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Old 23-05-2008, 04:42 PM
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[quote=DanielandHayley;216540
Remember that, bar the top few packages, wages are comparatively lower here than in the UK, US etc...[/QUOTE]

True to a certain extent but then thats offset by lower taxes, Lower travel costs etc etc.

I took a $12000 hk a month cut to come here from London but I am still financially better off.
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True to a certain extent but then thats offset by lower taxes, Lower travel costs etc etc.

I took a $12000 hk a month cut to come here from London but I am still financially better off.
without a doubt...I think people forget that and try to convert the salary in to Sterling etc, which is why it may seem 'low'
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