Indian engineer highlights France's lenient leave policies vs. India's strict rules, sparking work culture debate.

An Indian engineer, Akhilesh, working in Paris, posted about the stark difference in leave policies between India and France. In India, taking leave requires formal applications and managerial approval, whereas in France, leaves are seen as a right with minimal red tape. Akhilesh's post sparked discussions on work culture differences, highlighting France's 35-hour workweek and India's longer, often uncompensated overtime norms.