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lol I'm sorry but no. 400k a year in US puts you in "I am a millionaire" status after like 5 years. 90k euros and big city purchasing power in France is most li
by jimmy1 8y ago
lol I'm sorry but no. 400k a year in US puts you in "I am a millionaire" status after like 5 years. 90k euros and big city purchasing power in France is most likely comparable to 180k in US. Remember, all these jobs we are talking about come with full benefits -- 401k with between 5-8% matching, stock options, healthcare, vision, dental, etc.
And I am assuming you are talking about 90k euro after taxes not before because the French have one of the highest tax burdens in the world.
- distances 8y agoThis was discussed in the sibling thread, but that 90k€ is definitely before taxes. It's exceedingly rare to make that much after taxes, perhaps unless in senior management.
- jimmy1 8y agoWow, well then 90k Euro in France is no where close to 400k, much less 180k US.
- distances 8y agoIt's worth noting though that it's the US (and Canada to a degree) that is the exception here. It's great that software engineering can be such a boon for talented folks, but everywhere else even the highest SW salaries place people squarely in middle class, alongside teachers and doctors. It's still a nice life, just not one of abundant riches. Over 4k€ monthly after taxes goes quite far in Europe as you don't need to worry that much about saving for healthcare, pension, and your children's education later in life.
- throwaway011010 8y ago> And I am assuming you are talking about 90k euro after taxes not before because the French have one of the highest tax burdens in the world. Source?