India, July 22 -- In a viral Reddit post, a backend developer with six years of experience has sparked discussion after asking whether a job offer from Dubai is fair or too low for his skill level.

The engineer, currently earning Rs.23 lakh per year in India, shared that he has two offers on hand. The Dubai offer pays AED 18,000 per month, which works out to around Rs.50 lakh a year before tax. The package includes health insurance (for self only), commute costs, and an annual flight allowance of AED 1,500. However, it does not cover housing or insurance for family members.

In comparison, the Indian offer is Rs.33 lakh per year, and includes a hybrid work model, health insurance for both family and parents, and overall better work-life ...