I have 3 YoE. Married no kids. The major pros are; - The local life is cheap. - Rent for 1bd apartment is just 1500 per year. Major cons are; - Can't afford a MacBook without saving up for months. - Very tiny local tech scene
Why not look for an opportunity elsewhere? Or start your own tech company?
This is what I am working towards. There isn't a single local VC office in my entire city so starting and growing a tech company is hard as hell.
What is tech culture like in your country? Does more “affordable” products occupy the market and infrastructure? Like Chinese tech companies?
Average household income in my city is $220 per month. At that number, 99% of products are Chinese.
Could you offer some examples? What are the most common brands?
Out of curiosity, which country? Africa is pretty big 🌍
look up his company
The company is officially headquartered in NYC and has offices throughout Africa, so that's not very helpful.
What is average TC nation-wide?
$2500
Per year
Ever though of developing and deploying on raspberry pi?
Yes, I do. Both Pi and Arduino.
What are some English speaking African countries? Does your job speak English?
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania etc. Most African countries speak English, a few speak French. Mine is English speaking and so is my Job.
All African country colonized by England speaks English
I could pay up my sibling's high school tution for a year and finish furnishing up my apartment.
high school is not covered by the state?? or is sibling going to a private school
I'd learn reactjs like a pro and just do some side projects for people in the US. You could maybe make a few extra grand a year.
How much is your take-home pay after taxes?
After income tax, and other deductibles. Take-home is about $600 per month.
what are non-tax deductibles?
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Is spending 12K per month normal or too much
More like a status symbol I guess
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