VB.NET Web Programmer in New York $40/hr

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VB.NET Web Programmer in New York $40/hr

We are looking for someone to work as a VB.NET Web Developer. In this
role, you will design and develop application software for a successful
global corporation. You will also support and install software
applications. Additional duties are to participate in the testing
process and utilize formal development methodologies. A bachelor's
degree is required and a BSCS is preferred. Candidates must have skills
in: Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, VB.NET) and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000.
2-4 years of experience in applications programming for a major
corporation and in team development environment is required. Preferred
skills include: Visual Source Safe, Javascript, Microsoft Reporting
Services (a plus), object oriented development, and relational database
design.


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Wyould you like Fries with that sir. Honest, is this a job for McDonald's
counter help?
 
What is the going rate for that type of role in NY - hourly and annual
salary? Just salary, no benefits taken into consideration.
 
You wouldn't get a Web Developer in the UK either for that money

As you are buying lunch too. Can I have coffee with my Big Mac?

Crouchie1998
BA (HONS) MCP MCSE
 
Brett,

It really depends :-)

But NYC under 100K in my mind is not an attractive proposition. Simply
because of the BS one needs to deal with working in NYC. I know some people
may love it, but in most cases it is going to be 2-3 hours of train commute,
a fight to park your car every morning (at the train station somewhere in NJ
or CT). I guess once you get to the City you can expect a good and
aggressive work environment - but it's getting there and getting back that
sucks.

Consider this. You live somewhere in NJ, assuming you rent - your rent will
be between 1000-1500. Your monthly commute expense (parking + trains) could
be as high as 400$ a month, but not less than 200$. Don't forget the 1-2
hours each way (clock starts when u leave ur door, clock stops when u reach
ur desk). And dude, much of it might even be standing in a train. The other
option is to live in Bronx. Again you're gonna meet a NYC nutcase who will
argue that living in Bronx is awesome. Hey living in hell is awesome too -
you don't have to worry about arthiritis. And for people who enjoy hell,
stay there - I ain't goin' there :-). Somewhere in the middle is living in
Queens/Flushing - which is not the kind of area I'd want to live in. It
doesn't even feel or look like a part of america. The parts that do - are
either completely unaffordable, or just too far away. - This is what makes
NYC a tough place to live in. You will have a laptop, you will have an
iPOD - there is simply no other way to put up with that commute.

Having said that, I am quite certain that scoring 100K in NYC is no biggie
(You have to be good though). Yes that is only salary. Scoring 150 is quite
tough but possible - you have to god in what you do though - including
business knowledge (mostly finance). Scoring 200 (salary as a .net architect
is) is dreaming - no matter how good you are - but you could hit that as a
consultant. I wouldn't want to get stuck up and say that I will never go to
NYC under 100K - but in today's market I wouldn't.

Another good reason to work in NYC is - you will almost never be unemployed
(assuming ur good). Plus some people like that lifestyle. I can see why that
lifestyle is attractive - it's very hard to get bored there.

Anyway, dude this is a C#/DotNet board I think LOL.

- Sahil Malik [MVP]
http://codebetter.com/blogs/sahil.malik/
 
Hmmm well i always thought i did something wrong

after your comments i know it for sure !!!!!!

I am employed at a software company in the Netherlands and if i calculate
the amount that i get per hour

$ 40 dollars would be a salary increase for me of 300% in Euro`s ( while
the Euro is more worth as the Dollar )

So if anyone is interested :-) i have permanent DSL and VS.Net 2003
enterprise architect on my computer

Willing to travel if you pay for it as i feel know as if i come from a third
world country , why the hell do they outsource to India ??? hello i am here
!!!


happy coding :-) ( some for more money as the other )

Michel Posseth [MCP] ( and i am even certified !! )

Lots of frustration ,,,,,,, thanks guys !!
 
It must be cheaper to live in the netherlands? (Sorry I don't know). Living
in NYC is hella expensive.

Did u see http://www.guru.com/ ?

- Sahil Malik [MVP]
http://codebetter.com/blogs/sahil.malik/



M. Posseth said:
Hmmm well i always thought i did something wrong

after your comments i know it for sure !!!!!!

