Should I switch and move to bangalore
I'm a 28-year-old married (Wife is also working) individual currently residing in Kolkata, where the living expenses are relatively low. I have 5 years of work experience, and my current compensation package is 28 lakhs fixed and 3 lakhs variable (approximately 1.95 lakhs in-hand salary after deductions). With no liabilities or responsibilities, my monthly expenses are around 40,000 INR, and I manage to invest around 1.5 lakhs per month. Currently, I enjoy a stable job and live with my parents, who take care of most of my living expenses. However, I'm considering the possibility of switching jobs and moving to another city, which would require me to bear the additional costs of rent, food, and other living expenses on my own. Question: Given my current financial situation and the potential for increased living costs in a new city, should I explore a job switch and relocation? Or should I continue with my current stable job and living arrangement in Kolkata, where my expenses are minimal? What factors should I consider when making this decision?
Mohi
Student
3 months ago
Nah stay there only. Why relocate to Bangalore If you are earning a decent amount and living with your family happily.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Hey, yes thats the plan now for next 1-2 years.
Mohi
Student
3 months ago
Try travelling in Bangalore for a week. People spend more time in traffic than in home 😂.
And Everything costs 2-3x more here 🥲
You are living a dream life of many individuals here. Earning more then what you can spend, staying with parents and in your home town around your friends and ecosystem. Why leave this and go elsewhere. Of course if the money offered is significantly higher which tilts the decision for you then fine if that’s what you are after, but for a minor increase it’s not worth it
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Well i do believe its kinda dream for many, specially being able to live around parents, childhood, school friends. I have decided not to consider for atleast 1-2 years. Will think post that depending on the situation.
Bro it's so sad that you earn 1.9 lakhs a month still your parents take care of your living expenses. I am a single daughter of my parents earning half of your salary but still take care of my parents health insurance, pay house electricity bill, grocery bill Everything I do. How you can say you are independent. You are just a liability to yourself and your parents earning and siting at home.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Hey, am yet to comment on other replies but just wanted to comment on this one first. My dad earns almost same as me if not same. I have been providing all the happiness or the materialistic things which are expected out of me. Don’t even count of being a good son, I don’t think i need a validation there from other people. He has categorically denied any kind of financial support from me my brother or my wife till date. He just wants us to save/invest. I on the other hand pays for the trips, shopping and eating out. I hope you understand its not that complicated and don’t draw conclusions.
Maybe your family's dynamics work in that way but this is the problem of our youth these days that they are in illusion of saying that they are independent by taking any kind of help with their parents.
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It's highly recommended to stay in Kolkata. The living expenses, rent, children's education are extremely high and traffic and air quality is pathetic. Apart form all these Bangalore is not like old days... Local language feelings have increased and it's not good for outsiders. My humble suggestion is to stay there and search for good opportunities and stay with ur parents and family.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Hey hi, yes thats the plan now. Am quite clear about next 1-2 years and will stay here only.
Please stay there. I'm a Bangalorean (born and bred). Believe me, things were way better when I was a kid. It was truly a dream City. Heck, even 10 years ago, it was still ok.
Things have changed drastically from the past 5 years. Especially after covid.
Rents, expenses are out of the stratosphere.
ICSE/CBSE School fees is exorbitant. I studied in prestigious schools. My schools charge 2 lakhs plus for kindergarten admissions today. Frickin unbelievable!
A lunch at a good restaurant will cost you at least 3-5K for two people.
This city is just not worth it. All my friends have gone abroad for studies/jobs. Idk even if they'll come back. It's extremely difficult to make friends In this city, idk why.
So, if you're moving in from elsewhere, I'd advise against it. Come here only if you're desperate.
Also, I see so many companies hiring from Noida/gurgaon/Mumbai/Pune/NCR and Hyderabad.
This is proof that companies are moving away or don't want to come to Bangalore.
It's just not sustainable anymore, unless you come from generational wealth.
