A techie working for Infosys as an SAP specialist in Toronto, Canada has said that his salary of CAD 115,000, which is about Rs 70 lakh, is not enough to survive in the country. The video where he makes this comment went viral on social media inviting mixed reactions.
The interview that featured him drew attention to the high cost of living in Toronto, which is the reason why he ends up paying almost CAD 4,000 on rent alone. This is a concern that was shared by many social-media users who have been in a similar situation.
The video clip soon lead to a discussion on whether the techie should think of switching. Users advised him that intra-company transfers in the service space did not pay well either in the US or in Canada.
There were also others who advised him to enjoy his life in Canada, pointing out that even with what he thinks is an inadequate salary package, his life in the country would be much better than back in India. Users pointed out that people will never be satisfied with their earnings ever, implying that it is better to focus on the quality of life in a foreign country.
Meanwhile, Canada is modifying its Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFW) to avoid misuse and fraud. The programme permits Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs in situations where suitable or qualified Canadians are not available to fill vacancies.
