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I'm a 38-year-old software engineer making $200K a year. I grew my salary by moving to the US and plan to retire soon in Mexico.
Carlos Santana Roldán, a 38-year-old software engineer in California earning $200K annually, moved to the US from Mexico to increase his salary and plans to retire in Mexico after expanding his cabin business. His career includes roles at Disney, Beachbody, and Globant, with a salary progression from $90K to $200K through job changes and skill development in React.
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