Hey dudes, welcome in... the purpose of this thread is to gather all those currently working in the states, excluding hawaii... so that we can share more information and get help if we end up in trouble... or help whoever that's going there to work...

myself, i will be working as a HVAC engineer middle of this year in between west virginia and virginia... i had worked in LA, california before 1 year ago...

List of people working in the states


1. Selrahc - Anchorage, Alaska - Barrista - 32k per annum
previously - LA, California - Barrista - $22k per annum
2. ibmsege - Tennessee - CAD Engineer
3. xovey - South California - Finance & Econs - 58k
4. Tereno - San Jose, California - Software Engineer


for me to compile this list, please state your location, occupation and salary if possible . will be updated from time to time, but you can pm me to inform me as well.

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: Jun 28 2008, 08:30 PM

so how is the procedure to apply job there? thinking of getting an engineer job there

1st ... get a job... includes you contract/agreement
2nd.... choose the visa and get it
3rd... go work

Wahaha it's so hard to get a job in the US now ler, especially if you're not there. Problem is the visa ... I hear from my friends that this year's H-1 quota, last year already finish Jobs = easy to get, Job + Visa = hard.

Anyway I came back after my OPT ... got a job during OPT and I thought I did fairly well but then employer dun want to sponsor me get H-1, oh well.

h-1 1st day snap up already... unless US signs FTA with malaysia then we got our own quota... but i doubt that will happen... if that happens then all the bright ones will leave already

ermm.. there're several visa instead of h-1, l-1 or j-1 also can ^^

yeaps.. h-1 visa not worth sponsoring unless you are really needed.... they have to pay a certain $$$ if u get it or not they will still have to pay

btw, how much they paid you? and what position did you get? just for info...

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: Apr 1 2008, 10:37 AM

is your annual salary nett? after tax.

ermm... not exactly... i get taxed line 30+% of my salary... 8% to state & 22% to fed... i get to claim around 90% of my fed tax back... state tax dont think can claim back..

as for my new job... i dont think can claim back so much... expecting it to be around 40k per annum... i was in california the last time... now going to virginia so the tax varies from states

ive heard there's something called DV, u can win lottery to get some sort of residency there.

green card diversity lottery... participated in it also... hahaha... if i kena i will be damn happy XD but mine the results will come out next year....zzzzzz

why no1 come here geh? no1 working in the states meh?

Hi SeLrAhC,

What is your company name,any vacancy?

I've been doing the DV lottery for donkey years and have not gotten any

For those interested in working in the US, typically you would apply for the H1B work visa. There are 65000 H1Bs given out annually in the first week of April. There are usually around 120000 applicants so the H1Bs have been on lottery for the past several years. If I remember correctly, the company will also have to spend around $10k in legal and other fees to get the H1B as well. H1Bs can go up to 6 years and during that time you can apply for your green card.

If you received a Masters/PhD from a US university, you have a bit more luck since there is an additional 20000 quota for those people.

Me, I'm dreaming of that $230+k Wall St. job...

any good websites to find job there?

bit off topic, but you made $22kpa as a barrista? As in Starbucks barrista?

the homestead...

nope.. currently non...

but if you are in hospitality / culinary field i can get you in as an intern for 1 year... this are for uni students that has just grad or still studying in their 2nd year..

if msia signs FTA then msia would have another few thousand places ... ermm.. 1.6k usd for application.. if they get it... then have to pay the rest... they dont mind... 3 years... then extend for another 3... but my cousins got greencards within the first 3 years...

usually if u get a post grad degree from the western unis near the silicon valley, most likely you are guranteed a job even before graduation... unis like stanford, UCLA, UC berkeley, UCSF, caltech, USC, UCSD... my cousin r from cornell... their profs got benefits from the company when recommending them..

craiglist.org not .com

yea... around 1.8k usd per month... and around 200-300usd in tips...

WEI! WHY ONLY I AM THE ONLY PERSON WORKING IN THE STATES? NO1 ELSE IN LYN MEH?

