Expat wages up to 900% higher than for local employees, research shows
by Stuart C Carr and Ishbel McWha-Hermann from on (#1B569)
A survey of 1,300 local and expat workers found a wage gap that ranges from 400-900% and causes significant resentment among local workers
Imagine finding out that your colleagues earn five times more than you. Not only that, but they get all sorts of benefits you're not eligible for.
They take a month of leave; you get 12 days. Your employer pays for their accommodation, health insurance and even their children's school fees; you don't get any of that.
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