mastrmindalliance Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Specifically Chennai (formerly Madras). Thanks, if you have any info or experience to share.
Samurai Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Been there many times. No offence meant....but my personal experience has been that it isn't the most hospitable / user-friendly place. In what context do you want to know the info.....are you visiting Chennai or moving there etc.?
mastrmindalliance Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 Hi Samurai. I've been offered a new position that's going to be hard to refuse. I have the choice between being based in Chennai and Kolkata. I dont have kids but have some big considerations to make. I'm seriously thinking it over though as the job sounds exceptional
Samurai Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Hmmm...between the two...Chennai is perhaps the lesser devil
mastrmindalliance Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 That's what I was advised. What about safety, drugs (can get any good ones in darn sg ) crime etc
PPN Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Hmmm...between the two...Chennai is perhaps the lesser devil I'd have to agree.
maxman Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 If not anything else.... this alone should convince you to move to India.
chronoluvvv Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Kolkata & Chennai maybe on the same coastline but they're vastly different from each other, much like the rest of the country I haven't been there in over a decade so my opinions may be outdated Is there anything specific you'd like to know ? As for controlled substances everything is available to everyone as long as they're willing to pay
mastrmindalliance Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 Heheh, I was just joking about that. No kids but a new fiancee who is very safety concerned. Being specific, im wondering about quality of life living there as an expat, safety for the missus and also enternment, things to do n the downtime.
Dave123 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Man o man,times must be tough if you are actually considering this. I highly doubt you would stay long. Though Toronto can seem like India at times,i guess.
mastrmindalliance Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 Man o man,times must be tough if you are actually considering this. I highly doubt you would stay long. Though Toronto can seem like India at times,i guess. Not at all, in fact compared to you guys, times are exceptional. I just have itchy feet and the role is quite a step up.
txcollector Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 it must be a dream job and you're much braver than I am. I would have no desire to relocate there.
mastrmindalliance Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 I'll admit india has never been on the list prior to this. The job is a top ranking role in a huge and forward thinking global media company. They have a huge presence in the UK/US and SE Asia region. The title is prestigious, the money matches the title. Don't worry, i'm trying to convice myself as well There'll be a bunch of written info arriving today, then a big and reasonably quick decision to make.
sempire Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Wow.. I have relocated to different countries and have no problems traveling, but I don't think I would ever consider a move to India. I guess a visit could be nice, but living in a 3rd would country would probably be hard to get used to. I can't even spend a few hours in Brampton without going nuts.
HauteHippie Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I've been to Bangalore. Even if I had no obligations to anyone other than myself, I'd not be able to move there permanently though. However I would definitely say that moving to India, China, or parts of South America would be economically expedient moves in terms of future wealth accumulation potential, if coming from many first world countries such as the USA, the Euro Zone, among many others.
chronoluvvv Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I get the feeling that most of the respondents to this thread are 'older' and already set in their lives & careers so moving to a 3rd world destination may not seem that attractive a proposition Yet if you're young and seeking adventure, India is not an experience to be missed. And being that the remuneration package is second to none, you'll find that your dollar still goes a mighty long way when you're out there
mastrmindalliance Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks for all the input guys. I haven't accepted the position citing relocation and commencement timeframe. A very real reason that wouldn't allow me to train a successor in my current position. Hopefully this will endear me as loyal rather than forego me from future opportunities with them. BTW, the missus, who's currently in Singapore, was totally anti hehe. The above is still my reason, not an excuse.
Usil Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 You will have a nice house, a cook, a house keeper and a driver. Might have some benefits. And if it is an Expat assignment it won't last for ever. Usil
mastrmindalliance Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Posted September 27, 2011 Gotta listen to the wifey mate Yeah, I was telling a mate i need 6 weeks to quit and train my successor here, two weeks to relocate and another 2 weeks to convince the missus. But the last might might blow out. You will have a nice house, a cook, a house keeper and a driver. Might have some benefits. And if it is an Expat assignment it won't last for ever. Usil *Joke deleted.* Though it wasn't racial or cultural, someone super sensitive could have taken it the wrong way .
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now