> It is quasi-impossible to be paid 140k$ in France. It is also essentially impossible to be paid less than ≈$22k (minimum wage of 18 473 € annually [1] at cur

> It is quasi-impossible to be paid 140k$ in France. It is also essentially impossible to be paid less than ≈$22k (minimum wage of 18 473 € annually [1] at current exchange rates). Collective bargaining helps those who'd have a hard time bargaining individually, not top earners for whom frequent international travel appears perfectly affordable. (40% of Americans have never left the country, apparently. [2]) [1] https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2300#tab3866937930157792808-cas1 https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2300#t... [2] https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2020/11/07/survey-percentage-of-americans-whove-never-flown-traveled-outside-their-birth-state-owned-luggage-more/ https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2020/11/07/survey-percentage-...