[Tolik]

I think when they work, they work OK. I had never have any problem with quality of anything European. German cars and other machinery, French and Italian clothing, food products, etc. All are quite good. ....BUT... They have more overhead in the more generous state holidays, longer vacations, medical leave, mandatory shorter work week, even more regulations for businesses (which is more painful to small businesses then larger ones). Higher taxes. So, no miracles and no free lunch. You've got to pay for all this luxury somehow...

[Tolik]

Pinging to learn your insider opinion on European work ethics. Thank you in advance

[Mamzelle]

I am very attached to a sewing machine mfged in Switz--but in the past few years, the upgraded models have become so absurdly expensive that I am resigned to keeping my older machine for the duration...

[ponyespresso]

All are quite good. ....BUT... They have more overhead in the more generous state holidays, longer vacations, medical leave, mandatory shorter work week...

yea, those are such terrible things. Everyone in the world should work 60+ hours a week just to earn a living.