem to take pride in being treated that crappy instead of demanding better treatment, but the economy and, I guess, certain laws in the US don't seem to help in that case. Note though, some Swiss are already complaining that the situation is slightly degrading. They earn less than a few years ago, even they suffer from the world's economical problems, obviously. One of my closest friends is Swiss, but he never really talks money or complains - typically Swiss, we Germans can't understand someone's not complaining about something at least.