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Some insights into US market (contracting)?
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Originally posted by osterfelder View Post- I'm single, not planning family for a while of ever, like to travel so in between contracts I get some months off.
But then you meet the love of your life in the US and bang, your plans change. It does happen.
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostI have worked in the USA, I am not sure what I was expecting but it turned out much the same as working in London, but more.
There were Indian teams, that had blagged more on their CV's, I suspect most had not even gone to Uni, previous occupation may have been street vendor.
I am not sure about the high wages, some of the junior guys were paying for McDonalds with their credit card.
Top guys were paid ok, but their real money came in bonus.
I was working for an American company in Germany and was sent to USA on SME visa. German contract was no overtime, when I came back, I had to take 6 weeks holiday. Expect to work long hours with no notice. Make sure you have hourly contract not day rate.
Also, DCM (Don’t Come Monday) is a thing, seen it done. Some people try to hide on Friday afternoon.
It was an interesting experience, and it didn't cost me, as I was given a new car, apartment with pool and access to the jet.
But if you were going alone you would need a few k to get you through the first few months.
Rents are very high in Silcone Valley, most of the people working in Starbucks sleep in their cars.
When I did my US stint, they threw in an apartment and car for the duration. On the plus side, anyone from the UK is treated like a genius.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View PostSome of the engineers in Silicon Valley live in campers in the carpark.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostRents are very high in Silcone Valley, most of the people working in Starbucks sleep in their cars.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostTo vaguely answer your questions:
1. Yes, I've worked with lots of contractors from the US over the years
2. Yes, contracts in that range are possible, depending on qualifications, experience, etc.
3. Salaries vary, tell me how you came up with the figure of $140k gross as comparable to £450 per day
4. The US is a big country. You mentioned low-tax states, so if that's your driving factor, then look at low tax states. If you're interested in contracting and are happy to travel, then choose somewhere with good air connections.
Hear good things about Texas.Leave a comment:
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I have worked in the USA, I am not sure what I was expecting but it turned out much the same as working in London, but more.
There were Indian teams, that had blagged more on their CV's, I suspect most had not even gone to Uni, previous occupation may have been street vendor.
I am not sure about the high wages, some of the junior guys were paying for McDonalds with their credit card.
Top guys were paid ok, but their real money came in bonus.
I was working for an American company in Germany and was sent to USA on SME visa. German contract was no overtime, when I came back, I had to take 6 weeks holiday. Expect to work long hours with no notice. Make sure you have hourly contract not day rate.
Also, DCM (Don’t Come Monday) is a thing, seen it done. Some people try to hide on Friday afternoon.
It was an interesting experience, and it didn't cost me, as I was given a new car, apartment with pool and access to the jet.
But if you were going alone you would need a few k to get you through the first few months.
Rents are very high in Silcone Valley, most of the people working in Starbucks sleep in their cars.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by osterfelder View PostHello,
I lived most of my life in UK, my whole family is there too, but since I was born in other euro country, i qualified for US diversity lottery and, greencard sticker is now inside my passport. Im planning to move to "somewhere" in USA beginning of January.
I'm full stack dotnet/azure with 11 years of experience and computer science BSc. Since 5 years been mostly contracting in/around Glasgow, day pay £400-£500 range. I do love contracting, pay is amazing, get to know many different companies and people, and flexibility - I'm single, not planning family for a while of ever, like to travel so in between contracts I get some months off.
Since I never worked in USA here are some of my questions for those of you who lived and worked there, I will really appreciate if you could share some insights with me please?
Q1. Is such form of work, UK contractor equivalent possible and popular(acceptable by the companies) in USA too?
Q2. if 1 is yes, are salaries in range of 600~800 usd a day possible?
If I was to go perm in USA, I would need to be earning minimum 140k usd pre~tax in low taxed state to have the same standard of living as in Glasgow (inc some basic medical cover) with my 450gbp per day. Q3. is such perm salary actually possible ? Q4. where abouts would it be best to try first in US?
I just kept hearing how amazing US salaries are compared to UK, but now when I do proper calculations, I am thinking if Q5. am I making the right move financially moving there?
(I'm aware that soon things may look different and there will be other considerations such as IR35, weaker economy in UK cos of covid and brexit)
I really appreciate your answers
1. Yes, I've worked with lots of contractors from the US over the years
2. Yes, contracts in that range are possible, depending on qualifications, experience, etc.
3. Salaries vary, tell me how you came up with the figure of $140k gross as comparable to £450 per day
4. The US is a big country. You mentioned low-tax states, so if that's your driving factor, then look at low tax states. If you're interested in contracting and are happy to travel, then choose somewhere with good air connections.Leave a comment:
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Some insights into US market (contracting)?
Hello,
I lived most of my life in UK, my whole family is there too, but since I was born in other euro country, i qualified for US diversity lottery and, greencard sticker is now inside my passport. Im planning to move to "somewhere" in USA beginning of January.
I'm full stack dotnet/azure with 11 years of experience and computer science BSc. Since 5 years been mostly contracting in/around Glasgow, day pay £400-£500 range. I do love contracting, pay is amazing, get to know many different companies and people, and flexibility - I'm single, not planning family for a while of ever, like to travel so in between contracts I get some months off.
Since I never worked in USA here are some of my questions for those of you who lived and worked there, I will really appreciate if you could share some insights with me please?
Q1. Is such form of work, UK contractor equivalent possible and popular(acceptable by the companies) in USA too?
Q2. if 1 is yes, are salaries in range of 600~800 usd a day possible?
If I was to go perm in USA, I would need to be earning minimum 140k usd pre~tax in low taxed state to have the same standard of living as in Glasgow (inc some basic medical cover) with my 450gbp per day. Q3. is such perm salary actually possible ? Q4. where abouts would it be best to try first in US?
I just kept hearing how amazing US salaries are compared to UK, but now when I do proper calculations, I am thinking if Q5. am I making the right move financially moving there?
(I'm aware that soon things may look different and there will be other considerations such as IR35, weaker economy in UK cos of covid and brexit)
I really appreciate your answers
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