Moving to Delhi, India - thoughts/experiences?

[redfiresvtsnake]

I'm in the running for a kick ass job working with the India Navy. It is a 3 year position and they will pay to relocate me and my family to southern Delhi. I will not have to worry about driving or traffic since a vehicle and driver will be provided for me. I am currently in Afghanistan and have been to Iraq multiple times, but India is a new venture for me, as this is a permanent position, not contractor work like I've done in the past.

My questions are what is it like living there as an American? If you have been there, did you have a hard time finding food you liked? Decent restaurants for westerners? How about entertainment? Are there movie theaters, bars etc? What is it like living amongst the local people? How is the housing? A 3 bed 2 bath house is provided by the company for me, but I'm mainly curious if the places are nice or more on the run down side. How about the quality of doctors and healthcare? I am doing my own research as well, but figured I'd check in here to see if anyone has experience there. Thanks. :beer:

 

[Junior00]

Good News!!! I hear they have the Internet and Bollywood:banana: Good luck, it sounds like an adventure! Tell Raj's parents I said hello.

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[Riddla]

Never been to India but i assume we only see the stereotype we are forced to watch on movies etc. I bet it has its nice places.

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[HEMIHUNTER]

Good Luck

 

[DirtyDan10]

biryani with chicken muknee and nan bread! hmmmm good! and good luck

 

[jbs$]

Find some expats who are living there now, get a start on hiring your house staff and a good understanding of what security level you will need for your children. Do not walk in as if you are moving to Atlanta.

 

[SolarYellow]

Would it be safe to say that place will reek of B.O.?

 

[SVT_4_me]

no way in hell would i move to india...

 

[Camaro_94]

Tell them you want to check out the area first before you decide.

 

[VirtualSVT]

Prepare to never have a solid BM again.

 

[DaleM]

All the good doctors are in America, LOL!

For you it sounds like it will be an incredible opportunity. Just don;t drink the water or swim in the rivers.

 

[hoamskilet]

If it stinks as bad as the apartment buildings that I've been in that are full of Indian people here, you couldn't pay me enough to even consider living there

 

[venom_inc]

I would NEVER move to India.

 

[WireEater]

:: Entertainment ::

 

[o2k]

Sounds awesome.. Just be extra cautious until you figure out everything. Hope you post up pics and your experience..

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[DaleM]

The head bobbling messes you up when talking to them.

 

[Gray_Ghost]

Find some expats who are living there now, get a start on hiring your house staff and a good understanding of what security level you will need for your children. Do not walk in as if you are moving to Atlanta.

You must not visit Atlanta much. You'd need security there too. LOL.

 

[chrisheltra]

Its gotta be better than afghan.

 

[rotor_powerd]

I would NEVER move to India.

This. Not for any amount of money.

You must not visit Atlanta much. You'd need security there too. LOL.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[lobra97]

its not too bad, you can have a river death ritual and bathe in the same place lol 2 birds with one stone