re post #407:
Once you upgrade to Captain you should be around $300K. But also be aware that the cost of living is much higher in the US than in Europe. That is especially true for having 3 kids.
I live in the U.S. $300k/year is in the upper 5% of income here. If you're making that sort of money you will not be worrying about the cost of living, you'll have a maid, a Mercedes, and a house on the beach. School is paid for here by the state, so there is no cost to educate your children. This poster doesn't know what they're talking about.