“Americans, What Do Europeans Have Every Day That You See As A Luxury?” (26 Opinions)
#1
Healthcare that doesn’t bankrupt you upon using it.
#5
Less sugar in products.
#7
Fewer additives in their food. There’s a reason I lost 19 pounds when I studied abroad in London. The only way I was able to lose weight in America was through weight loss surgery!
mochahotness:
Food not filled with crazy chemicals. A lot of additives allowed in the US are banned in other countries
#9
Rad architecture, lots of great food, exposure to a bunch of different cultures and languages without having to take a long flight.
#11
More time off. When my wife gave birth to our child, she had to use all her vacation and sick pay as "maternity leave". This was a government job.
#13
Job security. In the EU, there are certain rules employers must comply with for terminations, including advance notice. There is also a works council process in some cases that employers must comply with before layoffs can take place. In the US, they can pretty much terminate you same day in many cases.
#15
Pretty sure some European countries have free university and that sounds nice, I wouldn't mind going back and learning more skills but it's crazy expensive here.
#17
Affordable and effective public transit. I love visiting Europe. I can pop on a street car, bus, or underground and get to where I need to go. No dealing with traffic, no money for gas, no worry about being late. Europe public transit is very time efficient. Not just speaking of city public transit either. For the price of a tank of gas or two in America I can pop on a train and go through 3 countries. Not to mention Japan’s public transit with the Shinkansen. Couple hours and you’re hundreds of miles away. It’s wonderful and very easy to do.
#19
Mandated employer supported vacations.
#21
Fruits and vegetables that taste good.
#23
Excellent coffee and pastries in close physical proximity.
#25
Cubicle toilets. Public bathroom door gaps are uncomfortably wide.
