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Career Counsellor - Answered on Oct 29, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 29, 2024Hindi
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Need advice. i am having a bad time working in India because of Indian work culture where a guy is expected do 10 things with quality which is not possible. i am getting an offer from US to move to US. Offer is around 1 Lakh USD per annum in Texas and it is similar to my package (80 lakh INR per annum) in India. Should i move to Texas or should i find another job in India. The issue in India is 1 person is expected to do work for 4 person in a high paying job and it causes stress and affect on health. I know in US work culture is much better and systematic. Secondly How do i overcome my emotions of l leaving parents behind ?

Ans: Sir, Prefer US offer as you will get more Job Satisfaction, compared o India. If it's within your means, bring your parents to the United States once every six months to spend ten to fifteen days with you. I hope that your brother, sister, or other family members will be able to take care of your parents in India while you are in US.
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