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I’m 26, working in tech with around 3 YOE and earning around 300k/month in Pakistan. On paper it sounds decent, but lately I’ve been getting severe FOMO and anxiety seeing literally every classmate and colleague either already abroad or in the process of moving for Masters/PR.

The thing is, academically I also had a strong profile. I graduated with a 3.9 CGPA and even got a gold medal. A few years ago I probably would’ve gone abroad without thinking twice. But life happened in a good way too — I got married and now have a baby son Alhamdulillah.

Now the idea of moving feels much more complicated. It’s not just “go study and hustle.” It means taking my wife and child along, paying huge expenses, surviving in another country, doing odd jobs with studies, managing family responsibilities, uncertainty, loneliness etc. Sometimes I wonder if I missed the train already.

At the same time, I’m genuinely worried about the future in Pakistan. Inflation keeps rising, taxes keep increasing, and honestly sometimes it feels impossible to even dream of building your own house on a salary here. Then I keep hearing people say immigration laws are becoming stricter every year and PR pathways will become much harder in the future, which increases my panic even more.

So I wanted honest opinions from people who have already migrated or are planning to:

• Is moving abroad now actually a necessity for long-term stability and future security?
• Do you think getting PR/citizenship early is becoming extremely important before immigration doors become tighter?
• Or is social media and peer pressure making it feel more urgent than it really is?
• Can someone still build a stable, financially secure life in Pakistan if they stay patient and keep growing in their career?
• For people who moved abroad with spouse/kids — was it worth all the struggle?

I know everyone’s situation is different, but right now I genuinely feel mentally stuck between gratitude for what I have and fear that I’m falling behind in life.

Would really appreciate honest guidance from people who’ve lived through this decision.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been using Redmi phone for the past 6 years and honestly they’ve served me well. But now I’m finally planning to upgrade with my own hard-earned money, so I want to make sure I don’t mess this up.

The problem is I have no idea how to properly check a phone before b*ying. Like what things should I look for, how to verify if everything is original and working fine, battery health, screen, etc. If anyone here has experience or can guide me step by step, I’d really appreciate it.

Also, if there’s someone experienced in Islamabad (preferably near G-11), and you wouldn’t mind helping me check the phone in person, that would mean a lot.

I’m getting a Samsung S24 Ultra for around 225k, official approved, with box and adapter. Does that sound like a good deal or should I be careful?

Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been using Redmi phone for the past 6 years and honestly they’ve served me well. But now I’m finally planning to upgrade with my own hard-earned money, so I want to make sure I don’t mess this up.

The problem is I have no idea how to properly check a phone before buying. Like what things should I look for, how to verify if everything is original and working fine, battery health, screen, etc. If anyone here has experience or can guide me step by step, I’d really appreciate it.

Also, if there’s someone experienced in Islamabad (preferably near G-11), and you wouldn’t mind helping me check the phone in person, that would mean a lot.

I’m getting a Samsung S24 Ultra for around 225k, official approved, with box and adapter. Does that sound like a good deal or should I be careful?

Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!