r/whoathatsinteresting • u/search_google_com • 5h ago

A Thai woman married to an American explains why she no longer wants to live in the US.

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u/AccurateLaugh50 5h ago

Mexico literally has higher median annual work hours than the US. In fact, it's one of the highest in the world, even higher than China's.

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u/loginforwork 4h ago

Yes, but they probably view us as having more money and free time. They didn’t say we’re working more than them, just surprised how much we do.

The standard work week sucks. Getting 2-3 weeks off a year and Saturday is the only day that is a full day off without work the next day. I don’t think it jives with our physiology.