Lived in Toronto for 6 years and then made the decision to come back home to Kerala. Best decision ever for all the reasons that you mentioned in the vid
In India, MONEY TALKS more than any other country I have seen :) Been in the UK for 15 years now. I used to visit India every few years for a month. However. Last year I spent 6 months in India and I didn't want to come back to UK. Family, food, culture and all of them aside India has changed a lot in the last 6-8 years. The digital transformation has been incredible. I have a Cybersecurity consultancy in UK and I can pretty much run it from anywhere. Thanks to Jio. If all goes to the plan in the next couple of years we intend to move back to India and spend a couple of summer months in the UK every year. For now, I need to make more money to execute that plan. I am 37 now and I would like to spend my 40s and the rest on the motherland.
Wow awesome. I have similar plan but can't stay india that long I don't think because I left india when I was 9. But it'll be good to run my business anywhere and be free 😊
Many years ago, I read somewhere that emigrating means you become a stranger in 2 countries simultaneously: the country you emigrate TO, and the country you emigrate FROM. Something to think about BEFORE emigrating.
Yes this stranger feeling and such a so called cool things can be a hazardous to mental fitness and because it leads to Loneliness in such a many of programs during life. 🎉 So i wish k apne family k sath pura life enjoye krne ko mile and utna earn kr saku jisse meri basic necessities Roti, Kapda and Makan ho sake....
OR you can twist argument and enjoy positive aspects of both counties ..ie money and lifestyle in US , and food , family in India travelling few times in a year .
Above all, for me (I came back and had H1B), I have realised I have inherent love for India, our people, culture, language, hospitality and what not. I have started realising it more as I am getting older that in general people are very open and loving here no matter which part of country you are in. We are age old civilisation and there is a reason we are still standing. Second, I realised that no matter how much time I spend in the US, deep down I will still have that feeling that I am not from here and I don’t look like American, don’t speak, eat, wear like American ( they are good in their own way) and I may feel secondary here. I didn’t want to feel that way all my life. Happy Indian 😊…
Highly agree. Everyday I wakeup I feel I am on vacation and tomorrow I will go back and feel home. Having grown in India makes it hard to feel settled mentally in US/CANADA. I am in Canada btw.
Yes if you celebrate Diwali and holi in US then obviously you won't feel American. You need to do American things to assimilate but Indians try to remain Indians while being in the US. Then it becomes hard.
I think I moved back to India around the same time as you (2013). The best thing about India is peace of mind. Life is laid back and all the anxiety, loneliness, depression is gone. There is absolutely nothing in the world which can compensate for mental sanity and peace. Are there issues in India? Sure! Which place doesn't have issues. But I guess its our duty as Indians to network and participate in cleaning India bit by bit.
@@ranjitsumati27 The best part? I had pretty high blood sugar and cholesterol in the US. Both are gone now. So yes you are right about the health part and also longevity.
@@Value_Pilgrim THANK YOU for confirming in agreement. Good Luck and hang in there where you are and if you can try to save Mother India from Americanization which the current King is facilitating, by educating people of India about the LUNACY for US immigration.
Lesson: between age 25-45when u r young and hv energy to work, western cities are ok, to buildup ur wealth. But once u cross 50, when u value all the other critical matters like family, health, food and culture, slower life, India seems the better option😁
It’s been exactly 12 years I moved back to India, one important point u missed, it feels home anywhere u go, it’s our people. I’ll take the crap but it should feel home, my son travels to US once a year to visit my sister and her kids he always says he doesn’t want his kids to grow up in America, He’s 23 he’s leaving for masters but he’s looking for career opportunities in india he’s also an American citizen. This dec I travelled to US after 12 years initial 2days I was in a thought process if I made a mistake but after seeing my sister I felt I made the right decision, but my sister loves America she can’t imagine her life out off America its about our personalities. I atleast made a visit to America my wife doesn’t even want to visit America and the irony is we are all American citizens and we were successful in US. This is personal my take on this issue I might be wrong but coming back was the right decision for our family.
I want to start re-distributing my portfolio to some digital currencies and also other stocks with that in mind. I know the second quarter holds a lot of promise. I'm thinking of sharing my portfolio of about 300k over different asset classes. Any recommendations?
No specific suggestions from me, but all I can say is that he's really likely to win. It's really not as difficult to smartly distribute your assets as many people assume. It requires a certain level of expertise, which ordinary investors lack, so a financial advisor usually comes in very handy.
I agree. A financial advisor can really help you re-adjust and identify blindspots that you yourself do not notice, like mine did in advising me during COVID on how the pandemic will shape things, and I made it out big and still make up to at least 20k in dividend per month.
“Melissa Jean Taligdan’’ is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment..
Thank you for this tip. it was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé
I am not Indian, I am Croatian-Luxembourgish who recently moved to the US. Even though Croatia has its own problems, I am realising quality of life is much better in Europe than the US. US is great if you want to get rich but money is not #1 priority for me and already planning to move back to Europe in a couple of years or sooner if I get laid off (working in tech). Great video, good luck and all the best in the future!
Yes you are right. I am an Indian staying in Ireland for 10 years now and I could say Europe is a beautiful garden. Nice people, not rude as in UK or USA. Quality of life is very good in Europe compared to Australia. Climatewise good compared to Canada.
USA has to work hard so it can provide assistance to Europe, Africa and Asia. Why no one is admitting to excellent things about the USA i.e justice, equality liberty, freedom of speech, law and order, retirement and social security benefits, an equal share of properties for women, Fee food, cash and house assistance for the poor, help for the handicapped and elderly, no corruption and pursuit of happiness qualities in the USA. Plus, you don't have to run around, asked for help and bribe if you want to have work done
@@sabrinakhan8217 that I saw when india began to grow and hundreds of world leaders visited India in 2008. What USA did is they orchestrated Mumbai attacks and 200 innocent people were shot down in Mumbai streets done by CIA agent David Coleman Headley. Also now when India has massive growth and expansion, what they did is they just used some research results and trying to destroy Asia last richest man Adani. Because soon he will overcome Elon musk
@@sabrinakhan8217 Equality, freedom, law & order, etc. Ask a black or Hispanic person about them. Don’t get lyrical there! As with everything, there are good and ugly sides.
I returned to India after spending more than 25 working years abroad . The transition was easier once I made the decision to accept the reality of life in India and stop comparing with life outside India. Also, by focusing on what I can give instead of what I can get, I am beginning to understand that, in this dance between me and my country, India will change me more than I will change India. Thank you for this video.
I too returned after 22 years for family reasons. I agree that one can be very happy as long as one does not compare consciously to chevk if one made the right decision. Subconscious comparisons occasionally are unavoidable.
@@gauravipal9518 almost everyone returns only for family reasons. But if you look at the comments in this video, everyone is pretending as though they were held against their will in the US for decades - that’s just crap. If someone really wanted to, they could have come back. It is obvious that if one has stayed decades in the US/ abroad, what their actual preference is. As they say, actions speak louder than words.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 well honestly I have visited abroad only twice till now, and they way I had to hang on to my passport, I will prefer staying and moving around in my India than anywhere else.. Edit: and i am not even mentioning food, weather, medical, language barrier ( in Europe and Middle East), cultural barrier...here. and what about those reserved behaviour of the foreigners esp whites. You do feel excluded. Yes, Money is the only thing that makes Abroad is little attractive but the cost of living is also high there!
Being an NRI, I can relate to everything that you said. The India of today has changed so much that living in USA sometimes feels like a forceful decision/punishment. There is nothing that can make you feel privilege about staying in the US. You can grow successful here faster than in India but it comes with a price. You need to trade off all good things that India has to offer.
It is said that by 2025, there will be a flow of NRIs back to India. thsi is because Australia, US, UK, Ireland, Canada all are going to recession with huge rent and mortgage, but not much salary increase. But India is growing. Todays union budget allocated 10 trillion for development.
India has no good things... It's only good if you're a hindu.... And being hindu sucks... Hindu culture is one of the most corrupt culture in the world.
This was a great video!! I’m 20 years old and came to US 2 years ago at the age of 18. Of course, if I plan to stay in US, I will be earning more in the future and easily attain financially stability as compared to India.. but the life satisfaction that comes from staying with family is one of the main reasons I’m considering going back next year. Plus I think I’ll be happier in India even if that means I have to struggle a few years to become financially independent!
Yes, that's what I'm gonna do next year. My main goal was to learn, network, have an international experience & perspective to things. Hence I was living here in the West till now. But next year me & my family are moving back to our beautiful motherland.
You are young now, so you are thinking in this manner - I did too. But when you have kids of your own, you will want to give them the best opportunities. At that time if you have decided to go back, you will regret it. Speaking as a parent who did the same thing.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 when your living in abroad the problem always starts when we have kids that’s what stops you from setting in India coz of commitments they are a huge responsibility otherwise we do well financially when we are in India too if child free & people with kids in India are also doing great & providing them the best possible life & still surviving it’s all about once mindset😊
Thank you very much for sharing your experience.. It will really help me to take my decision. I came to Ireland at the age of 22 almost 12 years ago. My children are still little, so I think its a plus. Earned enough. Everything is good here still something is missing. Very depressing during winter months. I hate cold. I missed so many important family functions, festivals etc. I am planning to move back to Bangalore next year. We have very good family support. Wish me luck.🙂
@@leonfit1131 i know bangaluru since 1970. It used to be called "retirees paradise." For its weather and peaceful relaxed living in sync with nature. But not now. Even weather is maddening now. There is utter chaos in everything and everywhere in bangalore.
Wait, so you came back to India to help youngsters to move to the US through Scholar Strategy. Aha, that proves right there that US holds a better future for youngsters than India. Did I miss a beat?
She’s capitalising and that’s the most American thing anyone can do. But In all fairness, moving back to India is an early retirement for someone who’s successful in America. It’s also the equivalent of our parents saying ki “Retirement ke baad tumhari mummy aur main gaon mein chale jaayenge because vahaan apna pan hai”. And it really is the same thing.
@@anas1832 I think in the current scenario, the best thing to do is move o US when you are young(under 25), work for 10-15 yrs and build a portfolio of 1.5- 2 mill USD and come back to India. Of course this requires intelligence, hardwork, dedication and no frills lifestyle for more than a decade but its easy to do in US than in India. Currently, aoftware engineers make on an average 200k in tier A cities in US and you are easily save 50k per year. If properly invested, this could become 2 million in 15 yrs.
@@MrTeslaX Why come back to India? To show how "Indian" we are? And its a personal choice. It might be best for you to come back to India but not for everyone who finds life in the US much better in terms of work and other aspects.
@@RatishRam She tries to glorify India in one way and her business does the exact opposite - that's the irony Im referring to. And "contempt" is a strong word btw which I never used.
I am working in NY a US citizen and yes after 22 yrs I am planning to move back. Your point about healthcare is the one that made me make my decision in 18. It’s great in most cases not all but too expensive and hard to get appointments especially with Drs hvg good reviews.
@sachinpondi Thanks for sharing 👍 but did you think of moving to Dallas or Austin or a smaller city with better Healthcare before moving to.India? Healthcare system is so screwed up.and expensive in the US. Soon people will lose Medicare and other benefits too in their retirement.
