Work life NZ vs USA

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[@Arty_Az]

lol True for NZ but you forgot the afternoon break too.

[@bevanfletcher6563]

Damn straight, got to have morning and afternoon smoko, lol.

[@Erennnxox]

They also forgot lunch break snack break and sometimes pre meeting break

[@teristirling7649]

Smoko time❤

[@tanioraaura1274]

Some chew all day, take the 3 breaks, and accidentally stick their chewing gum in the most inconvenient places.

[@gissyb1]

you forgot afternoon tea time too haha :) i'm so glad to have 4 wks paid leave, 10 days paid sick leave and 7 days paid covid leave.. and 6 mths paid maternity leave, 3 days paid tangi (funeral ) leave when any close relative dies. Its kindness and kiwis would not put up with no leave!

[@monjier]

Jesus, why didn't i ever use my sick leave 🤦🏻‍♂️😭😂

[@harrycullen1643]

What.You only got one relative.

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

We also get 10days study days if upskilling, 3 days for wellbeing.

[@mars65vb43]

So true 😂😂😂😂

[@dantesempio7633]

Lol... very true! I'm here in Denver Colorado and my kids lives in NZ they are always on vacation.

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Heck just go to France if you want to see people on break all the time LOL

[@moirapennell1945]

NZ Good - sitting is the new smoking. Health guidelines recommend 3 - 5 minutes non-sitting break every 30 minutes (a short walk) and at least a 15 minute break mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Sitting is now recognised as having many negative health outcomes including an additional risk factor for heart disease. ACC will not be pleased if you do not take breaks and your Health and Safety officer should be insisting on them. In general, too many New Zealanders do not take enough breaks. This is often due to bosses not recognising the positive benefits of break-taking. Also, frequent break taking does not appear to negatively affect overall productivity.

[@marydavis5700]

For nz, you forgot the five smoko’s 🤣🤣

[@Dawn_Aramoana63]

Not fair. We only get 2.

[@silentvoice4970]

Americans falsely equate looking busy and time at desk with productivity. In reality, productivity is highest in short bursts. Most people would get far more done in a shorter work day woth more breaks.

[@greggiles7309]

My work shuts for Four weeks over Xmas. Always plan to buy some snacks for a staff get together. Mellowpuffs always go quickly.

[@Amy-kj8nd]

Don't forget afternoon tea. But as am early childhood teacher I need the breaks and the holidays are difficult because of short staff

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[@mdamyanov5719]

New Zealand is the place for me, it sounds great 😊

[@carolinafernandez1248]

I’m from Costa Rica and we work Monday to Friday from 8 - 5:30.. and holidays 2 times a year sometimes… asking for permission at work to miss a day is a mission. I have been in New Zealand for 7 years and if I want to go to work every day it is up to me. or if I want more holidays , I just say I'll be back in 2 or 3 months 😂

[@Sophie_1260]

Lol soo true but what about the afternoon tea and sometimes we call morning tea/smoko so yeah I’m a true New Zealander because I am a Kiwi😂

[@peekakuchu6878]

Lots of parents take time off during school holidays so book it in!!

[@jan-willembavinck3650]

At my work It's not uncommon for people to have a 4,5 or 6 week holiday, especially when going on overseas trip. And it's all good to leave early or star late for doctors appointment etc..

[@alexmurphree2980]

Thats really how it is in america though. No days off ever. For any reason. And you better not get sick. Theyll fire you for it.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks for the confirmation... sad but true

[@dougs7367]

And you'll go bankrupt from the medical bills

[@tdkmotorsports11]

You’re not wrong. It’s ridiculous

[@robertdean1579]

Yeah, that 10:00 am and 3:00 pm tea time with refreshments provided was pretty cool!

[@freshkiwi1476]

Goddamn so true in nz

[@peekakuchu6878]

Holidays... Use it or lose it in other words they want you to take it when staffing is good 😏 Xmas you book that time or they might not let you so book it early or swap with someone

[@PamelaZKemper]

As an American that dreams of living in beautiful NZ, but not sure how to go about it...this stings. lol. American corporate culture is so soul crushing.

