u/Plane-Archer-1942

Hi everyone,
I’m a foreigner married to an Indian, and I’ll be moving to Bengaluru in a few months. I’m trying to figure out what to do career-wise once I move.
I previously worked as a UX/Product Designer, but I resigned after having my son and have now been out of the workforce for about 3 years. I want to start working again, but I honestly have no idea what the Bengaluru job market is like right now, especially after such a long career gap.
I’m completely open to learning a new skill or entering a different field if it has better opportunities. I’ve even considered something completely different like learning eyelash extensions and eventually starting a small beauty business, but I’m unsure how much demand there is for services like this in Bengaluru.
So I’d really appreciate advice from people who understand the current Bengaluru job/business market:
Should I spend the next few months updating my portfolio and upskilling to return to UX/Product Design, or would it make more sense to use this time to learn a different skill? If you were starting again today, which fields or practical skills would you consider?
I’m not looking for a shortcut—I just want to invest my time in something that actually has demand and can eventually provide a decent income.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi everyone,
I’m a foreigner married to an Indian, and I’ll be moving to Bengaluru in a few months. I’m trying to figure out what to do career-wise once I move.
I previously worked as a UX/Product Designer, but I resigned after having my son and have now been out of the workforce for about 3 years. I want to start working again, but I honestly have no idea what the Bengaluru job market is like right now, especially after such a long career gap.
I’m completely open to learning a new skill or entering a different field if it has better opportunities. I’ve even considered something completely different like learning eyelash extensions and eventually starting a small beauty business, but I’m unsure how much demand there is for services like this in Bengaluru.
So I’d really appreciate advice from people who understand the current Bengaluru job/business market:
Should I spend the next few months updating my portfolio and upskilling to return to UX/Product Design, or would it make more sense to use this time to learn a different skill? If you were starting again today, which fields or practical skills would you consider?
I’m not looking for a shortcut—I just want to invest my time in something that actually has demand and can eventually provide a decent income.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

I’m considering training as a lash technician, but before spending money on courses and supplies, I’d love to hear from people actually working in the industry.

1. How long did it take to start earning?
2. How much did you spend to become a lash tech?
3. Is there still good demand for lash extensions in 2026, or has the market become too saturated?
4. Can you realistically make a decent living doing lashes full-time, especially as an independent lash tech renting a room/bed rather than owning a salon?
5. Would you choose this career again if you were starting today?

I’m considering training as a lash technician, but before spending money on courses and supplies, I’d love to hear from people actually working in the industry.

1. How long did it take to start earning?
2. How much did you spend to become a lash tech?
3. Is there still good demand for lash extensions in 2026, or has the market become too saturated?
4. Can you realistically make a decent living doing lashes full-time, especially as an independent lash tech renting a room/bed rather than owning a salon?
5. Would you choose this career again if you were starting today?