There are many factors and measures that contribute to achieving a good work-life balance. This is the full 2025 Work-Life Balance Ranking. Comparing developed countries, Germany moved up to 4th place, with a slight improvement in the index compared to 2024, reaching 74.65. Does this reflect the reality of most workers and meet expectations?
by Basic_Bird_8843
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“With a four-day week and work-life balance, [we will not be able to maintain prosperity](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F7b779un6up0f1.jpeg)” – Chancellor Merz
I am a WFH fulltime software developer and i cannot really complain about my work-life balance.
that is great news, but looking at the economic data not sure how this is sustainable.
is not that people are not noticing the jobs being move to low cost centres (some in Europe) at a faster pace.
We need to focus more on growth im afraid
I WFH but I have looked for some opportunities here and have been surprised by the number of hours per week they want people to work and lack of four day week offering. My last job at a company was also a five-day week and underpaid. So, I struggled with work-life balance personally. I think it may simply be harder for a non-native worker who isn’t used to the customs etc. You also want to work as hard as possible to make a good impression.
And Germans are still complaining..
Not surprising really, most employees here even those in startups think they are working in an airport. They come at 9:30 and leave at 5:30. Doesn’t surprise me that there are very few successful startups coming out of Germany.
It’s definitely a benefit that attracts great workers.
No one wants to work 996 as China does.
Nice. But you only get into the statistics if you have a job already. This is an issue.
Well, not much longer if Charlotte Merz’ husband gets his will 😤
And it’s exactly why Germany, my ladies and gentlemen , is having an extremely hard time with economic growth. Almost non existence motivation and customer support. Startups prefer less paper work and more freedom. It’s just expensive and slow here
Guess we will fall a few places soon.
I think germans on one side complain to much about this. You should see the ballkans and other contries life balance and realize how blessed you are.
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