Came from India couple of years back.
T2 firm. The client maturity are not so good compared to India (although India is also low) however $ is good from back home.
Now testing out market in India as due to war and initiated chit chat with old firm partners and etc and one of the partner asked me if I want to come back with 10% more than what I left. Money wise would take 60% hit but roots back home and quality of work would be more. Any feedback from anyone? Currently in uae

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It depends, if the move is from T2 -> T2/MBB it should be neutral transition but if it’s other way round then it’s a step down in pay, culture and overall prestige!

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I think India consulting has more prestige than ME…

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Obviously India is superior in maturity - I don’t know what you’re doing in an extremely underdeveloped and impoverished country.

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Hey!
I am in the same boat but the only difference is that i am in Saudi.
Feel free to ping and discuss

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I think it depends on the seniority of your position as well?

I mean if you are an analyst / jr consultant - the skill set you are picking up in ME is not exactly what’s gonna form you as a consultant and I am sure the Indian market will be more practical

Besides, a move to India does not seem to be that bad. I am no Indian and I know there is some prejudice (sometimes deserved, frequently not), but the country has the potential and is likely to grow immensely in the next 10-20 years, growing the relations there and just being exposed to the high potential market seems nice if you are ready to play long term.

I mean just the number of exit opps and their diversity will be hugely more attractive than in the region even if consulting there is more painful.

If you are closer to Sr Manager/AP level, then the amount of money lost in absolute terms is just too significant to neglect and I’d stay

Obviously I am not in your shoes and oversimplify things too much

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10% adjusting the last 2 year inflation? If not, what a deal, your work just became cheaper 😅

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