India, Oct. 8 -- An American man who has spent nine years living in Germany says the European country scores higher when it comes to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Joe Baur spoke to Business Insider about his first-hand experience of living and working in Germany, comparing job security and employee perks vis-a-vis the United States.

Baur said that in Germany, it is more difficult to fire an employee than it is in the US

He explained that after the traditional six-month probationary period, it can be tough for an employer to fire an employee. "Most businesses in the US operate under at-will employment, meaning employers can generally fire anyone for any reason, without warning," Baur told Business Insider.

Germany, on the ot...