$70,000
#1
$70,000
Hi,
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
#2
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Hi,
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
#3
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by The Bloke
If I was getting $70000, I'd be in the lap of luxury.
I'd be happy with that too
To the OP - Depends on what type of lifestyle you want, your spending habits, where you are wanting to live, how big your house is going to be etc etc. But yeah, $70k is a good start and if you find it's not enought then you can always look for something else
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Hi,
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
Depending on your lifestyle of course
Good luck, fingers crossed.
Denise
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Hi,
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
That would be about 50 after tax, with 3 kids that would not even cover our bills and we are mortage free.
Family size matters
#6
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by jad n rich
That would be about 50 after tax, with 3 kids that would not even cover our bills and we are mortage free.
Family size matters
Family size matters
I'd get them kids out to bloody work mate.
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by WendyC
I'd get them kids out to bloody work mate.
#8
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by jad n rich
One works, apprentice tho, poor lovey needs a bit of a sub now and again At least we dont have to pay for uni.
Don't even mention that :scared: We have to pay for our son in the UK this year. It's cost us 5000GBP so far and he hasn't even started yet :scared:
#9
Re: $70,000
Thanks for the replies so far
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Thanks for the replies so far
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
#11
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Thanks for the replies so far
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
For some thought process check your current percentages - eg Do you currently manage on 28K GBP and have 120K mortgage. Can you do the calculation that shows your current disposable percentage income and compare that to what you are moving to. If the answer is yes for your lifestyle then things are possibly going to be the same here. I also want to add money isn't always the total reason for moving but can be a big factor in enojoying some things
There are masses of other factors to take into account. Holidays, working hours, expense of travel to work etc etc
Have fun
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Hi,
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
I think I'm very close to getting offered a job in IT at $70,000 per annum
Is it a good wage? Would I be able to live comfortably? I'm still in the UK and I had a look on some job websites but I'd like to get some feedback from real people
Thanks for any input
AL
"G" some people have all the luck.... $36 is more like average for Mr Average work.
Good luck
#13
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Aldebaran
Thanks for the replies so far
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
We have no kids - just myself and wife and pets.
We're not big spenders.
So we should be able to cover a $300,000 mortgage (or a bit bigger) OK ?
Thanks,
AL
#14
Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by Fed Up Waiting
Mate if your in Glasgow and your up for $70k over here your gonna be all right.
"G" some people have all the luck.... $36 is more like average for Mr Average work.
Good luck
"G" some people have all the luck.... $36 is more like average for Mr Average work.
Good luck
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Re: $70,000
Originally Posted by tabby
If your lucky my 1st job was only $33,000 a year and that was as causal so no hols paid or sick but included 23% loading... :scared: