I pulled together some notes from recent discussions on employment conditions across countries, especially for energy/utility roles. Sharing here in case it helps anyone comparing markets.
I have attached the Excel file. The file is broader employment/job-market comparison by country, and only one part of it is energy-related via the “Utility Sector Security” column.Useful if you’re comparing job stability vs compensation in the broader energy sector.
Big picture:
- USA = highest salaries, but weaker general job security and social safety net
- UK / Australia = strong employment protections and very stable utility-sector roles
- France = strongest labor protections and very hard to dismiss employees
- Switzerland = very high salaries with a strong financial safety net