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: Apr 3 2008, 05:35 PM

wah barrista got paid so much? ><
i guess the standard of living is high as well

high meh? ... lowest among every1else... only blacks/latins work there... the whites and asians are the managers...

ermm.. no ar.. kinda cheap... u will be suprised.... room rental 300usd, food 150usd, transportation 100usd... guess that's all

Good for you bro, where I am you'd be hard pressed to get a room rental at less than $600, food probably costs double what you're paying although I use public transportation myself so it seldom goes beyond $100/month

I was making $26k on my first year on the job, had to live in a run down neighborhood to survive

yea.. some places the rental are damn exp.. especially the smaller cities..... ermm.. my food is subsidies... usually i dont pay for food... my transportation are also paid for.. ahhaha

u still working there now?

The actual number is less than 65k because a bunch are reserved for singapore and chile. The number of applicants increases by a LOT every year because it tends to carry over from those who didn't get it the previous year.

Wall St jobs are awesome. You just have to be really good at what you do. You don't even have to be nice to people, since the only way they judge you is based on how much money you bring in, so that's really great because you can just be an ass to everyone if you're good at it
But you really have to earn that 230k+.

that green card lottery ain't easy to get...don't be a victim of scam though...there are 2 types of lottery, one that you have to pay and one that yuo don't have to pay....

the legal lottery system is the one that you don't have to pay...if the website request for payment information, DON'T pay...its a scam

Yes although I don't live there anymore

its harder to find job in U.S nowadays coz the economy is down...also employers are reluctant to sponsor H1B...

one alternative is work for Chinese companies...they are more willing to sponsor H1B...but they will make you work like DOG...70hrs a week...60hrs/wk....

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Added on April 4, 2008, 9:05 amMy Ph.D professor told me if you want to confirm getting H1B...you will have to be a Ph.D professor....working for the university...the university will sponsor your H1...but that's if your researchthesis is credible for the university to sponsor your H1...

Ph.D's get the priority for H1B because they are an asset to the country...

so if you really want H1 in U.S...take Ph.D

This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Apr 4 2008, 09:05 AM

i didnt pay a single cent all done online...

huh? what do u mean? ... u stay in mexico but work in the states?

ermm.. actually indian companies are the one that sponsor a lot... but usually they take in indians... Ph.D. in the states is super competitive... not as easy as other places... each uni needs special accessment from the state to offer phds... unlike here

i know of a full prof. from jian tong uni. from china that works as a chef in a chinese restaurant

I stay in Malaysia and my work is in the US. The beauty of offshoring and the internet.

haih.. nvm..

why no1 is staying n working in the states now LYN all locals?...

Haha, I just came back from the US 2 days ago, does that count?

What are you trying to do? Maybe Facebook might be a better place to look for people? I see quite a lot of Malaysian expats on Facebook.

ermm... 2days? no ler.. dont count...

i am trying to pull our resources together just like other threads... so when we need info or help we can contact each other ^^
facebook? a lot of ppl put it for fun... neway...

hey...which part of Virginia are you in?
please do send me a PM...

pm u already...

come on... some1 join the list besides me... i am damn lonely... no other souls in the states?

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: Apr 6 2008, 11:22 PM

what about canada?

well i hope to join the list one day. long time more yet though.

btw, for those who did their OPT but did not stay on, was it possible or difficult to obtain jobs in say, Canada or Australia? Engineers especially...

canada is very easy to apply.. but hard to find.. they are a relaxed lot

fasterler.. come and join me..

canada is easy... but their jobs are not so attractive

aus is hard to apply working visa but jobs are easy if you fall within those that they need... esp engineers eg mining

CAN SOME1 JOIN THE LIST BESIDES ME!!!

i wanted to go work there but cannot find sponsor

if u can get a job offer i can sponsor ur visa

Stop calling her BRO, she's a female.

Call her SIS or something.

well, just in case any one's coming to canada, particularly ontario, there is one here waiting to give a toast!!!

i am a guy... this is my sis' acc lar... i tumpang since she's not using

u sure? hehhee... i will rmb that... thanks 4 d offer

I'm in tennessee, working as a cad engineer in analog VLSI lab and taking phd... actually US is loosing its relative attractive compensation as compare to asia.. asia is slowly picking up now interm of engineering compensation... i used to work as design engineer in malaysia b4 and compare to staff engineer and above level between US and asia... where asia is nearly half of the pay of US equivalent engineer. But to sharpen the technical competency, i still think US is a good place so far as more technical opportunity then.