[@Drinkonthemoon]

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[@tanioraaura1274]

"It's moments like those you need minties"

[@tanioraaura1274]

Good cuppa cawfee and a pkt of gingernuts. Good for the love gears

[@jesseleeward2359]

I am really struggling with that aspect in USA haha.

[@SeaStarSpirit]

😂 you are the best ever 😅 you should see how I compare working situations here in Mauritius with Switzerland 😊

[@larrygoldfarb9244]

You missed your calling as an actress. That was so bang on!!!😂😂😂

[@Kiwiamericans]

I think soo too:)

[@starlightbarking9495]

Yes if you don’t take your annual leave you employers can force you to take a holiday, so you don’t accrue too much.

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

Yup, my manager asked me to use some of mine up. It's because it counts as a liability on the accounts. If you leave and have lots it's a big expense that has to get paid out.

[@jan-willembavinck3650]

Yes or just take 1 day off each week so you'll have a 3 day weekend

[@junebartlett7494]

Absolutley. And afternoon tea tok. And I've lost count the number of times I've been reminded to take some holidays. Please use them up soon.

[@mearip6116]

😂😂only take time off when you clock up on Annual leave 😂😂😂we love the breaks lots of breaks

[@RusticatedArt]

Wow! You're obviously for a great boss!!

[@gissyb1]

NO.. its a normal kiwi boss :) they literally have to make us have leave, or pay our cash now days

[@bevanfletcher6563]

That's normal, it's a legal requirement, a minimum of half hour and 2 15 minute breaks for an 8 hour day, and an employee is required to take a minimum of 4 weeks paid leave per year. Workers have so many more rights than in the US.

[@htxaj9226]

I’m an American looking for work in NZ on my working holiday visa for this exact reason.

[@Kiwiamericans]

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[@user-st8gf5yz4f]

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[@SerEnmei]

Don't forgot the 2-4 weeks a lot of businesses are closed over the Christmas, New Years period.

[@soggymarshmallow]

I don't think I ever worked in an office job in NZ where the work culture was OK with my starting at 09:00. I used to get a lot of calendar bookings for team meetings at 08:00 sharp. Everything else seems accurate.

[@user-st8gf5yz4f]

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[@ihaka439]

Quiet quitting here and just doing what the job requires would make you the bosses favorite 😂

[@charlietwotimes]

There are more important things than work. The health of your workers, family, freshness.. America has loads of things wrong with it & this is just another one.

[@queenstownswords]

You forgot the example of showing up for work ill and having your manager tell you to go home and take sick leave. (you have 10 days sick leave a year after all...)

[@neatstablet5323]

I can't even get a break in nz

[@JohnMehana]

join a union

[@gregnz1]

5.30pm is working late, its 7.5 hours now including an hour for Lunch. The 5 week Christmas Shutdown does get a little boring surfing is a hobby, camping can be overrated, unless you have a boat & can go fishing, picnic on some remote beaches etc. It helps to have a plus 1 to entertain, if you have not populated? Work breaks can include two hour lunch outings for team building!

[@yashuX200]

Great

[@Mcfreddo]

We started at 7 or 7:30am. The 10am break was so welcomed. Yeah, from 9's not much of a need for the 10 o'clock one lol.

[@blackpearlbp]

Lol yeah in NZ they force you to take your paid leave

[@Dawn_Aramoana63]

Yes, very true. My son was made to take his leave by his employers and his wife. More than once.

[@lander783]

When you go on break in New Zealand thats just what we do 😂....Anyone seen martin?

[@user-jd3jq4jz2y]

I’m actually planing to leave NZfor my American dream, but with all the cons, nah, I prefer family and work balance. Besides, in terms of family emergency, I could never do that in the states.

[@MrDizyspell]

Where do u work that start times 9? Yal do 9 to 5 we do 630 ro 630 ..😂

[@GorillaBeamz]

true

[@ambientacademy]

literally

[@jeffbrehove2614]

I work as a restaurant cook. I wonder if kitchen culture is different in New Zealand than it is in California.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Oh man it has to be totally different

[@jeffbrehove2614]

@@Kiwiamericans I'll keep that in mind if I ever find work there.

