Read that a tower crane operator in Dubai can make over $120k a year

Found it in a trade magazine article about global pay scales. That's way more than the average here, but the cost of living and work conditions are a whole different story. Would you ever consider moving for a salary like that, or is local stability worth more?

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victor_davis171mo ago

Would you move for that cash? I used to say no, but that money changes things.

kelly.keith1mo ago

Honestly, I did it. The offer was double my salary to go to Dubai. I bought a house back home with the savings after two years, something that would have taken me a decade here. The money wasn't just numbers, it was real freedom. You can always move back, but that kind of cash can set you up for good.

lee_carr261mo ago

Seriously? That local stability is a trap. You can build way more security with that kind of money in a few years abroad. The grind here just keeps you stuck.