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It seems to me remote jobs are mostly suited for positions that can be easily replaced so web development fits wonderfully. For anything low level where the co

by jack_pp 10y ago

It seems to me remote jobs are mostly suited for positions that can be easily replaced so web development fits wonderfully. For anything low level where the company needs you specifically to keep the project going I doubt there are widespread remote opportunities. Since this seems to be a throwaway account could you maybe disclose how much money you get after tax and how much you pay in rent? I'm curious because I'm from Europe and at a crossroads. I started doing mostly C++ but now considering switching to web because of the remote opportunities. It would be nice to know what to expect from a carrier in low level stuff even though the salaries sound very good (150-200k) it's more important to know what one can realistically save in a year with that salary.

seekingfreedom 10y ago
I live in California and pay an effective tax rate of around 35%. I'm single, but I max out my retirement savings (401k) contribution every month. I can save around $500 per month on top of that as well as 100% of any contracting income that I make, which averages a couple thousand after taxes. My rent is reasonable for CA ($2000/month) for a 40 year old, small house, but it has central heat and air, some remodeling, and a garage. I have a punishing commute, though, which averages door-to-door round trip time of 3 hours per day. Thankfully, my contract work is almost completely remote (would LOVE more work like this!) and I can telecommute two days per week at my full time job. Despite being able to save a good amount of money, actually affording to buy a house is out of the question. Something decent that is close to my work is around $1 million+ and houses with a long commute start at around $600k. I absolutely hate living in apartments and hate cities in general, so I would quit my job before living in a condo, but you could find an apartment here a bit cheaper. I hope that helps...
- jack_pp 10y ago
  Thanks, appreciate the disclosure. To be honest I don't know why you're in a hurry to buy a house. If I were in your position I would save and switch to some tech that's very good for remote if you don't find much contract work for your specialty. There are web developers that are making north of 100$/h while working remote, keep that in mind. There's a lot of nice places in the world where a VERY nice house is 150-200k.

by jack_pp 10y ago

seekingfreedom 10y ago

I live in California and pay an effective tax rate of around 35%. I'm single, but I max out my retirement savings (401k) contribution every month. I can save around $500 per month on top of that as well as 100% of any contracting income that I make, which averages a couple thousand after taxes. My rent is reasonable for CA ($2000/month) for a 40 year old, small house, but it has central heat and air, some remodeling, and a garage. I have a punishing commute, though, which averages door-to-door round trip time of 3 hours per day. Thankfully, my contract work is almost completely remote (would LOVE more work like this!) and I can telecommute two days per week at my full time job. Despite being able to save a good amount of money, actually affording to buy a house is out of the question. Something decent that is close to my work is around $1 million+ and houses with a long commute start at around $600k. I absolutely hate living in apartments and hate cities in general, so I would quit my job before living in a condo, but you could find an apartment here a bit cheaper. I hope that helps...

jack_pp 10y ago
Thanks, appreciate the disclosure. To be honest I don't know why you're in a hurry to buy a house. If I were in your position I would save and switch to some tech that's very good for remote if you don't find much contract work for your specialty. There are web developers that are making north of 100$/h while working remote, keep that in mind. There's a lot of nice places in the world where a VERY nice house is 150-200k.