Here's some salary info that I am aware of in my personal circle of friends

In order of job, salary, exp, location, major

- Financial Analyst - 58k 2 yrs exp SoCal - Finance & Econs (me)
- Sr Financial Analyst - 85k 3 yrs exp Socal - Finance & Econs (coworker)
- Tax accountant (Big 4) - 57k 2yrs Chicago - Accounting
- Audit (Big 4) - 60k+ - 2 yrs San Francisco - Finance & Accounting
- Technical Consultant - 80k - 2 yrs SoCal - Computer Sc
- Engineer - 80k+ - 1-2 yrs exp San Jose - Mechanical Engineering
- Engineer - 55k + per diem - 2+ yrs - Chicago - EE


All on H1B visa except 2 on the list.

This post has been edited by xovey: Apr 20 2008, 05:39 AM

[quote=SeLrAhC,Apr 4 2008, 11:07 AM]
i didnt pay a single cent all done online...


u didn't pay??? can u send me the link? TQ

yeaps.. around there the pay.. will pm u if i need a temp place 2 stay... hahahhaaaa

add u to the list

http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: Apr 23 2008, 08:25 PM

darn
i was gonna ask for help for my application to university of chicago
i have all the stuffs but one thing i hate about us unis are that, they wont communicate with u unless they wish to
i dunno if my early application for LLM had arrived or not (sent on DEC 07 and JAN 08 respectively)
sheesh
but no one lives nor work in chicago eh?
darn

ermm... that's why there're a lot of local agents here... u can try going to edu fairs and see whether they have agents there... a good one would be the MACEE edu fair...

my cousin used to stay there but no more... i have a friend there, i will try asking whether the uni is near his place ^^

darn, i only have american degree. can have better chances ar?

macee will be around june this time
hopefull U of C will be there

Huhu, hopefully i can work in usa also later. have been looking forward to experiencing something new abroad.

u might jsut see me there XD hahaha...

btw, for those that want to find seasonal (summer/winter) jobs in the state... go to www.speedwing.org

Me and my sister are here in NYC, studying for degree and working part time in medical office, real estate office, restaurant etc...Nothing glamorous about our job and pay , we live modestly, but really like the city, though.
The best part is that we are paid off the book, no taxes... you get your cash and go. it's pretty decent.

Hey munny be careful with the IRS and immigration. I've personally seen people being denied entry after the immigration officer went through their luggage and found evidence that they were working illegally. How much are you getting for part time work if you don't mind me asking? We're paying I think $15 per hour for our casual computer technicians.

Otherwise enjoy the city, I love new york myself!


This post has been edited by tishaban: May 9 2008, 10:12 AM

i think as a student you should be able to work about 20 hours a week right? that is legal i think.

u r getting f1 visa rite? its not allowed to work off campus tho... 20 hours / week is for on campus job assignment. for break u are allowed for 40 hours / week only on internship basis... for phd candidate, u can easily get 30-50 / hour pay in engineering field... Recently they are going to pass new immigration bill, if the bill able to pass, new f4 visa will be implemented which allow for off campus job and green card conversion after graduation but only restricted to science, computing and engineering field.

i only have a malaysia BBA degree lol.. any chance working there?

any LYN forumer from a BBA background working in US now?> mind to share how did u manage to get over there..?

without getting a degree in US is very very tough to get h1b visa. As h1b visa is only open for application each year at april 1st. with limited quota, 65K application quota and extra 20K for post grad. 2008, all of the quota was filled up within a day. for those guy have a degree in US, they have chance to wait for application at least by using OPT for 1 year. This year onward, for science and engineering background, u will have 2 1/2 years to work under OPT while waiting for the h1B pertition. So gravity, without OPT, how are you going to work and wait months or a year to get your h1B application... small company definitely won't do it for u. but next year they going to introduce adjustable ceiling for h1b quota.. Unless your company apply L1 visa, but that, u are still on your local based. or you are soooo strong technically that your company in malaysia willing to transfer u to US and apply h1b visa for u... but i think that have to be at least at principle engineer level....

i thought if you are student u can work for 20hrs..regardless u have h1 visa approved..

ibmsege is right, 20 hours on campus only.

Gravity, back when I applied for my H1B they hardly ever meet the quota. But those were the good old days.... At this point however, unless you already have a US degree, I think you stand a better chance of getting a job in the UK or Australia compared to the US. I do believe however that US companies pay higher salaries in general for the same field/experience and you pay less taxes.

a lot of chinese restaurants hire illegals, and most of them dont pay taxes...

