An IT specialist from Hyderabad faced a difficult career choice, which he posted on the social platform Reddit. The employee received two offers: to stay with his current company with a salary of 11 lakh rupees or to consider options in Germany and another Indian company.
This 32-year-old specialist has over 8.5 years of experience. Previously, he held a support position at a service company, earning 11 lakh rupees annually. He noted that he had changed companies only once throughout his career, emphasizing that his current salary is below the actual level of his qualification.
During the discussion, he shared two alternative offers. One Indian company offered to double his annual income to 22 lakh rupees. The other option was the possibility of working for about two years in Germany, where an annual salary of 48,000 euros is offered.
Comparing the offers reveals that 48,000 euros per year is equivalent to approximately 52.41 lakh rupees. However, the financial aspect alone does not provide a complete picture, as in Germany, expenses such as taxes, rent, food, and other costs must be taken into account, which can significantly reduce net profit.
While India offers him 22 lakh rupees instead of the current 11 lakh, moving to Germany involves additional difficulties. The specialist mentioned that his wife works as a developer in India, and while they live together, they do not have to pay rent. But upon moving to Germany, there will be a need to pay for housing, and high living costs could consume a significant portion of the earnings.
It was because of these factors that he reached out to Reddit users for advice, posting the topic: '22 lakh rupees in India or 48,000 euros in Germany.' Following this, many users shared their opinions regarding the costs, taxes, and career prospects of both options.
After the post went viral, users began actively sharing their opinions. Some commentators advised the specialist to choose the option with 48,000 euros in Germany, especially if his wife followed him.
However, other users expressed doubt about the sufficiency of the German salary, advising him either to negotiate a raise with the company or to consider the 22 lakh rupee offer in India. One commentator also noted that after accounting for living expenses, travel, and trips to India, the net savings in Germany might be small.
The discussion led to his current salary of 11 lakh rupees also becoming a subject of discussion. One Reddit user pointed out that he earned only 11 lakh rupees in two and a half years as a support engineer, calling the Hyderabad professional's salary too low. Nevertheless, some participants in the discussion emphasized that the two offers should not be compared solely by nominal value. Although the conversion of the German salary into rupees looks impressive, local taxes and cost of living must be considered to understand how much money the specialist will actually keep in each package.