@@hotelcalifornia715 I agree with living in NYC is tough. But if one live in the southern states like Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, Tampa etc. , the quality of life and the bang for the buck is way better. And the weather is like India. I live near Atlanta, Georgia. It actually feels like home, lots of Indians here, we can afford big houses and great lifestyle unlike in NYC. NYC is fun if you are young but it is not a place to raise family or retire.
I think the golden rule is - go abroad at or before 25, make money until your kid turns 5 and then return back to India. I hv been in the US now for over 22 yrs and at age 45, now i want to go back to India but my kid wouldn’t want to. The biggest reason for me besides the ones you mentioned is domestic help. Here no matter what day of the year, you have to cook, do groceries, clean your house, iron your clothes - all by yourself. I was fine doing all this when young but as you get older, these get on your nerve. US is like quick sand, the more you feel like getting out, the more you start sinking.
Of course your kid wouldn’t want to. He grew up in the US, that is his country - how can you expect him to leave his country and come to a foreign land, just because he has ancestry there? It’s an unfair expectation and I would say blaming your children for no fault of theirs. If you really mean what you say, you should have left when you started a family. But we all know why we stay abroad, so no need to pretend like it was a decision made against your will - you are solely responsible for it because you had your priorities. Which is perfectly ok - but this whole comment section looks like the US brought slaves in chains from India - It isn’t 17th century Africa, so pls stop self victimising.
How funny😂.. here i am glad to do all by myself if i can stay away from my emotional blackmailing, greedy toxic in laws and lazy sister in laws.. Jealous of you cuse for having a good family support in india..if i go to india, i ain’t getting any help but my work will be double since i also has to take care of my good for nothing in laws
@@mohamedfaizan9844If you tutor him properly from young age that USA is not his country and set his mind, then it’s possible. It depends on how you condition the mind of a person.
@@vamsikrishna3855 but that isn’t correct, right? If you’re born and raised in a country, you should be loyal to that country and not to your parent’s ancestry. Imagine if say a child of a refugee from Bangladesh got Indian citizenship but still is loyal to Bangladesh because is father is from there - we would not accept that would we? Same for the US or any country.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 I entered US in 2016 while my first son was born in india in 2015, so he is not a citizen of US. Since my PERM is approved only recently a couple of years back, there is no hope in hell for me to get citizenship. So, Why should my first son be loyal to a country of which both he and his fathers are not citizens? Secondly, my second son was born in 2021 and less than 2 years, by the time he is a major at 18 years, I will be 59 and how can I work in US with failing health at that age being anxious about VS visa and every time I lose a job(due to recession or others aspects). What is the point of teaching my second son to be loyal when his father due to his failing health may return back to India in about 10 years? Bangladesh example works differently, we will come to that after we settle this issue.
I stay in india because my guru stay here and my parents stay here. And spiritual journey that we take and spiritual support we get in india is no comparison with any other country.... India is altogether a mystical masters world for me compare to any other countries in the world
@@thebobbysisters if u dont distinguish between what is religion and what is being in spiritual path means obviously u r not from india.... Taking spiritual path means taking control over your life energies which western countries have no idea about... Please come and visit some really authentic spiritual places of india... U may understand
@@thebobbysisters Bobby a hindu guy!!! Birla school full of spiritualism... I understood where your childhood went wrong in kerala... Full of propaganda to make everyone as converted christians... A real spirituality doesn't need any caste , creed and place identity.. .. please open your eyes n see things as they are... I told please go to some authentic place ... U may understand... Not sure ... U may....
Bobby... Didn't you read the scriptures? Many organisations like chinmaya mission, Gayatri pariwar, arya samaj, ISKCON don't follow traditional caste system...they will even give you brahman sanskar if you are qualified... Open your eyes brother...see your motherland . Feel how lucky you are
It’s not about just money in usa. I enjoy things that money cannot buy in india. For example, less bureaucracy, no bribery to get my job done at the bank or any govt org, privacy bcoz neighbors are far away and not nosy, less noise pollution so i can think quietly etc. Of course i love india too for family, food, colorful life, spirituality etc like you mentioned. I have traveled a lot being in the western world probably bcoz of having canadian citizenship very early in life and US later… to each their own! Good luck no matter what choice you all make!
Half my life I spent in India and the other half in the US. I agree with you completely. Fear and anxiety are the part of life of any H1B visa holders. We can live in peace in India.
I’m sorry but you are referring to the delayed paperwork that has caused this situation of uncertainty. It’s not about “peace in India”. If US gave you green card or citizenship on time, would you have chosen to come back to India for “peace”? I think not. Same is the case for all Indians who have renounced their citizenship and received one successfully from other countries.
@@mohamedfaizan984490% of Indians don’t get green card. This is something they need to digest . Only 10,000 are naturalized every year from india. Back log is like a million. So most wont make it. Bear is to be grounded.
@@vamsikrishna3855 yes indeed that is the situation now. But now everyone on this comment section pretending like the decision to return had nothing to do with the backlog but using nationalism and family to justify it.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 I know personally many people who left for india. No one is mentioning nationalism but family. Second, the reason is more to do with reaching saturation limit of visa. You are putting words in our mouth. Don’t do that.
I can't tell you how grateful I am to you, for sharing this experience. I am living in Canada sacrificing so many things and what i get in return is Apathy..if I compare my life in India it was rich in experience and contentment..this video gives me courage to finally take my own decision too.. 🙏🙏 Thank you so so much for making me realise that the decision has to be yours and that..Heart is where Home is ...after this video im now not in two minds and clear that m moving back too 🙏🙏🙏 that too with Full Acceptance of my Motherland 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely right. I’m also in Canada and every day I’ve to choose whether I should pick my heart and move back to home but my husband,for him it’s impossible to live in india. And here I’m just hanging in half deprived and depressed
Hi same here. The prices are crazy, rent and mortagage so high we barely save anything and have to do all household work. Overall we are left with nothing and on top there is long depressing winters. Also u never fully feel integrated. You are always the 'other' esp if u don't have the perfect accent. We had a succesful business back in India and it seems like a mistake coming here. Suffering alone without family and getting virtually nothing out of this struggle.
Everything said and done, India is not just about earning money and achieving success in career, it’s a complete fulfilling journey of life, it’s a feeling, can’t describe in words, the words success and achievements means a whole lot different in India, can never think of staying in some other country far away from my people❤
Well said @praveensingh9733! People are desperate to move to overseas when their own home is rich in everything! What else would you need... I should be honest that people in Australia are racist. They think they know it all but in reality they know nothing! Telling other migrants how to live their lives. Indians should know that they are smarter they don't need advise from people who are lazy, not hard-working and just love to live on government dole! I love my country India! INDIA IS GREAT❤❤❤
I think you missed one of the biggest plus in India, getting Domestic help or even free deliveries and professionals visiting home. Convenience is best in India and time saved can be used in whatever you love doing!
Yup I was about to comment the same . I don’t know how did she missed the most important aspect of our daily lives that adds to stress and fights with Spouse over those mundane activities
You like to humiliate the labor class and feel superior, say it the way it is. Why no one is admitting to justice, equality liberty, freedom of speech, law and order, retirement and social security benefits, an equal share of properties for women, Fee food, cash and house assistance for the poor, help for the handicapped and elderly, no corruption and pursuit of happiness qualities in the USA. Plus, you don't have to run around, asked for help and bribe if you want to have work done
You do realise that it is precisely for this reason that we don’t have minimum wages and dignity of labour in India? It is human exploitation, and after coming to Europe and doing everything on my own, I understand that we have been very pampered in India and treated the labour class very unfairly. Here in Europe every profession is treated on par and nothing is below “status”. Yeah, no doubt it makes life convenient, and to be honest I also miss it sometimes - but I know that we were wrong before and don’t plan to inculcate that habit in my son.
I am a nurse,moved 5 years back in late 30s,struggled,stressful. But I did my nurse practitioner school now working as a well accomplished Nurse practitioner,which I could never get in India,I worked in PGIMER,work culture is horrible and terrible, I love the work culture here and my kids are doing great in their studies. To be honest,coming out of my comfort zone in India,gave me a opportunity to look at life through different angel,to look at me and my inside,what I am and what I want. I always wanted to do audio narration and copywriting,which I never knew what it was in India,and here I got great opportunity to do and I am doing,in India I was not from rich family,so vacation were rare,but now we get to go for vacation twice a year,as there is no limit to work and earn so no limits for vacation,its like learning a new culture and leaving your life. So far I am great. I had full time maid in India but with all the extra demands and price,here we all know what who’s doing so less stress and no one is visiting me and saying your house is a mess and no one peeping inside me and my house
if you are poor, US is the best place to live, it gives you freedom and work opportunities that no other country can offer but if you are rich, you can literally live anywhere. Especially for nurse jobs its better to be in the west than in India or south asia coz pay rate barely enough to keep you afloat.
I live in Canada since 2 years I lost my peace happiness in no time here Everything is good but without your family nothing is good especially when you get sick I miss India even conditions are bad there but it’s our country I love to go back and live happily as I lived before.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I realized I am not the only one who feels going back to India is the right option after being in Abroad. As you rightly mentioned all the countries have their own plus and minuses but finding peace and happiness is most important as it affects every small thing around us. As far as i know maximum people shift abroad to earn good money if their national currency is low... But once experienced people start rethinking their choice to move abroad. But heard from many : abroad is good for holidays but life is best in India. We crave for money but at the end happiness matters which can not be earned from money......
Good to know that you are from Indore. I am an indorian staying in USA from past 16 years. Planning to move back in near future. It would be my pleasure to connect with you sometime.
Thanks for the videos , which give us some guidance! My husband is NRI and I am a German citizen. Having lived for more than 20 years in USA , we are relocating to HP India and are aware that we will face some obstacles in India . Keeping that in mind we will have to adjust regarding lifestyle changes . As we get older , especially for a Buddhist , India is the holly land and spiritual connections becomes more important . So I am looking forward to visit all the holly sites that Emperor Ashoka has built and visit many modern cultural and spiritual centers for an international audience…
According to the many comments, there are many people who are returning to India . Those people , who are looking for a “ paradise on earth “ will be disappointed to find one as we humans cause all the problems ! The good thing being a human is that we can also be the sources of the “ CHANGE” for the betterment of the common good, especially those who have experienced different countries and their cultures have a wider viewpoint. When one has positive life’s goals, one has happier life….
