I have a chance to take an international job opportunity but at the cost of lower pay (due to localized pay band).

Everything else checked the box (career development, good coworkers etc.), but finances concern me with future retirement, inescapable US taxes

What would you do in this situation?

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Check the comparable pay grade for other expatriates globally. If the difference is more than 10% I will suggest you renegotiate the pay. With inflation and economic downfalls globally, you want make sure everything is right regarding your pay. However, if the pay matches or equivalent to what others are receiving at your capacity then you should be fine.

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Where would i be able to find this information?

What’s cost of living in the new place? Factor that in.

I took a 30k pay cut and it was an incredible year

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