UK to India Return Viral Reddit Post: The Reddit post of a professional returning from UK to India is going viral. He is in a dilemma as to which to choose between a WFH job of 29 LPA and an office offer of 45 LPA. In such a situation, what advice did Reddit users give? Know
Viral Reddit Post: A professional returning to India after working in the United Kingdom (UK) for nearly 10 years shared a career dilemma on Reddit that many NRIs and returning professionals can relate to today. There are two options in front of them, one is 100% work from home (WFH) job of around Rs 29 to 31 lakh per annum (LPA) and the other is a better package of up to 45 LPA, but for this they will have to go to Chennai and work from the office. As soon as this question came up, people gave their opinions. The center of discussion was not only salary, but also lifestyle, family and long term planning.
Why does WFH seem like a better option while staying in Chandigarh?
The professional told that his house is in Chandigarh. House, car and many major daily expenses are already arranged. Apart from this, he also has savings of about 1 lakh pounds (GBP). In such a situation, additional costs like commute, rent and settling in another city can be avoided. He says that by staying in Chandigarh and doing a remote job, he will be able to focus on his family business, the responsibility of which he did not have for the last 10 years.
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Low salary, but better work-life balance – people gave advice
After reading the post, many Reddit users offered advice. Many people believed that if a person’s major expenses are already fixed and he can live in his hometown, then even a salary like 29 LPA can be considered enough for a comfortable life. Especially when the job is completely remote and there is no pressure of commuting to office daily. Some users also said that living with family and working in their own city can prove to be a big benefit in terms of mental balance and better work-life balance. See post below-
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Higher package in Chennai job, but responsibilities will increase
On the other hand, the offer of Rs 45 LPA available in Chennai is certainly attractive, but it also involves going to office four days a week. If a professional has to come to Chandigarh repeatedly for family and business work, then time, travel and extra expenses may also increase. The professional also said that being a foreign citizen, his presence may sometimes be necessary in property and family matters. In such a situation, traveling between two cities continuously can be practically difficult.