40 grand ? i think its pretty decent here... yeah you are right Taxes are high but so are the facilities ma Friend... I got graduated last year and i think i earn way better than 40 G.. so its just a matter of finding the right job... You have to under go professional exams to get good pay.....
Companies are ready to pay you good. They provide you big trucks... they pay your insurance , medical every thing... All you have to do is to make your worth...
I would like to mention here that guys come out here from India and Pak and then they start finding short cuts, Boys mind it there is no short cut here... you u need to believe in your self... and trust me u will get what you are looking for... That's ma experience...