[foobazzy]

India.

Was laid off in August while working for a US-based company. My first layoff in a 10-year career. Still looking for a job. I'm broke. As in "can't pay my bills next month" broke. People are hiring but remote jobs are hard to find. (I have family responsibilities and cannot relocate)

I did find jobs. People who took 7 rounds of interviews then never released an offer letter. AFTER verbally confirming that I'd gotten the job. This has happened thrice now. I started with asking for $5000/mo (last drawn). But now, I'm willing to work for anything that pays the bills.

I'm in dire need and at my wit's end.

[Handprint4469]

One of my Indian coworkers mentioned once in passing that he could cover his living costs for the year using 2 months' salary (we work for a US company, yearly salary is below 6 figures).

He implied that he could stop working and live comfortably for 20+ years using what he had saved in the past 5 years. Is your situation special, or are your monthly expenses that much higher?

[fellellor]

Probably the latter. Must have bought a fancy house, kids go to the best schools in the city etc. I’m not saying this in a disparaging way, but the fact is that cost of living in India is still pretty low if you settle for 2nd or 3rd best.

[foobazzy]

OP here. Not true.

[Saying anything further will probably lead to a tangential debate. Will digress from root Ask HN]

[Handprint4469]

I'm interested in your answer, not because I'm looking for a debate, I'm just curious about the situation in general.

But I also understand if you don't want to go into it. In any case, I wish you the best.

[foobazzy]

[edit: removed: probably will invite debate on a tangential issue]