Ex-Microsoft Techie Quits US Job, Finds 'Dynasty Wealth' in India

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Moneycontrol•10-02-2026, 13:00
Ex-Microsoft Techie Quits US Job, Finds 'Dynasty Wealth' in India
- •Ujjwal Chadha left a $250,000 Microsoft developer job in the US to move to India for a remote role.
- •He cited improved quality of life, financial flexibility, and increased family time as key benefits.
- •Chadha explained that his $250k salary, considered 'comfortable' in Seattle, became 'Dynasty Wealth' in Delhi due to lower living costs and no rent.
- •He now enjoys evenings with parents, domestic help, and freedom from visa anxiety, focusing on product development and personal ideas.
- •Chadha views the move not as a professional setback but as 'stepping up' to truly live, not just retire.
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