India, Aug. 3 -- An Indian man in Dubai has opened up about the emotional and financial strain of searching for work for four months, despite submitting as many as 500 applications. His experience has included low-paying offers, performance-based salaries and roles requiring employees to work up to 10 hours a day, six days a week.

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Speaking to HT.com, 28-year-old Shriram Chackolangara from Kozhikode, Kerala, said he began searching for a new position in April after leaving his previous role. He had initially considered leaving Dubai if he could not find suitable work, but later reconsidered after receiving support from his I...