[Innamost]

I am an qualifed accountant from australia. Got an offer from one of the big 4 doing tax, and they are paying me $14000 a month. Do you guys think the pay is a bit less, as I have no hk tax experience??

Any comments?? thanks

[Lizzienoballs]

try asking that question on the 'survey on salary' thread hehe

[Grungerock]

That's pretty much the rate here...

[jimbo]

$14000 hk? and its one of the big four?

ouch! I won't even bother getting out of bed for that sort of money and yes I've worked for one of the big fours in London.

[whatsoeva]

Are they offering you an entry level position? That seems a bit low if it's for candidate with at least some experience.

[Innamost]

It is not an entry level, and please keep in mind.. I am a qualified accountant.

[Laughing_Monkey]

are u getting perks - housing allowence etc

[Innamost]

no, not at all. Only salary that's it!

[saltwater]

14k a month could be considered quite low if you're experienced, qualified, and its with one of the 'big 4'. The hours here can be very long - you could find yourself doing a lot of unpaid overtime too.

However... what else are they offering? Housing allowance could double that straight away. Free trips home? Any other expenses?

[Lammarite]

Run Forrest, Run!

That's not worth leaving home for. You'll have trouble keeping your head above water in Hong Kong for that- not impossible, but very hard.