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Re: Some Lego buying stats
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Tue, 12 Jun 2001 15:49:29 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.geek, Selçuk Göre writes:
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> Maggie Cambron wrote:
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> > In lugnet.general, Selçuk Göre writes:
> > > Hi guys,
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> > > Just like to know what is the conditions of living in US. For example,
> > > what amount an engineer (a common one, say a mechanical engineer working
> > > in a production facility, say automotive industry, with an experience of
> > > 3-4 years), a worker/technician (with the similar properties) earn per
> > > year. And what kind of jobs earn 10000-20000 USD, 40000-50000 USD and
> > > around 100000 USD per year.
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> > Here is what a teacher in the Fairfield Suisun Unified School District in
> > Northern California can currently expect to make (I choose this example because
> > they are currently on strike and their salaries are a public issue). A
> > starting teacher makes in the $30,000-40,000 range depending on education. A
> > midrange teacher makes about 50,000 while an upper range teacher (many
> > years, graduate degree(s)) makes in the low 60,000's.
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> > My children's elementary school principal with about thirty years in education
> > (she is NOT in the FSUSD) was making $84,000 three years ago-- I suspect she
> > makes a bit more today.
> >
> > Engineers in Northern California make substantially more than school teachers.
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> > Maggie C.
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> Wow!.. A really big wow!.. When considering our income levels (me and my
> wife can only make around 15000 USD/year, both being engineers) it looks
> amazing. What I'm wondering is what kind of a living you could buy with
> 40-50000 USD/year. For example, in most of the hollywood originated
> movies, families live in some nice houses with garages and a garden,
> having at least two cars, going to decent holidays wherever they want,
> etc,. etc.
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> What kind of things one must reconsider before spending on them, as a
> family of two with no kids? For example, we can't buy more than two DVDs
> (40 USD) and four books (20-30 USD) per month.
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> What is the normal amount required to cover essentials? For example the
> amount required monthly for food, utilities (electricity, heating,
> water, phone), transportation, health insurance, and rental prices of
> living places (a flat with two bedrooms and a living room would work).
> Only rough estimates will help..:-)
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> By the way, I really appreciate any input from Canadian friends, too.
I'll jump in here. I can actually give you info for two different
scenarios, since I just went through a location and employment change
semi-recently (2 years ago).
Background:
B.S. in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, U of Washington '97
Married, no kids, stay at home wife (but has the same degree as me)
No debt from college
Both jobs I've had/have pay in the area of $40,000
1997-1999 (Monthly charges):
Lived in the middle of Seattle, WA. Worked as a structural engineer for
major aerospace company 8-)
Rent: $680 for older 1-bedroom apartment ~600 sq ft. but it was 1/2 block
from beach, included water, sewer, garbage
Utilities: $115 (phone, power, cable, ISP)
Groceries: $250 (we ate out/ordered pizza 1-2 times a week)
Vehicle (1 car, paid for, plus fuel and insurance): $100
Health Insurance: $15 (Company paid for all of mine, and I had to pay $15
for my wife)
1999-present (Monthly charges):
Live in Bellingham, WA a town of about 35,000 near Canadian border. Work as
a software test engineer for mid to large software company
Rent: $670 for new 2-bedroom ~1100 sq. ft. apartment, includes water, swere,
garbage
Utilities: $145 (phone, power, digital cable, cable modem)
Groceries: $150
Vehicle (got new car, got rid of old one plus fuel and insurance): $450
Health insurance: $100
Hope it helps!
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