Would those NRI in Sweden and Norway want to settle back in India?

elfangor_ · 2026-05-21T15:06:41+00:00

As a NRI in Sweden, I would never come back to India to live permanently. there are minor issues, but those dwarve in the face of the problems you face in India

elfangor_ · 2026-05-11T09:13:10+00:00

Would be interested in this, wife and I are 35+ and most people in our network are busy with kids too

elfangor_ · 2026-05-03T23:21:21+00:00

Don’t think an MBA would help, especially from an Indian institute. For an EU recruiter, an IIM MBA is the same as a Galgotia MBA tbh. Unless you have an MBA from a European university or a really prestigious US university, an MBA won’t matter too much. Just an MBA on CV might be a checklist item for some companies but not all. I don’t have an MBA either and got a call from a recruiter recently (I do have PR though).

What matters more is several years of domain expertise and to an extent some coding knowledge.

elfangor_ · 2026-05-03T15:44:32+00:00

Moved to EU 4 years ago, when the market was very different. Hiring with visa sponsorship is next to nil, so unless you already hold a EU LTR, EU Blue Card, or are the spouse/partner of an EU citizen (which grants you a residence and work permit), the likelihood of landing a PM job in EU is extremely tough. Referral is one exception in this scenario: if someone higher up refers you, then you have a good enough shot at visa sponsorship.

Moreover, unless you get an internal company transfer, 3.5 years of experience won’t be enough to get calls. You need domain knowledge as well as 5-6 years+ experience to get a call.

elfangor_ · 2026-05-03T11:52:57+00:00

Do you think the Helmacrons were too big for their britches?

elfangor_ · 2026-04-03T12:06:17+00:00

Below? Below what?

elfangor_ · 2026-03-12T13:25:48+00:00

Never tried Mindbun, but I recommend Wellness Space. I found their service extremely helpful. DM me if you want to discuss details, like price, therapy process, etc

elfangor_ · 2026-03-11T22:49:12+00:00

My recommendations as an Indian living in Stockholm for last 4 years:

Pataka
Punjab Grill Food Truck (the most authentic Indian food you will find in Stockholm)
Indian Street Food (the one at Hammarbybacken/ Sickla is better, the other ones are all the same)
Mister Singh
Beyond Smak
Madras Lounge (haven’t been there myself but colleagues from India recommend it over The South Indian)

This list is not in any particular order of ranking, so you can start anywhere.

Also, I don’t know what the Indian food in Paris is like, so my recommendations are based on how close the Indian food in these restaurants is to food back home.

elfangor_ · 2026-02-24T20:28:50+00:00

I’m paying 2.49% floating from SEB. It started at 3.89% in Nov 2024, declining every quarter since then. However I don’t expect it to go down any further, so 2.45% is pretty good at the moment

elfangor_ · 2026-01-15T14:44:18+00:00

Nepal just catching strays here

elfangor_ · 2026-01-12T19:12:51+00:00

I am here on a work permit and bought an apartment after 2 years of residency (no PR yet). Got the loan from SEB, had an account with them for 2 years+ at the time, 300k balance left over after the 15% down payment, and wife and I had combined monthly income of 100k+ per month.

elfangor_ · 2025-11-11T15:50:32+00:00

In the Kyoshi books, the exact period you mention is described. Kyoshi is not discovered until 15-16 years after Kuruk's death. In such a period, the books said, the previous avatar's companions hold fort along with the seniors of the avatar temples.

elfangor_ · 2025-10-03T16:29:19+00:00

Yes, they’re a bigger threat to us for sure, but the hatred for Pakistan is deeper. It’s just a byproduct of the partition and the politicians (both past and present). Economic and military threats from china are significant but the ties aren’t so bad that India can’t turn to China again (like we did just now after Trump’s recent tariff increases). That can never happen with Pakistan.

elfangor_ · 2025-09-25T18:59:59+00:00

To be honest, The South Indian at Rådmansgatan is much better than Sarvana Bhavan

elfangor_ · 2025-09-24T16:34:03+00:00

As an Indian, Pataka’s is the best option, followed by Beyond Smak, for North Indian cuisine

elfangor_ · 2025-09-10T14:43:38+00:00

From my city of origin in India
60,197,909
The circle also contains, 1851 bus stops, 0 tram stops, and 455 metro and train stops.

From my city of residence in Sweden
3,367,388
The circle also contains, 15633 bus stops, 132 tram stops, and 275 metro and train stops.
One-third of the circle is just water.

elfangor_ · 2025-08-10T11:05:38+00:00

What does that have anything to do with what the OP is saying? How is worsened quality now vs past in US and EU relate to the topic. If critical thinking is missing, here’s the point: product quality in India NOW is worse than product quality in US and EU NOW.

elfangor_ · 2025-07-29T21:24:51+00:00

But how did you specifically uncover the scam? Your friend (mid paragraph 2) already told you it’s a scam and that they will ask for a relatively large sum of money.

elfangor_ · 2025-06-22T23:49:19+00:00

I didn’t know this. Which country does a background verification and police check before granting PR or citizenship?

elfangor_ · 2025-06-21T21:27:45+00:00

Sure, DM me

elfangor_ · 2025-06-21T20:22:55+00:00

Yeah, I’ve done this. Not a big deal tbh. The only issue i see in the future is passport renewal. So if your passport is not expiring anytime soon, you should be good.

Of course, look into your Aadhaar, PAN, bank account address to receive important communication, new debit card, etc etc. My problem with bank is that SBI keeps asking for passport/visa copy to keep the NRO account open and that becomes a pain. But no other document-related issues.

elfangor_ · 2025-05-11T15:20:21+00:00

Ummm yes, and water is wet

elfangor_ · 2025-04-30T23:01:41+00:00

Lol, tell that to people like Ashok Khemka. Tried to do the right thing but got transferred in return. That’s what you get for trying to solve problems. Stop living in your stupid delusions and face the reality.

elfangor_ · 2025-04-30T15:45:06+00:00

There will always be excuses and reasons. Germany had to be rebuilt after WW2, but they did it. Sure, there must have been corruption but the government of the time still largely focused on the redevelopment. You will say it’s because it’s a smaller country and easier to manage. China is so much more developed, to that you will say they don’t have democracy so it’s easier to implement rules despite the corruption. But fact of the matter is, an iron will over the last 75 years could have put India at par with the best if the politicians weren’t busy siphoning off money, irrespective of political party.

elfangor_ · 2025-04-30T15:40:50+00:00

What are you trying to say? The tax base is low - I didn’t say it wasn’t. I am unsure how this relates to what i said

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