You really don’t need to work so much

Re:You really don’t need to work so much by sokoloff on Saturday August 22, 2015 @04:13AM (#10101891)

I loved visiting Tokyo, but I recall an almost overwhelming sense of not understanding how the economy worked for the people there. It did seem insanely difficult to just break-even working a job there, yet everyone I met was unfailingly polite and pleasant to interact with.

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Re:You really don’t need to work so much by marak830 on Saturday August 22, 2015 @04:19AM (#10101903)

I get a fairly good wage comparatively to australia, and infact compared to locals in the same industry. So technicly im being paid well, and if you compare costs/income, im sure you could find the issue i have here -.-

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Re:You really don’t need to work so much by severus_bro on Saturday August 22, 2015 @06:03AM (#10102093)

Looks like you are in a tight situation regarding income/expenses. If I were you, I would try really hard to switch markets.

Here's one scenario - you move to the US, and become nurses, both you and your wife. After a few years, that will give you at least $60k x 2 = $120k in income. But you only need about $70k in income to live well away from the coasts in the US (a little more with kids).

Also, whether this kind of transition is worth it depends on how old you are.

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