No noise pollution, healthy AQI, better work-life balance: Indian techie reveals perks of living in Ireland. ‘I now understand why an Indian does not return after coming abroad’

Nowadays, settling abroad has become a professional trend among many Indians. Better work opportunities, pay scale, living conditions and favourable climate are some of the major reasons why many opt to move out from the comfort and familiarity of their homes. Along similar lines, an Indian techie, Sanket Salke, working as a senior associate SAP security analyst in Ireland, has now shared a wonderful video on Instagram, listing the advantages of living in the European country. His post also revealed why more and more Indians are willing to leave their hometown to live permanently in a foreign country.

Indian techie on Ireland life

In the clip, Sanket Salke said that he has been living in Ireland for 2 years. When he panned his camera, viewers could see a pristine scenery featuring lush grasslands, a glimmering lake with people rowing boats and distant, verdant hills surrounding the premises. As if reading our minds, Salke shared that the place was neither a tourist destination nor was he on a vacation. In reality, the techie was simply enjoying his life after work, much like the rest of the people in the spot.



Elaborating further on his off-duty life, Sanket Salke shared that he cycled his way to the destination after work for 15-20 minutes to spend some time in nature, ‘with almost zero or 1 AQI. No air pollution, no noise pollution, just pure calm.’ According to the techie, Ireland’s work culture ensures that no employee is obligated to attend work calls after 6 pm. Workplaces here respect your post-office time, allowing individuals to practice their favourite hobbies, be it running, cycling, or swimming.

Pros and cons of living abroad

While capturing the pleasant visuals, Sanket Salke revealed that some people even spend time fishing at 8 pm or enjoy boat racing, coupled with other fun activities, without the fear of missing out on sudden work calls, online meetings or sending emails. As per the techie, this pattern reflects the perfect work-life balance, a lifestyle that is often lacking in India.

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With that being said, Sanket Salke also pointed out that much like any other country, living in Ireland also comes with its fair share of challenges, like high taxes and a housing crisis. But what stands out the most is that Ireland changes your perception of the true meaning of a good life. In conclusion, the techie advised to take that calculated risk, go out for study, or a job, experience aboard life for a few years, and then decide what works for you.