Quit business and moved to the USA: how a plumber from Kyrgyzstan settled in America

Maxim moved to America from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the initiative of his wife after winning the green card lottery. In his home country, he had an established business, his own home and car. The green card gave him the opportunity to easily move his entire family to Florida. This is stated in the blog on Yandex Zen.

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A green card, or US permanent residence permit, is granted through a lottery organized by the US government for those wishing to emigrate. The probability of winning this lottery is extremely low, approximately one in a million.

Maxim is completely satisfied with his new life in the USA. Here he works in a calm atmosphere without excessive tension and overwork. The salary is calculated hourly, and this allows him to earn good money without overloading himself.

work Features

As for the plumbing industry in the United States, the average salary is about $20 per hour, and overtime pay is one and a half times higher than the standard rate. If you work 60 hours a week, you can earn up to $3000 per week, and the average earnings range from $800 to $1000 per week.

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Maxim found some unusual features of American plumbing systems, such as laying pipes in walls and ceilings, which complicates access to communications during repairs. He also drew attention to the lack of removable shower heads and the fact that almost all washing machines come complete with dryers. Refrigerators must be connected to the water supply for automatic ice making.

In America, people respect different types of work, and Maxim was pleasantly surprised to learn that plumbers are highly valued.

US expenses

In terms of household expenses, according to Maxim, renting a one-room apartment in the United States costs approximately $1000 to $1200 per month. He himself purchased a 4-room house with a mortgage paying approximately $1600 per month; total housing and utility costs are about $2000 per month, which turned out to be more profitable than renting a home.

For those who want to immigrate to the US, there are several options, including the option of winning a green card or starting with a tourist visa and then changing your immigration status with the help of a lawyer, which will incur an additional cost of about $10. It is important to note that without Knowing English makes it difficult to find a job with a good salary, and many have to start with low-paying positions in Russian-speaking communities.

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Equipment and materials

If we talk about equipment and materials for plumbers, then, according to Maxim, the tools are available at reasonable prices. Among them, a good screwdriver costs about $150, basic tools are estimated at about $1000, and to get started it is enough to invest about $300-$400. If you want to start your own business, you will need at least $1000 for tools.

As for materials, the most common pipes in the United States are PVC pipes, which are glued together during installation. Copper pipes are used less frequently, mostly in commercial buildings. Maxim did not encounter the use of polypropylene during his work in the United States.

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