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Why are wages so high in the US v Europe?
Generalizing here, but my role (sales) in the US would pay 3x my European wage, is it just the cost of living?
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Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
Because everyone is expected to rip each other off so everyone needs more money so others can scam you for it.
Originally posted by ᶻ𝗓𐰁:
Because everyone is expected to rip each other off so everyone needs more money so others can scam you for it.



Because Americans are very productive and generally work longer hours, with less time off.

This results in a capital rich economy, which compounds into productivity gains.
pants 20 Feb @ 7:32pm 
Originally posted by Cheese:
Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
I'm glad you answered your own topic. Now we can all refuse to post in it.
Last edited by pants; 20 Feb @ 7:32pm
Originally posted by Cheese:
Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
Lol. No
󠀡󠀡 20 Feb @ 7:33pm 
Originally posted by Cheese:
Originally posted by ᶻ𝗓𐰁:
Because everyone is expected to rip each other off so everyone needs more money so others can scam you for it.



Because Americans are very productive and generally work longer hours, with less time off.

This results in a capital rich economy, which compounds into productivity gains.
Was this post just meant to remind us all how "great" America is?
Originally posted by 󠀡󠀡:
Originally posted by Cheese:



Because Americans are very productive and generally work longer hours, with less time off.

This results in a capital rich economy, which compounds into productivity gains.
Was this post just meant to remind us all how "great" America is?


Because everyone is expected to rip each other off so everyone needs more money so others can scam you for it.
1. Inflation

2. Unions

3. Certain states mandating a minimum wage upwards of $20 ala California
Originally posted by whoa there:
Originally posted by Cheese:
Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
I'm glad you answered your own topic. Now we can all refuse to post in it.
This.
Plutoski 20 Feb @ 9:41pm 
US is land of capitalism and opportunities
Originally posted by Cheese:
Generalizing here, but my role (sales) in the US would pay 3x my European wage, is it just the cost of living?

It entirely depends which part of Europe you live in. Some countries in Europe have higher salaries than the US, some have lower.

Part of it is to do with exchange rate, but part of it is down to the standard of living in the country.

Take-home pay tends to be higher in the USA because more things are paid for in Europe by taxes whereas in the USA you are expected to get insurance.
Last edited by Pocahawtness; 21 Feb @ 12:45am
1. usa lower tax, less regulated, easier do business in
2. both consumers and business owner migrate there
3. feedbackloop because usa now better because (productive) human capital concentrated here
Last edited by salva早晨享用的咖啡; 21 Feb @ 1:52am
Azuwi 21 Feb @ 1:53am 
Originally posted by Cheese:
Generalizing here, but my role (sales) in the US would pay 3x my European wage, is it just the cost of living?

Because EU is cheapskates.
Originally posted by Cheese:
Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
You did not just answer your own post lmao :conwayheadscratch:
Plutoski 21 Feb @ 2:20am 
Originally posted by PurpleBeast:
Originally posted by Cheese:
Because the US worker is the most productive worker in the world.
You did not just answer your own post lmao :conwayheadscratch:
he forgot to log into his other alt
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