The Economic Times

Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie in Madurai plans 20-hour weekly train commute, asks if its worth it

A tech professional in Madurai is weighing a Rs 57 lakh fully remote job against a Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer. The new role offers a Staff Software Engineer position, public-company RSUs and higher monthly in-hand pay, but requires two office days weekly. He is considering a 20-hour weekly overnight train commute instead of relocating. Leaving his current startup could also mean spending Rs 17 lakh to exercise vested private options.