$90k
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by iaink
You dont think that recruitment companies would "big it up", just to make you more likely to sign on with them, do you?!!! :scared: :scared:
The guys I spoke to from the UK wouldn't even meet me face to face after I landed in Canada
Now that I'm on the other side of the fence and get to see how recruitment works, I can see that recruitment consultancies have very little power when it comes to getting you a job or setting what you get paid ... that's all in the hands of the employers.
Recruitment people are all mouth & trousers
#32
Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
It's all down to lifestyles and expectations and it's one that I can't answer for you.
I hope I'm not in Walmart in 20 years, I'll only be 45!
I know it's a bit of a vague question, but I am trying to decide if this quality of life improvement is real or mythical. If I'm earning 50% what I do now, and the prices of the items I buy most often (not cars or holidays) are 2/3rds of the UK then my quality of life won't be as good. As you say views of mountains don't pay bills!
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by SirTainly
Cheers Glas
I hope I'm not in Walmart in 20 years, I'll only be 45!
I know it's a bit of a vague question, but I am trying to decide if this quality of life improvement is real or mythical. If I'm earning 50% what I do now, and the prices of the items I buy most often (not cars or holidays) are 2/3rds of the UK then my quality of life won't be as good. As you say views of mountains don't pay bills!
I hope I'm not in Walmart in 20 years, I'll only be 45!
I know it's a bit of a vague question, but I am trying to decide if this quality of life improvement is real or mythical. If I'm earning 50% what I do now, and the prices of the items I buy most often (not cars or holidays) are 2/3rds of the UK then my quality of life won't be as good. As you say views of mountains don't pay bills!
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by SirTainly
As you say views of mountains don't pay bills!
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by iaink
For me the quality of life is not about what I can buy, its about having some breathing space around me, not spending half my life in traffic, not worrying about petty crime. I find it all a lot less stressful here, and there is no $ value I can put on that. But I would find it a lot more stressful if i couldnt pay the bills, so that is a consideration.
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by SirTainly
Iain, I'm not just thinking of what I can buy per se, but even going out for a meal, to see a movie etc costs, and of course the frequency you can do these things depends on how much you have in the kitty.
A meal out for a family of four is around $50-$60 at a regular family restaurant (ie.Red Lobster, not McD's).
Space is nice, but you can't do that much with it if it's -40C outside
#37
Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Movies are $12/head
A meal out for a family of four is around $50-$60 at a regular family restaurant (ie.Red Lobster, not McD's).
Space is nice, but you can't do that much with it if it's -40C outside
A meal out for a family of four is around $50-$60 at a regular family restaurant (ie.Red Lobster, not McD's).
Space is nice, but you can't do that much with it if it's -40C outside
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
You're offered $90K + 5% to 10% bonus.
Do you say yes or try to bargain for more?
Do you say yes or try to bargain for more?
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by AlexMcC
Seems to me this is a great salary for Calgary. In all my other research salaries seem lower than UK (SE England excepted) - but 90K is very respectable (=£40K). Is that a typical salary there?
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Nope ... it's pretty high for Calgary ... that's why I'm wondering if I should push for me or just say thank you Mr Gifthorse ....
#41
Re: $90k
Originally Posted by AlexMcC
Seems to me this is a great salary for Calgary. In all my other research salaries seem lower than UK (SE England excepted) - but 90K is very respectable (=£40K). Is that a typical salary there?
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by iaink
Dont know if it helps determine your worth,, but one of my wifes friends (a canadian) is getting $100k+ as a (long time) manager in a TO software company.
There are too many BMW's around Calgary for everyone to be on $40K
#43
Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
There are too many BMW's around Calgary for everyone to be on $40K
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by SirTainly
but after seeing the large number of wrecks being driven around Calgary as well...
Duct tape is a perfectly valid alternative to filler in Calgary
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Re: $90k
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Ooooh yeah ... not MOT here, only a safety check if you're selling a vehicle over ten years old.
Duct tape is a perfectly valid alternative to filler in Calgary
Duct tape is a perfectly valid alternative to filler in Calgary
Some of those were way passed the duct tape stage..one had no rear bumper or trim, and the metal was about a foot further forward than the maker intended