Just bringing up the point which neville_nobody raised...
Expats...
I've been an Expat for a while now, flying twin turbo-props. My base salary is the same as a REX FO (I'm not complaining - I'm greatful to have a job), HOWEVER - Our benefits include,
- All housing/accomodation is supplied (electricity, gas, water)
- You get a tax-free per-diem allowance
- Company cars anywhere you need to go
- Attractive Tour Working, with the company paying for your ticket back home every time you go on break.
So, in terms of money, I'm already.... Well I don't know how much per year you could estimate on the abovementioned things. But do you think I'd give up my job now to go work for REX..... Certainly not. Crikey, I wouldn't want to pay for a power bill out of my 40k for the year. I have to eat and so do the kids!