Totally agree with you!!! We have just moved in H.P in a small sleepy village called Seobagh. Kullu and have to adjust to more basic living conditions . But the nature is beautiful and local cultures are diverse and people are lay back. Manali is not far from this village and tourists are coming from all over India. It seems that with booming tourism comes also polutions by traffic, humans and trash they leave behind! If there are programs to protect the environment from these issues, this beautiful place can’t sustain for long…
HP and Uttarakhand are heaven! If you have sufficient funds, a basic car, a small but sufficient house, small market nearby, it's heavenly!! Also required is a loving partner! Canada, Switzerland etc are only for the rich tourists
It’s all based on what you want. I visit in India very often from USA and plan to stay longer in future. Pros India 1) family 2) food 3) easy access to everything 4) domestic help … pros of USA 1) money 2) clean env 3) opportunities 4) better healthcare. Now there are cons in both countries but biggest is gun violence in USA. Everyday, there is shooting somewhere. I can live with small inconveniences in India. Btw, I’ve been in India since December and leaving in February
I doubt usa has better Healthcare. I have lots if health issues and watch lots of videos where a lot of Americans say how their Healthcare sucks on the internet. I live in Germany and it's not great here either. America surely doesn't have a clean environment everywhere. That is debatable. You might have good experiences based on where you have lived but it's hard to believe that US doesn't hv pollution and all the garbage they dump in other countries😅
Very good! Let me share my experience. I had returned to India after chucking away my Green Card. I was always surprised when people asked me why I came back; the answer was simple, it was home. I had never regretted for a single minute of returning to India. The key was never to look back. Don’t keep thinking about the life you left behind, but the life you are driving towards. No one drives a vehicle looking into the rear view mirror. The interesting thing was that the Uparwala had his own plans for me. The multinational company I was working for decided to transfer me to their corporate office in Paris. After few years there transferred me to the U. S. I am now a U. S. citizen. But, my heart is still in India. That corny saying that you can take an Indian out of India, but can’t take take India out of an Indian is not corny at all. Mera joota hai Japani, ye pantaloon Englishtani... phir bhi dil hai Hindoostani...
This not a reply, but an addendum to my earlier post. A few may ask if you love India so much, why don't you move back? Ah, I wish things were that simple. There a wife and children whose thinking may be different, and you might have lost many old friends and dear relatives back home to time. So, one silently suffers the long distance love and pangs of separation from the motherland.
@@ratnakamal1Everyone has different opiniom my self a NRI spend 19 yrs in america got GC and having option for citizenship but I rejected all and return back India because my wife don't want her kids to become ABCD. I have seen many Indian origin americans got US citizenship and showing fake love for India like u.
@@shantanusrivastava5019 Who the hell are you to certify when someone’s love is fake or not. Just because you had returned to India should not give you such a superior attitude. Do you condemn millions of Indian diaspora as fake? I will argue with you any more. I remember the admonition ‘don’t argue with a fool and prove there are two.’
Great analysis! I moved from India almost 40 yrs ago and have lived in many countries in Europe and 25 years in California. Now retired in Italy with my Italian husband I love it here! Thankfully I chose to work in the travel industry so I was able to travel to India very often. I still miss India but honestly the quality of life in the west can’t be beat!
Even i came back to India from UK 2 years back. And honestly I don’t think India is great. There’s so much shortcomings here. But something just didn’t feel right abandoning my country and running away.
LOL, UK was the country which looted $45 trillion from India for 200 years. India's artefacts are still present in British museums. If India is not great, then what is UK?
You have beautifully explained. I felt the same thing after staying in Muscat for 25 years. Came back to India in 2009 to take of both side parents and also to enjoy with our grand children…
Thanks for sharing your journey and come back to our beloved India ❤ I was in US 1995 and had 2 H1B , one 1L1 and then 10yrs B1 Visa. I had an offer to have green card but I never accepted due to my mother country ❤ I lost my father when I was not even adult. So my mother took us all the journey to grow and have good education and the rest. So then I never ever accepted green card and finally came to India 2002. But yes I travel after that on B1Visa. ❤
As an NRI in usa , I would like to add one more point which is “fresh food”. everything is frozen over here specially vegetables and meat. Since I am from mumbai its difficult for me to get fresh fish, chicken and goat meat as well. They are all frozen and tastes horrible. Where as in india we get to eat everything fresh ❤
I lived for two years, I never felt at home. However bad in India I feel at home and safe. But all the issues you mentioned are true. One more thing is the civil consciousness of our people, the insensitive way they drive and live, makes me wonder why our people can't behave in a civilized manner on the streets.. But again, hope that will improve some day. Good or bad, home is home..
If you learn to be loving, joyful, peaceful within yourself, you’ll see the same in others. I say this from experience! And what better place than India to learn how to be so.
I finished my educations in South India and spent over ten years there in High School. I do missed India a lots although I was born and raised in Thailand. I am Thai by birth and now live and retired in USA. I want to go back and visit India again in the near future. I loved Indian cultures. I loved Indian foods too.
Its a mixed bag . I came back to India in the year 2001 - the sweet call of the Country; yeh jo desh hae tera...later carrying on the dream to setup a 1000 people r&d & a manufacturing centre from grounds up as a first employee for a energy mnc ...( I remember the time when for six months i was in office day and night to set it up)..than now i moved to setup my own Startup and have done fairly well...but i will tell you apart from the love for the country and precious time with the family it is a struggle every day ! Your country misses to recognize your effort and people of science don't have society standing .Its only the money politics , cricketer and flimstars that steal the lime light and call the shots rest is all just trivial! Yet i love my country and would continue serving it.
1. Safety is the biggest problem in USA, almost everyone carry guns with them, just a heated argument can turn into violence and kill people. Atleast in India there is no license for everyone to have guns with them 2. They made the world to believe it's a rich country, but in reality lot of poor people also in US 3. Healthcare and insurance both are money making businesses; one must have insurance to avoid paying high fees for healthcare, but they will loot the same money in weekly, fortnightly or monthly paycheck 4. If you decided to settle in US, for sure your kids grow there in their culture and don't be surprised if they ask for appointment to meet with their parents in future. 5. In the name of professionalism people in office are so detached, there is no "emotion " in their work life. They might earn alot (crores rs if you convert to indian currency) but you might not get satisfaction as you get in your home country 6. The word "Appointment" has reached to the stage that, even to meet their parents they need appointment. 7. And working culture in India is not bad .. its improved alot, and I don't think they get "poor salaries ", the person who graduated in NITs, and even medium grade colleges they earn alot, and living his/her quality life 8. Healthcare in india is not cheap, but its affordable. They do not find unnecessary reasons in the final bill like USA. if you are unable to arrive to the hospital in the scheduled appointment time you will be charged in USA in many hospitals, but its not the case in India. 9. Visa renewals, appointment, green card, citizenship is like long process, need to wait if someone wants to continue his work and settle. After struggling a lot you don't get the feeling what you get in your home country, you will not be acceptable by all the people though apl your documents are legal and have a citizenship, That is something no one can change in the mindset of people. 10. Last but not least, you dont get a "life satisfaction" anywhere else other than your home country. End of your life that is the only thing matters.
Just check. Living in foreign and always think about India and want to come back. Or living in India and always want to go to that country. Check Answer
Great video . From 2013 to 2023 ( 10 years) , I have been switching back and forth from US and India. Currently in US and planning to back in couple of months. Your video gave some good insight & decision making easy . There are some thing you need to loose and you need to decide what is important for you..Thanks Watched this video at right time
For me, the work culture, poor political system, and people's attitude scare me to move back to India, but the gun violence and the fear of losing India forever are the facts that make me run back to India anytime.
I enjoyed returning to India after nearly a decade in the US although it took me some time to adjust. I realized many assumptions we make about India prejudicial to moving here are simply not true. After living abroad, I appreciate and value the life in India much better.
Exactly. As they say the grass is not always greener on the other say, it is greener where you water it. For anyone to leave India now when they have everything going for themselves in Bharat is just insanity.
I lived in US for a few years and I was never truly enamored. I only fell in love with India after I realised how lonely life in USA is. I realise in USA people think of everything as a schedule. Especially people expect you to take appointments to meet parents and friends. Basically, I feel they are so informal and casual about things like morals, respecting elders, parents or being truly secular. As a society I did not like America. They are overall largely about identity and segregation- be it religious, political and ofcourse Race. Always. That is in their DNA and underlying their motives at every level somehow, even when they are nice people. That made me realise we take India's diversity for granted but it is amazingly inclusive. I mean they introduce formality in relationship with parents and have no boundaries at all in sex and exhibitionism. Eventually I feel we are humans. Money and luxury come much later in the order of things for me. I am never leaving India again....but having said that if anyone asks me..should they go abroad I always say Yes! 😏😎. I want them to leave and maybe that will reduce some population here. Especially I wish all the corrupt psychos left india. Anyways...I also saw first hand how CORRUPT govt offices, especially the DMV and Police were in the states. They are full of mafia crooks. Also the amount of drug addiction in that country is , disturbing to me personally. I predict USA and the west in general is in moral and financial decline. Besides their general IQ is really low. They have had it easy for too long and some of them have become unbelievably lazy n dumb. Dumb Blonde is the color of American brain.
Yeh but it’s there culture as u have your own..we can’t talk anything about them..we r more emotional then Americans. But the thing is india people are following foreign trends..as long as u have money in india then it’s ok..otherwise no body care about u in india now a days..even relatives friends everyone are busy in making money as in india everything is so expensive, i m sure there are lots of people who can’t even afford to buy house now a day schooling so expensive for kids..and no body want a send their kids to government schools,,lots of other problem..so think before anyone move
@@pareshprajapati3282 - u need to really sit down and clear your head. Ur one sentence contradicts another and I really could not understand your drift. U r free to think why u like. So am I . And I am free to speak about my own experience and opinions. U can't stop me. U can stop listening though :). Peace n out.
So glad to get the perspective. In a way the 4 things that frustrated u can be an opportunity in disguise. I built this perspective only after this was suggested by a Chinese entrapronure. I hope to connect with like minded people and let me know if there are some forums already doing something, which I can be a part of. Learn and contribute in small ways
I am coming back from Germany to Bangalore and hence very relatable. Really helpful to see your thought. However Germany is different and having best work culture, health but Salaries are not as in US. I have one point to add, whatever bad points counted are improving day by day. and India is having high contrast city by city. :) Salaries have improved at least in Tech industry, looking at purchasing power of same, sometime value is higher than in western countries. Work culture is something we need to bring awareness about , it is not improving. You can also talk about "weather". I am coming back due to weather, food and family.
@@drbh6331 You are right in respect of salary. But West Europe ( Germany/ Switzerland) are best for work culture. Layoffs of permanent employee is rare . Employee benefits are enormous.
I live in US and thought multiple times to move back. I am fine with little less salary as long as it covers my basic needs. My main reason to move is to be with my old parents. However having worked in India before and living in Mumbai, I was getting very little time to spend with my family due to not so great work culture. I used to spend 3 hours in traffic, 12 hours at office and was coming home only for dinner and sleep. I will still be moving in next couple of years to help my parents, but I am still unsure of how I will be making time for them.
@@acecala3576 work culture and traffic are struggle. "Some" companies provide better work culture. and/or taking home near your office can solve the problem partially.. and even seeing your parents daily is good than seeing in 2 years.
Totally agree… one really big challenge is finding reasonably priced real estate. Very expensive to purchase a house in my hometown… I can buy two in Florida for the price of one in Chandigarh.
Colonial rule had made India so much difficult because of the harderd mindset. So the younger generation need to change the mindset of population by various channels to create a free India. Please make your channel a platform to make change for good in India.
Colonial rule has nothing to do with it. Indians have not developed a professional attitude to things and their dealings with people. They are uncouth. This reflects badly on their culture and identity.
You are so correct in your appraisal .. it is my assessment as well ...there are many things , india needs to improve upon in due course .. hopefully ... There are many things which attract us to our roots .. some safety,some security including economics , bonhomie of near and dear one , are very important ..if one finds here , then firm decision is made ... ..
