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[quote=Anonymous]No, not since my move to the USA almost 18 years ago.
I was very successful overseas, making tax almost 6 figures in my late 20's (company paid taxes). Was offered what seemed an ideal position in DC, but once I came here, everything went south ...

Let's be realistic. DC is all about who you know. Being the perfect candidate for a job does not mean much. The position I was offered back in 1998 required a minimum of 5 years consulting experience, being fully tri-lingual (French, Arabic, English) as well as experience working in international schools. Got the position, was flown here, leased an apartment, then was told my job did not exist any more ... long story short it was given to a 22 year old, straight out of college, who did not qualify for the job AT ALL. After applying to various jobs for over a year and not getting anything, I took the PRAXIS exams/certification courses and settled for teaching. Now I am making less than what I used to make in my late 20's ... minus tax.[/quote]

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