Thanks for the warning, Tishaban.
I promise myself not to be stupid.
Even some freaking mexican low life can make a living here in US, why not people from Malaysia who can speaks 3 languages and
hold a degree.... don't deny your chance to success in life....
Work makes life endurable.....
Waitressing is all about tips, it's said to be the easiest money making route next to drug trafficking.
I work in medical office for $10 an hour. I know, the rate is not as high as engineer whatsoever, but the long working hours make up for it. Let's do the math here, $ 10 / hours X 9 hours/day X 6 days a week = $540 a week (nett)
I know a friend who work in a Lab get $16 an hour but after tax deduction, he only brings home $ 1600 + monthly.

If there's a will , there's a way.

[quote=SeLrAhC,Apr 23 2008, 08:24 PM]
yeaps.. around there the pay.. will pm u if i need a temp place 2 stay... hahahhaaaa

add u to the list
u didn't pay??? can u send me the link? TQ


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http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

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hey dude.....say if ur on a 50k per year job....how much will u be taxed and how much will u get as nett after tax return n etc???

juz wanna compare the state of the pay there.....to the pay in australia...

btw where u stay over there??? which city? living costs expensiv???

Munny, better think it far k? what if you been caught? next time when u apply for HIB u might not able to pass the background screening.. do you think that is worth by trade off your future prospect just to earn $10/hour? Why don't u get a on-campus job which is more useful on your field of studying and u can write that into your resume if u r hit it right. can you write in your resume in future that u wash plate? But i know the US senate is going to pass the new immigration bill which will allow foreign student to do offcampus job in future...

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Added on May 10, 2008, 11:33 amYup, i think getting a job in UK or australia at this moment can be easier than in US. However their technology is not as strong as in US. If you are a technologist, US still a best place, at least my x-colleague in UK is seeking help from us to help them build a silicon ROIC (readout IC) as they can't find expert over there.. So in other word, more money u can make here compare to other place

This post has been edited by ibmsege: May 10 2008, 11:39 AM

[quote=ibmsege,May 10 2008, 12:28 PM]
Munny, better think it far k? what if you been caught? next time when u apply for HIB u might not able to pass the background screening.. do you think that is worth by trade off your future prospect just to earn $10/hour? Why don't u get a on-campus job which is more useful on your field of studying and u can write that into your resume if u r hit it right. can you write in your resume in future that u wash plate? But i know the US senate is going to pass the new immigration bill which will allow foreign student to do offcampus job in future...

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Added on May 10, 2008, 11:33 am

Job on campus does not feed me, I am working to pay my tuition and daily expenses. I am PROUD to say my parents DID NOT send a penny to fund my degree here......I told you I got paid cash here, my name is not written on the bill, it's sign by the Treasury Secretary , not me. by the way, I do no even have a Social Security number, who's gonna get me?
by the way, on campus job is stupid and you do not learn about REAL american society. if you are working outside in the office, you get to see a lot more....Medical is a huge field, I am dealing with doctors, patients, drug companies rep, research request, pharmacist, ...... This is real knowledge,
btw, i'm in health science.
I ain't trying to be cocky here, but they is more than one way to skin a cat, choose how to live your life.
IMHO, the path to get naturalized in US is going TO BE HARDER down the road, the anti immigrant sentiment among american is pretty high in certain state, not NY definitely, but in other states where local was finding difficulty to get a job due to displacement by outsourcing, and cheap mexican grab the dirty job no one wants to do, just like the Indonesian in malaysia !....If you are following the States election, those issues address by the candidates are core thinking of american, stop thinking about H1B, if you are single and available, think about getting married in the state and naturalized , it's the cheapest and fastest way.



This post has been edited by Munny: May 10 2008, 02:35 PM

[quote=Munny,May 10 2008, 02:23 PM]
[quote=ibmsege,May 10 2008, 12:28 PM]
Munny, better think it far k? what if you been caught? next time when u apply for HIB u might not able to pass the background screening.. do you think that is worth by trade off your future prospect just to earn $10/hour? Why don't u get a on-campus job which is more useful on your field of studying and u can write that into your resume if u r hit it right. can you write in your resume in future that u wash plate? But i know the US senate is going to pass the new immigration bill which will allow foreign student to do offcampus job in future...