A good video. In my humble opinion, it's not about between US and India. It's about moving to any place - even within the same country. Each place has its own pros and cons. The farther you move from your original home, you can expect more and more differences - some you will love and some you will detest. If you stay at one place and compare what life would've been at a different place, it's a recipe for discontent and unhappiness. 🙏
You think your diplomatic type balancing answer has much value? NO, facts are facts especially when it comes to HUMAN quality and life live by HUMAN not ROBOTS or other species. If MONEY is everything or happiness as they fantasize in U.S., why there is almost daily gun Violence? The longevity in U. S. rank at dismal # 70 in the world...! Life of elders are miserable. Loneliness and psychiatric problems are widespread. Divorces are very common. Petty lies are just a way of life. What is # 1 than. There was a song in Raj Kapoor's 1957 film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai. " Aa ab laut chale........" And there is a line in one of the Antras "....Lakh lubhaye mahel paraye, apna ghar phir apna ghar hai..................
Wow You are Mature beyond your years ...Loved the story ..Home is where happiness is. Its different for each person based on priorities, needs, family situation, responsibilities....and each person has to do the calculus for themselves accept it and find ways to be Happy. Having been in the US for 40 years, the bonds of friendships, family have all weakened over time and space But every time I visit India I see the rapid progress, optimism and the drive of the people to do better, especially from the younger generation.
Very well explained... We moved to the US from India in 2002 and then moved back to India in 2012 and now in 2022 are back in the US... So... 10 years in US and then 10 Years in India and now back in the US... Many of your points are absolutely spot on and it really does not matter where you live as long as you see the glass as half full and enjoy life.. For people, deciding to move back to India or come to the US... both countries have their benefits... and depends on what you want... Happy Decision Making to all !
Great 👍 video We came back to India in April 2009. My Son was in 5th std then...All these years despite of having good grades, superb JEE rank, he is NTSE and KVPY holder ...being from open category it was hard to get admission into desired college for desired stream... India has nearly 55 to 60% reservation in education so it is hard for open category students to get admission in IIT for desired course...So if you come back here send your children abroad after 12th
I've lived 40 years in the US now, and I am not going back to India for various reasons. I do appreciate everything you said about India though - family, human connections, spirituality, and all that. I raised my kids here in the US, and if I move back to India, I would be making another mistake in my life (assuming that moving here was a mistake in the first place.)
@@vipulsharma4702 As someone who has lived here in California for 47 years after leaving India at the young age of 19, I can tell you that the U.S. is a very different country than what it was when I came here. Of the seven President that I have seen in the White House, only President Ronald Reagan and President Donald Trump have done anything truly good for this country. They rest were either inept, corrupt or simply hate this country and it has shown with the ups and downs the U.S. has gone through during my time here. Barack Hussein Obummer / Obozo along with Joe Buy-Dung have caused the most damage to this great nation and it's going to take a while to reverse the carnage they have caused.
Spirituality and God talk is all BS. It's not worth it. God is not free of evil and corruption either. You live and then die one day. Who knows what's there in the afterlife or if it even exists?
Britain looted $45 trillion worth of money and resources from India in 200 years of British rule. India's artefacts are still present in British museums.
I worked in the middle east and also in the US for nine years. I left the US and returned to India in 2008. I have never regretted my decision. Believe it or not, India is the best place to live in the world. This is even truer now when India is doing much better than the rest of the world. Money is important but happiness is a lot more important. We want a lot of money only because we feel it will bring us a lot of happiness. There is happiness in India.
Very well-articulated video 👌Moving back to India should not be just about earning money or physical comfort, but to achieve inner-peace and balance, which can be through various channels like family or food. India is the land of yoga, called as the yoga-bhoomi. There is more inner peace and mental peace. The west has more physical comfort to offer. The video is correctly ended by saying choose your priorities and make compromises for achieving them. One always needs a change in life and although neither the East or West is perfect, one has to strive for happiness where we choose to live. ❣
Really loved your video. I live in Canada now, was born in Kenya and am a senior now. My roots, however, are in India. Unfortunately I do not have a choice of going back home, so to speak. Kenya was not my home and I have tried hard over the 40 plus years I have lived here to make Canada my home. I have longed for many years to visit India and see the country my grandfather left, for economic reasons, before the turn of the last century. I have children and grandchildren born in Canada and without that I would not feel like I am living at 'home'. Best wishes to you and keep writing and speaking. Clearly, you have the demeanor and charisma for that line of work. Finally, I have worked in Canada with many persons who emigrated from India and have not met one person of my age who does not long to plan his or her next vacation to India.
My friend works in Nova Scotia power corporation in Halifax since3 yrs and he has no intentions of coming back He claims Canada is light years ahead of india in all aspects He calls Canada heaven on earth
really loved this video.., exact same good and bad for me.. just replace the country with Canada.... being back in India ... I do feel many times that professional life is much better abroad than in India.. but professional life is not what you live for.. you can still make it fairly well here in your profession .. but other than that ...the freedom.. food, life without Visa anxiety, family, friends... weather.. tourisim as well...everything is good here in India.. and I feel started appreciating all of these things after my stints abroad... India is chaotic.. but still there is an air of freedom and the spice of life here which really makes India our home...
Nice analysis! I may not agree with you on healthcare front. You rightly said it depends on what insurance you carry but it does not take 3-4 weeks to schedule an appointment. You primary care physician is always available quickly and if you are sick, the same day. Similarly even a specialist is available immediately if you are in some pain provided you are already his patient. However the first appointment while selecting a specialist may take sometime. Also emergency rooms are always available in case it is something off-hours and urgent. The quality of health care is best in United States and no other country can match it due to technology and infrastructure. Hygiene levels too are of highest standards.
most probably she was doing contract work and health insurance is not offered. Also, it does take 3-4 weeks or even more depending upon the specialist in USA coz you have to go through primary care most of the time. Or just knock the door of emergency and wait for massive bill.
Great video, i am planning to move back to India from US after 8 years of my stay here. I keep thinking these points all the day lol. Hoping to have a great time back in india. Rather than the place, i miss the people in India.
Thanks for the video. Recently my family has gone through health issues and I have been constantly asking myself 'do I really need to be in US for my happiness'. Especially with current layoffs my anxiety is at all time high.
Refreshingly honest and objective assessment of both countries. Neither country or people were shown in a negative light, which is so good and very important.👍 Best wishes to you!
I cannot agree more!!! I was a doctor in the U.K for over 15 years and decided to come to India and establish my own setup which gave me the luxury of doing what I really cared for without denting my passion. The good thing I did was that I didn’t join the corporate setup. Loved your post and I’m going to share with my friends if they are still sitting on the fence to decide. God bless
Home is where the heart is. As an American who has also lived abroad I can say America is home and definitely where I'm most comfortable. Diff people like diff things and that is fine. But for me, the greatest country is the US. Best diversity in the world, best cuisines, people etc. Benefits and satisfaction far outweigh problems and downsides (like overpopulation, lack of civic sense, amenities, pollution levels, entertainment, weather, technology etc.)
Best country is, india. The friendship, support in India is incomparable. Helpful people. Friends are best thing about India. And, the door services. House service. Lots of help
@@induchopra3014 if you are rich enough in US, you can buy at the restaurant and no need for domestic help. domestic help is good for middle class Indians but it also speaks about the employment situation in the country. people in the bottom are really struggling in India. biggest issue in the US is the gun culture, it's getting worse.
i am indian and moved back with the whole family and we love it. speaking our own lanuage, cheap food and goods, cheap houses... i think all indians should all return and build india up into a world leading nation
A very thoughtful video indeed. Very valid points. I was on a H1B visa in the US as well and I can relate to all of the struggles and niceties as well while in the US. India has always been home for me - I left India for other reasons and going to the US for more like an expedition to discover myself and what I really am going thru. The US has helped me gain confidence and do most things myself which I never thought I will be able to handle while India has helped me go thru the dirt and rain and the full cycle of all kinds of difficulties which has really helped me evolve as a person. I don't regret either of these countries and will always remain grateful for what they meant to me. Always!
Hey Nishtha, great perspective. I moved to US 14 years ago, and hold a US passport now. Me and my wife have been toying with the the idea of moving back to India for a couple of years now. I've built my entire career building 0-1 venture scale startups. At this point the only thing that's holding me back is lack of similarly interesting work in Ahmedabad. My entire family lives in Ahmedabad. I have startup founder friends in Bangalore and Hyderabad, but moving there from the Bay Area doesn't make sense to me. It's Ahmedabad or bust. Ahmedabad and Indore are probably very similar as second tier cities. Any thoughts on building venture scale startups in Ahmedabad/Indore? Is it even possible?
I just been to india in Gujarat..bro trust me don’t go back,,,people thinks making bridges and tall building its development,,but it’s not development,if u moving for your family then it’s ok,,
I am from Vadodara and am a US Citizen now. Don't move back without proper homework. Make trips and set up your network first. Ahmedabad's growth is on steroids so in Pune. Spend time in India and ensure that your work requires you to be there.
Being in H1 these days and going back is wise decision . However the case for GC or US citizens is different. Sorry h1b is totally hardship . If you don’t have a definite path to GC it’s super risky to continue in US.
Thank God I had the same realization already before even staying at any foreign country. Life may be tough in India but it's fulfilling..😊 Can't take up so much anxiety in life just for some more dollars..
Hi, I have been living in USA for 17 years now. Now a US citizen, but really wanting to come back to India considering my parents' age and health. My kids are also about to complete their schooling and will enter university in a few more years. I am in a critical juncture but have to move as my parents are very old. I would like to know how you managed to move all your stuffs back to India? I have collected a ton of items living in US (300 - 500 books and lot many items). How do we move them to India. This in itself is holding me back in US. I should not have accumulated so much items. Now not even able to sell them as the economy is not doing good and people are not much interested to spend their money!!! Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions so that it helps me in moving back quickly!!!
You can sort what is essential and not so much. Here also you get good stuff if you are willing to spend money for that. IKEA has come to India. Don't hold on to things too much. Just let go. Donate some and ship the essential things. In that way, you should be saving some money
If your children were born and raised in the US, chances are they'll continue to live, work and marry there. I moved back to India after 25 years. My children are married and continuing in the US. My suggestion- you'll never be able to make a 100% shift to India. Your house will always be home base for your kids. And speaking for myself, I live on 2 continents, traveling all the time. Parents in India, children in US. I have family and houses in both countries. So after a point, after the kids choose to remain there, you'll never be able to make a total shift. Just my experience.
