that's not so bad, mine converted to dollar is only $822, not much different from yours, but what I'm really after is the experience i'll get from this job. because if i ever decide to come back home and work, i'll have a better chance against competition, because I have international exposure. and, you can also seek woek in other countries where you can eventually become a citizen if you're tired of the old country. hehe. that's my plan.