Just my 2 cents.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
wish i could reveal without revealing my identity since I have mentioned my compensation here. The company is also hiring actually
Do they have any openings for frontend developer, in case if you could refer😅
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This proves that humans do not enjoy peace. They get bored soon n try to purposely put themselves in difficult conditions to "not be bored"
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Well kinda yes, When I started my career in mumbai earning 46k per month, earning 12 LPA in Kolkata was a dream actually, have legit said this to my friends at that time. I have decided to continue here only and being optimistic about finding new challenges here itself 😅
Tbh, while everybody else is asking you to stay in Kolkata because your life is sorted - don't stop looking out
Your pay is great right now, but it always makes sense to just know if there's something much better in bangalore (it needs to be a significant jump for it to make sense to you)
Cuz when the next boom market comes, you dont wanna be left behind!
I agree with LFW here. Depends on your long term goals.
Also please mention the company name? Or atleast give us hint, without mentioning the keyword (thus avoiding indexing)
Hi, even I am from Kolkata and working in Bangalore since last 4 years. I hope one day to live the life you are living now. Bangalore’s cost of living is double than Kolkata’s. Rent here is almost thrice of what you are paying in Kolkata. I travel to Kolkata two times with my wife to meet parents. Dont even think of coming here. You are living the dream life.
SabChangaSi
Stealth
3 months ago
This is the comment he should be looking at. Bengalis speak up
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Hi, I have dropped the plan and will continue here only. Never would have thought how precious this is until I saw these many people validating the points.
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Stay there. The rent for 2bhk in these cities will cost 40k min. So even if you get some hike i don't think it will be wise to move
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
ah yes, A 2BHK is a minimum requirement considering visiting parents and in laws, and then addition of living expensed which might take monthly expensed to around 80-90k. I dont mind living frugally actually but am dropping the plan atleast for 1-2 years until i get some significant hike.
Rent a separate house in Kolkata with your wife for sometime. It will give you some change in your life and then after some time you can decide if you want/can move to different city or not.
JustOkayJoe
Stealth
3 months ago
+1
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
2 of my friends have suggested the same, will think about this down the line. Seems to be good suggestion actually.
No you should stay there. The salary part will increase with each year and the comfort of staying at home with parents, taking care of them and getting the pay you have is something everyone has!
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Yes thats the plan now, at least for 1-2 years
You have to evaluate what you want, and why you want to move out. Moving out is a big change especially when you are married.
Evaluate your responsibilities as well, not just financial numbers before deciding.
Stay put in Kolkata.
Other thing is if you shift city your wife will also need to look for a job ( assuming current one is not remote)
And if you shift and during festivals if you want to go back , flights will cost a bomb.
If you are saving more than 50% off your in hand income, it is great.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Finding job for wife is a great point, I have had a detailed conversation with her and have decided to stay in kolkata for the time being.
HeftySpy78
Stealth
3 months ago
Bruh 1.95 lakhs in hand at 28L fixed ? How so less tax ? You work as a freelancer ?
Nah moving doesn’t make sense here. You’ve got your situation figured out. Stay close to your loved ones with a stable job and enjoy life.
Hey man, fellow Kolkata guy here. Still in kolkata, planning to move out to blr next week because office is kicking my ass.
My opinion is no different than the rest. I can't seem to understand how can you even get this question...from some other post of people at same/younger age earning much more than 28 lpa and getting fomo?
If yes, trust me, it's not worth it when you trade the pro and con of what extra you will be getting by sacrificing what all present things.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
The fomo part, ah yes I actually had that. fortunately i have realised the same and would continue here only. After analysing all the factors I think it doesn’t make sense to move out at this point of time.
Happy to know that!
I am at blr btw. If you wanna change taste and visit, you are welcome 🙌
Omg, the pure hatred and repent of people who have come to bangalore for job is diabolical😂, I'm also one of them and I supoort it with the bottom of my heart. Bangalore is extremely overrated
baffledwaffle
Stealth
3 months ago
Stay there, max out your current job, no chance that your next job would be a better one!
When the time comes to switch, then if blr is an option then take it.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
yes, thats the plan now.
Moving to bangalore comes with a lot of issues. You would eat adultrated food, breathe polluted air and you would also need to deal with kannadiga vs non-kannadiga issues deiven by politics that effect common man and your quality of life in general. If you happy with your life, stay where you are and avoid moving to large polluted metros.
gareeb_dev
Stealth
3 months ago
Well agreed, thats the plan now. Staying in kolkata for the time being
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