About sanjaysagrawal

Status:

Considering a Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Citizen Of:

India

Some Forum Posts:

India: teachers:

Hello there, Can you specify the location of the school, the curriculum it is following (IB, AP, IGCSE, 'A' level, etc), and the subjects for which teaching faculty is required? Regards, Sanjay.

India: Chennai:

Hi there, Here is an excellent thread that addresses some of your questions - http://www.expatexchange.net/expat/index.cfm?frmid=227&forumid=0&dbname=ee&tpcid=3328426&shared=N Cheers, Sanjay.

India: Pune:

Hi there, Welcome to India! You may get loads of tips n tricks by simply browsing through this board, as well as browsing through the sites thrown up by Google for "India Expatriate". Pune is a lovely place to be in - it has all the ingredients of a cosmopolitan city, yet it (still) retains its old-worldly charm. The weather is beautiful all round the year, and one gets to experience the four seasons consistently. Pune is home to Osho, or Bhagwan Rajneesh's ashram. Koregaon Park, which is where the ashram is located, is now home to several hundred expatriates, so the moment you enter Koregaon Park, you feel as if you are in your own country! Perhaps you might wish to stay here? Chances are that you will get to meet quite a few people from your own country / region. The rents in this area are, incidently, among the highest in Pune. A single bedroom appartment can very easily touch INR 8K and above. At a stone's throw from Koregaon Park is a place known as Mundhwa, where a residential complex - "Satellite Towers" has come up. This complex too has quite a few expat families, so you might try your luck here, too. Hth, and all the best for your stay. Sanjay

India: Snakes?:

I haven't come across any snake in the cities that I have lived in the past 40 years. During monsoons, after the flood waters recede, I have heard instances of snakes being found in villages. Wall lizards, yes, but snakes - no.

India: Confused -- US or India -- HELP!:

Hi there, You have raised three points here - your nostalgic attachment to your native city, your fiance's aversion to relocation outside her comfort zones, and your attempt to persuade your fiance to relocate to Mumbai. Is Mumbai a good city or a bad city? The answer to this question is tricky, to say the least. :-) And the response will depend on who you are asking. For every person who finds the city's pubs and nightlife vibrant, there is another person who has lost a relative in either last monsoon's downpour or in some terrorist bomb blast. This holds true for any city for that matter. Therefore it is a very individual experience, which I think would be good for your fiance if she builds it on her own. I would perhaps suggest the marriage and the relocation be handled separately. Perhaps the two of you can keep visiting Mumbai as tourists, and let her form her own opinions about the city. Over time, the two of you could take a decision as a couple on whether the city really suits both of you or not. (Quite possibly, over time, you may become revulsed to the city, while she may fall in love with it!) Hth, and all the best to both of you, :-) Sanjay.

India: French bakery in Bangalore:

Hello Adeline, The thought of good, tasty food is always mouth-watering! :-) If you have a website where all photos, along with brief descriptions, of the products on offer are mounted; that will stir the palate even more! I can give you pointers about Bangalore North. A lot of expat families stay in Sahakar Nagar, Sobha Properties (off Jakkur Road), and Heritage and Monte Carlo Appartments in Yelahanka New Town. Perhaps you could request the management of these properties to post a banner about your venture in their premises? I am sure you will reach across the maximum number of expat families. Our child's school - Canadian International - has a good number of expats. You could post a banner announcing your shop and its products and delicacies, and even organize some competition among the kids that will make your shop popular! Will you be offering door-delivery too? That would be great! Hope these tips are of help to you. All the best for your new venture, Cheers, Sanjay.

India: Position in Chennai:

Hello, Usually salaries in higher management position don't follow a fixed range, but a take-home that hovers in six digits INR every month is considered fair. (For some sectors - IT, FMCG, Petroleum, the take-home goes to seven digits.) Housing, education for children, health and medical care, transportation (company vehicle - driver optional - at your disposal), are part of the perks. The cost of living in Chennai is quite bearable for an expat, so no problem on that. Hth, Sanjay.

India: Possibly Mumbai:

Hi there, Ask all your questions, and satisfy yourself before making the big jump! :-) Reliance is a business conglomerate, of the scale of the Korean chaebols. It is, if i recall correctly, an organization with the largest number of investors in the world. The past one to two years saw a split in the organization into two. Which of the two have you got an offer for? Mumbai is the financial capital of the country. If the company is offering you housing and vehicle, then life in the city can be real good. Otherwise, housing is very expensive, and fuel costs can dent your savings. Commuting time between your residence and your place of work is an issue that you need to get resolved upfront. If you are married and have children, then their careers / education are other very important blips on the relocation radar that you have to address before you give your nod. Any further questions, just shoot. Cheers and all the best, Sanjay.

India: Schooling in Whitefield - Bangalore:

Hello Pam, Since you are going to be put up in the Whitefield area, and since your child is too young, it would be advisable to secure her admission in either one of the two schools - TISB or Indus. Both of them follow the IGCSE curriculum (which is different from the ICSE / CBSE / Karnataka board) for students up to Grade X. Later, if you have to relocate to some other country, the IGCSE, being world wide, would ensure continuity. Which amongst the two is the better one? You could speak to the principal and faculty of the schools to form an opinion. Gopalan International School (http://www.gopalanschool.com/), as you rightly pointed out, are up to Grade IV. Hth, Regards, Sanjay.

India: Looking for French tutor in Bangalore:

Hi all, I am hoping that all expats browsing through this site's pages, and planning to shift to Bangalore / have already done so, and know French, and are already into language teaching - whew - will read this post. We are based in the north of Bangalore. I am looking to hire the services of a French language expert for providing tuitions to our son, 16, Grade XI. We would prefer to have somebody who stays close by, to save up on commuting time. I am willing to pay for the tutor's fuel costs, of course. If you think you fit the bill, or if you know somebody who does, do drop me a line. Much appreciated. :-) TIA, Sanjay.

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