NRI techie in Germany: Kaivalya Apte on Expat Life, Jobs, Travelling in Europe

In this episode of Staying Indian, we continue our conversation with Kaivalya Apte @TheGeekNarrator an NRI tech professional working in Germany.

We continue to explore Kaivalya’s life and experiences in Germany as an NRI, and the dynamic technical landscape of Germany. Our discussion begins with a candid analysis of the current job scenario.

Talking about the industry’s shift with companies halting mass hiring and an increase in layoffs, Kaivalya gives insights into the reasons behind this trend. More importantly, he offers insights into how, despite these challenges, hiring continues and in what ways individuals can upskill themselves to stay hireable. Kaivalya suggests that a basic understanding of coding can be valuable in our tech-centric world, even for those not pursuing a tech career.

Shifting to a lighter note, we talk about Kaivalya’s experiences with travel since making the move to Germany. We touch upon the perks and ease of exploring Europe and Kaivalya shares some of his interesting travel experiences! We also discuss important practical aspects of living in Germany.

Kaivalya shares insights on healthcare accessibility and insurance types in Germany, particularly for NRIs. Drawing from personal experiences, he provides important insights on navigating the healthcare system over there.

Lastly we touch upon the sentimental aspect of being an NRI.
Every NRI misses something about India and that is what we asked Kaivalya too! We talked about what Kaivalya misses about India while living abroad in Germany.