> What makes me angry is learning 1/4 jobs in Canada is a government job.
Not that surprising when you include teachers, doctors, nurses, etc. I imagine the usa would probably be similar to us if they had socialized healthcare.
> Can confirm 100k salary in Vancouver is nothing. Even 200k I wasn't saving money.
That is rediculous. Vancouver is expensive. Its not so expensive that you cannot afford to live there on 200k.
> Taxes
Highest marginal tax rate in california is 49% vs 53% in BC. That is a bit higher, but its not like the difference is that big. Although maybe how it falls out might be worse if you are middle class.
> I apply to American jobs but they minute they find out I am Canadian they will pass on my application even jobs I overqualified for.
I have worked remotely for american companies from canada. Not every company will go for it, but it definitely do-able.
Have you considered we are in a bit of a market downturn right now, and you might still get rejected even if american?
In any case, if you dont like living in canada, why not move? NAFTA makes moving to the usa a hell of a lot easier from canada than it is in most countries.
At 200k you can buy. 2 bedrooms during covid were going for 700 to 900, you can get in with 150k downpayment roughly, or even lower with cmhc.
This does assume you manage your finances properly
Not that surprising when you include teachers, doctors, nurses, etc. I imagine the usa would probably be similar to us if they had socialized healthcare.
> Can confirm 100k salary in Vancouver is nothing. Even 200k I wasn't saving money.
That is rediculous. Vancouver is expensive. Its not so expensive that you cannot afford to live there on 200k.
> Taxes
Highest marginal tax rate in california is 49% vs 53% in BC. That is a bit higher, but its not like the difference is that big. Although maybe how it falls out might be worse if you are middle class.
> I apply to American jobs but they minute they find out I am Canadian they will pass on my application even jobs I overqualified for.
I have worked remotely for american companies from canada. Not every company will go for it, but it definitely do-able.
Have you considered we are in a bit of a market downturn right now, and you might still get rejected even if american?
In any case, if you dont like living in canada, why not move? NAFTA makes moving to the usa a hell of a lot easier from canada than it is in most countries.