FloatingBagel
FloatingBagel

Options to move out of India

Background:

Working as a senior software engineer at Microsoft India with 7.5 years of total experience. TC ~1.1 cr, consistently received above average ratings and bonus.

As I am nearing 4 years at Microsoft, I am looking to explore new opportunities outside. Currently I am working remotely, and living closer to family and friends. But since most high paying jobs in India are not remote-friendly (Google,Uber etc.), I might have to relocate to BLR/HYD.

Since I will have to anyways move to a new city, I am more and more inclined towards moving abroad - London, Zurich, Amsterdam, Singapore or Tokyo

  • What are my options to move to one of these cities?
  • Are there companies who hire engineers from India and sponser work visa?
  • Is this option worth exploring or should I give up this dream and start interviewing in India?

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

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WobblyCupcake
WobblyCupcake

What about remote options in India? Confluent, Airbnb, atlassian etc? Given the chances of getting remote offer in India and any offer from abroad looks same no?

FloatingBagel
FloatingBagel

Yes that’s definitely an option. However, working remotely for 5 years straight takes a toll on your mental health. I am more inclined towards an in-office/hybrid setup for my next gig. But i absolutely dread moving to BLR (have stayed there in the past, and things have just gotten worse). Hence, moving to a city abroad with better quality of life seems more exciting to me

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon

London is now a garbage 🗑️, Amsterdam crossing 95€ need high management role, Singapore yes, Tokyo 85K $ is max cap at L6, Zurich is good but anything less than 240K$ will not make sense financially.

ZippyPotato
ZippyPotato
HCL1mo

This guy knows

GigglyDumpling
GigglyDumpling

Why london is garbage?

FloatingRaccoon
FloatingRaccoon

Do MS/MBA is the easiest way

WobblyCupcake
WobblyCupcake

Lol, leaving 1.1 cr and going for ms or even the worst mba? What are you smoking mahn

CosmicMochi
CosmicMochi

I think this was true during the COVID times. Now I think it's hardly true.

FloatingRaccoon
FloatingRaccoon

Work it out with your mentor/manager. Strategize that move...tell them you would like to move in next 6months to 1 year. Take their opinion and also check for similar moves done in your ORG and see their success story! All the best.

FloatingBagel
FloatingBagel

Are you suggesting me to inform my manager that I am planning to leave in next 6 months? I’m unable to understand if this is genuine advice or sarcasm

SwirlyHamster
SwirlyHamster

He means moving to different Microsoft office situated outside of India

SleepyQuokka
SleepyQuokka

These kind of threads make you feel worthless. Dude is sitting on 1.1 CR TC with little over 7 yrs exp and works from home with all comfort still he wants more and wants to work from major tier 1 city like hyderabad or bangalore. He also consistently receives bonus and perks is still unhappy and wants to explore.

SillyBurrito
SillyBurrito

Clear eg. Of once you start doing it, there's no going back. Though from the author's pov, that person makes sense, working remotely for 5years, listening to that only makes me feel like-😮‍💨. And that person been through that, on top that it's mentioned that he/she has to relocate. So why not given a chance to explore outside, keeping in mind that there will be better opportunities outside.

SillyBurrito
SillyBurrito

Also nowhere is mentioned if the person is unhappy, it's just that now author wishes to explore after working remotely for so long.

CosmicBiscuit
CosmicBiscuit

Iam. Interested🎉

PrancingPretzel
PrancingPretzel

Ka bhaiya, tumko ka cheez me interest aa gya bhai

DerpyPanda
DerpyPanda

CFBR

PerkyDumpling
PerkyDumpling

When you say TC 1.1Cr does it mean per annum or it also include stocks to be vested in coming years? Sorry if its a dumb question

FloatingBagel
FloatingBagel

Per annum

GroovyBurrito
GroovyBurrito

You meant to say It's base pay ,which doesnot include stocks or anything right?

BouncyNugget
BouncyNugget

Microsoft offers remote work?

FloatingBagel
FloatingBagel

Yes I know many folks in my org who are full remote. However this is not the norm and not very common

PeppyMochi
PeppyMochi
TCS1mo

I'm getting TC 3% of your salary as a 2.5YOE. can you please help me with a roadmap or anything that can assist me in my next 5 year goal to get a good salary. Can anyone kindly help your junior. BTW I'm a web dev with react.js/nodejs skils

PeppyJellybean
PeppyJellybean

Nobody can give a roadmap. If you want salary growth, you won't get it if you stay at Witch companies. You can stay for 10 years at tcs and still get less than 2 yoe guy in mid sized product company.
So Role no 1 - get out of witch companies asap Role no 2 - always remember Rule no 1

WigglyBagel
WigglyBagel
TCS1mo

Let me guess this.... U figured out... How to reach 1.1. cr but don't know about moving out of India... Good

WigglyBagel
WigglyBagel
TCS1mo

Also people really have concerns on this platform... Hope u r not showing off ...

SparklyRaccoon
SparklyRaccoon

Bhai sahi bat h 🤣

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