Shimla woman leaves Rs 32,000 job for Rs 1.28 lakh salary in Dubai, career switch pays off

Kalpana Chauhan, a woman from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, revealed in an interview with Jagdish Chawla how she moved from software engineering in India to human resources in Dubai. Her higher salary and employer-provided accommodation accompany a warning to verify overseas job offers.

In Short

• Kalpana Chauhan relocated overseas in 2024 seeking greater financial independence
• Her employer provides accommodation, easing a major Dubai living expense
• She works for a company facilitating tourist visas for travellers worldwide

A woman from Himachal Pradesh has spoken about her career change after moving to Dubai, where she now works as an HR Manager after previously being employed as a software engineer in India.

Kalpana Chauhan, who hails from Shimla, relocated to Dubai in 2024. Instead of continuing in the technology sector, she moved into human resources. She currently earns more than AED 5,000 (approximately Rs 1.28 lakh) a month.

Her journey was featured in an Instagram video shared by Jagdish Chawla, who spoke to her about her decision to move abroad, her change in profession and her earnings in the UAE.

FROM SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN INDIA TO HR MANAGER IN DUBAI

During the interaction, Chauhan said she earned Rs 32,000 per month while working as a software engineer in India. She wanted to become financially independent and explore better employment opportunities, which influenced her decision to move to Dubai.

After relocating in 2024, she changed her professional field and took up a role in human resources. She now works as an HR Manager at a company that assists people in obtaining tourist visas for destinations across the world.

Chawla also discussed her career transition in the caption accompanying the video, explaining that her decision to move to Dubai was driven by her search for better career opportunities.

CHAUHAN EARNS OVER RS 1.28 LAKH PER MONTH

Speaking about her salary, Chauhan said she earns more than AED 5,000 a month, which is approximately Rs 1.28 lakh.

She also said that her employer provides accommodation, helping her manage one of the major expenses of living in Dubai.

The difference between her previous salary in India and her current earnings in the UAE has drawn attention to her career journey. However, the figures do not account for differences in living costs, taxation and other expenses between the two countries.

Chauhan also shared advice for people planning to move to the UAE for employment.

She cautioned job seekers against trusting everyone who promises to arrange a job abroad. She advised them to verify the information they receive, consult people with reliable experience and check the credentials of companies offering overseas employment opportunities.

Her account highlights how relocating to another country can also lead to a change in professional direction, rather than simply a continuation of an existing career.

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