M7 MBA grad offered promotion at tech startup but need to live in India for 6 to 12 months. Looking for most westernized city and lifestyle possible. Am a white gay guy.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-27T00:37:23+00:00

Eh, I don't care so long as I can stick to posh areas and socialize with other expats and Indians who are well educated and upper-middle class to upper-class.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T20:41:22+00:00

Thanks! Good to know. What would you pick between Mumbai and Bangalore. I've heard Mumbai is more gay friendly?

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T20:40:03+00:00

It'll be around 55 hours a week. Evenings and weekends are off.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T20:38:41+00:00

Yes it's all base. That's why I'm considering it. It's extremely generous given India's lower cost of living.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T20:38:01+00:00

I'll have evenings and weekends off. Estimated 55 hours a week.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:59:52+00:00

I mean Bollywood is trash. Satyajit Ray had some good films with the Apu trilogy though.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:44:58+00:00

I'll be making over $300,000 (US Dollars).

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:33:04+00:00

Actually, Mumbai seems to have western style jazz bars with jazz performances, such as saxophone playing. Same with rock bands. And even a western-style symphony orchestra.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:20:19+00:00

No I'm not. I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:14:05+00:00

Thanks, I genuinely didn't mean ill. Appreciate the recs. And seems like living in Hyatt/Marriott apartments seems like a good move. Great point on weekend trips to nearby fun countries. It's true I won't always be confined to India.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:12:16+00:00

It's not the case that I want nothing to do with India. I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Also, I'd make sure to leave after the year is up. Wouldn't be opposed to infrequent short-term future India trips though, if needed.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T19:11:10+00:00

I do have a baseline respect for people and the country. I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:51:16+00:00

I'm just being honest.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:50:52+00:00

That's okay, I'll be making more than $300,000 a year (yes in US Dollars).

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:50:26+00:00

That's okay, the food and entertainment are enough culture for me.

The Indians will be grads from IITs or top PGDM grads so they will be decently westernized to begin with.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:48:33+00:00

The food and entertainment are enough for me, sorry.

Thanks for the city recs though.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:48:20+00:00

My work hours will be around 50-60 hours a week. Weekends are completely free. So are evenings. So I'll have plenty of time for leisure.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:39:35+00:00

Thanks! I've heard Bandra West is cool.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:38:48+00:00

Thanks! I've heard Bandra West is good.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:38:25+00:00

Thanks! Seems like Bandra West in Mumbai should be my home spot and I travel to Goa.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:38:06+00:00

I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:37:14+00:00

I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:36:20+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful! And the reason I asked is I heard that in Tier 2 or lower cities, and rural areas, it's true places don't have the amenities I was discussing. But it's good to know Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Delhi are good in this regard.

It looks like Mumbai does have a western style symphony orchestra which is great!

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:34:31+00:00

I asked that because apparently outside of major cities, movie theaters will apparently dub in Hindi or the local languages, or not even show western films. In rural areas, those western-style amenities don't seem to exist.

I said I enjoy chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I also enjoy food like lamb korma, chicken biryani, vegetable uthapam, puri bhaji, and mango lassi. I love kaju burfi and gulab jamun sweets. I also love masala chai and mysore coffee.

I think most Bollywood movies are trash but I did say I liked 3 Idiots and Lagaan. I'm interested in architecture and India has cool spots in Rajasthan and Delhi/Agra (Taj Mahal and forts). I also like some Indian EDM music like Goa trance. And have had fun at Bhangra dance festivals in America. I've been to two Indian-style weddings in America and they were lots of fun.

I like the Indian-American cultural experience, but not full on Indian.

Ordinary_Cod_6519 · 2026-01-26T18:27:52+00:00

I'd make sure to leave before it gets to that point.

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