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I recently came to the same conclusion, but also realised that there is a lot more to it than just pay. Generalising here but switching for a similar role in th
by bb123 6y ago
I recently came to the same conclusion, but also realised that there is a lot more to it than just pay. Generalising here but switching for a similar role in the US will mean:
* No more free healthcare
* Much less PTO
* _Significantly_ less parental leave for you and your partner
* Less pension/401k contributions (typically)
* Generally longer hours and a more intense working culture
* Probably a higher cost of living
Depending on your new salary you may find that these downsides are offset by more cash in hand, which is great, but it is definitely not a one way street.
- ehnto 6y agoAlso no social safety nets, assuming you're moving from somewhere with safety nets. Where I live, I always know that if things get too bad I will always have enough to eat, and the ability to get medical care.
- DarkWiiPlayer 6y agoFinally someone points this out :D Even within one country, where you live can make a huge difference in terms of how much rent you pay, whether you can get by without a car, etc. If you get paid a lot but most of it goes directly to your landlord, you're not really any better off than someone who makes a bit less but keeps more of it.
- wombatmobile 6y agoThe architecture, politics, arts, demographics, culture, and small talk are different too. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing depends on how you feel about each of these things, and what you make of your experience. If you have children, note that the education system is different too.