My work doesn't excite me. Thinking of quitting to focus on backend and take up job in Europe

Personal learning. Places that seem great as a tourist may not be epic to actually live in

Europe is epitome of quality life, they know life isn't about working and there laws reflect that clearly. The french revolution was about the rights of people. That being said, it comes with downsides. The socialist democracies have been surviving so far thanks to historical wealth, tourism, sovereign fund and low population, but there GDP has been stagnant or declining for last two decades. They are always the worst to get hit by global recession and events. Xenophobia is also running rampant due to clashes b/w refugees. If you are that confident about securing an EU job, i think you would be capable of securing remote US jobs which pay alot and have slightly better work culture than India. Be the funnel, bring that sweet dollars and spend it on local bars.

taking up job in EU?.. you make it sound like it is in uttar pradesh..

Move man, explore. Don't listen to these petty people who wanna just remain here in toxic culture with no personal life. Explore the world, and you can come back anytime you want. Here the toxicity will not vanish in the next 10-20 years which is the prime of your life. Hence better move

My friend is doing PhD in Germany. Stellar research profile. But he told he is going to return to India. He feels isolated, people do discriminate but it's well hidden. Not to bum you out friend, but almost every country doesn't welcome outsiders out of will unless they have a shortage of labour. The key word here is LABOUR. You go, work to make their economy better. Even then, they try to make the entry/citizenship process as complicated and difficult. For third world and sanctioned countries, even more difficult. They do this knowing that we are desperate to get out of our country, so most of us will adjust with however we are treated. All the ego we have here will be zero there. For the powerful there, their own citizens might be being a pain in the ass to work with. Indians will readily do those works and infact feel proud abt it that it all feels like a win win on both sides. 1 example for the adjustint part - mumbai US visa office doesn't have a waiting area bro. People stand thru rains for 12 hours and more. In short - indians are treated more like use and throw. You won't feel welcome. BUT the upside is u get a better QoL like you say. So it's upto u to decide which battle u wanna fight. Enquire around and be sure why u take a decision. Later u will know how to live with the decision or when to call it quits. Every country will be best behavior for tourists (india is an exception there again 😐) but when u r moving to a country to share their resources and stay with them, the equation is different. All the best!

In the same state, tired of working non stop at these damn idiotic hyper growth startups. Thinking of moving to Europe.

I don’t think so Europe is going to fix the excitement part. Europe is too chill. They have had a good run economically. Now the offsprings are enjoying luxury. There is no passion/rush to do anything. Everyone is content. It’s a good place for vacation, to escape and go chill on a Motor boat in Lake Como. You might not be excited right now but India has opportunities. Economy has to grow. If not India, there are many other countries that are pushing. But I don’t think so Europe is going to get you excited if not make it worse. Plus if you have been following Geo politics, you’d know that Europe is in a very bad state. My POV comes from - Interest in Geo politics, cousin is a Senior Associate @ Allen and Ovary London, Best friend is Manager @ Ritz Carlton Lisbon, some peers in tech spread in different parts of EU.

I think you should try it i mean you can always come back to india if you don't like it in EU but don't feel like there is any harm in going to EU even for the change of environment. Ps:= i also want to go to EU but can't because of family responsibilities.

One of my known ones got a job in Ireland, and from their experience,I will say they are more happy than India's work culture. They have some freedom to take leave, travel and enjoy their life. My point of view is that you can make money maybe in 30-40s but the life experience you can get in your 20s is a game changer.

Fuck around and find out If it doesn't work out, you can always come back.

You can also apply for the job seeker visa if you're planning to move to Germany. It allows you to go there for 6 months and find a job and the chances of finding one are also higher.

No matter what anyone says EU has life outside work and culture in general is good. The more you grow in India the poorer that balance becomes. The only con is staying away from family and friends.

How to find jobs in europe? I guess linkedIn jobs is one way. Do you know any hacks?

Make the move. Try cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich. Bit costly but worth it. Fell in Love with these cities in my single visit.

Definitely do give it a shot you have only single life man & if things don't work out well you can always come back.

What is your current job and how are you preparing for the backend role?

bartan, jhaadu aur pocha khud karna padega!