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Added on May 10, 2008, 11:33 am

Job on campus does not feed me, I am working to pay my tuition and daily expenses. I am PROUD to say my parents DID NOT send a penny to fund my degree here......I told you I got paid cash here, my name is not written on the bill, it's sign by the Treasury Secretary , not me. by the way, I do no even have a Social Security number, who's gonna get me?
by the way, on campus job is stupid and you do not learn about REAL american society. if you are working outside in the office, you get to see a lot more....Medical is a huge field, I am dealing with doctors, patients, drug companies rep, research request, pharmacist, ...... This is real knowledge,
btw, i'm in health science.
I ain't trying to be cocky here, but they is more than one way to skin a cat, choose how to live your life.

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Yup， i agree theres lotz way to skin a cat, but provided according to the rule and regulation. You may be lucky and smart enuff not being caught... but can u be that lucky forever? My exp in semiconductor industry, do tell me that never take things for granted, 1 very small mistake might ruin everything.. and i think should be the same for other industry... BTW, don't say working on campus job is stupid.. job on campus doesn't feed u? don't u know if you work on campus for at least 10hours/week your tuition fee is waived. i worked in industry and in campus b4.. real knowledge is everywhere.. else some one won't leave the industry and return to school for nothing... its all depend on your wisdom to exp it...

Dear Mr. IBMSEGE,

"don't u know if you work on campus for at least 10hours/week your tuition fee is waived."
Sorry, not my case. Trust me, if I would have convince myself to get an on campus job, I'm starved to death by now.
Do not lecture me here, this topic is to ENCOURAGE people to come to USA to work, don't scare people off....
Call me when you come from Tennessee, I will take you around, experience NYC like a local, ABSOLUTELY no charge.
Btw, i never take things for granted. every single dime i earned here is thru sweat and toil,
I might as well be a prostitute or get a sugar daddy if i need fast money, temptation is everywhere...

Very Truly Yours,
Munny

sure not... give me your cell number.. i will call you... k.. just an advice... you decide your future...

Munny,

I do not know about NY or NY state. But, in Texas, if you work on campus, you pay in-state tuition as opposed to out-of-state or international tuition. That translate into a huge discount.

<<this topic is to ENCOURAGE people to come to USA to work, don't scare people off..>>

No, I do not think so. People should have a REALISTIC view of what it takes to survive in USA. I do not encourage people to come to USA and work unless they are WILLING to work VERY VERY HARD. Competition is VERY TOUGH in USA and cost of living is VERY HIGH.

Dreamer

Everyone, come to the States, if you think you have what it takes to successful in life!
You will be transformed.
You learned most when you suffered dearest!
For those who read my posts, keep in mind that I did what I preached.
You will never know what holds for you here......
DEFINITELY better than staying in Kampung Melayu.

i think nomatter where u stay, there is a fortune for u no matter in US? kampong melayu? or kampong chinaman..hehe .... btw, working in US is no more as attractive as few years ago... in terms of compensation, lotz of places in asia is almost on par compare to US... What i refer here is proffesional job... if u talk about hourly pay job, asia is still bad... so just go ahead and sharpen your skill, you will be highly demand everywhere..

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Added on May 11, 2008, 3:43 amyup, dreamer..agree with u.. maybe i already an old man... i not encourage ppl to work illegally regardless of where u r.. as it might ruin your future prospect... ppl will honor you of being work so hard tru a proper channel...

This post has been edited by ibmsege: May 11 2008, 03:43 AM

"I not encourage ppl to work illegally regardless of where u r"

Gimme a break, I guess you comes from a rich family?
"The son of a Hungary immigrant is not as HUNGRY as an immigrant" from NY Times on George Soros's son.
Come to a foreign land, start a fresh, no past beholding you, only future awaits you........

ibmsege,

<<i think nomatter where u stay, there is a fortune for u no matter in US?>>

Not necessary true. Some people has MORE opportunity in USA and others in Malaysia. It is HIGHLY dependent on individual circumstances.

Munny,

That is HIS opinion. I am NEUTRAL on this. BTW, recently, I have known people deported due to working illegally in restaurant. That is in Texas. So, be careful.

<<"I not encourage ppl to work illegally regardless of where u r">>

I have been there and done that. The stress of working in USA without a PR is HIGH. Even on a working visa, you do not know whether you can get a PR in the end. It took me 10 years to get my US PR. And, it is harder now.

