Salary vs expenses: Sri Lankan doctor's pay in UK vs home, with tax/remittance math
The Great Debate: Why Sri Lankan Doctors Look to the UK A Tale of Two Payslips: Salary vs. Expenses The decision for a Sri Lankan doctor to move to...
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Kasun Perera
Senior Careers & Immigration Writer
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Kasun covers careers, employment trends, and immigration pathways for Sri Lankans. He writes practical guides on job searching, overseas opportunities, and building a career at home and abroad.
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I write to help Sri Lankans make informed decisions about careers and opportunities abroad.
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Cost of living breakdown: Is migrating from Sri Lanka to Aus/NZ worth the sacrifice?
The Starting Point: Economic Realities in Sri Lanka For many Sri Lankans, the dream of a stable and prosperous future at home has become a...
Read moreMental health for Sri Lankan migrants: Coping with homesickness, winters, and isolation in Canada/UK
The Silent Struggle: Acknowledging the Migrant's Mental Load Beyond the visible challenges of adapting to a new country lies a silent, often unackno...
Read moreFirst-year struggles in New Zealand: Sri Lankan family's housing hunt, job hunt, and culture adaptation
A New Beginning: Hopes Meet Reality The Silva family arrived in Christchurch with hearts full of hope, their minds painted with images of serene lan...
Read more10 Sri Lankan Engineers in Australia: From Colombo IT job to Sydney downskilling – real stories
The Lure of Down Under: Why Sri Lanka's Tech Talent Looks to Australia For years, Sri Lanka's burgeoning tech sector was a source of national pride,...
Read moreCanada Express Entry for IT pros from Sri Lanka: CRS scores, PNP options, and family sponsorship
Understanding Canada's Express Entry for Sri Lankan IT Talent Express Entry is not an immigration program itself, but rather a streamlined online...
Read moreUK Health & Care Worker Visa: Fast-track for Sri Lankan nurses/doctors with dependents
UK Health & Care Worker Visa Opportunity Why the UK Needs You: The Health & Care Worker Visa Opportunity The Uni...
Read moreNZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for Sri Lankans: Job search, documentation, and 2-3 year wait realities
Understanding the AEWV Pathway for Sri Lankans The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is New Zealand's primary work visa and the main route for Sr...
Read moreAustralia Skilled Migration 2026: Points calculator, 65-85+ strategies, and Sri Lankan success tips
The 2026 Australian Skilled Migration Landscape: What's New? Australia's skilled migration program is undergoing its most significant transforma...
Read moreReverse Brain Drain: Successful Sri Lankans returning from Aus/UK – what made them come back?
Reverse Brain Drain in Sri Lanka The Shifting Tides: A New Wave of Returnees For decades, the story of Sri Lanka's brigh...
Read moreStudent Migration Trap: Sri Lankans studying in UK/Aus/Canada but staying for work – brain drain or opportunity
The Exodus: Why Sri Lankan Students Are Leaving in Droves The Exodus: Why Sri Lankan Students Are Leaving in Droves The...
Read moreCrisis Migration from Sri Lanka: How economic collapse fueled the 2022-2026 exodus to Western countries
The Perfect Storm: Anatomy of Sri Lanka's 2022 Economic Collapse Sri Lanka's 2022 economic collapse was not a single event but the culmination of a...
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