Where in the World Do Employees Get the Most Time Off?

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According to a survey by Mercer, it’s not who you might think! By looking at a country’s statutory annual leave, statutory holidays and public holidays, they compiled a list of where employees get the most time off. One caveat: it’s based on what an employee working a five-day week for 10 years is entitled to. [...]

The Holiday: Expat Movie Review

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Well, it’s not exactly an expat movie, although various characters do travel to and stay in other countries. But it’s a sweet Christmas-time romantic comedy, so I thought it worthy of a review at this sentimental time of year. It also features an unusual character – the Home Exchange website, a great place to arrange [...]

Cinco de Mayo and Other Ethnic Holidays

Why do Americans celebrate other folks’ holidays with such glee? St. Patrick’s Day is a biggie here, as is Cinco de Mayo. Other national or ethnic holidays that we seem to enjoy are Oktoberfest and Chinese New Year. Is there anything these all have in common?