>>Well, it's a little different here in the states. I've already received
>>4 offers starting from $38,000 all the way to $45,000. And mind you,
>>it's all starting positions. I have a choice between moving to Austin,
>>Philadelphia, or DC. Now is the toughest part, - to decide which to
>>pick (silly me, of course the one that pays $45K, but they don't want
>>to pay relocation expenses :( )
>
>BETTER check out the cost of living in each area before you jump too quickly!
>that 45000 could be the lowest (assuming DC) of the offers in NET pay!

On target. This is no cheapo area (DC metro area). If I made what I do now and still lived in Maine, I'd live like a king. :~)