It is no secret that Europeans work less than Americans do. While it used to be the Europeans toiling at work, in the past half a century, they have gradually chosen to work less and take longer vacations. This move has resulted in Europe having the shortest work weeks and longest holidays in the world. The classic story now depicts the Americans as hardworking drones who revere material wealth, placing it on a pedestal so …showed first 75 words of 604 total…

…showed last 75 words of 604 total…ailments, mental health issues, extreme fatigue and stress. Our society has grossly underrated, and long forgotten the importance of a balanced lifestyle. By setting aside time for leisure, not only is there an improvement in the quality of life, there is also improvement in productivity at work. I believe that to be truly happy, one needs to have the ability to stay with his/her career, while being able to enjoy life free of guilt.