I am employed at a software company in the Netherlands and if i calculate
the amount that i get per hour

$ 40 dollars would be a salary increase for me of 300% in Euro`s ( while
the Euro is more worth as the Dollar )

So if anyone is interested :-) i have permanent DSL and VS.Net 2003
enterprise architect on my computer

Willing to travel if you pay for it as i feel know as if i come from a
third
world country , why the hell do they outsource to India ??? hello i am
here
!!!


happy coding :-) ( some for more money as the other )

Michel Posseth [MCP] ( and i am even certified !! )

Lots of frustration ,,,,,,, thanks guys !!





Reply NJ said:
VB.NET Web Programmer in New York $40/hr

We are looking for someone to work as a VB.NET Web Developer. In this
role, you will design and develop application software for a successful
global corporation. You will also support and install software
applications. Additional duties are to participate in the testing
process and utilize formal development methodologies. A bachelor's
degree is required and a BSCS is preferred. Candidates must have skills
in: Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, VB.NET) and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000.
2-4 years of experience in applications programming for a major
corporation and in team development environment is required. Preferred
skills include: Visual Source Safe, Javascript, Microsoft Reporting
Services (a plus), object oriented development, and relational database
design.


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Well i don`t know how the prices are in New York
but i do know that i order all my learning books etc etc from Amazon for the
simple fact that eveything that comes from the states is +- 40 % cheaper as
buying it here

So is there also a big difference in Living in NYC or the rest of the
states ???






Sahil Malik said:
It must be cheaper to live in the netherlands? (Sorry I don't know). Living
in NYC is hella expensive.

Did u see http://www.guru.com/ ?

- Sahil Malik [MVP]
http://codebetter.com/blogs/sahil.malik/



M. Posseth said:
Hmmm well i always thought i did something wrong

after your comments i know it for sure !!!!!!

I am employed at a software company in the Netherlands and if i calculate
the amount that i get per hour

$ 40 dollars would be a salary increase for me of 300% in Euro`s ( while
the Euro is more worth as the Dollar )

So if anyone is interested :-) i have permanent DSL and VS.Net 2003
enterprise architect on my computer

Willing to travel if you pay for it as i feel know as if i come from a
third
world country , why the hell do they outsource to India ??? hello i am
here
!!!


happy coding :-) ( some for more money as the other )

Michel Posseth [MCP] ( and i am even certified !! )

Lots of frustration ,,,,,,, thanks guys !!





Reply NJ said:
VB.NET Web Programmer in New York $40/hr

We are looking for someone to work as a VB.NET Web Developer. In this
role, you will design and develop application software for a successful
global corporation. You will also support and install software
applications. Additional duties are to participate in the testing
process and utilize formal development methodologies. A bachelor's
degree is required and a BSCS is preferred. Candidates must have skills
in: Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, VB.NET) and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000.
2-4 years of experience in applications programming for a major
corporation and in team development environment is required. Preferred
skills include: Visual Source Safe, Javascript, Microsoft Reporting
Services (a plus), object oriented development, and relational database
design.


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Not to mention the fact that advertising "$40/hour" indirectly IMPLIES that
this is a contract psotion, meaning NO benefits (usually), no security
(well, at least LESS than that of a direct hire, however little THAT is
anymore).

They must sell good recreational pharmaceuticals in New York, especially to
recruiters.
 
I have no clue how expensive Netherlands is. But I am quite amazed that
books cost 40% cheaper in the US. Yes living in places other than NYC is
much cheaper in other areas. Really there are two expensive things in the
states - House and (Car + Taxes). Everything else is about the same
everywhere. Food and clothing are not such a major part of your expense, so
it really doesn't matter if the prices on those go a bit up or down. House
is the biggie.

Taxes can vary a lot, and very weird things can be taxed. Car for instance
is incredibly expensive to maintain in NYC - insurance + taxes will just
kill ya. But the public transport system in NYC is good, so you don't need a
car. Anywhere else, not having a car is worse than not having legs. Those
weird inexplicable taxes + the cost to rent or buy, can make a world of
difference.

So u comin' to NYC?

- SM



M. Posseth said:
Well i don`t know how the prices are in New York
but i do know that i order all my learning books etc etc from Amazon for
the
simple fact that eveything that comes from the states is +- 40 % cheaper
as
buying it here

So is there also a big difference in Living in NYC or the rest of the
states ???






Sahil Malik said:
It must be cheaper to live in the netherlands? (Sorry I don't know). Living
in NYC is hella expensive.

Did u see http://www.guru.com/ ?

