Deep..
I didn't intend any sarcasm with my questions. I am trying to paint as honest a picture as possible of things here in the US. Not trying to sway your decision one way or the other. I have no personal interest one way or the other. I am employed, and my wife is employed (knock on wood).
I wish you well in your quest to make an informed decision. BTW, there seems to be many jobs available at the RJ level. The pay is not as good, but that seems to be where the growth and opportunity is. I'm not real sure, but I think you could expect to make around $40K/yr as an FO and upwards of $80-100K/yr as a senior CA.