i appreciate that pops. i know it's based on age, job ability to speak english etc but i would qualify if do it within the next 5 years or so

i've seen plenty on tv and the net about you getting much more for your money with houses in most areas (waterfront etc excluded) than over here, but how doe sthat compare with wages so that you can see what you can afford in real terms? i.e over here to afford the mortgage on a £200k house you need to be earning £40k pa or whatever, so do the jobs over there pay the equivalent?

what could a degree qualified mechanical engineer specialising in Heating Venting and Air Conditioning expect to earn?