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Job opportunity in Norway - thoughts?
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Date: April 6th, 2020 10:33 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952271) |
Date: April 6th, 2020 10:33 AM Author: Fantasy-prone low-t ticket booth prole (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952273) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 10:33 AM Author: Slate point therapy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952274) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 10:33 AM Author: titillating jewess what's your take home after tax?
cost of living in norway is insanely high |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:20 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce Tax is ~50% for the bracket so take home would be ~8500 / month excluding bonus.
I guess in Norway, you're indirectly paying for living in a proper first world country. |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:25 AM Author: titillating jewess pay seems low-ish for the role after-tax and cost of living.
could be fun to live in norway for a couple of years. |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:27 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce might be an opportunity to negotiate...what would finance director roles for large caps go for in the US? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952637) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:45 AM Author: Slate point therapy about the same (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952779) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:54 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce thanks (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952841) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 10:34 AM Author: geriatric menage round eye with all that free time, could you coach high school girls' volleyball? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952286) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:20 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce Potentially, but I would have to learn something about the sport (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952601) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 2:11 PM Author: Copper wonderful parlor really tough guy just watch youtube (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953884) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 10:34 AM Author: Disturbing Patrolman Post removed by moderator for violating The Law of The Land. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952287) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:24 AM Author: Garnet water buffalo stage You gonna be in Oslo?
Do get that sweet expat package?
Are you a single dude? |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:27 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce yup, know anything about what life is like in the city?
I think package is competitive for Norway - not many people in the country clear 200K USD at least my age (mid 30s) from what I hear.
Have a norwegian gf (hence my reason for considering the role) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 2:18 PM Author: Garnet water buffalo stage So chill man - enjoy.
All I know about Oslo is that its expensive as fuck, but if your gonna be out there or a bit just chill.
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:31 AM Author: Topaz Violent Principal's Office Toaster What’s a 2-bed apartment cost in Oslo? Offer seems low to me... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952666) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:36 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce depends on the neighborhood, but even the best areas in Oslo will be 20-30% cheaper than NYC (where I am living now) - so ~2-2.5K / month (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952706) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 11:38 AM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce is this based on the country, the title/role, size of company? appreciate any color... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952719) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:16 PM Author: Hyperactive property bbw (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39952950) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:25 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce Thanks, super helpful!
I've visited Oslo a few times - I wouldn't say 50 euros for a pizza, but easily 20-25$ for a personal size. $10 for a beer at your typical bar.
I know this is lower compared to big cities for sure - NYC, SF, London - but I am weighing lifestyle quite heavily into the equation (personal). |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:19 PM Author: Racy fat ankles boistinker COL has to be 2X the U.S. in general.
1.5X NYC.
without accounting for taxes or health care benefits and that kind of stuff.
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:26 PM Author: big charcoal dopamine Fuck yeah I would take it. US is gonna be a mad max thunderdome soon (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953017) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:48 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce yup, definitely taking that into consideration but trust US will make it out of this or we got bigger problems (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953194) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:36 PM Author: cracking box office Are you independently wealthy? I think it'd be great to fuck around in Norway for awhile, but you need to remember that during that time you're not really saving for your own retirement, you're getting taxed a lot, and you may not be allowed to become a citizen and/or you may not want to stay there your whole life. Do you want to learn how to speak Norwegian? Do you want to go through the whole rigmarole of becoming a Norwegian Citizen. If so, then go for it.
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:47 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce yup, you nailed my biggest concern - that it's not enough to really build up any wealth (I am not independently wealthy). I do think this opp might open me up to higher paying opportunities within 2-3 years either within this company (or others). It's a good sector (renewable energy).
I am open to the idea of becoming a Norwegian citizen (especially with the current state of things in the US) but not committed to it long term. I don't think it's that difficult (especially if I end up marrying my norwegian gf). |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:54 PM Author: cracking box office As I know it's a time commitment. I think you have to be there on work visa for something like 7+ years. You'd have to pass norwegian language test. It makes more sense if you want to marry your gf and have a family there. With respect to making more money over time, you need to realize that Norway isn't like the US. $200k+ USD is a very good salary over there, and you'd be surprised how much compression there is at the top. You're not going to get rich there working in a company. And you're right, you're not going to be able to save much and invest much there either. Also, when it comes time to get a house for your family, it gets expensive real fast. Check out finn.no to see what flats and houses go for. |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:13 PM Author: Multi-colored Corner Puppy I'm not sure about Norway, but a lot of European countries have something in place where if you live in the country for 5+ years, you become a permanent legal resident. So Citizenship might not be on the table, but he plans to stay 5+ years in Norway, he could potentially become a permanent legal resident. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953425) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:22 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce Thanks - yup, I've checked out the prices, and a decent 3-br for a family (something I'm thinking about in the next few years) in a good neighborhood gets to high six figures quickly. I've got 100K equity on real estate in US, would consider selling that to buy a house and take advantage of the low interest rates / mortgage packages the country offers.
Don't have a view on real estate long term in Norway though. |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:50 PM Author: Multi-colored Corner Puppy it's not worth it. you'll be poor. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953210) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:20 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce could you elaborate? what would be "non-poor" in Norway? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953489) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 12:58 PM Author: contagious mischievous black woman striped hyena Sounds like a great opportunity. I would evaluate it based on the long term, not what will happen financially in the next 2-3 years. International experience is valuable, but it can sometimes be hard to figure out how to capitalize on it career-wise. Norway is a cr country, and while you won't be making megabucks, you'll be able to have a decent life style. Are there also Euro style perks, e.g., car? If I were a young fellow I would probably go for it. For me personally QoL in Oslo vs. NYC would be a no-brainer. The Norwegian gf is a ++. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953269) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:19 PM Author: razzle orchestra pit lettuce Thanks OldHLSDude. Yup, perks are pretty comprehensive including car (8K USD per year) parking, phone, internet, gym, drycleaner, subsidized meals, free apt/cabin usage in Norway & Spain. They will also lend you money to buy shares at a discount (this is a new concept to me). No 401K matching though which was a great benefit in NYC. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953482) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:29 PM Author: contagious mischievous black woman striped hyena Also, it's a low risk adventure. Adventures get harder to come by as you get older. I am envious. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953557) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 2:14 PM Author: Copper wonderful parlor really tough guy CR OP should be open to life and just go for it. Even if it all goes to shit he will have "a couple years in norway" to talk about the rest of his life so it's still 180. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953899) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:23 PM Author: yellow vigorous forum sounds like a great job, id take it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953518) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:24 PM Author: Beady-eyed Self-absorbed Center You'll be a complete outsider, probably don't speak the language, and how does double taxation work? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953523) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 2:19 PM Author: Copper wonderful parlor really tough guy dude everyone in norway speaks english (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953939) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 3:22 PM Author: Beady-eyed Self-absorbed Center I am aware of this, "dude," but they will only actually speak English when OP is around. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39954486) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 1:27 PM Author: passionate cream clown I would only do it if you plan to marry your Norwegian girlfriend and then would be happy living in Norway forever. While you will not become wealthy, living in a country that will hopefully stay majority white for many years is insanely valuable. In 10 or 15 years the USA will be largely unrecognizable. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39953547) |
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Date: April 6th, 2020 3:26 PM Author: mentally impaired old irish cottage I would take it and never return. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4500109&forum_id=2#39954521) |
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