Originally Posted by vikingsail

I actually disagree. If self employed there are niche practices for travel agents The one I have seen is working for people or groups of, who are to busy and need constant travel arrangements - think celebrities, this would obviously require great networking etc. Alternatively, all the bona fide internet companies still have 'travel consultants.' Vacationstogo.com springs to mind as a company that employs coordinators/consultants so if you have travel agency experience that might suit.

Originally Posted by Johnny_laser

Hi All, I'm just waiting for my official job offer from the USA, i currently work for a company that are based worldwide, however this is not a job transfer i will quit the UK company (if the offer is good enough) and move to the USA.

So while i await the details i need to know if my hourly will be able to support me and my wife.

I'm hoping initially the company will provide me with an apartment for at least the 1st 12 months.i will probably want to rent after this period for at least the next 12 months after this but wonder if i will be able to manage on just my income.

i'm not too sure what they will offer me but i'm hoping it's somewhere in the region of $28 to $35 per hr plus overtime to which is about 20 to 30 hrs per week.
What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Pulaski

At the low ends of the ranges you cite, you could certainly survive in a lower cost area, but average US income is in the low $40,000s, and depending on your medical insurance plan, you may find your finances very tight. At the upper end of the ranges, life would certainly be easier, but again this would be critically dependent on your healthcare costs.

IMO based on the sketchy information you have supplied, this does not sound like a "golden opportunity", but might be worth taking if you're going to gain experience or if it leads to a better job in future.

Originally Posted by Fish n Chips 56

Fair enough, I'm glad you spoke up and gave your 2 cents, I was only speaking from my point of view, Thanks.

Originally Posted by vikingsail

..... In 17 years I have never seen an actual travel agents shop in the US - perhaps I am not looking?

Originally Posted by vikingsail

no problems - for my part was not trying to be caustic in any way - just offering a different view. I do agree that travel agents have gone away. It is one of the quirky things that always strikes me as odd when I am back in the UK (in a good way) that you actually see high street travel agencies. In 17 years I have never seen an actual travel agents shop in the US - perhaps I am not looking?

Originally Posted by vikingsail

no problems - for my part was not trying to be caustic in any way - just offering a different view. I do agree that travel agents have gone away. It is one of the quirky things that always strikes me as odd when I am back in the UK (in a good way) that you actually see high street travel agencies. In 17 years I have never seen an actual travel agents shop in the US - perhaps I am not looking?

Originally Posted by Boiler

I have never seen one in the US.

Bit like Driving Schools.

Originally Posted by BellaE

interwebs are full of scammers and fraudsters and thieves).