I don’t agree that it takes weeks to get a doctor’s appt. Lived in Canada and USA since my teens. Canada was longer for appointments than usa. Cost of course is more in usa unless you have good healthcare through employer. Many youngsters talk about going back to india. Not many do unless forced due to family or visa situations. So there’s such a thing as x+1 syndrome… 1)will go back after studying in usa 2) will go back after some years to of usa work experience 3) will go back after green card so its easier to get back of need be 4) by this time they get married and spouse wants to see america and they want to travel before going back 5) child is born bcoz they want the kid to have US citizenship if he/she wants to study there later 6) will go back before kid starts learning American lifestyle 7) kid loves america and parents feel education system is better bcoz of extreme competition and pressure in india at a very young age 8) kid used to anerican life style and parents settled in their careers planning for kid’s Ivy League education 9) they plan to go back once kid is settled and by then, parents’ own parents gone and their immediate gamily is their kids. So if they move back, they will be gar away from kids/grand kids. Long story short, it’s a moving target for many lol. That x is the variable situation that keeps changing obviously
I ,as a mother, appreciate your move. What you nerrated is the absolute reality. At the end of the day one needs to be happy. ... you miss buzzing sounds, traffic snarls and lot of colours.. you cant speak loudly... here it is full of life.... what else u need in life
Lived in Toronto for 6 years and then made the decision to come back home to Kerala. Best decision ever for all the reasons that you mentioned in the vid
Kochi?? Sir
Lmao randians can't wait to leave india in billions and then there's you an expection. Damn 👏🏻
Keralite
@@abdulraihan6536 nee evidaya??
I didn’t the same went to canada in 2015 and left after 6 years
In India, MONEY TALKS more than any other country I have seen :)
Been in the UK for 15 years now. I used to visit India every few years for a month. However. Last year I spent 6 months in India and I didn't want to come back to UK. Family, food, culture and all of them aside India has changed a lot in the last 6-8 years. The digital transformation has been incredible. I have a Cybersecurity consultancy in UK and I can pretty much run it from anywhere. Thanks to Jio. If all goes to the plan in the next couple of years we intend to move back to India and spend a couple of summer months in the UK every year. For now, I need to make more money to execute that plan. I am 37 now and I would like to spend my 40s and the rest on the motherland.
Wow awesome. I have similar plan but can't stay india that long I don't think because I left india when I was 9. But it'll be good to run my business anywhere and be free 😊
Ambani is waiting for you sir 😂
Please hire me 😊
@@Anonymous-of2wgAmbani mehnat Se bana he tu Nafrat Bach Kuch na milega Muglo Goro ki gulami Lalchi karta hai 😅😅
Many years ago, I read somewhere that emigrating means you become a stranger in 2 countries simultaneously: the country you emigrate TO, and the country you emigrate FROM. Something to think about BEFORE emigrating.
*Immigrate
Exactly
Yes this stranger feeling and such a so called cool things can be a hazardous to mental fitness and because it leads to Loneliness in such a many of programs during life. 🎉 So i wish k apne family k sath pura life enjoye krne ko mile and utna earn kr saku jisse meri basic necessities Roti, Kapda and Makan ho sake....
OR you can twist argument and enjoy positive aspects of both counties ..ie money and lifestyle in US , and food , family in India travelling few times in a year .
Before jumping boat _ think about jumping from frying pan to the fire!
Above all, for me (I came back and had H1B), I have realised I have inherent love for India, our people, culture, language, hospitality and what not. I have started realising it more as I am getting older that in general people are very open and loving here no matter which part of country you are in. We are age old civilisation and there is a reason we are still standing.
Second, I realised that no matter how much time I spend in the US, deep down I will still have that feeling that I am not from here and I don’t look like American, don’t speak, eat, wear like American ( they are good in their own way) and I may feel secondary here. I didn’t want to feel that way all my life. Happy Indian 😊…
Highly agree. Everyday I wakeup I feel I am on vacation and tomorrow I will go back and feel home. Having grown in India makes it hard to feel settled mentally in US/CANADA. I am in Canada btw.
Agreed with you 😊Iam here 38 years and feel same secondary. Problem is there’s no ancestral 🏡 or anything to go back either. Just hanging in between.😮
Yes if you celebrate Diwali and holi in US then obviously you won't feel American. You need to do American things to assimilate but Indians try to remain Indians while being in the US. Then it becomes hard.
I personally agree.After all now East or West India is BEST.Why? Modiji had done lot favorable things.
I think I moved back to India around the same time as you (2013). The best thing about India is peace of mind. Life is laid back and all the anxiety, loneliness, depression is gone. There is absolutely nothing in the world which can compensate for mental sanity and peace. Are there issues in India? Sure! Which place doesn't have issues. But I guess its our duty as Indians to network and participate in cleaning India bit by bit.
Great and true. we just need to find a way because we are 150 crore peoples and we can make anything.
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT - And that very thing will give you not only health but longevity better than US.
What a joke 😂
@@ranjitsumati27 The best part? I had pretty high blood sugar and cholesterol in the US. Both are gone now. So yes you are right about the health part and also longevity.
@@Value_Pilgrim THANK YOU for confirming in agreement. Good Luck and hang in there where you are and if you can try to save Mother India from Americanization which the current King is facilitating, by educating people of India about the LUNACY for US immigration.
Lesson: between age 25-45when u r young and hv energy to work, western cities are ok, to buildup ur wealth. But once u cross 50, when u value all the other critical matters like family, health, food and culture, slower life, India seems the better option😁
What about parents
@@madanmohan3541 when one is 50, the parents wd be in their late 70s. Ideal time to return home country to give them company.
@@madanmohan3541i think about that too
at 50 how we can't move our kids back .. they will be in high school or in college .. ?
Very much true and practical. Same thoughts on my mind.🫡
It’s been exactly 12 years I moved back to India, one important point u missed, it feels home anywhere u go, it’s our people. I’ll take the crap but it should feel home, my son travels to US once a year to visit my sister and her kids he always says he doesn’t want his kids to grow up in America, He’s 23 he’s leaving for masters but he’s looking for career opportunities in india he’s also an American citizen. This dec I travelled to US after 12 years initial 2days I was in a thought process if I made a mistake but after seeing my sister I felt I made the right decision, but my sister loves America she can’t imagine her life out off America its about our personalities. I atleast made a visit to America my wife doesn’t even want to visit America and the irony is we are all American citizens and we were successful in US. This is personal my take on this issue I might be wrong but coming back was the right decision for our family.
👍👍 with all its flaws and chaos.. India still feels home.. ❤️
And with all its positives .. we would always be a second citizen
Being USC and holding US passport it self takes away many hurdle that indian citizen travelling US will have to deal with
Lmao "our people" where Brahman terrorist kill Indian children for drinking from water pot lmao
It's all about the roots. They tug you
@@georgej7141 yes we belong to plant family...we have roots
I want to start re-distributing my portfolio to some digital currencies and also other stocks with that in mind. I know the second quarter holds a lot of promise. I'm thinking of sharing my portfolio of about 300k over different asset classes. Any recommendations?
No specific suggestions from me, but all I can say is that he's really likely to win. It's really not as difficult to smartly distribute your assets as many people assume. It requires a certain level of expertise, which ordinary investors lack, so a financial advisor usually comes in very handy.
I agree. A financial advisor can really help you re-adjust and identify blindspots that you yourself do not notice, like mine did in advising me during COVID on how the pandemic will shape things, and I made it out big and still make up to at least 20k in dividend per month.
Could you recommend who you work with please? I'll love to establish contact with her.
“Melissa Jean Taligdan’’ is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment..
Thank you for this tip. it was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé
I am not Indian, I am Croatian-Luxembourgish who recently moved to the US. Even though Croatia has its own problems, I am realising quality of life is much better in Europe than the US. US is great if you want to get rich but money is not #1 priority for me and already planning to move back to Europe in a couple of years or sooner if I get laid off (working in tech). Great video, good luck and all the best in the future!
Yes you are right. I am an Indian staying in Ireland for 10 years now and I could say Europe is a beautiful garden. Nice people, not rude as in UK or USA. Quality of life is very good in Europe compared to Australia. Climatewise good compared to Canada.
All the best for your future endeavours.
USA has to work hard so it can provide assistance to Europe, Africa and Asia. Why no one is admitting to excellent things about the USA i.e justice, equality liberty, freedom of speech, law and order, retirement and social security benefits, an equal share of properties for women, Fee food, cash and house assistance for the poor, help for the handicapped and elderly, no corruption and pursuit of happiness qualities in the USA. Plus, you don't have to run around, asked for help and bribe if you want to have work done
@@sabrinakhan8217 that I saw when india began to grow and hundreds of world leaders visited India in 2008. What USA did is they orchestrated Mumbai attacks and 200 innocent people were shot down in Mumbai streets done by CIA agent David Coleman Headley. Also now when India has massive growth and expansion, what they did is they just used some research results and trying to destroy Asia last richest man Adani. Because soon he will overcome Elon musk
@@sabrinakhan8217 Equality, freedom, law & order, etc. Ask a black or Hispanic person about them. Don’t get lyrical there! As with everything, there are good and ugly sides.
I returned to India after spending more than 25 working years abroad . The transition was easier once I made the decision to accept the reality of life in India and stop comparing with life outside India. Also, by focusing on what I can give instead of what I can get, I am beginning to understand that, in this dance between me and my country, India will change me more than I will change India. Thank you for this video.
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I too returned after 22 years for family reasons. I agree that one can be very happy as long as one does not compare consciously to chevk if one made the right decision. Subconscious comparisons occasionally are unavoidable.
@@gauravipal9518 almost everyone returns only for family reasons. But if you look at the comments in this video, everyone is pretending as though they were held against their will in the US for decades - that’s just crap. If someone really wanted to, they could have come back. It is obvious that if one has stayed decades in the US/ abroad, what their actual preference is.
As they say, actions speak louder than words.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 well honestly I have visited abroad only twice till now, and they way I had to hang on to my passport, I will prefer staying and moving around in my India than anywhere else..
Edit: and i am not even mentioning food, weather, medical, language barrier ( in Europe and Middle East), cultural barrier...here. and what about those reserved behaviour of the foreigners esp whites. You do feel excluded.
Yes, Money is the only thing that makes Abroad is little attractive but the cost of living is also high there!
Being an NRI, I can relate to everything that you said. The India of today has changed so much that living in USA sometimes feels like a forceful decision/punishment. There is nothing that can make you feel privilege about staying in the US. You can grow successful here faster than in India but it comes with a price. You need to trade off all good things that India has to offer.
It is said that by 2025, there will be a flow of NRIs back to India. thsi is because Australia, US, UK, Ireland, Canada all are going to recession with huge rent and mortgage, but not much salary increase. But India is growing. Todays union budget allocated 10 trillion for development.
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India has no good things... It's only good if you're a hindu.... And being hindu sucks... Hindu culture is one of the most corrupt culture in the world.
@@vimalandrew2008 haha Indians are moving illegally to these lands.. and i can assure you that by 2025 it will be triple the numbers... Lol
Fantastic summary! This helped so much - ‘Wherever you are, you need to compromise on some things, so choose your priorities’
Glad it was helpful!
True 🙏
This was a great video!! I’m 20 years old and came to US 2 years ago at the age of 18. Of course, if I plan to stay in US, I will be earning more in the future and easily attain financially stability as compared to India.. but the life satisfaction that comes from staying with family is one of the main reasons I’m considering going back next year.
Plus I think I’ll be happier in India even if that means I have to struggle a few years to become financially independent!
Yes, that's what I'm gonna do next year. My main goal was to learn, network, have an international experience & perspective to things. Hence I was living here in the West till now. But next year me & my family are moving back to our beautiful motherland.
