Hey guys, I currently am on the verge of finishing my masters in chemistry in Germany. I am originally from India and don’t want to go back. Although Germany is a seemingly great country to live, unfortunately, for me, it never suited me. I have never been so mentally depressed and unmotivated ever in my life (despite previously having a hard life). I think it’s the loneliness and how you’re just never accepted. I cannot think of living here long term. I have nothing against Germany so I would like to not have comments ‘defending’ my stance of living in Germany. I have made up my mind and I just cannot live such a life. I want to ask which country would be great for me. I have a background in chemistry so would be great to have a country that has opportunities for that. That’s the most important. Preferably an English speaking country. Safe for women. Good work life balance. Acceptance of expats(of course I’m not delusional but at least to an extent).
Guyana: Majority with heritage from India, huge growth boom (but you probably need to work in the oil industry)
Canada: Vast South Asian communities around Toronto. Downside: Expensive housing.
US: Stick to blue states as an immigrant. Downside: Slow-burn collapse.
UK: London has large South Asian communities. Downside: Medium-paced collapse.
Singapore: Large Indian community. Downside: Lack of certain freedoms.
If you come to the US, do NOT go to the red states (my opinion). I would look at the coast, especially CA, Boston if you can stand the cold, NY, Northern VA . I do not know the southern states well but I know there’s a lot of biotech in the Carolinas. I think there’s also big Indian populations in a few mid-west areas like Chicago and Minneapolis?
However, I would seriously consider London as well. Good luck!
Thriving Indian communities in Dallas and Houston if you want to give Texas a shot. Slightly lower cost of living and okay pay will also help ease the transition.
Counterpoint: Texas is batshit crazy.