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Hello everyone,

I'm a 2023 graduate based in Mumbai and working as an Associate at a development sector consulting firm. My background includes internships in strategy consulting (Dalberg) and government advisory (Invest India). I'm eager to transition my career to the Middle East, with my top location preferences in order of priority being UAE, Qatar, and KSA

Would anyone based in these regions or familiar with the transition be available for informational chats or potential referrals? Any general tips or insights would also be highly valuable 

Thanks in advance

Seeking opportunities in the Middle East

Management Consultant

Thoughts on the inflated hotel price in India?

I’ve had some experience (2/3 of my life) staying abroad but didn’t make it into any full time long term roles and moved to India. But if given an opportunity I do want to go abroad, it’s just difficult. I see folks here that moved back to India intentionally. Why did you do that? What about India made you come back?

For those of you who returned back to India, Why?

Product Manager

As much as i love India, the high taxes and not getting equivalent infrastructure in return seems like a pain.


1 - Has anyone in your circle moved to middle east for work? 
2 - How easy it is to find Tech jobs in Dubai from india?
3 - How’s the experience been so far?

Have you or anyone in your circle moved to Middle east for work?

Staff Engineer

Making a bucket list for myself. Japan & Switzerland are the next two I'm targeting, but I'm curious to get more recommendations. It'll also help me stay more motivated to earn :p

My top three:
1) Venice
2) Amsterdam
3) Munnar, Kerala

Look forward to yours :)

Thread: What's the most memorable city/country you've traveled to? 🛫

Corporate Strategist

I was to give an interview for a post-graduate degree abroad, and right up until today morning I still had mixed feelings about leaving the country. The first startup I worked in was built on the idea of Digital India and right up until my last employer, I believed and wholeheartedly bought into the future of this country. 

Until the events of the last few years. Our family was extorted for money (through threats to demolish our home under false pretences) leading up to elections in Bangalore by a BJP MLA and his corrupt crew. My entire layout has become a hotbed of Hindutva nationalism to the extent that some Muslim households keep their curtains permanently closed and sadly I've lost some very good friends simply because I didn't side with them or chose to remain apolitical. 

But I think the last straw was today. I don't know why but today of all days I've made the decision emotionally to quit India. 

To be clear I have no issues with the temple and frankly, I don't know enough to battle the inevitable "you're not a true Indian/Hindu" comments that will follow this post. It's just that I have this sinking feeling we have now so thoroughly mixed politics with religion that we will never go back from here. If you think this is a victory for Hindus fair enough, but it also feels like a loss for a secular nation. 

Am I alone or wrong in feeling this way?

PS: If you want to debate, please do with some sensible comments. It has taken a lot for me to come and post this here even if it is anonymous. I would greatly appreciate it if we could have a conversation and not a put-down contest.

Today, I've made the decision to leave the country.

Product Marketing Manager

Im having 9yrs of experience as a web developer in Pune and I just went for 1w trip to Dubai. Its Outstanding! Swear by God!

Planning to seek out a job there.

Will it be the best decision considering I'm having a stable job at Infosys.

I want to settle and have a family there and live a life of very high standards.

India feels like shit 

Sharks your advice will mean a lot!

Shift to Dubai for better life

Technical lead

Let's face it, bangalore is expensive, in terms of value for money. 
There are so many infrastructure issues.  Travel issues etc

But at the same time, Bangalore is the major leagues for tech in India. 
Events, meetups, startups all are prevalent mostly in Bangalore.

Given all this, and having a choice on where you wanna stay, what would you choose?
1. Bangalore
2. Other city?
3. Lead Nomadic life, Travel around city to city,  state to state, country to country?

Given a choice that you can stay anywhere,  would you choose Bangalore?

Consultant

Want to take parents to travel out of India, but mom is vegetarian. I eat chicken (obviously Biryani!)

Suggest International travel destinations for vegetarians

Question came up because it’s Independence Day 🇮🇳
A lot of us have had the privilege to be able to go abroad, but ended up choosing not to.

For me, it was just believing there’s enough growth here in the coming few decades + friends/family

Looking to hear if the reduced brain drain is actually true, and what makes people stay.

To people who choose to stay in India, what made you stay? 🪷

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From the past few months I'm seeing news of all the big projects of National interest being parked in Gujrat. Be it GIFT City, DREAM City, Chip Manufacturing facility by Tata, 2036 Olymics stadium, 2 new smart cities, center for AI excellence, Cholera Solar Park, Bullet Train stations, etc?
I'm happy for all the work happening but it seems unfair that all great projects are happening in Gujrat. 

If trade is a reason, there are other states as well in western coast like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala.

I'm not trying to make it political, but I feel it is. 
If it's not political please give your reasoning. I want to be wrong on this.

Why is everything being built in Gujrat?

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Operations Analytics

Hey guys I’ve never travelled solo in my entire life. Where and How should I start?

There are few questions I’ve like:
1. How to handle accommodations?
2. Concern about the safety and security.
3. How to decide which places to visit. I mean can’t roam around uselessly, must have a list of places to visit.
4. Whom to believe, in the sense that, a lot of people are ready scam you when they find you are new here, how to handle that.

If you travel solo very often, then suggest some pointers to keep in mind.
So, guide me here plzz.
Thanks 🫡

How do you plan solo travelling ?

Software Developer

Hey guys, need a little help regarding where to find openings for SCM/Operations in Dubai. I am currently working in Bangalore and willing to shift to Dubai. Folks who make it to Dubai from here please help.

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