Absolutely💯💯just for money people miss on so many things like small joys of life
In India also we are achieving financial stability quite early in life
You are young now, so you are thinking in this manner - I did too. But when you have kids of your own, you will want to give them the best opportunities. At that time if you have decided to go back, you will regret it. Speaking as a parent who did the same thing.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 when your living in abroad the problem always starts when we have kids that’s what stops you from setting in India coz of commitments they are a huge responsibility otherwise we do well financially when we are in India too if child free & people with kids in India are also doing great & providing them the best possible life & still surviving it’s all about once mindset😊
Thank you very much for sharing your experience.. It will really help me to take my decision. I came to Ireland at the age of 22 almost 12 years ago. My children are still little, so I think its a plus. Earned enough. Everything is good here still something is missing. Very depressing during winter months. I hate cold. I missed so many important family functions, festivals etc. I am planning to move back to Bangalore next year. We have very good family support. Wish me luck.🙂
Bangalore has become a maddening place now. Although weather ia still great.
@@leonfit1131 Yeah, traffic is hectic there.
@@leonfit1131 i know bangaluru since 1970.
It used to be called "retirees paradise." For its weather and peaceful relaxed living in sync with nature.
But not now. Even weather is maddening now. There is utter chaos in everything and everywhere in bangalore.
Please I requesting you don’t move back..u will regret
@@pareshprajapati3282 you are scaring me now🥺
Wait, so you came back to India to help youngsters to move to the US through Scholar Strategy. Aha, that proves right there that US holds a better future for youngsters than India. Did I miss a beat?
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She’s capitalising and that’s the most American thing anyone can do. But In all fairness, moving back to India is an early retirement for someone who’s successful in America. It’s also the equivalent of our parents saying ki “Retirement ke baad tumhari mummy aur main gaon mein chale jaayenge because vahaan apna pan hai”. And it really is the same thing.
@@anas1832 I think in the current scenario, the best thing to do is move o US when you are young(under 25), work for 10-15 yrs and build a portfolio of 1.5- 2 mill USD and come back to India. Of course this requires intelligence, hardwork, dedication and no frills lifestyle for more than a decade but its easy to do in US than in India. Currently, aoftware engineers make on an average 200k in tier A cities in US and you are easily save 50k per year. If properly invested, this could become 2 million in 15 yrs.
@@MrTeslaX Why come back to India? To show how "Indian" we are? And its a personal choice. It might be best for you to come back to India but not for everyone who finds life in the US much better in terms of work and other aspects.
@@RatishRam She tries to glorify India in one way and her business does the exact opposite - that's the irony Im referring to. And "contempt" is a strong word btw which I never used.
I am working in NY a US citizen and yes after 22 yrs I am planning to move back. Your point about healthcare is the one that made me make my decision in 18. It’s great in most cases not all but too expensive and hard to get appointments especially with Drs hvg good reviews.
Thanks for sharing, wish you the best
Oh noooooo
@sachinpondi Thanks for sharing 👍 but did you think of moving to Dallas or Austin or a smaller city with better Healthcare before moving to.India? Healthcare system is so screwed up.and expensive in the US. Soon people will lose Medicare and other benefits too in their retirement.
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@@hotelcalifornia715 I agree with living in NYC is tough. But if one live in the southern states like Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, Tampa etc. , the quality of life and the bang for the buck is way better. And the weather is like India. I live near Atlanta, Georgia. It actually feels like home, lots of Indians here, we can afford big houses and great lifestyle unlike in NYC. NYC is fun if you are young but it is not a place to raise family or retire.
I think the golden rule is - go abroad at or before 25, make money until your kid turns 5 and then return back to India.
I hv been in the US now for over 22 yrs and at age 45, now i want to go back to India but my kid wouldn’t want to.
The biggest reason for me besides the ones you mentioned is domestic help. Here no matter what day of the year, you have to cook, do groceries, clean your house, iron your clothes - all by yourself.
I was fine doing all this when young but as you get older, these get on your nerve.
US is like quick sand, the more you feel like getting out, the more you start sinking.
Of course your kid wouldn’t want to. He grew up in the US, that is his country - how can you expect him to leave his country and come to a foreign land, just because he has ancestry there? It’s an unfair expectation and I would say blaming your children for no fault of theirs.
If you really mean what you say, you should have left when you started a family. But we all know why we stay abroad, so no need to pretend like it was a decision made against your will - you are solely responsible for it because you had your priorities. Which is perfectly ok - but this whole comment section looks like the US brought slaves in chains from India - It isn’t 17th century Africa, so pls stop self victimising.
How funny😂.. here i am glad to do all by myself if i can stay away from my emotional blackmailing, greedy toxic in laws and lazy sister in laws..
Jealous of you cuse for having a good family support in india..if i go to india, i ain’t getting any help but my work will be double since i also has to take care of my good for nothing in laws
@@mohamedfaizan9844If you tutor him properly from young age that USA is not his country and set his mind, then it’s possible. It depends on how you condition the mind of a person.
@@vamsikrishna3855 but that isn’t correct, right? If you’re born and raised in a country, you should be loyal to that country and not to your parent’s ancestry.
Imagine if say a child of a refugee from Bangladesh got Indian citizenship but still is loyal to Bangladesh because is father is from there - we would not accept that would we? Same for the US or any country.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 I entered US in 2016 while my first son was born in india in 2015, so he is not a citizen of US. Since my PERM is approved only recently a couple of years back, there is no hope in hell for me to get citizenship. So, Why should my first son be loyal to a country of which both he and his fathers are not citizens?
Secondly, my second son was born in 2021 and less than 2 years, by the time he is a major at 18 years, I will be 59 and how can I work in US with failing health at that age being anxious about VS visa and every time I lose a job(due to recession or others aspects). What is the point of teaching my second son to be loyal when his father due to his failing health may return back to India in about 10 years?
Bangladesh example works differently, we will come to that after we settle this issue.
I stay in india because my guru stay here and my parents stay here. And spiritual journey that we take and spiritual support we get in india is no comparison with any other country.... India is altogether a mystical masters world for me compare to any other countries in the world
@@thebobbysisters if u dont distinguish between what is religion and what is being in spiritual path means obviously u r not from india.... Taking spiritual path means taking control over your life energies which western countries have no idea about... Please come and visit some really authentic spiritual places of india... U may understand
@@thebobbysisters Bobby a hindu guy!!! Birla school full of spiritualism... I understood where your childhood went wrong in kerala... Full of propaganda to make everyone as converted christians... A real spirituality doesn't need any caste , creed and place identity.. .. please open your eyes n see things as they are... I told please go to some authentic place ... U may understand... Not sure ... U may....
Good bobby live well...
@@thebobbysisters better people like u leave india... Preaching done by you by replying to my comment...
Bobby... Didn't you read the scriptures?
Many organisations like chinmaya mission, Gayatri pariwar, arya samaj, ISKCON don't follow traditional caste system...they will even give you brahman sanskar if you are qualified...
Open your eyes brother...see your motherland . Feel how lucky you are
It’s not about just money in usa. I enjoy things that money cannot buy in india. For example, less bureaucracy, no bribery to get my job done at the bank or any govt org, privacy bcoz neighbors are far away and not nosy, less noise pollution so i can think quietly etc. Of course i love india too for family, food, colorful life, spirituality etc like you mentioned. I have traveled a lot being in the western world probably bcoz of having canadian citizenship very early in life and US later… to each their own! Good luck no matter what choice you all make!
Hv to visited Germany?
Half my life I spent in India and the other half in the US. I agree with you completely. Fear and anxiety are the part of life of any H1B visa holders. We can live in peace in India.
I got diabetes because of that constant fear and uncertainty for years
I’m sorry but you are referring to the delayed paperwork that has caused this situation of uncertainty. It’s not about “peace in India”. If US gave you green card or citizenship on time, would you have chosen to come back to India for “peace”? I think not.
Same is the case for all Indians who have renounced their citizenship and received one successfully from other countries.
@@mohamedfaizan984490% of Indians don’t get green card. This is something they need to digest . Only 10,000 are naturalized every year from india. Back log is like a million. So most wont make it. Bear is to be grounded.
@@vamsikrishna3855 yes indeed that is the situation now. But now everyone on this comment section pretending like the decision to return had nothing to do with the backlog but using nationalism and family to justify it.
@@mohamedfaizan9844 I know personally many people who left for india. No one is mentioning nationalism but family. Second, the reason is more to do with reaching saturation limit of visa. You are putting words in our mouth. Don’t do that.
I can't tell you how grateful I am to you, for sharing this experience. I am living in Canada sacrificing so many things and what i get in return is Apathy..if I compare my life in India it was rich in experience and contentment..this video gives me courage to finally take my own decision too.. 🙏🙏
Thank you so so much for making me realise that the decision has to be yours and that..Heart is where Home is ...after this video im now not in two minds and clear that m moving back too 🙏🙏🙏 that too with Full Acceptance of my Motherland 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Absolutely right. I’m also in Canada and every day I’ve to choose whether I should pick my heart and move back to home but my husband,for him it’s impossible to live in india. And here I’m just hanging in half deprived and depressed
Hi same here. The prices are crazy, rent and mortagage so high we barely save anything and have to do all household work. Overall we are left with nothing and on top there is long depressing winters. Also u never fully feel integrated. You are always the 'other' esp if u don't have the perfect accent. We had a succesful business back in India and it seems like a mistake coming here. Suffering alone without family and getting virtually nothing out of this struggle.
@@wheathusk2499 can you share more light on why you told depressing winter. North India is also same about summer.
Everything said and done, India is not just about earning money and achieving success in career, it’s a complete fulfilling journey of life, it’s a feeling, can’t describe in words, the words success and achievements means a whole lot different in India, can never think of staying in some other country far away from my people❤
Having citizenship makes it easier to move to India. With an assurance that you can comeback anytime.
Well said 🙏🥰
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Well said @praveensingh9733! People are desperate to move to overseas when their own home is rich in everything! What else would you need... I should be honest that people in Australia are racist. They think they know it all but in reality they know nothing! Telling other migrants how to live their lives. Indians should know that they are smarter they don't need advise from people who are lazy, not hard-working and just love to live on government dole! I love my country India! INDIA IS GREAT❤❤❤
@@sukhvirb7684 do you understand that your comment is self contradictory.
I think you missed one of the biggest plus in India, getting Domestic help or even free deliveries and professionals visiting home. Convenience is best in India and time saved can be used in whatever you love doing!
True. Because of the huge population and Cheap labor you can get people to wash your rear end after you take a dump for as low as 1 rupee.
Yup I was about to comment the same . I don’t know how did she missed the most important aspect of our daily lives that adds to stress and fights with Spouse over those mundane activities
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You like to humiliate the labor class and feel superior, say it the way it is. Why no one is admitting to justice, equality liberty, freedom of speech, law and order, retirement and social security benefits, an equal share of properties for women, Fee food, cash and house assistance for the poor, help for the handicapped and elderly, no corruption and pursuit of happiness qualities in the USA. Plus, you don't have to run around, asked for help and bribe if you want to have work done
You do realise that it is precisely for this reason that we don’t have minimum wages and dignity of labour in India? It is human exploitation, and after coming to Europe and doing everything on my own, I understand that we have been very pampered in India and treated the labour class very unfairly. Here in Europe every profession is treated on par and nothing is below “status”.