Dreamer

"That is HIS opinion. I am NEUTRAL on this. BTW, recently, I have known people deported due to working illegally in restaurant. That is in Texas. So, be careful." The stress of working in USA without a PR is HIGH"

Dear Mr. Dreamer,
You are right indeed. That's one reason NY is the BEST place to be, don't go to Texas just because one can get discount on tuition by working 10 hours on campus, come to NY because you can live free like a bird without fear of deportation and be in the greatest city in the world~ ! The most dangerous place is also the safest place. Terrorist is not scary, not finding a job is!
Many Fujianese people from China came here. One should really learn from them, PENNILESS YET FEARLESS.
Life can take you anywhere, you never know. I am a professional student = a professional worker + full time student.
The bottomline is, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Freedom of Speech!

Very Truly Yours,
Munny

Munny,

To each its own. If a person is working on campus 20 hours per week and enjoy 90% discount on tuition, the person can go to college LEGALLY and fully paid. The person has NOTHING to worry from the immigration. He/she is fully legal.

Those cases that I know is because they choose NOT to study and got lazy.

Dreamer

Definitely not the case in NYS -- I went to one of the State Uni's of NY, it's impossible for Munny to fund himself fully without working off-campus or doing some sort of home business (I funded myself by delivering Chinese food and trading on eBay).

I think you guys are overreacting anyway. Short of packing up his bags and moving to Texas, if Munny has no other source of funding then he has no choice. What's the use giving him a lecture on that? Besides, the risk of getting caught is so minimal, as long as you look/talk/act like an ABC, 99% of cops will leave you alone. Hell, before 9/11 I even went with my buddies into Canada using only my NYS Drivers' Licence.

yup, for me here r more opportunity than in malaysia. but it can be the other way for some ppl..as u say HIGHLY　dependent on individual circumstances

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Added on May 11, 2008, 7:56 amnope, i'm from a normal family.. ok then..no big deal.. i don't wish to make this become so hot.. but i thought by working oncampus at least 10hours/week..u can get tuition fee waived for all the places in US... then maybe i'm wrong..


This post has been edited by ibmsege: May 11 2008, 07:56 AM

ibmsege,

Your family MIGHT be normal. But, you are NOT normal.

Only 0.000....% of people in the world get a Phd in Engineering.

<<but i thought by working oncampus at least 10hours/week..u can get tuition fee waived for all the places in US... then maybe i'm wrong.. >>

You may not know this. In USA, the rule for universities in EACH individual state is different. It is a FEDERAL government system.

I guess you did not get your bachelor degree in USA. Class in political science is mandatory for ALL undergraduates in USA.

Dreamer

so u mean i'm nerd?? haha,,, maybe... there got to be someone to complete the social roles rite.. but engineer here can earn big money by doing technology transfer... that is the opportunity here and i aim on it.

yup, my bachelor degree in malaysia. so dreamer, what is your professional?

This post has been edited by ibmsege: May 11 2008, 10:24 AM

"Besides, the risk of getting caught is so minimal, as long as you look/talk/act like an ABC, 99% of cops will leave you alone. "
That's so Street Smart, I like it!

"it's impossible for Munny to fund himself fully without working off-campus"
Btw, I'm a female, although I think I can grow a d*** myself for being so tough....minded!

ibmsege,

<<so dreamer, what is your professional?>>

The English standard in Malaysia is REALLY going down hill. It should what is my profession.

At this moment, I am an engineer. I had 10 different jobs across 6 different companies over 20+ years.

<<but engineer here can earn big money by doing technology transfer>>

What is BIG money?? I know people that earn millions in salary and bonus every year. Is that big money?? Or, like Howard Eisner of Disney, he earn one billion in salary and bonus in one year.

Just be the best that you can be and the money will come.

Dreamer

i read through all the post you guys made and i come to the conclusion that both of you guys are correct... although munny is working so called illegally... it is not a crime... she needs $$$ and i would say that's a very good way to survive and enjoy life... much better than msia XD

as for ibmsege... what he says is also true... i bet he's earning more than 60k per annum... so he's enjoying it there XD

btw, can you guys post you location and job title? so we can get together if one day god allows us to XD

Munny,

<<"Besides, the risk of getting caught is so minimal, as long as you look/talk/act like an ABC, 99% of cops will leave you alone. ">>

I have a niece that has the Malaysian BAD habit of not fasten seat belt in a car. She died in a car crash right after she graduated from USA because she DID NOT fasten her seat belt. Risk might be minimal but it only need to happen once to you. So, just be careful.

