I have worked for a european tech giant for over six years now. And when talking to my US friends, this is the biggest difference I have seen.

> In the US, it can often feel that your work is your identity. My European colleagues take pride in their work and are extremely hard workers, but their job is one facet of their identity.

In a non-office setting, I would sooner introduce myself as an improviser and bouldering enthusiast than an engineer. Although, I am the kind of person who codes to relax, not letting my job take over my identity is my last resistance in this boring dystopia.

edit: forgot a negation which totally changed the meaning of last sentence.