A LinkedIn post about choosing between a higher salary in India and a lower-paying job in the US has sparked a debate on compensation, work culture and work-life balance. The post claimed that a professional turned down a Rs 2 crore offer in India and opted for a $160,000 opportunity in the US, citing personal time and boundaries as key factors behind the decision.
The experience was shared by Dubai-based AI leader CJ Teja Sai, who wrote about his US-based friend’s choice and the factors that influenced the decision despite concerns over visa uncertainty.