I'm a Python/Java/JS developer working with one of Europe's largest bank. Europe has high taxes, mediocre pay but very high quality of life, holidays and ease of living. But my ambition is money and I'm willing to sacrifice my european lifestyle. Background: I'm an asian with Luxembourg residence permit. 29 year old, 6 year experience. Previously worked in data analyst and moved to full stack role. My question: Is it worth it for me to chase the American dream, or is it late? And if I can proceed, what next steps should I take. TC: 57k EUR YoE: 6
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57k how do you survive?
Not difficult, free healthcare, free transport and cheap food prices keep things going easy. Real estate is bit expensive but a flat at city center doesn't exceed 1k in rent, fully furnished.
Then why would you want the American dream? It is much more expensive to live in the US. In US you will have to cover all the benefits you mentioned. The prices are even crazier in the Bay Area. People barely survive with a 6 figure job. Stay in Europe and you will have a much better life. Grass is by far NOT greener in the US.
Easiest way to here at your age is internal transfer with L1 visa. Some companies will on purpose put you in a EU or Canada position for a year to qualify for that while they try H1B lottery too.
Once you taste the apple fruit there is no going back. USA will give you money with one hand and take away later on with both hands. Once lived in two systems you will never enjoy either. Once gained money in usa you will find you cannot buy even feaction of peace of mind and quality of life of Lux with all yoyr money. Stay there. Dont taste the apple.
Yeah work for Google/Facebook/whoever in Europe then do a transfer here. Easy enough to get an L-1B visa for that. Depending on where in Asia you're from, you might not get permanent residency ("green card") anytime soon- that may be a deciding factor in whether or not you want to stay here long term. But by all means live here a few years.
Thanks for the advise, appreciate it.
This has been asked over and over again. It's not gonna happen. You think you can do it but you can't. Immigration law is too strict.
What is your monthly salary after taxes? Just curious.
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Around 3.2k per month, and we have 13 month payouts, so after all expenses, I save 2k every month and contribute towards small investments.
Apply to amazon Luxembourg (dm for referral) stay one year, transfer to USA internally. Leetcode and chill...
57k in Luxembourg does not get you that far I guess