India, March 21 -- A Cloud Engineer's dilemma has gone viral after taking to social media to ask whether to trade an $85,000 salary in Canada for a FAANG offer of Rs.26.78 LPA in India. Currently living alone abroad, the engineer noted that, despite the higher dollar figure, the "rupee conversion doesn't tell the whole story." He also expressed concerns about high rent, a soaring cost of living, and the emotional toll of being away from family.

"Canada $85k Cloud Engineer vs FAANG India Rs.26.78 LPA - which makes more sense for my situation?" the individual wrote in a Reddit post, adding, "Currently working in Canada as a Cloud Engineer at $85k. Solo here, the entire family is in India. Just got a FAANG offer in India at Rs.26.78 LPA." ...