Question

Whats the work culture like in Argentina? Typically day of work, how long, how many days a week, what is the PTO like, work etiquettes?

Answer 1

Getting a job is no easy task in Argentina. There's no rule that prioritizes local citizens for jobs over foreigners. But the country is still recovering from the multiple economic crises that make job opportunities sparse for foreigners. A high degree of Spanish also has to be spoken to apply for most jobs. Having a job before relocating would be the best path to work. Ideally, expats should try to find employment in an international company, an Argentine company in need of highly skilled persons or English speakers, or by transferring branches with their current employer

In Argentina the employment law is very strict. It regulates all aspects of working life, from right and conditions of employees to wage protection and obligations of employees / employers. By law, Argentine citizens must be 18 years old before they can begin work.

In Argentina the working day is generally eight hours long. The siesta must be found outside of Buenos Aires. Usually, working hours are between 8.30am and 12.30pm and then between 4 pm and 8 pm. By law workers are not allowed to work more than 48 hours a week. It is not anticipated that people will work on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, although most shops are open all day on Saturday.

Employees get paid the salary of 13 months per year. This is an integrated bonus system which is mandatory under Argentine labor law. Half the bonus will be paid in June, and half in December. Workers in Argentina are entitled to an annual leave of 14 days, after one year's employment. It then rises by year of service.