I came to Canada from China over a decade ago, graduated from good unversities in China and Canada, and now I am working on the trading floor of a major Canadian bank. Last year my total comp was $200k and this year I expect to be promoted to ED with some pay raise. My husband lost his job on the trading floor last summer and is considering moving back to HK. I am considering moving to HK as well as I think I might have better growth opportunities there. My close friends told me many reasons not to move:
1. HK is destructive to marriage and men have way too many temptations. Personally I trust my hubby.
2. Women in this industry are too often not treated professionally. Sometimes managers could go over limit and ask beyond work.
3. Education is too expensive for kids. I have two young kids, one is 3 yr old and the other is 7.
I am fortunate enough to line up quite a few meetings before my upcoming personal vist to HK. I don't know what my total comp expectation should be if I move back, but will really appreciate any opinions!