thatgloomyguy

I'm an experienced (10+) fullstack developer who was recently laid off and find myself at an interesting crossroads. Rather than immediately jumping back into the job search, I'm considering this an opportunity to explore building something on my own or working on exciting ideas that could turn into meaningful products. I am looking for I ideas for solo products that could be built and launched relatively quickly and problems worth solving that don't require a large team initially. Also looking for opportunities to collaborate on interesting projects with other developers. Have you built successful solo products? What problems are you seeing in your day-to-day work that could use better solutions? Any advice for someone making this transition?

Hi HN,

I'm a full-stack developer in an IC4 role at a US company in Bangalore, India. In the past, I've attempted to relocate to the US through H1B visas, but my company has shifted its strategy to outsourcing to India instead. Recently, I received a job offer from Luxembourg with a salary range of €80k-90k, and HR hinted they might approve €87k, plus a relocation package (details to be shared later).

I earn the equivalent of €50k a year here in Bangalore. I've never worked outside my country before, and while personal reasons are prompting me to consider this move, I'm trying to figure out if it will be financially worthwhile. Given the higher cost of living in Luxembourg, I'm particularly interested in understanding potential savings. My wife, who also works in IT, also plans to join me after a year.

Would appreciate insights on the following:

The cost of living in Luxembourg vs. Bangalore.

Realistic savings potential on an €87k salary.

Experiences of others who have made similar moves.

Are there ample job opportunities for developers in Luxembourg?

Thanks for any advice or personal experiences you can share!