the problem with EUropeans is not work ethics. is lack of ambition, dreams, drive. the existing work ethics is perfectly fine for this, why work more for no reason.

we can also discuss the causes for this lacking. it's probably a mix of coasting and entitlement but lately I just think it's due to the mud, the institutional and social swamp that EUrope has become. you can observe paralysis at all levels.

to the question: which is better? my view: the one that lets you have more of the other.