Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Indian Developer Rejects Rs 2 Crore Offer for US Role
A developer in Dubai told a story about a friend who turned down a very high salary in India.
The friend said he would rather work in the U.S. because he could leave work at 5 pm and not be expected to work all the time.
He didn’t care about the visa uncertainty.
The friend thought money isn’t the only thing that matters; life outside of work is important too.
Some people who saw the story said the U.S. can be just as demanding as India, but the friend felt the U.S. was better for his personal time.
The story shows that people choose jobs based on more than just pay.
Friend of C J Teja Sai declined a Rs 2 crore Indian offer for a $160,000 U.S. role.
Decision driven by desire for predictable work‑life boundaries, not just salary.
Friend said he would log off at 5 pm in the U.S., unlike the 24/7 expectation in India.
He was willing to accept visa uncertainty to gain better personal time.
Comments on the post reflected mixed views on U.S. vs. Indian work‑life balance.
- Who
- A friend of Dubai‑based developer C J Teja Sai
- What
- Rejected a Rs 2 crore job offer in India to take a $160,000 role in the United States
- When
- Recently, as described in a LinkedIn post
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- Desire for clearer work‑life boundaries and predictable personal time
- Indian Job Offer
- Rs 2 crore
- US Salary
- $160,000
- Decision
- Rejected Indian offer
- Reason
- Work‑life balance
- LinkedIn Post
- Yes