Apart from salaries, what are some compelling reasons that make you prefer US over EU/Canada inspite of immigration hurdles that's akin to walking on egg shells? What's your rationale behind not pursuing opportunities in Europe or Canada where it's possible to get a similar quality of life, lesser immigration related headaches, better work life balance, healthcare that doesn't burn a hole in your wallet, etc.
In my case, i came here for just better opportunity to learn. I was in India, reached out by a manager . Gave interview and was hired. I was shocked, talked to my parents if they're ok as i was not sure. I am first in my family to go out of India. Ultimately there were great opportunities to learn, found amazing wife, helped brother's higher education by paying his college fee (moving to usa enabled this). My brother came to usa and joined Google. My wife work in Amazon and i have whole new family here. It started with just an opportunity out of no where and changed whole life
Why not try and improve India if you feel uncomfortable outside of it? Too huge of a boat to turn?
You have one life, either make the best of it (in US/Europe) or keep fighting in a place where money and connections matter more than hard work.
Canada is low TC and bad weather.
Money. I have heard EU is racist. US is the best if you don't want to experience racism or keep it nearly to zero.
1.5 YOE in UI/UX. Most of it in a health-tech b2b startup as the sole designer (yes it was hard, yes i did manage to do major 0→1s here).
I'm applying to HCI unis in EU, and if that goes well, i can leave my current job on July 31. But ...
The context is in the screenshots of the tweet.
What is your take grapeviners?
Link to tweet: https://twitter.com/TheAnkurTyagi/status/1754138944911106357?t=srN3WjQtvwOtNqSNMCJfXA&s=19
I'm a software professional making 50LPA in India.
Getting offers from Germany, Spain for 100000 euros per year.
What should I choose? Relocating to Europe or stay back in India? How are savings in European countries compared to India?...
I'm a fresher working as a Data Analyst. I'm thinking of going to the EU for an Mtech in ML (Computer Vision) in 2025. I'm looking at Sweden, Germany, Norway etc for the same.
My long term goal is to settle down in the same country. I'm...
3 years in Google 16+ years of experience 8+ years of EM experience Google hiring committee member
Ask me anything
