Why do Americans always talk about work? Why is the Netherlands so “burnout friendly?” Do you want to make money? Or do you want balance? In this video, I talk about the biggest differences between working in the US and in the Netherlands. 🤓 My background (for context): I spent around 10 years working in California (San Francisco/Los Angeles) for multinationals, consultancies, and startups. I moved to the Netherlands in 2018 for a 1-year Master's program and currently work in the IT industry in Amsterdam. ⏰ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 🪞Work identity "What do you do?" 03:20 🧠 Work mentality (American Ambition vs. Dutch "Doe Normaal") 05:26 👥 Hierarchy vs. Egalitarian (Who's the boss?) 06:04 🤝 Decision-making (Consensus vs. Top-down) 06:45 ⚖️ Work-life balance (Working hours and Part-time work) 08:29 💰 Salary comparison 11:44 🏝 Vacation 12:57 🔐 Job security 14:17 📜 Job contracts (fixed-term vs. permanent) 15:02 🏥 Healthcare 16:15 😷 Sick leave (short vs. long-term) 17:54 🔥 Burnout 18:59 Conclusion 📽 OTHER VIDEOS: 🇺🇸🇳🇱 What's it like living in the USA as a Dutchie? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVjBNTRRedo 🇳🇱 Dutch Culture Shocks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXy0PkMeP0M 🇳🇱 What it's like working in the Netherlands as a foreigner? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5w7eDDmIKA 🙏 IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT ME: PayPal Donations - https://paypal.me/davidswen Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davidwen 🎒 MY GEAR (Affiliate Links): Camera (Sony A7iii) - https://amzn.to/3PjxZjQ Phone (iPhone 12) - https://amzn.to/3Rktqrw Microphone (Rode Wireless GO II) - https://amzn.to/3auLEWM 😁 WHO AM I? I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I make videos about life in the Netherlands, hiking/traveling, and the Camino de Santiago. 🔸 Do you live in the Netherlands with a story to share? I'd love to hear it! Email: hidavidwen@gmail.com