[as1mov]

I've had 3 jobs in last 7 years, 2 were through HN. The first one through here was alright, the pay was shit but the work itself was very interesting. Stayed there for 3 years and learned a lot, though the working conditions were terrible. I was constantly working 12-13 hour days and barely making anything.

I posted here again in late 2019 and a recruiter asked me if I wanted to move to Europe for work. Not seeing any future back home, I gambled and said yes. Interviewed with the company for a few months and eventually moved to EU in late 2020 and been here since then. I never got to thank the recruiter in person as he had already left by the time I started at the new job. His one email in Oct 2019 was something that dramatically changed the trajectory of my life. Hi J, if you're reading this! :)

I've been posting on Who is Hiring threads again in the last few months but the situation has changed drastically now. I need a work permit to stay here and not many companies (at least on HN) are offering that. I guess it's time to pack my bags and move again to places unknown.

[qsdf38100]

I assume you were living in the US. How hard was it to adapt to the culture differences ? In what country are you living now ?

[as1mov]

I'm not from US actually, but from India. Nevertheless I don't think I'm the right person to answer this question :)

I've never really fit anywhere, so moving to a new country wasn't a big deal, just a change of scenery and weather. Given a chance I'd probably move even more up north where it's colder.

I do immensely appreciate the increased quality of life -- 24x7 clean water and electricity, comfortable and (almost) punctual public transport, fair wages, focus on having a life outside work; and an escape from a society which strictly adheres to traditional norms.

> In what country are you living now

I'd rather not mention it out loud, since this account already contains some other identifiable info. I hope you understand.

[qsdf38100]

Sure, I understand, thanks for sharing. Take care.