Indian techie moved to a European country with 2 suitcases: She opens up about salary growth, emergency savings and work culture

Indian techie Ashwini shared the reality of moving to the Netherlands after arriving with two suitcases and limited resources. She revealed that finding accommodation was challenging, with her subsidised company stay costing 750-800 euros monthly. Working as a business IT consultant, she said her salary grew just 11% in four years, although the 30% ruling helped her save. Ashwini also highlighted Dutch workplace directness, slower career growth, high living costs and urged Indians to assess taxes, housing and savings before moving abroad.

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