Techie's ‘remote job in India or relocate to Vietnam' dilemma splits Internet
A 25-year-old techie asked Reddit users to help them choose between a remote job in India and a higher-paying role in Vietnam, and unsurprisingly, the internet was quick to respond.In a now-viral Reddit post, the techie asked for help deciding between two job offers: one based in India, the other in Vietnam.They broke down the details clearly, saying, 'Please help me make the final call between these 2 offers: Rs 19 LPA India - fully remote. 1 lakh joining bonus. Flexible work timings. Startup. No variable.'advertisement
The second offer came with a twist. 'Rs 25 LPA Vietnam – first 6 months remote (first 3 months performance review + 3 months visa/work permit documentation). \~\$2.5k/month. 13-month salary bonus (variable). Office in HCMC / Saigon,' they said. They further mentioned being vegetarians and comfortable cooking for themselves, adding, 'Please help me decide which one to pick. Thanks.'In an edit, they clarified: 'I am 25 years old, I have 4 yoe [years of experience, I make Cloud Applications on SAP BTP. In Vietnam, my Rs 25 LPA will be subjected to a flat 20% tax.'Take a look at the post here: Social media users were quick to dive in with their takes, some practical, some personal, and some philosophical.One of the users made a compelling point about stepping out of one's comfort zone, saying, 'There are more language barriers within India than between India and Vietnam Just because a barrier exists doesn't mean you stay put. Barriers are meant to be overcome.'advertisementAnother user encouraged them to take the international opportunity: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance. The skillset and world view I've seen in Vietnamese creators online is something I wish I had. India can sometimes feel too familiar, even when you move cities.'Several others agreed that Vietnam made better financial sense. '25 lakhs in Vietnam would feel like 30 in India. You could easily visit home twice a year, too,' a user said. Someone drew attention to the professional contrast, writing, 'You have to choose whether you want to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in an ocean. Tech-wise, Vietnam is still growing, but that leaves space to make an impact. India's scene is ahead but saturated.'A particular user pointed out the quality-of-life perks when they said, 'Vietnam is cheaper to live in than India. And the international exposure? Definitely a plus. Surprised so many people are still leaning towards India.'While Reddit couldn't arrive at a unanimous answer, it offered the techie a global perspective, and possibly a nudge towards the road less taken.Must Watch
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