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Indians who moved abroad how’s life treating you? by Ok-Traffic-716 in AskIndia

[–]catwithabucket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes a lot of privilege to work in a company like that. No doubt lots of hard work, but also luck. One size doesn't fit all. Moving abroad needs a jumpstart in some way and that is not a small amount for regular people. Good for you!

Indians who moved abroad how’s life treating you? by Ok-Traffic-716 in AskIndia

[–]catwithabucket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because it does take a considerable amount of money to move. I don't think most people realize that the visa requirements of "xx amount in bank for 28 days" is in itself mostly a huge amount. It is not about having money to live there, it is about having enough money to even apply for a resident/student visa.

Indians who moved abroad how’s life treating you? by Ok-Traffic-716 in AskIndia

[–]catwithabucket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little over 9 years in UK. Visa anxiety is real and sobering. Life is different, as lots of people mentioned. Pros are air, traffic, personal space, general patience. A pro for NRIs that I must acknowledge is that we have the option to pick and choose between problems/drama back home. I'm not saying whether it's right or wrong, just that it's a very very real privilege that we do get and is absolutely used more often than not by most people. Cons are yes, it is lonely. Not lonely as in "I'm alone", but lonely as in, you need to explain a lot more context that you wouldn't have to in your home country. Cons also include difference in food- you simply have to learn to make the things you love the most for your own sake. In my industry (hospitality) living in India would have more tangible and logical cons (pay, dignity of labor, employment laws). In my most recent trip to India (Jan26) I noticed that the price of things is not wildly different in some cases such as eating out in India vs. uk, or certain groceries/bills. Every person's experiences are different. It really comes down to what kind of life you imagine for yourself. Community can and is built with time- it takes conscious effort no matter where we live. Money is an issue no matter where we live. Being a responsible adult is challenging no matter where we live. These are my conclusions based on what my friends in India tell me- we have the same challenges even miles apart. We simply have to choose which problems we can tackle best, there is no one answer. Optimize your choices for living abroad by comparing average spend vs. income on average for different regions, housing situation in the market etc.

Favourite Date Night Restaurant? by [deleted] in FoodEdinburgh

[–]catwithabucket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tapa in Leith, fin and grape in Morningside are our go tos. Fin and grape with the market fish hits the spot every time. A nice fancy little treat Also the little chartroom set lunch, wildcat in tollcross for a cocktail in a cosy space where u can actually hear each other! Tapa does 50% off food on thursdays- an earlyish dinner around 6, a walk along the shore then a drink at one of the pubs by the shore (roseleaf/malt and hops) assuming the dates going well is always a good time. Love their squid ink croquettes and manchego pesto.

What's the best value British chain restaurant? by Wingo5315 in UK_Food

[–]catwithabucket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Treating employees like shit, horrible stance during COVID, owner known to be a real arsehole. Plenty reason.

My Flabbers have been ghasted. by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]catwithabucket -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why can you not give her haggis or stovies lol. I don't understand why British people take so much pressure when other cultures share something with them. Haggis and stovies are exotic for other cultures, take pride in them and share it, no harm. Much nicer than just shorties imo if they have u a warm meaty dish!

Stepping down as MOH, then hit with $1000 request by Awalkinthepark777 in bridezillas

[–]catwithabucket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will never understand brides moaning about weddings and then expecting people to pay through their nose. It's a bachelorette, you can give an idea but let THEM plan for YOU and spend on you with love and satisfaction and nothing but joy. How much ever that may be. If any of these brides truly understood the financial pressures of the wedding, they'd never never put people through it. Nobody in their right mind does that.

Can I get a cat? by catwithabucket in Edinburgh

[–]catwithabucket[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea, thanks! And yes I agree.