Indian Techie Prefers Kenya Over Bengaluru/Mumbai: Cites Stress, 'Cutting Corners' Culture

• An Indian tech professional expressed a desire to leave India's IT sector, stating that working in Kenya would be better than in Bengaluru or Mumbai.
• He cited a stressful work culture, heavy traffic, and colleagues who make life difficult as primary issues, specifically mentioning those who 'cut corners' and derive 'sadistic pleasure' from others' misery.
• The techie is not interested in popular destinations like the US, Canada, or Europe, seeking suggestions for smaller countries needing IT professionals.
• His Reddit post sparked online discussion, with many sharing frustrations about the lack of work-life balance in India's IT sector.
• Some users compared India's work culture to other countries, while others suggested strategies like FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) or moving to Southeast Asian countries for better work-life balance.