Still . There would be a ball park acceptable number right?

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why do you care, just build your conviction and go

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How old is too old to study in a foreign country and eventually work and settle there?

Study abroad and move out

Study abroad and move out- Grapevine

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Your parents are growing old and you want to spend time with them (they are already retired). At the same time you want to move abroad and get a master's degree, make a career out of nothing. Make money, find love probably. 
How do you decide what to choose?

How to decide

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After reading replies in grapevine for dystopian policies, HR policies, work culture, companies to avoid(looks like all companies should be avoided), related questions I'm kind of regretting as I took the decision to stay back in India and not pursue masters abroad to live with my parents.

Given how pathetic the work culture is in almost all the startups(I'll go with 99.99%), politics and poor work life balance and living in a country where I don't get any tax benefits even after paying 30+% direct income tax, is it really worth living in this country anymore ? I'm feeling very sad, looks like I missed the opportunity to go abroad as I'm 25 now. Only my love towards my parents is holding me back since they both are around the age of 60 and I don't want to be the son who will make crores of money abroad and not be with them in case of any emergency. I'm don't want to leave them alone. Looks like there is no hope working in India. 😔

Is living in India worth it?

Backend Engineer

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I’m currently regretting staying back in India, especially with the constant comparisons to my successful cousins who moved abroad. Despite having a good income and a comfortable lifestyle, I can’t shake the feeling that I might have had a better life – pollution-free, maybe tax-free, and less stressful, had I moved.

On the flip side, I worry about whether moving abroad would actually work out for me. Would my children grow up without any culture? Without having a bond with their grandparents? Will I be okay with my parents growing old alone?

I’m in a bit of a pickle and looking for stories from both sides.

Do you regret moving abroad or not moving abroad?

I am working as software engineer at FAANG. I pay ~1.25L income tax per month. It pains me a lot. Since being general class male, I never got any benefit from but these govt is looting me. There are many small shopkeeper, landlords, farmers who earn more than me but none of them is paying tax but here I am paying such huge tax like loser. What should I do? Should I move abroad where even though I will still pay 30% tax but still I will have more money than being in India, or should I open a shop like of clothes, or chai?

Should I move abroad?

Hey, I have 8 years of work ex and I work in the marketing domain. Last role was mid senior level.
 I have done my MBA from a good B School in India.
I am not interested in settling abroad so have always avoided/ ignored outside opportunities.
But lately I have been thinking of moving out for a few years for exposure . I am 30 years old.
Suggest if that makes sense. And if yes,  EU and south Asia ? USA is a no. Too far and doesnt make sense for marketing.
I am very confused and want to decide soon.  South Asia seems to have a good but very limited pool of companies and EU, am not aware about much. Any leads/ companies to check out would be appreciated too as I have just started job hunt.

Need serious advice on moving abroad for work.

Brand Marketing Manager

I have over 7 years of experience in social and content marketing. At this point in my journey I'm looking at a transition in my role and industry. 

I have been considering doing an MBA. While doing it in India is still an option, Germany looks like a realistic option as well. 

I want to know from people who have had 1st hand experience in studying + working in Germany and how your experience and process was. 

All ears!

Thoughts on moving to Germany

Content Marketing Manager

So, I have heard multiple people that 20s is about exploring. Explore different jobs, work style, people etc , you name it!
   I believe with that, you cannot think of earning as exploration into different roles results in being at the same level across roles.
   1. What would you do or are currently doing about this? 
   2. Do you agree that 20s is about exploring?
   3. Did you explore in your 20s or did you try to climb the corporate ladder? 
   4. Would you do things differently if you had the chance?

People in/were in your 20s, what would/did you do?

Drop the western view of fun - Clubbing,partying,getting high/laid anyone can do. You don’t need any hard skills for it.  
  
 You have to change your perception of fun - I am a strong believer that 20s are for building your self. 
  
 Get Up Early - Explore your religion/spirituality - Work Hard - Don’t burn yourself out but ya the seeds you sow with hard work will pay on later in life.  
 Go Workout - Go for a Run- Go to the Gym it’s gonna help you live longer. 
  
 Eat healthy - Quit Smoking  
  
 Own Your life - Set Goals - Figure out your 2-5-10 Year Goals.  
  
 And When you have started this journey feel free to out with your friends create movie worthy stories and find the love of your life.

Growth Manager

Guys so a little background. I am currently 22. Single child. And I am doing a job in Bangalore. I recently got my greencard for USA along with my parents. This presents me with an amazing opportunity to create a life in the USA. But one thing that keeps bothering me is that my parents would have to live here alone. They are around 50. 

My dad suggests that I try for sometime in the USA and if I am happy I can continue, otherwise I can come back. But lets say I try for 5 years. I will be 27. Wouldn't it be too late to come back to India as I would have created a life in USA already and would be most probably be ready for marriage at that time and that demands a bit of stability.

