Originally Posted by
Fac6
I'm in the US earning more here as an FO than I did as a year 11 Captain in CX. Go figure...
Go look at the figures for SO 1 and FO 1 in CX after tax? Add to that the living costs of Hong Kong, having a family and finding yourselves a decent condo to live in. Maybe sit down before you do first, and don't hold a hot coffee in your hand.
As someone else who also made the jump to the US from CX, the increase in quality of life alone is monumental and I would never go back. The pay is just an added bonus at this point and it’s amazing how much further money can take you when you don’t spend the majority on renting a tiny apartment.