I rejected a £185k job offer from Facebook to live in Pakistan - Wajahat Karim

Build your digital product with us: ⁠⁠⁠geeksofkolachi.com⁠⁠ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Wajahat Karim, a global tech leader from the small town of Hala, Sindh, who made the bold decision to reject a £185k job offer from Facebook to continue living in Pakistan. Wajahat shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the top developers in the industry, a Google Developer Expert, and an author of multiple Android development books. We dive deep into his experiences, discussing how he overcame numerous challenges, from studying on scholarships to building a global tech career from Pakistan. Wajahat also opens up about why staying true to his roots and helping developers land **dream remote jobs became his top priorities. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring tech stories and insights! ___________________________________ 🕒 Topics: 00:00 Highlights 02:30 Introduction 04:10 His childhood in Hala 07:30 Educational background and overcoming challenges 15:17 Studying at NUST on a scholarship & facing new challenges 26:54 Launching his career as a Game Developer 34:00 Transitioning into a marketing career 37:10 His journey to becoming a Google Developer Expert (GDE) 56:34 How authenticity contributes to personal growth 1:01:45 Who should aim to become a GDE 1:02:40 Helping people secure remote jobs 1:04:40 Writing three books: the process and motivation 1:15:24 Why he turned down a £185k job offer from Facebook 1:23:50 Money management lessons that helped him build assets 1:30:10 Opportunities for students from rural areas 1:38:00 Closing thoughts ___________________________________ Key Takeaways: 📋 How Wajahat built a global tech career from Hala, Sindh. Why he turned down a £185k offer from Facebook. Tips on landing remote tech jobs and building a global presence. The value of staying true to your roots in career decisions. What it takes to become a Google Developer Expert (GDE). Challenges Wajahat faced while studying on scholarships and overcoming obstacles. How helping others has shaped his personal and professional journey. Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! 👍 We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 💬 Who do you want us to talk to next, and what topics would you like us to cover in our upcoming podcasts? Let us know! 🗣️ Stay tuned for more insightful conversations and stories from leading tech innovators. 🌟 Thank you for listening to The Kolachi Cast! 🎧 ___________________________________ For inquiries and collaborations, reach us at [email protected]