Possible move to Virginia
#31
Re: Possible move to Virginia
Yes he is in a management role now, and also on the technical side of things (don't ask me too much his job goes over my head lol) At the moment we both work full time and just about survive, we can afford all bills ect and still eat out every now and again but dont earn enough to save or go on a holiday for example
I would obviously prefer to be in a better situation as we would like to travel around america whilst we are there, but i will also be at home full time with my daughter which is a huge benefit.
We initially see it as a few years but if we get settled and enjoy living there we would stay indefinitely
I would obviously prefer to be in a better situation as we would like to travel around america whilst we are there, but i will also be at home full time with my daughter which is a huge benefit.
We initially see it as a few years but if we get settled and enjoy living there we would stay indefinitely
#32
Re: Possible move to Virginia
Yes they have transferred employees before, they are currently putting together a relocation package and new contract to go over with my husband but they are currently in appraisal month so its slowing things down, I'm just trying to gather as much info as possible so he doesn't go into the meeting blind if that makes sense
#33
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Re: Possible move to Virginia
It is unusual in the UK ti get long holidays so travel is limited.
#36
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Re: Possible move to Virginia
100k salary is not ideal, but the cost of living in that area is different than in big cities like NY or LA.
#37
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That's not as true as it used to be, and management often get more than lower grades, Obviously it's worth discussing, but I don't see him being forced to accept, say, 10 or even 15 days pa.
#38
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So no, no plan set or anything yet i'm just doing lots of research as i dont want them to think we are definitely going to go and then say no, i want to have as much info as possible
#39
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Re: Possible move to Virginia
I suggest to do a simple test. You entire monthly net pay should be close to $5,800. One third of this amount which is $1,900 can be safely used for rent expense. Check out what type of property you can rent in this area.
#41
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Yes this is why i'm asking so many questions, i want to make an excel sheet of all costs so he can say this is what its going to cost me so i need x salary
#42
Re: Possible move to Virginia
Do you have any experience of the cost of living in the UK and cultural expectations of people moving from the UK?
Last edited by Pulaski; Apr 3rd 2019 at 3:14 pm.
#43
Re: Possible move to Virginia
Just for comparison i live in Hertfordshire which is just outside of London and has some of the most expensive areas in the country to live ( i live in a cheaper bit of it but its still expensive)
#44
Re: Possible move to Virginia
Hopefully the employer, if serious, will give an indication of a baseline offer soon. You'd think there would be some informal discussion by now.
#45
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