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> BNP Paribas

Despite producing some of the best engineering talent in the world it seems that French engineer are systematically underpaid.

[ta988]

Yes and that's always the discussion when people from US come in to visit to the french part of companies. "Hey we heard that you are paid 5 to 10 times less than us, why do you accept that?"

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Why do you?

[benibela]

Europe has lower rent, health care insurance, and more vacations

[908B64B197]

Except the vacations, I find it hard to believe.

[ta988]

For me? Because it is hard to pimp myself to please recruiters, relocate, get visas (especially now)...

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Trust me, it's worth it. Really, it's not that much effort and it's worth it to signal to recruiters your real worth. And don't forget not all recruiters are equal.

And the visa issue is way overblown. It's easier than you think for a real engineer with experience.