How much was your first salary when you first came to America?

[anya-D 8]

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good idea...

good idea.. but dont forget the minimum wages too.. i got only $9!!

[JimiInLove 0]

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I checked, but i dont think i can now.

[rob&ana 0]

I can just tell you this...

In my country I had a Internal Audit Manager's position, now I dont have a manager's position and I am making 30% more than in Venezuela. So that's not too bad, less responsability, less stress trying to adapt to a new work environment, new country, new culture, etc, etc. However, I feel confident that in maybe a year or so when I feel more confident about working in the US, I'll be able to find a similar job than what I had in Venezuela with more US $$$$.

[hockeygal 0]

when my boyfriend estimates my expected salary, it is almost a 50% cut in pay. I am not sure that I will be able to handle that. I realize the cost of living is a bit lower where he lives, but...gah!

And when I look up jobs similar to what I am currently doing... he is right! I am cruising for an ego bruising.

Edited May 26, 2006 by hockeygal

[Ban Hammer 13,335]

How about a poll on that one?

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is that before or after taxes/deductions, this poll?

[Jenn! 918]

Going from teaching at an international school in Italy, to teaching here in the U.S., my salary more than doubled.

(I'm not a teacher anymore, BTW... not enough money! )

[jen&darcy 0]

Darcy has a job waiting for him when he gets here (whenever that is...Nebraska!!!!). He is an over-the-road truck driver and that occupation is much needed here in the states.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

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is that before or after taxes/deductions, this poll?

Gross, usually...

[Fandango 1,439]

post SSNs too please

Don't forget DOB!!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

post SSNs too please

Don't forget DOB!!

Mother's maiden name as well, please.

[rob&ana 0]

Oh...

but I forgot to tell you, that after taxes, and all deductions... I am making almost the same as in my home country. Also, having more responsabilities here than back home, well... I guess I see less of my salary than what I used to back in Venezuela....

[ChristinaM 0]

$22K base + commission (which is not great).

Pays the bills.

[Reba 2]

my first job here I was paid $5.75 per hour for hotel front desk clerk. It sucked.

my second job I was paid $9.50 per hour, not bad pay, but the job sucked and they raked me thru the coals.

Now I'm working at a Domino's Pizza at $8 per hour but only 2 or 3 - 4 hour shifts per week. No where near pays the bills

[Nikita2Charles 32]

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$120k a year so i can say i got lucky 1st Married the most wonderful man on this planet and Landed a nice job in par with what i was doing in India, just more responsibilty. It took over a year, so many interviews so to everybody that's out there and still job hunting, be patient, take a course or 2 to update your skills( employers like to ask what have you been doing) at least you get somethign to tell them!!!

Good luck everybody!!!

Edited May 26, 2006 by Nikita2Charles

[Tex'n'Brit 0]

My wife graduated from a college in peru in hotel & restraunt administration. They honor her degree here but cant seem to find a job that pays anything in that area. I don't know maybe its because she is a recent immigrant or what.

Unfortunately the hotel and restaurant industry is notorious for offering long hours and low pay all over the world. I have a similar background to your wife and I got out of hotels because of those two reasons.

Now I'm here in the US my darling hubby doesn't mind what, or if, I chose to earn money myself I still can't decide what kind of work to look for yet, or whether to go back to learning something new ... Of course I'll run out of my own exported money sometime or another and I don't want to have to rely totally on Kyle's money, even though he always says it's 'ours' now, bless him. So I'm pretty sure I will get my ### into gear one of these days. Still, right now I'm enjoying the luxury of just being married to him and not worrying about work.

All the best,

Sheila

Edited May 26, 2006 by Tex'n'Brit