An IT professional weighing a Bengaluru job offer worth Rs 13.5 lakh a year has asked Reddit users whether the higher salary would justify a move to the city, citing concerns about living costs and time outside work.

Key Takeaways

  • The offer compares with the professional’s current annual salary of Rs 9.36 lakh.
  • Some Reddit users cautioned that Bengaluru’s costs and traffic could outweigh the benefits.

Bengaluru job offer and current pay

The professional, who said he has 3.5 years of experience, received an offer for a role in HSR Layout. He also said he was expecting a 10% appraisal at his current job around October.

In his post, he cited Rs 50,000 in variable pay and monthly take-home income of Rs 1.045 lakh. He questioned whether his income would cover rent, food, utilities, transport, gym costs and social expenses in Bengaluru.

A move for time outside work

The professional said his current routine keeps him occupied with work and travel from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., leaving little time for hobbies, exercise or social life. He hoped Bengaluru would offer a fresh start and more opportunities to meet people, but worried he might be underestimating its cost of living.

Some Reddit users advised against the move at the offered salary, pointing to traffic, fatigue and the difficulty of estimating expenses in advance. Their comments were individual opinions, not verified assessments of his prospective budget.

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