On 26/06/2013 11:13, J. Roeleveld wrote: > On Wed, June 26, 2013 10:53, Alan McKinnon wrote: >> On 26/06/2013 10:39, J. Roeleveld wrote: >>>> Cost was ZAR 20k, I don't know if that means anything to you, it's hard >>>>> to relate ZA prices with price of living in EU >>> 20k Rand = 1.5k Euro. Sounds about right for a performing laptop. >>> >>> The price of living in EU depends a lot on which country you live in. >>> Problem is, the wages don't always match the cost properly. >>> >> >> >> R20k is about the monthly wage in Joburg for a young developer with good >> education, 3 years experience, good attitude, mid-level skills and a >> portfolio with nice stuff in it > > Is that before or after the government came round to take the part they > feel they are entitled to?
Before. Once the Receiver of Revenge is done with you, the balance is just about enough to cover one loaf of bread -- Alan McKinnon [email protected]

