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Posted on 27/04/2006 1:32 am
I think we are slowly reaching critical mass, so it is time to organise the first UK Meeting.
The only questions are when and where. Anyone interested?
-a
aalvarez
Member since 09/01/2004
Posted on 02/05/2006 10:02 am
HI AALvarez,
Its bad that no one replied. Any way, I am still in Germany, but planning to come to UK on Firday to attend and interview. Once my flight is confirmed may be we can meet. But I am flying back to De on the same day.
regards
Jackal.
jackal
Member since 06/09/2004
Posted on 03/05/2006 1:53 am
Sure! When is your interview over and in which area?
aalvarez
Member since 09/01/2004
Posted on 10/05/2006 10:57 am
HI Aalvarez,
I am really sorry for not replying. Actually I did not have enough time to plan all this stuff.
Indeed I have attended the interview and the result seems to be positive. I have a final telephone converation tomorrow. I would like you to help me out in the salary negotiation.
With 7yrs industry experience and in the Java/j2ee environment, how much can we expect. And also what is the theory behind the Basic salary + Bonus + Car allowance.
May be others also can shed some light on this aspect.
I want to know what are the realistic figures and what are good figures to have to live happily in London.
regards
Jackal.
jackal
Member since 06/09/2004
Posted on 10/05/2006 11:51 am
I will be there next Monday-Tuesday. So, if anyone wants to meet up, I would be interested.
Cheers
xenon123
Member since 23/07/2005
Posted on 10/05/2006 7:56 pm
Hi Jackal,
don't worry, i was sick last week, so i couldn't have made it anyway... as for the salaries...
well, as they say in my land ... it depends on the pig. Beginners get mostly 20-30K everywhere, experienced J2EE developers 30-50k, and if you are in the Banking industry up to 80k, but this is quite rare.
Bonuses are usually non contractual and go from 5% to 20%, again depending on industry.
You can survive, (i repeat, survive) in London on 20k, but to live decently you need to get more than 35k.
@Xenon, do you know whereabouts you are going to be?
regards,
-a
aalvarez
Member since 09/01/2004
Posted on 11/05/2006 1:32 am
@aalvarez: I am going to be in central London. I will be in Gower street. I have an appointment with a University College department.
Let me know if you wanna meet for a drink 
Cheers,
xen
xenon123
Member since 23/07/2005
Posted on 11/05/2006 11:03 am
Alex:
Tenes alguna direccion de email adonde pueda escribirte?
Viel Spaß
Regards
YO
YO1
Member since 17/11/2003
Posted on 11/05/2006 4:00 pm
HI -a,
thanks for the inputs. I am looking around the 50K + benifits figure. But lets see what comes in the end. Ofcourse I am in the software industry, and the company I am joining have already Banking clients.
regards
Jackal.
jackal
Member since 06/09/2004
Posted on 13/05/2006 5:25 pm
@YO,Xenon, you can email me at viralex at starmedia.com. Let's go for drinks!
aalvarez
Member since 09/01/2004
Posted on 13/05/2006 7:51 pm
Hey Alex,
I will call you on Tuesday. Thanks for the number.
Cheers,
xen
xenon123
Member since 23/07/2005