Work/life balance in NZ?
Dec 29th 2006, 8:55 pm
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Work/life balance in NZ?
I was wondering if those already living in NZ could give me a few comments?
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk?
What is the average hourly week?
What is the average holiday entitlement?
What are your experiences like compared to the uk?
Thank you
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk?
What is the average hourly week?
What is the average holiday entitlement?
What are your experiences like compared to the uk?
Thank you
Dec 29th 2006, 9:44 pm
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk?
You work hard while you are at work, but then after work your time is your own. I have noticed much less "staying at the office to be seen to be staying at the office".
What is the average hourly week?
40 hours, generally 8:30 to 5 for offices. although of course this varies heaps depending.
What is the average holiday entitlement?
Four weeks minimum holdiay leave by law from April 1 2007 (coming into effect from your anniversary date if you are already working). On top of this is 11 public holidays (eg Christmas, Easter etc). So 31 days total from this year.
What are your experiences like compared to the uk?
IMHO there seems to be much less of the beaurocratic nonsense that goes with "this is my job in this box - I can't possibly help you with anything that isn't strictly defined as MY job". But no doubt I will get into trouble for this opinion.
http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/holidays_..._holidays.html
http://www.dol.govt.nz/
You work hard while you are at work, but then after work your time is your own. I have noticed much less "staying at the office to be seen to be staying at the office".
What is the average hourly week?
40 hours, generally 8:30 to 5 for offices. although of course this varies heaps depending.
What is the average holiday entitlement?
Four weeks minimum holdiay leave by law from April 1 2007 (coming into effect from your anniversary date if you are already working). On top of this is 11 public holidays (eg Christmas, Easter etc). So 31 days total from this year.
What are your experiences like compared to the uk?
IMHO there seems to be much less of the beaurocratic nonsense that goes with "this is my job in this box - I can't possibly help you with anything that isn't strictly defined as MY job". But no doubt I will get into trouble for this opinion.
http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/holidays_..._holidays.html
http://www.dol.govt.nz/
Dec 30th 2006, 4:50 am
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
1. Nurse on a hospital ward
2. Practice nurse in community
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk?
1. Uptight, all on power struggles.
2. More relaxed attitude
What is the average hourly week?
1. 39hrs ++ expected to stay back.
2. 40hrs, leave on time
What is the average holiday entitlement?
1. 4 wks + public hols
2. 4 wks + public hols
What are your experiences like compared to the uk?
1. Why do they want to be heroes. Unhelpful & unfriendly, work is their life, their way is best.
2. People go to work only to get a wage at the end, work is not their life. Very friendly and know how to laugh, open to ideas.
Dec 30th 2006, 6:07 pm
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
Thank you both for that, really helpful, I know its hard to think of work on New Years Eve!!! Many 
to you!
to you!
Dec 30th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk? Work much harder and a lot of little hitlers around
What is the average hourly week? 40 hours officially (8-5) but I'm usually in by 7.30 and hardly ever take a lunch break. On the other hand, I've never been docked any pay if I'm off.
What is the average holiday entitlement? 4 weeks from 1 April 2007.
What are your experiences like compared to the uk? I worked for a couple of companies in London and this job I've got now is quite similar to the first one I worked for. I left
What is the average hourly week? 40 hours officially (8-5) but I'm usually in by 7.30 and hardly ever take a lunch break. On the other hand, I've never been docked any pay if I'm off.
What is the average holiday entitlement? 4 weeks from 1 April 2007.
What are your experiences like compared to the uk? I worked for a couple of companies in London and this job I've got now is quite similar to the first one I worked for. I left
Jan 1st 2007, 6:07 pm
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
Thanks Batty, really appreciate everyone's opinions.
Jan 3rd 2007, 4:58 am
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Re: Work/life balance in NZ?
What is the work ethic like compared to the uk? Big time stressy, uptight, Hitleresque, power struck, run by MBAs (Manage Bugger All)
What is the average hourly week? 40 + any extra time they require for FREE
What is the average holiday entitlement? 4 weeks + public holidays
What are your experiences like compared to the uk? Laughable
What is the average hourly week? 40 + any extra time they require for FREE
What is the average holiday entitlement? 4 weeks + public holidays
What are your experiences like compared to the uk? Laughable
