[ResearchCode]

Don't forget the 3 month - 2 year probation period. You're at-will for a large part of your average tenure for a quarter of the US pay. US might be more progressive than large part of Europe in some regards, like protection against discrimination of people with criminal records or those with different political opinions.

Retail or manual labor in US is probably worse.

[nebula8804]

I always thought putting your picture on your resume seemed strange. I have seen it as common practice in Europe and non-existent in the US. Thats another pro that the US has got going for it.