Very important point right here.
The spirit of Silicon Valley generally goes along the lines of "all or nothing".
Europe generally sees more value in a sane and balanced life style, where physical/mental health, family, stability, etc. play an important role and living itself is more important than what you will have achieved at the end of your life (in terms of money or material things).
Re:In search of a European Google
by codedokode on Sunday December 06, 2015 @07:00AM
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Software developers are well paid and can easily find a new job if fired. All those laws are made for unqualified and therefore easy to replace workers.
And the taxes in US are lower.
Most Europeans prefer a stable life with some luxuries instead of a lottery type life where you may get fired at any point.
A lot of people in Europe who say we should be like Silicon Valley only see the money these companies make but not what it took to get there and the toll it takes on the work force.