Considering a Move Abroad from a PSU Bank Job: What Are My Prospects and Next Steps?

I am an MBA and work in a PSU bank as an Officer. I am 34 years old with 7 years of experience in banking, all at the Officer cadre level.

Now, I want to leave my current job and work and settle down in a foreign country. What are my prospects? How should I proceed with my job search?

First, what is the nature of work you want to do in a foreign country? If it is banking-oriented, start looking for a job in a foreign bank/FI outside the country. You must decide which country you want to work/settle in and then do your homework. Remember, shifting lock, stock, and barrel involves many considerations - parents, family members, and your assets in India. What is your qualification? Once you have decided on a basic framework of what work and where, then you can focus your search.

Considerations for Settling Abroad

Tell me, first of all, what drives you to think of settling in a foreign country. First and foremost, please remember that until you get citizenship status in any country except India, you are considered a second-class citizen. As your parents grow old, they will expect you to be as close to India as possible. I know of cases where the children are settled abroad, and parents are settled in India. For any kind of age-related illness, the children abroad are forced to visit India very often, losing their hard-earned leave and money. I am personally witnessing such events in the place where I am living. Outwardly, their hearts will go out to your suffering, etc., but inwardly they may be cursing... who knows....

Further, in many countries, our Indian qualifications (except maybe in Gulf countries, where you cannot get citizenship status) are slightly lower than their country's. Since you are already in the marriage range, you should consider getting married here or abroad to a local girl. There are more questions we can pose here than the answers you are expecting for your questions... So, think well, discuss and debate with all stakeholders, which include your parents too, and then take a pragmatic decision.

Best wishes