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What Work-Life Balance Looks Like Around The World

Here are the best and worst countries to be a working parent.

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Mid-week picnics in the park are a lot easier in France.

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Work-life balance is an issue for people all over the world. Having a balance between career responsibilities and time spent with loved ones is a major component of a full, happy life—and some countries are

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