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Techie's Dilemma: Rs 2 Cr Dubai Job vs. Rs 70 LPA Mumbai Remote Role
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 08:01
Techie's Dilemma: Rs 2 Cr Dubai Job vs. Rs 70 LPA Mumbai Remote Role
- •A techie is seeking advice on Reddit regarding two job offers: a Rs 2 crore annual package in Dubai requiring relocation, and a Rs 70 LPA remote role in Mumbai.
- •The engineer, a Senior Software Engineer, values the Mumbai role for its flexibility and proximity to family, despite the significantly lower salary.
- •The Dubai offer provides a substantial pay increase and international exposure but necessitates leaving his support system and adjusting to a new country.
- •He is considering factors like accommodation, travel, lifestyle expenses, and the practical challenges of relocating to Dubai.
- •The techie also plans to negotiate with his current employer, using the Dubai offer to potentially increase his compensation or secure additional stock incentives while maintaining his remote Mumbai lifestyle.
Key Questions Answered
The techie is weighing a Rs 70 LPA remote role based in Mumbai that allows him to stay close to family against a Rs 2 crore position requiring relocation to Dubai and working from the company's office.
Beyond the Rs 1.3 crore-plus annual compensation gap, the engineer is factoring in accommodation, travel, lifestyle expenses, adjusting to a new country and work environment, and leaving his existing support system in Mumbai.
He is considering using the Dubai offer to negotiate with his current company for increased compensation or additional stock incentives while maintaining his remote work lifestyle in Mumbai.
