Many people aspire to move abroad, hoping for better opportunities and higher salaries. However, one Indian tech worker in Europe has ignited a debate by questioning whether returning to Bengaluru for a lower salary is worthwhile. In a post on Reddit, he revealed that he currently earns Rs 80 lakh per year in Europe but has received a job offer in India with a CTC of Rs 50 lakh. He is seriously contemplating the move, believing that the purchasing power in India is better and that the job market is on the rise. Despite his enthusiasm, his family is not supportive of his decision. When he sought advice on the platform, most users urged him to stay in Europe, highlighting several factors to consider before making a move. Interestingly, a few users suggested that if he is originally from Bengaluru, he might want to rethink the change.
The man wrote, “Seriously considering moving to Bangalore from Europe – am I being a dumbo? I have 5 years’ experience and working in northern Europe. My salary is close to 80 lakh CTC. I have received an offer in Bengaluru which is about 50 lakh CTC. I am considering accepting it because purchasing power is better in India and the market is bigger in India. My family members are advising against it because of worse quality of life in India. What would be your advice?”
Seriously considering moving to Bangalore from Europe – am I being a dumbo? byu/MrKreeps indevelopersIndia
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “If you don’t want job stability and in dire need of toxic culture, for sure move to India. The labor laws in EU makes it very hard for companies to conduct layoffs. In India, they are laying off left right and centre. Apart from family reasons, there’s literally no reason for you to move back to India.”
Another asked, “What do you value more, better quality of life or more money in hand?”
“50 Lakh CTC will come with, no job stability, toxic managers who will dance above your head, stupid Indian labour laws. Stick to EU. The roads & traffic sense of others will be same here even if you earn 1 Crore,” read a comment.
Another wrote, “Depends on what you value, honestly. Northern Europe is better with quality of life in all aspects except perhaps social connects. Bengaluru will be better with greater disposable income (it’s another matter what you do with it), perhaps better growth prospects and social connects.”
An individual simply mentioned, “Listen to your family.”
One more added, “If your native is Bengaluru then it will a good decision else save yourself from the micromanagement. There you will get a month long leave to visit India if you move to Bengaluru it’s difficult to take 15 days long leave that too once in a year. There are many more but this is the one which hurts me more.”
Since the post was shared on Reddit, it has garnered over 700 upvotes.
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