rchapstick Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I'd suggest the OP contact a good headhunter in his industry, and ask what expat packages are like at his skill level. Also, be aware that big multinational companies usually consider foreign postings to be construed negatively, no matter how nice the local. Us this as a point of negotiation to get a housing allowance, car/driver, maid, private school for the kiddies, tax advice, etc. etc. Be firm on getting the tax advice. I do not know your tax situation, but in the US careful planning is necessary to avoid unwarranted federal, state, and local taxes obligations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zob65 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I come from Perth and there are very few Africans and Arabs. A lot of Asians which are OK. Munchie Cultural what? Who cares when you have white beaches, blue skies, clean air, great pubs, great food!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 ....Who cares when you have white beaches, blue skies, clean air, great pubs, great food!!!!! Which explains why you spend one week a year there and the rest of the year in the dingy depths of Washington Square?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robaus Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Perth and Western Australia are amongst the most beautiful places in the world. If they had beerbars and gogos on every street corner with Pattaya prices, I'd never leave the place. Best beaches and finest wines. About 6.5 hours with Thai Airways direct flight. Friendly little Thai consulate on St George's Terrace - easy non immigrant O visas.(only open Tues and Thurs mornings though). Do a Google search and an archive search on this forum (I gave some Aussie tax advice here once)about "negative gearing" both property and top notch fully franked dividend paying shares. You need never pay a cent in tax!! All completely legal. There are other tax loopholes too, along with salary packaging/sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I love Perth. Probably the highest standard of living of any city in Australia. House prices going through the roof though. If my friends and family weren't all on the east coast, I would seriously consider living in Perth. Fantastic weather, great babes, great restaurants, close to Asia, good pubs.... a good choice of place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Lots of South Africans settled there as well as British.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 $170k is heaps. Most people live on under $40k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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