After thinking for long.. Almost decided that I can move to Chennai. Child's education and Family support for elderly, comparatively less expensive are the pros. But on the con side, I see lesser career options for an MBA grad. But in the end I feel I can manage with lesser choices as pros seem to outweigh cons. Any advice and inputs
As a Tamilian with an MBA and a kiddo in tow, I've noticed that finding "front office" gigs in Chennai can be tough. Most of the jobs here are back-end because the big company HQs aren't around. It's more about the tech and support scenes, so not much face time with customers. Finding a decent job during my MBA days was a bit of a struggle, and honestly, if you're aiming high career-wise, Chennai might not be where to be, unless you're into SaaS or manufacturing.
But, let's be real—Chennai's got its charm. It's easily one of the most livable metros, trailing just behind Hyderabad and maybe Pune, especially when you consider education and healthcare (just make sure you've got good insurance because hospitals here can be pricey).
Chennai's not perfect. It's pretty packed, the water situation is really bad, and there's Tamil pride. Plus, you'd probably want a car to get around since autos and cabbies are undependable thugs. And if you're all about the nightlife, Chennai might not be your jam.
Personal issues aside, Chennai's got a special place in my heart. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's got its perks.
Thank you for your reply. I agree with most of thing you mentioned. Yes indeed finding roles for MBA in Chennai seems to be tough. Like there aren't much options unlike bangalore.
what do you currently do? are u moving for a role that u already have? pay scale? expectations from the city. u have given literally no information. how can we help you bro?
I am currently in e comm analytics. 10 YoE. Pay Scale 30 LPA +. I will be in same org for a while and later when I want to look for opportunities, I see there aren't much options in business analytics / business Intelligence related roles. That's my concern. Plus pay might be lesser
Try for remote roles?
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