- Sahil Malik [MVP]
http://codebetter.com/blogs/sahil.malik/



M. Posseth said:
Hmmm well i always thought i did something wrong

after your comments i know it for sure !!!!!!

I am employed at a software company in the Netherlands and if i calculate
the amount that i get per hour

$ 40 dollars would be a salary increase for me of 300% in Euro`s ( while
the Euro is more worth as the Dollar )

So if anyone is interested :-) i have permanent DSL and VS.Net 2003
enterprise architect on my computer

Willing to travel if you pay for it as i feel know as if i come from a
third
world country , why the hell do they outsource to India ??? hello i am
here
!!!


happy coding :-) ( some for more money as the other )

Michel Posseth [MCP] ( and i am even certified !! )

Lots of frustration ,,,,,,, thanks guys !!





VB.NET Web Programmer in New York $40/hr

We are looking for someone to work as a VB.NET Web Developer. In this
role, you will design and develop application software for a
successful
global corporation. You will also support and install software
applications. Additional duties are to participate in the testing
process and utilize formal development methodologies. A bachelor's
degree is required and a BSCS is preferred. Candidates must have
skills
in: Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, VB.NET) and Microsoft SQL Server
7.0/2000.
2-4 years of experience in applications programming for a major
corporation and in team development environment is required. Preferred
skills include: Visual Source Safe, Javascript, Microsoft Reporting
Services (a plus), object oriented development, and relational
database
design.


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Sahil,

For us Dutch is New York still something nearby. Before you have a
misunderstanding, it is not captured by the English, we exchanged it for
Suriname what was much more profitable on longer terms.

However the way English is spoken in New York is in my ears a way as people
from Amsterdam speak as well English when they are lazy and don't do Oxford
English.

:-)

Cor
 
"Sahil Malik [MVP]" said:
Taxes can vary a lot, and very weird things can be taxed. Car for instance
is incredibly expensive to maintain in NYC - insurance + taxes will just
kill ya.
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There aren't many US cars sold in the UK, but to take one example, US
list price for a Chrysler Crossfire is $33,620. UK price is $49,658. If
you bought it privately, you'd pay $315 per annum in road tax. There is
talk of doubling that figure for cars (like the Crossfire) with high CO2
emissions. If it were provided as part of your employment package, your
tax liability for it would be $7500. UK fuel is heavily taxed; current
price is around $5.83 /US gallon for 95 RON.

The really impressive thing about the US, though, is the property prices
outside of the big cities. A friend of mine brought back some
photographs of the house of a friend he'd visited in the states. This
guy was in the same sort of senior technical role we were in. Huge
house, gardens, swimming pool, bought for less money than you could buy
any house with round here. I almost packed my bags on the spot :o)
 
Sahil said:
That would pay for parking in New York - what do you pay for food and
living?
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Hmm at a 40hr workweek that would come to $7000 a month. That's around
2.5 times what I make. And you're complaining it's not enough? Last time
I was in the US everything was cheaper than it is over here
(Netherlands). Now I always suspected my salary wasn't in the upper
regions, but around average nonetheless. Reading the comments in this
thread makes me wonder about salaries around the world.
 
I'm an RF engineering consultant, but crossover quite a bit to application
development. For a salaried (including benefits) employee, with 2-4 years of
experience, $40/hr is probably average to a bit above average. But for a
contractor, with no benefits, just the $40/hr, it's a bit low. 4 years ago,
I was living a bit south of you in Brussels and I was getting a bit less
than twice that amount as a contractor (and I don't think Brussels is nearly
as expensive as New York, from a cost of living point of view).

Everyone needs to remember that a salaried employee generally earns less per
hour, but makes up the difference in paid vacation, health insurance etc. By
the time I pay my health insurance premium, plus my business related
insurance premiums (Errors & Ommisions, etc.), I don't bring home as much as
what anyone would expect, considering the going rates for 10+ years of
experience.

Cheers,
Lee
 
40$/hour vb .net programmer. What if i wash dishes, how much can i earn? I
want to quit everything and wash dishes.
 
Well, 40 an hour in the computer industry, especially in NYC is considered
(way) too low. Which is why I was poking fun at this post in the first
place. I can't even imagine how tough it'd be in Holland - what is the tax
rate there?

- Sahil Malik [MVP]
http://codebetter.com/blogs/sahil.malik/
 
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