India vs. Sweden: Here’s Why I Can't Go Back

In this episode of NRI Stories podcast, I speak with Akshay who moved to Sweden as a student in 2016 and navigated the transition from an integrated Master's program to landing a successful career in the European tech industry.We talk about:- How the Sweden student visa, part-time jobs, and job hunting process actually works- Navigating the Swedish job market and securing a role at Scania after numerous rejections- Experiencing Sweden's incredible healthcare system during his wife's pregnancy and childbirth- The financial realities of high taxes, dual-income necessity, and the country's exceptional work-life balanceThis episode is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of detail no one talks about publicly.Timestamps:• 00:00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome• 00:02:06 Akshay's Background & Current Role at Scania• 00:05:06 Moving to Sweden: The JNTU Kakinada to BTH Program• 00:10:30 Navigating Master's Credits and Part-Time Jobs• 00:18:05 The Wake-Up Call: Job Hunting and Facing Rejections• 00:23:08 Understanding Swedish Work Permits, PR, and Citizenship• 00:28:42 The Current Job Market & Job Seeker Visas in Sweden• 00:30:53 Wife's Career Journey and Moving to Stockholm• 00:34:35 Experiencing the Swedish Healthcare System During Pregnancy• 00:44:34 Financial Realities: High Taxes and the Need for Dual Income• 00:51:05 Starting the "Sweden lo Sweet Couple" YouTube Channel• 00:54:37 Final Advice for NRIs: Work-Life Balance vs. Struggles Abroad Watch all podcast episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhdUKjwndfjKs3GlDRn9GFstP7hXc2szA Listen on Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/nri-stories-with-srinath/id1864222012Download your free Swiss Move Guide: https://nristories.iamwithsrinath.com/swiss-move-guideJoin Our Comminuty:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swisstelugufamily#NRIStories #SwedenPR #IndiansInSweden #SwedenVisa #NRILife #TeluguPodcast #IndianAbroad