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kHayevU

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kHayevU
Jan 28, 2021 34 Comments

Moving from Bangalore as Senior Engineer within Google to either Google London or NY to possibly settle down.

India TC - 60Lakh
London TC - £165,000 ($235,000)
NY TC - $300,000

Single male which one is better to live?
Please comment why

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  • Google
    kHayevU

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    kHayevU
    OP
    So 1 vote for London only, is it that bad?
    Jan 28, 2021 6
    • Google
      EiGQ03

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      EiGQ03
      I've worked both at Google UK and US. Like I've mentioned elsewhere, TC and TC growth was slower in the UK. I used to rent a place at comparable rent, and comparable distance to the office, and my place in the UK was much smaller. If you are looking for TC, move to the US. if you are looking to settle down, it comes down to your preference and circumstances.
      Feb 11, 2021
    • Google
      LPGuwA

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      LPGuwA
      Is NYC better than London for lifestyle? Single male
      Feb 11, 2021
  • Geico
    JKoy15

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    JKoy15
    Can't settle down with the crazy GC wait times unless you marry a non Indian
    Jan 28, 2021 2
    • Google
      kHayevU

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      kHayevU
      OP
      Luckily was not born in India and the GC cap is by country of birth not citizenship
      Jan 28, 2021
    • New
      sgd

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      sgd
      Biden is removing that cap
      Jan 29, 2021
  • eBay
    Leroy

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    Leroy
    London is truly truly wonderful (plus you cannot beat its location) but probably there are more opportunities for development in New York.
    Jan 29, 2021 6
    • Google
      kkugDx

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      kkugDx
      I see, what would you recommend for someone like me? Google NY or London? Is London that much better to justify going there instead of NY?
      Jan 29, 2021
    • eBay
      Leroy

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      Leroy
      In London, you probably will have easier time to travel home (if this is important). You’ll probably hit a glass ceiling (professionally and outside the office) sooner, by the virtue of not being born in Great Britain and not having a proper accent.
      In New York, you won’t face such a problem. And if you want to focus on your career (or try move to a HFT or prop firm), it’ll be easier to accomplish in New York. Overall, I guess the city has a slight edge in your case
      Jan 29, 2021
  • Google
    tofurkz

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    tofurkz
    NY all the way
    Jan 28, 2021 6
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    YoE?
    Jan 29, 2021 0