Please give your advice. It would help a lot.

Moving abroad dilemma

Software Developer

I'm a Software Engineer with ~4 years of experience. I'm thinking of switching companies and grabbing opportunities abroad and eventually settling there. I'm planning for the Netherlands or the UK, mainly because of the standard of living they provide.

However I've also heard of people returning to India. Can anyone here share their experience or know someone on how is life living abroad?

Is Settling Abroad a good idea?

No law
Low percent of people paying taxes
No good Infra
Rise of recent regionalism
No tech advancements in AI/Semiconductor

Planning to move to US, but at 30 not sure if i can go for MS

What’s your reason to stay in India ?

My reason: No fcuking companies are sponsoring visas🤡

I am seeing a lot of people (most without and some with a good job here in India) move out to Europe and sometimes US to pursue MS. 

Is it really worth it for me to take this path if I have a decent paying job here? I think I'll have to start preparing ASAP if I decide to move, since post MS my experience here won't matter much. A person with 2 years of experience and another with a year of experience pre MS will command similar pay post MS. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.

(For context, I'm 23 and my remuneration is 20lpa at a startup)

Having FOMO about people moving out to study

Hey guys, 
   Wanted to know your opinions and if someone has walked similar path before. 
   I am in infrastructure engineering domain, want to transition into core backend with full stack. 
   I have roamed around abroad and found really great quality of life -
   1. Food quality is damn good!
   2. Spending power when you travel with that currency to other parts of the world
   3. Disciplined
   4. Power of people, where the rules are same for all. You are just as powerful or weak as a politician in regards to upholding the law. 

I like these concepts and want to explore living abroad, learning cultures, traditions and people. 

I was thinking of getting into a Europe based company(understand the pay would be less but I get to roam EU countries with better work life balance) for my backend role and leave my current job to prepare for it as my entire day is sucked off by this current high paying job and it's not fun anymore

Thoughts?

Tldr -
Not happy with my current life sucking role at startup. Have experienced better life abroad as a tourist. Want to switch to a job abroad and experience customs, traditions, people, culture, languages!

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

Product Manager

I'm considering going back to school in my 30s. Is it worth the time and money? 

Those who've done it, how did you balance work, life, and studies? Is it too risky to change careers in my mid-30s? The idea of being in my late 30s with student debt and a entry-level job in a new field is daunting.

Thinking of going back to School at 30+: Worth It or Too Risky?

Male, 32, married
Combined CTC: 50 lakhs

Working our way to making our corpus, but we are confused if we should move to any first world country like USA or UK, gulf countries OR continue in India

Whats your opinion on moving abroad and starting afresh at this stage of like?

Background: No loans
Both working in product management
Higher Education: done and dusted
No kids, planning to have after 3 years or so

Is India worth the social issues considering low cost of living

Is moving abroad worth the risk of starting afresh, risking settled jobs and visa issues 

Help a fellow mate here ✌🏻

Job migration dilemma

Product Owner

I am a social media lead with 5 years of experience at a profitable healthtech in Bangalore. My manager has assured me that he’ll train me and I’ll be promoted to a marketing manager in a year’s time.

Would it make sense for me to move to Germany for an MBA and settle there at this stage? Or am I better off working in India?

Need advise purely from a holistic growth POV.

Should I move to Germany?

Social Media Manager

Welcome to Confessions's Private Community

I am 31 M and am married with no kids as of yet. 

I have been to the US for my master's and also did a job there for some time. I came back to India in 2020 due to visa issues. 

Ever since then I have been thinking of going out of India, maybe to Canada (or nowadays Nordic countries are also accepting immigrants). But I am confused and unsure of what to do. 

I feel stuck here at my current job and feel like I haven't grown much. There are a lot of opportunities in other countries and the biggest motivation is lifestyle upgradation.

On the other hand, going to other countries would also mean a lot of struggle at this stage of my life, which I did the first time around when I went to the US. Plus there is this war situation happening in multiple countries. No one knows what will happen of that.

One more factor is - India is also doing fairly well and is seen as having the maximum growth potential in the next 5-10 years

What do you suggest? What are the points that I should consider? 

Also if I were to try to move out, which countries would you recommend I look at? What are the benefits? 

Help please!!!

Should I move out of India?

I work for an MNC now. Not too high not too low salary. I have 7 yoe and I'm thinking of moving abroad considering the shit show of facilities vs taxes here. 

Any advices?

How do I shift abroad?

im a 2022 graduate. whenever i open linkedin , only see almost all my school or college or ex-colleagues moving to US or UK for masters, even those who barely got a btech degree with grace marks . not able to understand if it has become so easy to goto US/UK , or ot doesnt matters now as long as you have money...
im a middle class person but seeing everyone going aborad, every night i start imagining the expenses needed ro go abroad myself..

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