“work-life balance is very important here and jobs are generally very family-friendly” reports one British Expat. Norway could be the place for you if you are looking to relocate with a family. If great career prospects and job security are what you are looking for, then the Czech Republic scores the highest in both categories among the top 10 countries for work/life balance. In spite of this, three quarters of Czech Republic based respondents reported that they were satisfied with their jobs. 76% of expats in the Czech Republic reported that they were generally happy with their working hours and work/life balance (76% & 73% respectively), despite having the longest working hours of all the countries ranked in the Top 10 – 44.9 hours per week.
“This is not a county of workaholics” according to one American Expat. It seems that the respectable working hours and New Zealand’s “generally laid-back and friendly lifestyle” have helped make a very positive impression on the expat workforce, with 89% reporting that they are generally satisfied with their overseas life. Also, New Zealand has a higher-than-average number of part-time expat workers, it is easy to see why three quarters New Zealand based expats are happy with their work/life balance.
COUNTRIES WITH BEST WORK LIFE BALANCE FULL
If you are looking for fewer working hours, you should definitely consider relocating to New Zealand, with full time workers reportedly clocking in 2 hours less per week than the survey average (42.3 hours compared to 44.3 hours). If you have ever been sat at your desk after everyone else has gone home, wishing for a better work/life balance, maybe you should consider relocating…Īccording to the International 2017 Expat Insider Survey, the following countries are the best for offering a great work/life balance according to expats
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