[chillacy]

Not unreasonable if the parent a senior engineer or is counting stock appreciation.

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I make what I consider OK money in the UK, but the US is on a totally different level. I can only assume we're undervalued here!

[chillacy]

I think so, just having worked with UK colleagues who were no different in ability and looking for opportunities overseas as a way to explore more places while holding a steady job.