Anyhow, in the worst case, you will just be deported. It is NOT the end of the world.

Dreamer

dont play with american muscle cars... lol.. so far i only manage a sunny there... sigh

dreamer101.. care 2 share your profile?

neway... in california there're law protecting illegals... the gov there are being sued by illegals that're being deported... unless you're involved with criminal activities... any arrest will be counted as discriminatory...lol

Everybody calm down, please.....
In order to work here, the first criteria is that you MUST LOVE MONEY very very much....
and have the DESIRE to make more money......
I have no social life on weekends....as for today (saturday) I worked from 1pm this morning to 2 am now.
13 Hours X $12 @ hour = $ 156 for a day.
p/s I got a raise.
I will also work from 9.30am to 6.30pm on Sunday, sometimes, after work, I babysit .
especially when the weather turns warms and lotsa party going on...
Believe it or not, babysitting pays $16 an hour or at least that's what I got.
Chinese NY eve when people is having dinner together, I was waitressing for a catering party.
That's a lot of sacrifice, but the satisfaction is huge too........You will see the difference.
I am a junior right now, hopefully another year I will wrap up with my study and put all these behind me....

gambate i support u... but must take care of ur health... or not sure go broke there...

Munny,

1) That is the POINT That I am trying to bring out. It is TOUGH. We have 50 years old relative that want to jump airplane at USA because she THINK she can make a lot of money washing dishes in USA.

2) This is NORMAL anyhow for many people that has to pay themselves through college. For example, I slept on the average of 4 hours per day for 6 years while getting my BSEE and MSEE. I worked 2 part-time job (2 X 20 hours per week) and taking 20 semester hours per semester. Ditto for my brother.

Dreamer

what's BSEE?

BSEE- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
MSEE- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

just curious and a bit off topic but what university or college did you guys attend?

eh... not BSc? so weird 1... my cousins never had such degree titles

sunway
monash XD

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Added on May 12, 2008, 11:04 pmplease leave ur details so i can add your info into the list ^^ lets all stick 2gether

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Added on May 12, 2008, 11:04 pm1) ur postion, dont be shy
2) location
3) if u dont mind... wage/compensation

This post has been edited by SeLrAhC: May 12 2008, 11:04 PM

selrahc u still working at starbuck us as barista?

yea lor... this time no more LA... working in anchorage, alaska... zzzz

so damn cold.. going there next month ^^

Hello all. I am doing the American Degree Transfer Program at Sunway UC. I just finished my first semester of my first year. My major is in Engineering, Chemical to be exact. I am seriously considering my future here in the States. My aim is to work as much as I can once I transfer here to settle the debts incurred when I transfer here, which is approximately RM90000 minimum per year, whereby I'll be here for two years until I graduate.

Hope all you good netizens can provide some good tips, especially on whether Chemical Engineering is viable over there in the States and what sorts of jobs can I do before and after I graduate. Also, which Universities are well known for Engineering or in my case, Chemical Engineering as you have heard or experienced from in the States? The default affiliated University is Western Michigan, which I'm not that keen on.

Thanks you very much!

lol... western michigan... i advice transfering to another uni... that cost the same

u r lucky OPT is now 18 months... if they pay the minimum is already enough to cover your tuituion fee... if you're hired perma you might even get reimbursements

Hi Kay,
Maybe i can give you some advice!! I graduated from Iowa State University in chemical engineering last year. It is a good school, especially for engineering, so u might consider there. The campus is nice and professors are helpful. There are about 60 to 80 malaysians currently studying there. The only down point is it is located in a kampung with a population of 60000 and not much city life. So if u are a city person, u may not like it there.
If ranking is important to you, u could try U of Wisconsin, Madison or U of Michigan, Ann Arbor and Purdue. However, its pretty expensive.
Hmm, other colleges i recommend are Ohio State, SUNY buffalo, Nebraska Lincohn, Oklohoma State, Illinois Institute of Tech.

Are u sure u are really keen in chem eng? Even thou i graduated with that degree, I did not enjoyed what i study and I dont plan to work as one either.
DO let me know if u need more info! Happy searching.

And to the author of this topic, I wish I could participate in it too. Too bad I did not obtain a job in the states and I am currently back in Msia.
Paul