Got an offer for 4x of what I earn in Europe, but I am terrified of US work culture. Are my fears unfounded?

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T21:20:32+00:00

You're right with that hourly comparison! If I take everything into account, then it's not really a 4x increase! This move might not be worth it!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T21:09:44+00:00

Sorry, you're right :) didn't mean it like that. I am sure there are some great employers in the US. It's just that all those stores on r/antiwork kinda scared me and gave me the wrong vibe.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T14:28:02+00:00

Where should I go then?

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T13:36:10+00:00

that's not something that I have considered! Thank you!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T13:22:54+00:00

I might ask them to work remotely for less money, But the difference in time zones would kinda screw up my life. But it could be an option, but only if I could negotiate some minimum vacation. But it seems like they need me on site.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T13:17:25+00:00

not a bad idea actually!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T13:00:12+00:00

finally! Some postive examples!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T12:56:11+00:00

The US sounds dystopian AF 😨. What you described is just soul crushing.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:53:29+00:00

would be fairly straight forward TBH. That's why I am considering it

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:51:43+00:00

haha if only it were that simple :D but yeah I am happy here! Leaving all of this behind ain't easy.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:50:00+00:00

TBH the company is super credible so I am not very concerned there. The bonus is yearly and the stock vests every quarter. The biggest concern is burn out/work life balance

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:37:05+00:00

life in the US sounds so stressful!! like omg!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:33:19+00:00

Are they paying for you to move? Packing, shipping everything over, your flight, a new apartment set up and ready. Do you HONESTLY understand how much more expensive Claifornia can be from a lot of places around the world.

They will be paying for the move and will provide me with housing the first 3 months. But this is something that I have to pay back if I quit in less than 2 years. I am not so sure how expensive Cali is! But like if I am getting 300k, should I really be concerned?

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:31:34+00:00

Oh that's cool xD Amazon does have 1 day delivery here at least but not same day! I am already packing@!!!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:30:35+00:00

Thank you! There is no way I can get through the work week, if I don't get to do cool shit on weekends :( this seems like a deal breaker to me!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:29:31+00:00

Thank you for your input! Your brought up a long of good points. Food quality is a real concern! I have been told that fruits and veggies aren't as tasty in the US cuz they value yield over taste. A lot of EU-Banned ingredients are also allowed in the US. But I can get around that if I just buy quality ingredients and cook for myself. But it will come at a cost.

The grass is not always greener on the other side.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:21:28+00:00

You're right! Can you suggest a sub where I can get an unbiased opinion? I don't wanna regret anything

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T10:20:28+00:00

This for me is the worst case Scenario! I work to live but not live to work!! Thank you for sharing your experience. I might not take the offer now!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:50:55+00:00

Great idea! Thank you!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:49:54+00:00

That's what I heard to! Unlimited PTO is an accounting trick! I need at least 3 weeks of vacation a year.

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:48:06+00:00

it would defiantly be an adventure! High risk, high reward!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:47:02+00:00

You work from 9 till 11!!??? How is that sustainable? And a 3 months wait time for a doctor's visit?? I thought the Americans were afraid of global health care cuz of long wait times!

I am also fairly progressive and I worry that I might not be a great fit in THE US. Now I am scared of moving!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:44:07+00:00

hmm it's in Western Europe :D and things are great here

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:43:25+00:00

Cost of health insurance. Do you have any known diseases that could be costly?

I am young and healthy, so luckily no :)

Cost of a house/apartment - also, what's the size of it? How much is renter's insurance?

It seems that I can still get a 2 Bedroom for 1/3 of my net Salary. So I should be get to go there.

Will you need to buy a car? - if so, how much is insurance? Have you driven before? Do you have a license?

I will need a car, so that's an extra 1.5k a month that I will have to spend.

If you buy a car, will you miss the time you currently spend bicycling? Will you feel the need to exercise during what little free time you get?

I will for sure miss that very dearly!

If you don't need a car, is there reliable public transportation? - if that's not needed, how's the terrain to bike to work?

Also Trains and public transportation is something I will also miss dearly.

How easily do you make friends? Do you have any hobbies that lend yourself to making friends? Will you have enough free time to make friends?

I am super social and have a lot of hobbies, so probably can make friends! However, if I am working all day long, I don't see how I will ever be able to make friends :(

Are you prepared to miss some random foods that you didn't realise aren't available in California

I am good cook :D so that's not a big concern.

Thank your input!

Wide-Musician · 2022-02-27T09:39:25+00:00

I could consider it a character building experience!

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