Europeans tend to work fewer hours than anyone else in the world, which contributes to a stronger sense of life satisfaction — but how do things compare in the US, where long hours are the norm for the average worker?

To highlight the differences between US and UK work cultures, Kickresume surveyed 1,228 employees from both countries on their feelings about and approaches to work.

Forty percent of Americans reported working between 41 to 50 hours per week, compared to just 26 percent of Europeans. Additionally, eight percent of US workers said they work 51 or more hours every week.

Almost half of American employees never take more than 10 days of vacation, while 76 percent of workers in Europe take at least 16 days off work. In fact, 30 percent of Europeans enjoyed more than 25 days of holiday last year.

More than 30 percent of US respondents said they often feel guilty about taking time off work. Just 18 percent of Europeans, on the other hand, said the same.

In Europe, 51 percent of those surveyed are either happy or very happy with their work-life balance, while only 34 percent of US respondents shared this view.

According to the survey, nearly 19 percent of Americans feel pressured to avoid taking sick days, even when they're unwell.

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Via Kickresume.