Its probably that VP/Directors of whatever in Europe dont make nearly as much for the same position in the US, though its a good point that the experience gives

Its probably that VP/Directors of whatever in Europe dont make nearly as much for the same position in the US, though its a good point that the experience gives you an edge for a higher paid position like that. I still would not believe China pays software engineers more than the US, even at a leadership position, without some stats. China as much as India has vast lower "engineering" cast based on price. I have not yet heard of people from Argentina returning to glory after working outside, it is expected to take a dent in income, even though argentina is much richer than China/India for these purposes.