Here's a look at how work-life balance compares in the US, France, Australia, and the UK

• American expatriates are increasingly discussing the differences in work-life balance across the globe. 
• Parental leave, PTO days, and overall workload are all topics intriguing workers.
• Insider compared the work-life balance of the US, France, Australia, and the UK.

Americans expatriates are questioning how work-life balance in the US compares to other countries after moving overseas and finding vastly different policies on paid leave and working hours.

The topic is gaining traction on social media, where users like American abroad Brooke Laven are contemplating the international differences in how we work and live. In a February TikTok, Laven expressed her shock and dismay over the average paid time off US workers receive compared to full-timers in Australia, where she is currently based.