[@mohork]

I see you like that concept. Lol

[@brigeetalight4394]

I'm sure you get vacation time in the u.s.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Hmmmmmm

[@kiwipalupelelei644]

yr perfect!!… youve found yr niche-

[@Kiwiamericans]

Thanks

[@Mr.Know-It-All-Day]

I want to move to New Zealand. I've been living life wrong here in America

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[@kristinaasimova601]

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[@TheRealJohnMicheal]

Lol soooo true

[@Meg0307]

Ah yes, NZ the pinnacle of hard work and innovation.

[@greggiles7309]

NZ productivity rates in top quarter of OECD rates.

[@user-te6zm2df9c]

New Zealand job fine it’s a piece of cake

[@layshaavilez4180]

What are good jobs in New Zealand

[@Johnnie999]

Healthcare sector is one of the best in NZ.....My friend's friend recently got a job in New Zealand as a Healthcare assistant.....He said the work life balance in NZ is one of the very best in the world....he was working in India before NZ.

[@exclusivelyforyou]

Hey can anyone from NZ please tell can a shy girl from South Asian country survive there?

[@pisaseala]

Of course you will survive 😅😅😅 . But first you must like the All blacks. 😅😅

[@kristyinwood1834]

kiwi's are just nice

[@aheat3036]

😂 Are Americans that much overworked and are New Zealanders this much lazy?… I am sure these are exaggerations and the truth is somewhere in the middle!

[@bossjelz5376]

Moving to New Zealand 🇳🇿 😂

[@Kiwiamericans]

Awesome! I am here to help

[@jcheukrn]

So true for the USA

[@bullymaguire1340]

G’day mate

[@Froggability]

Too many smoko breaks for me !! I prefer to get the job done then the break

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

It does depend what type of job you're doing. If you start at 6am, by 10:30am you do need a toilet & drink break.

[@love0ne571]

hahaha

[@akimbo899]

Haha

[@DavidJr.11]

😁😁😁😁😆😆

[@timelesslordkotahi]

Apart from missing afternoon tea, there is a smoke break once per hour (I don't smoke) . It's law. I guess this is why government are working towards a smoke free environment and or no government wants to pay for your self-imposed illness.

[@pikiao4686]

Aotearoa = Work to live not live to work

[@dougs7367]

Well NZ is the Shire they have 1st breakfast and 2nd breakfast 🤣

[@davidfinley7766]

..and they wear no shoes and smoke a lot of weed.😂

[@MSFTLX]

Working in the US sounds better... It's rediculous how we give away breaks just for turning up for 2 hours

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

👋 Bon Voyage

[@FerretKibble]

Breaks mean you're going to focus better and be healthier.

[@howudoin8282]

Move to the US then and good luck with it. You're not going to like it bcoz NZ just like Australia have it too good.

[@debs2026]

CRACK UP. TRUE STORY . . . YOU ARE OBLIGATED TO TAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS. ONLY IN NZ

[@aprilandsuzi550]

Smoko

[@anthonyslattery8808]

And the yanks call it the land of the free

[@adminwhite974]

Yet NZ still hets the job done.

[@currentphonograph7487]

Quality of life is very poor in USA from my experience. Like your trapped inside A box with compromised communications.

[@user-st8gf5yz4f]

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[@dux_bellorum]

People scoff at me when I say we work ourselves to death here in America, but they have zero clue of work life in other countries.....

[@bowdenfamily9225]

Tiring .

[@markvegar1442]

Sarcasm suits you Tara lol

[@Kiwiamericans]

haha. - thanks Mark

[@k9nick]

Do you know the definition of whinging pom? . Refers to colonists that keep make comparisons with the old country....

[@chrisharris1522]

so........apples and oranges?

[@Anumin8]

Old country, USA?

[@chrisharris1522]

@@Anumin8 no the country they came from the Uk a whinging Pom is someone colloquially who comes from England to either NZ or Australia and whinges about how much better things are in the UK. She is someone who came from the USA to NZ and is saying how much better things are in NZ so your comparing her to a whinging Pom is the same as comparing apples and oranges, meaning you can’t really compare them as far as which is better because they are different things

[@shaunmckenzie5509]

she's not whinging on nz

[@chrisharris1522]

@@Anumin8 oops sorry I thought your were the person making the original comment, my apologies I should have read the names before replying

[@kingkongkong2204]

MDO days off too

[@warriors5062]

NZ😎USA💩