Flyingsand,you got it in one(most dont).Average take home after a couple of years & paying (married) Irish tax/social charges in a European base is 6000e for Capt on permanent contract, equalled out over 12 months(Annual leave a little less/a busy month a little more)Not the kings ransom they would prefer you believe,particularly if (like many of us )you commute, and maintain a second dwelling (yes I know it's a choice) in which case a contract position is more lucrative but with a lot less roster stability.
Last edited by captplaystation; 23rd October 2005 at 19:34.