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I don't really know what to tell you, except to offer some encouragement. I'm only a few years older than you, and while my experience was different I have also
by fooandbarify 16y ago
I don't really know what to tell you, except to offer some encouragement. I'm only a few years older than you, and while my experience was different I have also been through some bad times. Even now, I'm in a very rough spot financially, but I'm on my way out. Everybody goes through their own personal hell sometimes, and in my case I found that the most important keys to getting out of it are determination (which it sounds like you have), an independent and resourceful spirit (which it sounds like you have) and the ability to ask for help (which you just did). Note the last two: never be too proud to ask for help, but never count on getting it, either.
Without knowing where you are now, I can't comment on your decision about moving to some other country, but fortunately you have valuable skills which will help you find work anywhere. Definitely consider the cost of living in any country you want to move to compared to the amount of money you can make working remotely - it sounds like you're in an area with comparatively low wages, and by that standard I assume the cost of living in your country is less expensive than, for example, the US.
- isthereawayout 16y agoThanks. I'm quite sure, I'm in better spot than lots of people that have to struggle for survival on daily basis. I've always dreamed about moving to Asia, probably India (or wherever they speak English, really). Living costs should be even less than here (they're quite low where I live, to be honest) and I heard there are great opportunities for tech guys there. I just wonder if I need some kind of work visa or something like that. Indian HNers, anyone? :)
- raghava 16y agoWork visa (and related) rules in India - http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/work_visa_faq.pdf http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/work_visa_faq.pdf Portal for details about immigration to India - http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/ http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/ >>Living costs should be even less Most of the times, yes. However there are differences; afaik, metros like Mumbai or Delhi are costlier than places like Chennai or Bangalore. (And places like Mysore (where I am), cost of living is even lesser; (comes at a cost: no multiplexes / big shopping malls / nightlife etc) US $ 1000 (that'll be approx INR 45,000) per person per month would be more than sufficient to lead a good life) >>heard there are great opportunities for tech guys Indian startup scene is warming up, and _a_lot_ of web 2.0 ones in them. >>Indian HNers You could also try posting in http://hackerstreet.in http://hackerstreet.in Good luck!