Overview

• Ashutosh Samal, an Indian software engineer in Sweden, shared a viral Instagram video outlining extensive benefits offered by Swedish employers.
• Swedish employees enjoy 30 days of paid leave annually, half-days before holidays, and 480 days of parental leave with 80% salary coverage.
• Other perks include wellness allowances of ₹30,000–₹40,000, a ₹10,000 monthly lunch allowance, and home office setup stipends of ₹30,000–₹50,000.
• The video has sparked mixed reactions among Indian netizens, with some expressing admiration and others questioning the practicality of such perks in India.
• Sweden’s labor protections, supported by unions, also include financial aid for unemployed workers and a culture where vacation leave is considered a right.