Society in New Helvetia

Society in the New Helvetia Confederation is regional and cantons, such as Palacade have unique cultures that are not definitive across the nation. Work hours, pension planning, recreational, and social interaction are all broad in ideal within the country. Working conditions, salary and politics also differ between regions. Inside the former, which is know as Southern Helvetian, culture is very individualistic and racially based. Work hours in Southern Helvetia are typically shorter, and pay is typically lower, work conditions are more heavily enforced and companies are less taxed and regulated. In the former, known as Northern Helvetia, workers work a 10 hour shift, have higher wages and have higher taxes on large corporations a are seen as a very 'industrious' society.

Northern Helvetia
Northern Helvetian states, centered around Sacramento shows more a industrial nature. Workers are more pushed to be experts in their area of employment and have a heavy emphasis on work ethic. Companies typically have a coporate physician, have high pensions, and good salaries. Typical yearly income in and around and the Canton of Sutter is around Ħ$ 32,509.

The typical lifestyle of a Northern Helvetian is more modern, yet less sophisticaed then that of those of Palacade. Filled with simple actions but with high requirements in life, Northern Helvetians are more stressed then any people inside the confederation.
 * Average awakening: 5:25 AM
 * Average work arrival: 6:10 AM
 * Average work hours: 10 - 14 hours
 * Average work week: 48 hours
 * Paid leave days: 0
 * Paid sick days: 0
 * Retirement: 63
 * Recreational hours: 3-4 hours
 * Average children per house: 1-2
 * Married couples: 43%
 * Unemployment rate: 4.5%
 * Average taxes:
 * High Income: 45%
 * Upper Middle: 40%
 * Middle: 37%
 * Lower Middle: 35%
 * Low Income: 25%
 * Family tax subsidies: None
 * Happiness Index:
 * Sutter: #3
 * New Jura: #6
 * Yreka: #7
 * Creativity Index:
 * Sutter: #2
 * New Jura: #5
 * Yreka: #7