Need feedback on whether I should move to Japan or not
I'm actively looking for Job opportunities abroad and I interacted with a Japanese recruiter who is offering a good position in a reputable company.
The position will be of Tech Lead and the salary range will be 10-13 Million Yen (58-73 Lakh INR)
Financially it won't be a significant bump more
I currently work in Fintech where my TC is around 70 LPA (Including Base, Bonus and ESOPS)
But the following are the reasons why I would want to move to Japan
- International Exposure
- Opportunity to Travel in Japan [I'm a huge fan of Country, and also the company has a hybrid model of 2 days in the office]
- Stepping stone to other International Opportunities
- Potential Opportunity to move to the US or other countries via Internal Transfer eventually
- Or the Potential to switch back to big tech in Japan, given the bar is slightly less compared to India
- Better Living Conditions - I'm working on running marathons and Iron Man races, and India's AQI and Infra is nowhere good, Japan will provide me better environment for my health and well-being
- Very hypothetical scenario - but the Japanese Yen is at its lowest valuation right now, if it bounces back compared to INR, let's say to 2021 numbers my salary range will jump from 65 to 85 Lakh INR approximately
Cons
- More or less similar salary might even be a salary cut
- Staying away from family and friends. Japan is an introverted community, opposite to my personality. [I don't plan to stay long term but maybe for a year or so]
- Language Barrier - though I plan to learn Japanese soon still it will be there
- Working Conditions - I have heard Japan, in general, doesn't have good working conditions, personally, I prefer Life >>> Work so this is a big a factor
A bit about me
- Work Ex
- Almost 5 years
- 4 years with Amazon
- 9 Months with PhonePe
- Engineering Graduate from Top College in Mumbai
- Current TC - 70 LPA [48 Base, 8 JB, 13-14 ESOPS]
If anyone is wondering why I want to leave PhonePe?
- I'm not enjoying the work at all, every day it is a challenge for me to open the laptop and work
- The work, the code, and the infra is extremely shitty and I'm having a tough time adapting to it.
- Plus no scope of System Design related development
- And of course Office Politics
Would appreciate genuine feedback on this and would love to hear from people who have worked in Japan