throwaway007007

Thanks for the data point. I feel that this is rare, but you make a good point, worth a try I guess.

Sounds good :)

I save some after everthing, but I don't see how this relates to the situation as I still would be leaving money on the table regardless.

Yeah this is rare I feel. Oh well, worth a try. Those sales guys surely know better in this case :)

Thank you. Reality check, done.

Thanks ! Thought so, this is a reality check in a way. Regd the visa, yes companies do sponsor for perm, but it still takes many years to get a permanent one depending on the country of origin due to the current immigration system.

True, this is one of my worries, but honestly, I don't feel happy knowing that I am underpaid than my market value too. Thanks for the input.

Thank you ! that sounds about right and is inline with my thinking. checked out the link & bookmarked it - would be useful when I negotiate.