Originally Posted by
cefey
As already mentioned, this is only the basic. Once all factors are counted, RL salary is almost double. Second most important, you mention PER DIEM, which is - not being at home. Personally Iīm happy to accept a lot less salary and sleep in my own bed, eat quality home-made food, spend time with my family than get per diem and spend it all on restaurants. Thatīs before I even mention jet lag or living in countries far, far away.
Just like you, I canīt wrap my head why some people would accept THAT for a little more money.
Yeah, those people are stupid and overpaid.