I currently work in the US, and at the places I fly, it is pretty much a non issue, always vectored to final.
When I do my LPC in Norway, it is seen as lack of situational awareness not to join with in 30 deg. It is just all about how you do it, just make sure you get the clearance i.e. request 30 left/right to join the xxx QDR, as long as you are above the MSA I see no problem in it.
I know at places ATC will give similar instructions below MSA above MVA, when they do not feel like vectoring you…..especially when for practice ,you request something other than the ILS