Originally Posted by Surferboy
Can imagine, even more so if you were accustomed to a warmer climate than the current Dutch one. But you are renumerated quite well if you compare to other ANSP's in Northern Europe, so that could make up a bit for the scenery!
I ain't complaining. I'd rather work for money and choose to buy bananas than working in a banana republic and get them for free. But it could be warmer...
Going back to the thread title. Get real. Controllers in Spain aren't making that kind of money. Perhaps before february, when they got "royaldecreed"? Perhaps, but doubtful. And yes, it is their word against that of a Minister. But then politicians don't lie.
In any case they aren't there now. By far
AFAIK. Word of mouth has them peaking at 100k after tax at the highest paid. As low as 20-25k in small towers. All that is after tax, per year.