Yeah, no doubt it makes life convenient, and to be honest I also miss it sometimes - but I know that we were wrong before and don’t plan to inculcate that habit in my son.
I am a nurse,moved 5 years back in late 30s,struggled,stressful.
But I did my nurse practitioner school now working as a well accomplished Nurse practitioner,which I could never get in India,I worked in PGIMER,work culture is horrible and terrible, I love the work culture here and my kids are doing great in their studies.
To be honest,coming out of my comfort zone in India,gave me a opportunity to look at life through different angel,to look at me and my inside,what I am and what I want.
I always wanted to do audio narration and copywriting,which I never knew what it was in India,and here I got great opportunity to do and I am doing,in India I was not from rich family,so vacation were rare,but now we get to go for vacation twice a year,as there is no limit to work and earn so no limits for vacation,its like learning a new culture and leaving your life.
So far I am great.
I had full time maid in India but with all the extra demands and price,here we all know what who’s doing so less stress and no one is visiting me and saying your house is a mess and no one peeping inside me and my house
if you are poor, US is the best place to live, it gives you freedom and work opportunities that no other country can offer but if you are rich, you can literally live anywhere. Especially for nurse jobs its better to be in the west than in India or south asia coz pay rate barely enough to keep you afloat.
I am moving this year to India. This video is insightful. Home is home..
Good Excellent Explanation. Very Good.
I live in Canada since 2 years
I lost my peace happiness in no time here
Everything is good but without your family nothing is good especially when you get sick
I miss India even conditions are bad there but it’s our country I love to go back and live happily as I lived before.
Are you Goan or Manglorean?
What Americans and Canadians do when they get sick?
@@iambhavinpatel I mean, there are still doctors here. But usually people can heal without doctors, or take over the counter medications.
Bro i want to come Canada pls suggest me. Bro
@Sukanya Kavanooru marry a Canadian, that'll be thr fastest way.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I realized I am not the only one who feels going back to India is the right option after being in Abroad. As you rightly mentioned all the countries have their own plus and minuses but finding peace and happiness is most important as it affects every small thing around us.
As far as i know maximum people shift abroad to earn good money if their national currency is low... But once experienced people start rethinking their choice to move abroad. But heard from many : abroad is good for holidays but life is best in India. We crave for money but at the end happiness matters which can not be earned from money......
Very beautiful last two lines
I disagree
USA is light years ahead of india
None of my friends came back
They own big villas and amazing cars
Good to know that you are from Indore. I am an indorian staying in USA from past 16 years. Planning to move back in near future. It would be my pleasure to connect with you sometime.
Thanks for the videos , which give us some guidance! My husband is NRI and I am a German citizen. Having lived for more than 20 years in USA , we are relocating to HP India and are aware that we will face some obstacles in India . Keeping that in mind we will have to adjust regarding lifestyle changes . As we get older , especially for a Buddhist , India is the holly land and spiritual connections becomes more important . So I am looking forward to visit all the holly sites that Emperor Ashoka has built and visit many modern cultural and spiritual centers for an international audience…
According to the many comments, there are many people who are returning to India . Those people , who are looking for a “ paradise on earth “ will be disappointed to find one as we humans cause all the problems ! The good thing being a human is that we can also be the sources of the “ CHANGE” for the betterment of the common good, especially those who have experienced different countries and their cultures have a wider viewpoint. When one has positive life’s goals, one has happier life….
Totally agree with you!!! We have just moved in H.P in a small sleepy village called Seobagh. Kullu and have to adjust to more basic living conditions . But the nature is beautiful and local cultures are diverse and people are lay back. Manali is not far from this village and tourists are coming from all over India. It seems that with booming tourism comes also polutions by traffic, humans and trash they leave behind! If there are programs to protect the environment from these issues, this beautiful place can’t sustain for long…
@@ogathingo8885 yup you can build a cute small homestay as well❤
HP and Uttarakhand are heaven!
If you have sufficient funds, a basic car, a small but sufficient house, small market nearby, it's heavenly!! Also required is a loving partner!
Canada, Switzerland etc are only for the rich tourists
I love retiring in Thailand and visitng India annually.
Please tell me more about it. Do u have family, how is life there?
It’s all based on what you want. I visit in India very often from USA and plan to stay longer in future. Pros India 1) family 2) food 3) easy access to everything 4) domestic help … pros of USA 1) money 2) clean env 3) opportunities 4) better healthcare. Now there are cons in both countries but biggest is gun violence in USA. Everyday, there is shooting somewhere. I can live with small inconveniences in India. Btw, I’ve been in India since December and leaving in February
Healthcare in India is pretty good nowadays specially in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi , Bangalore etc
I doubt usa has better Healthcare. I have lots if health issues and watch lots of videos where a lot of Americans say how their Healthcare sucks on the internet. I live in Germany and it's not great here either. America surely doesn't have a clean environment everywhere. That is debatable. You might have good experiences based on where you have lived but it's hard to believe that US doesn't hv pollution and all the garbage they dump in other countries😅
we are also thinking about moving back to india. your video inspired and guided me alot. thanks dear.😊
All the best
Very good! Let me share my experience. I had returned to India after chucking away my Green Card. I was always surprised when people asked me why I came back; the answer was simple, it was home. I had never regretted for a single minute of returning to India. The key was never to look back. Don’t keep thinking about the life you left behind, but the life you are driving towards. No one drives a vehicle looking into the rear view mirror. The interesting thing was that the Uparwala had his own plans for me. The multinational company I was working for decided to transfer me to their corporate office in Paris. After few years there transferred me to the U. S. I am now a U. S. citizen. But, my heart is still in India. That corny saying that you can take an Indian out of India, but can’t take take India out of an Indian is not corny at all. Mera joota hai Japani, ye pantaloon Englishtani... phir bhi dil hai Hindoostani...
This not a reply, but an addendum to my earlier post. A few may ask if you love India so much, why don't you move back? Ah, I wish things were that simple. There a wife and children whose thinking may be different, and you might have lost many old friends and dear relatives back home to time. So, one silently suffers the long distance love and pangs of separation from the motherland.
Fake showing love for india and having us citizenship
@@shantanusrivastava5019 You can hold your opinion you like. My feelings towards India are not conditioned by comments like yours.
@@ratnakamal1Everyone has different opiniom my self a NRI spend 19 yrs in america got GC and having option for citizenship but I rejected all and return back India because my wife don't want her kids to become ABCD. I have seen many Indian origin americans got US citizenship and showing fake love for India like u.
@@shantanusrivastava5019 Who the hell are you to certify when someone’s love is fake or not. Just because you had returned to India should not give you such a superior attitude. Do you condemn millions of Indian diaspora as fake? I will argue with you any more. I remember the admonition ‘don’t argue with a fool and prove there are two.’
Great analysis! I moved from India almost 40 yrs ago and have lived in many countries in Europe and 25 years in California. Now retired in Italy with my Italian husband I love it here! Thankfully I chose to work in the travel industry so I was able to travel to India very often. I still miss India but honestly the quality of life in the west can’t be beat!
Great post! 42 years in the US. Pretty much settled here. All the best!
Even i came back to India from UK 2 years back. And honestly I don’t think India is great. There’s so much shortcomings here. But something just didn’t feel right abandoning my country and running away.
Golden rule. Living in UK, always think of coming back to India. Or living in India always think of living in UK. Check answer
LOL, UK was the country which looted $45 trillion from India for 200 years. India's artefacts are still present in British museums. If India is not great, then what is UK?
I think you did absolutely right
You have beautifully explained. I felt the same thing after staying in Muscat for 25 years. Came back to India in 2009 to take of both side parents and also to enjoy with our grand children…
Thanks for sharing your journey and come back to our beloved India ❤
I was in US 1995 and had 2 H1B , one 1L1 and then 10yrs B1 Visa. I had an offer to have green card but I never accepted due to my mother country ❤ I lost my father when I was not even adult. So my mother took us all the journey to grow and have good education and the rest. So then I never ever accepted green card and finally came to India 2002. But yes I travel after that on B1Visa. ❤
As an NRI in usa , I would like to add one more point which is “fresh food”.
everything is frozen over here specially vegetables and meat. Since I am from mumbai its difficult for me to get fresh fish, chicken and goat meat as well. They are all frozen and tastes horrible.
Where as in india we get to eat everything fresh ❤
fresh doesn't mean clean. In Indian fresh vegerables are ridden with pesticides. I would peesonally buy a farm in India and grow my own vegetables.
frozen food has zero nutritional value .
You are absolutely right. It is good decision to return to India after having 5-10 yrs exposure.
I lived for two years, I never felt at home. However bad in India I feel at home and safe.
But all the issues you mentioned are true. One more thing is the civil consciousness of our people, the insensitive way they drive and live, makes me wonder why our people can't behave in a civilized manner on the streets.. But again, hope that will improve some day.
Good or bad, home is home..
You have a LONG wait.
If you learn to be loving, joyful, peaceful within yourself, you’ll see the same in others. I say this from experience! And what better place than India to learn how to be so.
@@Nanananana127 So is that why Indians abuse their women, rape them, drag them and more? And then the religious violence!! Live in India? No thanks.
I agree that people can't behave in a civilized manner on the streets ( not only uneducated people but also educated people don't behave.)
I finished my educations in South India and spent over ten years there in High School. I do missed India a lots although I was born and raised in Thailand. I am Thai by birth and now live and retired in USA. I want to go back and visit India again in the near future. I loved Indian cultures. I loved Indian foods too.
Thanks for providing great insight. You decision to come back to India makes sense. Wish you all the best !
Well presented. At the end of the day, happiness is what we strive for in this world
Happiness is where your heart is.
Its a mixed bag . I came back to India in the year 2001 - the sweet call of the Country; yeh jo desh hae tera...later carrying on the dream to setup a 1000 people r&d & a manufacturing centre from grounds up as a first employee for a energy mnc ...( I remember the time when for six months i was in office day and night to set it up)..than now i moved to setup my own Startup and have done fairly well...but i will tell you apart from the love for the country and precious time with the family it is a struggle every day ! Your country misses to recognize your effort and people of science don't have society standing .Its only the money politics , cricketer and flimstars that steal the lime light and call the shots rest is all just trivial! Yet i love my country and would continue serving it.
Very balanced narrative of the subject. Liked it.
1. Safety is the biggest problem in USA, almost everyone carry guns with them, just a heated argument can turn into violence and kill people. Atleast in India there is no license for everyone to have guns with them
2. They made the world to believe it's a rich country, but in reality lot of poor people also in US
3. Healthcare and insurance both are money making businesses; one must have insurance to avoid paying high fees for healthcare, but they will loot the same money in weekly, fortnightly or monthly paycheck
4. If you decided to settle in US, for sure your kids grow there in their culture and don't be surprised if they ask for appointment to meet with their parents in future.
5. In the name of professionalism people in office are so detached, there is no "emotion " in their work life. They might earn alot (crores rs if you convert to indian currency) but you might not get satisfaction as you get in your home country
6. The word "Appointment" has reached to the stage that, even to meet their parents they need appointment.
7. And working culture in India is not bad .. its improved alot, and I don't think they get "poor salaries ", the person who graduated in NITs, and even medium grade colleges they earn alot, and living his/her quality life
8. Healthcare in india is not cheap, but its affordable. They do not find unnecessary reasons in the final bill like USA. if you are unable to arrive to the hospital in the scheduled appointment time you will be charged in USA in many hospitals, but its not the case in India.
