whoah...thats like 3 grand after tax....canadian. Wow that really sucks. Do yourself a favour and go overseas if possible. Yes there are less labour controls, and in some cities there is rampant pollution like Honkers, but getting the check you deserve and not getting ****** by business people who just LOVE to **** you because they know from experience that you are a blue collar worker who desparately needs to go through them to get anywhere else. Wow...I really hate being taken advantage of......