I was recently laid off from my position in IT where I managed marketing automation tools, specifically Salesforce Marketing Cloud, earning a salary of ₹50 LPA in India. After two months of job searching, I've noticed that the offers I'm receiving are significantly lower, around ₹30-35 LPA. To stay financially stable, I'm considering taking an interim role while I devise a two-year plan to move abroad for better opportunities. I've been researching the job market in countries like Japan, where I've heard that proficiency in the local language can be crucial for securing roles, even in functional IT and MarTech positions. I'm wondering if it would be beneficial for me to learn a new language to enhance my chances of landing a senior role that pays well above my previous salary, or if I should focus on improving my English skills and targeting English-speaking markets instead.