<p>token & vrosson:</p>
<p>As you surmise, and I suggest in my second sentence, the family was likely sponsored by a corporation to come over, i.e., with a nice paying job. Much better than many college grads, with “little money.” After three years, the job is paying six figures, or twice the US median income.</p>
<p>vrosson: think about your tech company. For a job to be in the six figure range after three years, what do you think the starting salary might be?</p>