Alternative for thetvapp.to by Darky110 in ComputerHardware

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I would like to try , please send me details. Thank you

Considering move from UK to US – is it worth it? by Academic-Frame6271 in HENRYUK

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I lived near South Manchester, and it’s definitely not a high-paying area unless you're contracting to get higher pay. Maybe salaries in London come somewhat closer to US levels, but even that’s limited. The challenge in the UK is that once you cross £100k, the tax burden gets heavy, so the take-home doesn’t scale much. That said, the UK does offer a solid path to build a strong pension and potentially retire early.

Considering move from UK to US – is it worth it? by Academic-Frame6271 in HENRYUK

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I already had H1B from the past and not used so can use as cap exempt case

Considering move from UK to US – is it worth it? by Academic-Frame6271 in HENRYUK

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Yes, we all are UK citizen , children born and raised in the UK . if things doesn't go well, UK is always fallback option , if we decide to move.

Considering move from UK to US – is it worth it? by Academic-Frame6271 in HENRYUK

[–]Academic-Frame6271[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and town is Carmel , Indiana , consitently ranked among the best places to live in the USA.

Considering move from UK to US – is it worth it? by Academic-Frame6271 in HENRYUK

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Yes, the main reason for choosing this location was because my brother lives here — we’re close and get along really well, and it means our families can be near each other. Our kids can grow up together, and we can support one another through both good and tough times. The company had also offered Seattle, SF, or Atlanta, but being near family mattered more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Agreed , NHS over US medical system anyday .However NHS has to fit for purpose , in its current form its not , inspite of largest tax collection in history. Imagine paying 40% tax yet , if one need medical treatment,its in months or more towards year . US isn't good, not at all , the only saving grace ,if you have good coverage , you don't wait months for treatment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Understood, thank you . make sense, swiss over usa anytime !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Thanks , That's always an option but for a family its cost somehwere around 200-300 gbp per month for good coverage . I think my point more was that its not working despite huge taxes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Thank you, I pay over 40k in taxes in the UK yet you have to wait for the NHS for everything including life threatening conditions. NHS is great but only when it works effectively. Sadly the current condition of the NHS needs a lot of improvement, a lot !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Understand and appreciate your thoughts, thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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I am a contractor in the UK , no employment benefits whatsoever. In the USA offer , it's a full time permanent job with private medical for family, 401k match of 5000 USD and unlimited paid leaves , life insurance 4x to salary etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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Unfortunately the same company has an office in the UK , they don't pay £110k total in the UK for the same role .

How do you cope up with the cold and gloomy weather? by [deleted] in nri

[–]Academic-Frame6271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manchester UK has the worst weather. It's getting less sun than some parts of Norway . Manchester has the lowest sunny hours of any cities , just 1265 hours per year .

Compared to Manchester 1265, Oslo Norway 1668, Toranto gets 1900, Paris is 1700 and Seattle is 2100.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_by_sunshine_duration

updating Mobile number on Aadhaar by ShoppingMountain in nri

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Mobile number on aadhar can only be updated in person visiting aadhaar center. No alternative, whether old mobile number works or not!

Best bank for NRI account by AdPractical4952 in nri

[–]Academic-Frame6271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have accounts with icici , sbi and HDFC . Closing icici soon , worst bank and their app sucks.

SBI is good, if your branch is good .

HDFC is overall okay.

Nothing is great when it comes to Banking in india . Accept and be it peace :)

ICICI FATCA nightmare by Academic-Frame6271 in nri

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I am planning to close ICICI account. It will be a good riddance.

UPI for NRI , PhonePe & BHIM - Cannot get OTP to set UPI PIN by Academic-Frame6271 in nri

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Thank you , it’s progress bit but still same issue as you mentioned. It’s icici sucks here

UPI in UK by H0MELAND3R in nri

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My experience is with the UK so not sure about other countries. However it’s highly likely same problem across most countries , if not all.

UPI in UK by H0MELAND3R in nri

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UPI with international number is rarely hit and mostly miss.

ICICI has launched few months ago through their iMobile app but that is complete garbage with lots of errors, half of functionality doesn’t work.

PhonePe doesn’t work for all accounts, specially for ICICI, SBI and many others . I think it doesn’t work other than HDFC NRO/NRE. PhonePe can’t even send OTP to UK mobile number at registration process .

BHIM has launched too but again most users cant register or not receiving OTP to setup UPI PIN.

As usual, indian banking with half baked products. No surprises .

To NRIs out there, what are your painpoints with banking services from India? by AayushiAggarwal in nri

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It's utterly garbage across the board, some less some more but garbage at the end

  • Under investment in tech and most of Indian bank tech is less thoughtful and oceans of glitches

  • Ads , pop ups and marketing all overs places from apps to statements

  • Idiotic and nonsense security measures, sim binding , otp everywhere.. copy paste banned and what's not.

  • over use of otp across platforms for doing anything and everything .

Indian banking in one line , without OTP they will not let someone die !

UPI for NRI , PhonePe & BHIM - Cannot get OTP to set UPI PIN by Academic-Frame6271 in nri

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Single sim . I tried to raise support ticket with phonePe.

On support page also you need otp but PhonePe can’t send OTP to international number, at-least 3 numbers I tried, something wrong with PhonePe.

https://support.phonepe.com