[tossandthrow]

Sure, a general inflexibility. This is in particular present in doing extra when software is failing, staying up to date with one's vocation, and backing/assuming convictions.

It is also not binary, and likely more a selection bias, as the people who are actually driven already left these job markets (... To earn more elsewhere).

[ozlikethewizard]

Every time you're doing extra for a company, remember that the second it's economically viable to boot you, they will.

[tossandthrow]

Sure, you can justify laziness.

However, when they boot you, and you are not up to date with you skills and knowledge - the lazyness has been worse for you, than for the company.

[dijit]

Sweden has the most booming tech sector in Europe so far, and the games industry around Stockholm and Malmö rival Paris.

Not sure where you got that they're lazy, some of the most hardworking and skilled people I've met are here.

They also understand that a mind that does not let go does not grow, like a bodybuilder overtraining: rest is an important part of growth. Do you mean that?

[danielscrubs]

From my experience working culture is just strongly aligned with incentives. Put a Norwegian in Silicon Valley and suddenly he gets equity, his manager is a former developer (not an finance/hr person), his visa is dependent on work, his salary is top 5% and he is well respected.

Seen plenty of Americans that got comfy in the nordics (also efficient but 40 hours max).

Also seen other countries politicians change rules that directly affected how hard people work. It’s not rocket science and programming is one of the most fun jobs to be doing so plenty would jump at the opportunity.

Instead I see people go home and try to code something at home to increase their salaries.