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A comment on Ask HN: Am I wasting my time working as a software engineer in Western Europe?.

Re:Ask HN: Am I wasting my time working as a software engine... by RGamma on Wednesday March 24, 2021 @07:43AM (#26565903)
75k gross per year and a stable outlook should be able to afford a comfortable life with COL and overall benefits in WE. Just curious, what would you want/need the additional money for?

But if you're willing to take on the risk of hidden caveats when working for US employers (i.e. being a slave to financials) go for it I guess?

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Re:Ask HN: Am I wasting my time working as a software engine... by sdevonoes on Wednesday March 24, 2021 @09:39AM (#26567023)
Not OP, but I do earn in a similar range.

> Just curious, what would you want/need the additional money for?

In my case, to buy a house without having a mortgage that lasts 20 years.

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Re:Ask HN: Am I wasting my time working as a software engine... by stueynz on Saturday March 27, 2021 @05:29AM (#26601094)
How long is the average first house mortgage where you are? 20 years is on the low end these days here in New Zealand.
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