Yes it is a bad time to work in the us because of the xrate. Any money you earn will be cut by a lot (assuming you're coming back to the eurozone at some stage). For example, at $1.60 = €1 and you save $100,000 it's going to be a painful loss of €37,500: €62,500.
sapmanie said:The helpline on the embassy's site is very good - costs a fortune in phone bills but you can probably ring from your company. Make sure to have your questions and pen & paper handy though.
Fair enough. However at the end of the day when you have the $100,000 sitting in a bank account, built up after the 2 years and you go into the bank to exchange it, €37,500 disappearing into thin air is still going to hurtUnless the exchange rate was 1 euro to 1 dollar when you actually earned the $100k.
Yes. Use the phone of someone you don't like so they get in trouble if they trace the call ;-)And make sure your boss isn't around.
... when you have the $100,000 sitting in a bank account, built up after the 2 years and you go into the bank to exchange it, €37,500 disappearing into thin air is still going to hurt
If you have sweated for 2 years to earn $100,000 and are heading back to the eurozone, would you be happier with an xrate of:You're still not getting it.
Hi All,
I work for a US company and am considering applying for a role based there. I believe my visa shouldnt be a problem, but am concerned that getting a visa for a girlfriend may be difficult. Does anyone have any experience of this??
We own a house together (if that makes a difference).
Also - would anyone else consider this a bad time to be thinking of going to the US.... credit crunch... recession... etc!!
Thanks,
FTB2006
If you have sweated for 2 years to earn $100,000 and are heading back to the eurozone, would you be happier with an xrate of:
(A) $1 = €0.50
(B) $1 = €1.00
(C) $1 = €1.50
Please choose one from (A), (B), or (C) and explain your reasons.
OK - you're totally missing my point here. Never mind. The OP seems to get it.
FYI applying for jobs without a working visa is definitely illegal. Probably also a waste of time as well, 'cause if she's offered a job they'll ask to see her visa anyway....while she applies for jobs
FYI applying for jobs without a working visa is definitely illegal. Probably also a waste of time as well, 'cause if she's offered a job they'll ask to see her visa anyway....while she applies for jobs
FYI applying for jobs without a working visa is definitely illegal. Probably also a waste of time as well, 'cause if she's offered a job they'll ask to see her visa anyway....
Ok misunderstanding here. The OP said "looking for a job", you say "looking for sponsorship" - both are (legally) different things.You tell employers you dont have a visa and are looking for sponsorship.
IMO the xrate is going to go $2 = e1 over that period if not further, so whichever way you look at it, he is going to lose money.
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