A permanent full-time job usually has benefits (such as health insurance), while temporary full-time jobs usually do not have benefits. Full-time jobs are often considered careers. They usually pay more than part time jobs, and always carry more hours per week. The most common full-time work week in the US is between 32-40 hours. In France it is a government-mandated 35 hours per week. In Germany it is between 35-40 hours per week. Also in Australia it is around 35-37 hours per week. And in the UK, whilst there is no formal definition, it is generally considered to be 35 hours a week or more.
“Full-time” can also be used in reference to a student (usually in higher education) who takes a full load of coursework each semester.
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