Here in the Sates there's always comment about how much more annual vacation time people get in Europe (6 weeks in France, 7 weeks in Germany, 6 weeks in Sweden -- I'm making those up) and how much better the health coverage is and other social benefits -- but it amazes me that the flow of migration is overwhelmingly Westward across the Atlantic. Of course, we have 6% unemployment, and on average you only have to work until April or May before your year's taxes are paid.