SleepyCoconut

Friends in your city for a 3 AM medical emergency

Background:

Working as a senior software engineer at a big tech firm with 7.5 years of total experience. TC ~1.1 cr.

As my org recently mandated return to office, I relocated to BLR away from family and friends. Since I had to anyways move to a new city, I am more and more realizing the lack of a real support system. I have great colleagues and we enjoy the campus perks, but I don't think I can rely on them if something goes wrong.

How many friends in your current city can you actually call at 3 AM for a medical emergency?
Are there communities or groups who help techies living alone?
Is this anxiety worth exploring or should I give up this high TC and start interviewing for remote roles?

Please suggest, it would really help me set my expectations right and plan for the next 6 month

8h ago

JumpyPretzel

Stealth

I believe, for medical emergencies even many unknown strangers will come to help (unless money is required). So this worry seems really unfounded, I mean I am pretty sure any office colleague will come to help if there is REALLY a medical emergency.

But speaking of personal exp, I had recently taken help from one ex-colleague who lives nearby. And I can assume there are at least 5-6 more such friends and colleagues who can readily come to help if any urgencies arise.

SleepyCoconut

Google

Thanks for sharing this. It is definitely reassuring to hear that people step up during real emergencies. Glad you had that support when you needed it.

FuzzySushi

Stealth

Just learn to handle shit like an adult. What a stupid question.

DizzyBoba

Stealth

Isiliye to pucha hai na usne? Seekh hi rha hai, constructive answer dedo, bakchodi baad me kar lena

FloatingPanda

Experian

Better to stay in premium pg rather in a flat and make good friends there, they will support..I do the same

SleepyCoconut

Google

That is a great point. I moved into an independent flat right away, but a premium PG probably makes socializing much easier in a new city.

DizzyBoba

Stealth

Just Neighbors or your roommate or pg owners can call an ambulance for you why worry?

SleepyCoconut

Google

True, getting an ambulance is step one. I guess my worry is more about having someone stay with you at the hospital and handle things while you are incapacitated.