9. Visa renewals, appointment, green card, citizenship is like long process, need to wait if someone wants to continue his work and settle. After struggling a lot you don't get the feeling what you get in your home country, you will not be acceptable by all the people though apl your documents are legal and have a citizenship, That is something no one can change in the mindset of people.
10. Last but not least, you dont get a "life satisfaction" anywhere else other than your home country. End of your life that is the only thing matters.
Just check. Living in foreign and always think about India and want to come back. Or living in India and always want to go to that country. Check Answer
Manoj ji you summed up all points so well
Great video . From 2013 to 2023 ( 10 years) , I have been switching back and forth from US and India. Currently in US and planning to back in couple of months. Your video gave some good insight & decision making easy . There are some thing you need to loose and you need to decide what is important for you..Thanks Watched this video at right time
Thanks for sharing your experience. To be honest your life experiences really helped me to take correct decision.
Glad it helped!
For me, the work culture, poor political system, and people's attitude scare me to move back to India, but the gun violence and the fear of losing India forever are the facts that make me run back to India anytime.
Family is the biggest reason you wanna stay back in India. Period. Especially when you're so close to someone like your father or mother.
Great video. Former New Yorker from Queens now living in Indore.
I enjoyed returning to India after nearly a decade in the US although it took me some time to adjust. I realized many assumptions we make about India prejudicial to moving here are simply not true. After living abroad, I appreciate and value the life in India much better.
True. Once you move out, you value India more and realize how much you took for granted.
Exactly. As they say the grass is not always greener on the other say, it is greener where you water it. For anyone to leave India now when they have everything going for themselves in Bharat is just insanity.
Good Decision Made ... Ditto sentiments. Happy 2023 @👍😊💝❗️
I lived in US for a few years and I was never truly enamored. I only fell in love with India after I realised how lonely life in USA is. I realise in USA people think of everything as a schedule. Especially people expect you to take appointments to meet parents and friends. Basically, I feel they are so informal and casual about things like morals, respecting elders, parents or being truly secular. As a society I did not like America. They are overall largely about identity and segregation- be it religious, political and ofcourse Race. Always. That is in their DNA and underlying their motives at every level somehow, even when they are nice people. That made me realise we take India's diversity for granted but it is amazingly inclusive. I mean they introduce formality in relationship with parents and have no boundaries at all in sex and exhibitionism. Eventually I feel we are humans. Money and luxury come much later in the order of things for me. I am never leaving India again....but having said that if anyone asks me..should they go abroad I always say Yes! 😏😎. I want them to leave and maybe that will reduce some population here. Especially I wish all the corrupt psychos left india. Anyways...I also saw first hand how CORRUPT govt offices, especially the DMV and Police were in the states. They are full of mafia crooks. Also the amount of drug addiction in that country is , disturbing to me personally. I predict USA and the west in general is in moral and financial decline. Besides their general IQ is really low. They have had it easy for too long and some of them have become unbelievably lazy n dumb. Dumb Blonde is the color of American brain.
Yeh but it’s there culture as u have your own..we can’t talk anything about them..we r more emotional then Americans. But the thing is india people are following foreign trends..as long as u have money in india then it’s ok..otherwise no body care about u in india now a days..even relatives friends everyone are busy in making money as in india everything is so expensive, i m sure there are lots of people who can’t even afford to buy house now a day schooling so expensive for kids..and no body want a send their kids to government schools,,lots of other problem..so think before anyone move
@@pareshprajapati3282 - u need to really sit down and clear your head. Ur one sentence contradicts another and I really could not understand your drift. U r free to think why u like. So am I . And I am free to speak about my own experience and opinions. U can't stop me. U can stop listening though :). Peace n out.
DMV and government offices are corrupt? Are you talking about USA or India? LOL
So glad to get the perspective. In a way the 4 things that frustrated u can be an opportunity in disguise.
I built this perspective only after this was suggested by a Chinese entrapronure.
I hope to connect with like minded people and let me know if there are some forums already doing something, which I can be a part of. Learn and contribute in small ways
I am coming back from Germany to Bangalore and hence very relatable.
Really helpful to see your thought.
However Germany is different and having best work culture, health but Salaries are not as in US.
I have one point to add, whatever bad points counted are improving day by day. and India is having high contrast city by city. :)
Salaries have improved at least in Tech industry, looking at purchasing power of same, sometime value is higher than in western countries.
Work culture is something we need to bring awareness about , it is not improving.
You can also talk about "weather". I am coming back due to weather, food and family.
Indeed, thanks for sharing :)
Expect USA no country can match India .. After pandemic salaries have gone rapidly in USA mostly europe salaries cant match with india any longer
@@drbh6331 You are right in respect of salary.
But West Europe ( Germany/ Switzerland) are best for work culture. Layoffs of permanent employee is rare . Employee benefits are enormous.
I live in US and thought multiple times to move back. I am fine with little less salary as long as it covers my basic needs. My main reason to move is to be with my old parents. However having worked in India before and living in Mumbai, I was getting very little time to spend with my family due to not so great work culture. I used to spend 3 hours in traffic, 12 hours at office and was coming home only for dinner and sleep. I will still be moving in next couple of years to help my parents, but I am still unsure of how I will be making time for them.
@@acecala3576 work culture and traffic are struggle.
"Some" companies provide better work culture. and/or taking home near your office can solve the problem partially..
and even seeing your parents daily is good than seeing in 2 years.
Good selection of points and well articulated. Spot on
For personal life, one can live in native village with less cost with satisfaction. But cannot in US without 10 Lakhs per month.
Nice video. Am in Canada and can relate to so many things that you said. 😊
Totally agree… one really big challenge is finding reasonably priced real estate. Very expensive to purchase a house in my hometown… I can buy two in Florida for the price of one in Chandigarh.
WTF!
Exactly!
The most unbiased and well-rounded video. Loved it!
Colonial rule had made India so much difficult because of the harderd mindset. So the younger generation need to change the mindset of population by various channels to create a free India. Please make your channel a platform to make change for good in India.
Colonial rule has nothing to do with it. Indians have not developed a professional attitude to things and their dealings with people. They are uncouth. This reflects badly on their culture and identity.
You are so correct in your appraisal .. it is my assessment as well ...there are many things , india needs to improve upon in due course .. hopefully ... There are many things which attract us to our roots .. some safety,some security including economics , bonhomie of near and dear one , are very important ..if one finds here , then firm decision is made ... ..
A good video. In my humble opinion, it's not about between US and India. It's about moving to any place - even within the same country.
Each place has its own pros and cons.
The farther you move from your original home, you can expect more and more differences - some you will love and some you will detest.
If you stay at one place and compare what life would've been at a different place, it's a recipe for discontent and unhappiness. 🙏
You think your diplomatic type balancing answer has much value? NO, facts are facts especially when it comes to HUMAN quality and life live by HUMAN not ROBOTS or other species. If MONEY is everything or happiness as they fantasize in U.S., why there is almost daily gun Violence? The longevity in U. S. rank at dismal # 70 in the world...! Life of elders are miserable. Loneliness and psychiatric problems are widespread. Divorces are very common. Petty lies are just a way of life. What is # 1 than. There was a song in Raj Kapoor's 1957 film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai. " Aa ab laut chale........" And there is a line in one of the Antras "....Lakh lubhaye mahel paraye, apna ghar phir apna ghar hai..................
Wow You are Mature beyond your years ...Loved the story ..Home is where happiness is. Its different for each person based on priorities, needs, family situation, responsibilities....and each person has to do the calculus for themselves accept it and find ways to be Happy. Having been in the US for 40 years, the bonds of friendships, family have all weakened over time and space But every time I visit India I see the rapid progress, optimism and the drive of the people to do better, especially from the younger generation.
Very well explained... We moved to the US from India in 2002 and then moved back to India in 2012 and now in 2022 are back in the US... So... 10 years in US and then 10 Years in India and now back in the US... Many of your points are absolutely spot on and it really does not matter where you live as long as you see the glass as half full and enjoy life.. For people, deciding to move back to India or come to the US... both countries have their benefits... and depends on what you want... Happy Decision Making to all !
Great 👍 video
We came back to India in April 2009.
My Son was in 5th std then...All these years despite of having good grades, superb JEE rank, he is NTSE and KVPY holder ...being from open category it was hard to get admission into desired college for desired stream... India has nearly 55 to 60% reservation in education so it is hard for open category students to get admission in IIT for desired course...So if you come back here send your children abroad after 12th
Agrred
spot on , you touched all the MUST topics.
I've lived 40 years in the US now, and I am not going back to India for various reasons. I do appreciate everything you said about India though - family, human connections, spirituality, and all that. I raised my kids here in the US, and if I move back to India, I would be making another mistake in my life (assuming that moving here was a mistake in the first place.)
If I may ask, why do you say that it was a mistake going to Us
@@vipulsharma4702 As someone who has lived here in California for 47 years after leaving India at the young age of 19, I can tell you that the U.S. is a very different country than what it was when I came here.
Of the seven President that I have seen in the White House, only President Ronald Reagan and President Donald Trump have done anything truly good for this country. They rest were either inept, corrupt or simply hate this country and it has shown with the ups and downs the U.S. has gone through during my time here. Barack Hussein Obummer / Obozo along with Joe Buy-Dung have caused the most damage to this great nation and it's going to take a while to reverse the carnage they have caused.
Spirituality and God talk is all BS. It's not worth it. God is not free of evil and corruption either. You live and then die one day. Who knows what's there in the afterlife or if it even exists?
Very well said. Lived abroad for 9 years and came back for same reasons. parents. quite happy on that front.
I love India, I’m a Brit and travel there regularly for both work and pleasure. A dynamic country indeed.
Britain looted $45 trillion worth of money and resources from India in 200 years of British rule. India's artefacts are still present in British museums.
I worked in the middle east and also in the US for nine years. I left the US and returned to India in 2008. I have never regretted my decision. Believe it or not, India is the best place to live in the world. This is even truer now when India is doing much better than the rest of the world. Money is important but happiness is a lot more important. We want a lot of money only because we feel it will bring us a lot of happiness. There is happiness in India.
Very well-articulated video 👌Moving back to India should not be just about earning money or physical comfort, but to achieve inner-peace and balance, which can be through various channels like family or food. India is the land of yoga, called as the yoga-bhoomi. There is more inner peace and mental peace. The west has more physical comfort to offer.
The video is correctly ended by saying choose your priorities and make compromises for achieving them. One always needs a change in life and although neither the East or West is perfect, one has to strive for happiness where we choose to live. ❣
India is also a punya Bhumi.❤
Totally agree and resonate with you.. thanks for expressing this🙏
Really loved your video. I live in Canada now, was born in Kenya and am a senior now. My roots, however, are in India. Unfortunately I do not have a choice of going back home, so to speak. Kenya was not my home and I have tried hard over the 40 plus years I have lived here to make Canada my home.
I have longed for many years to visit India and see the country my grandfather left, for economic reasons, before the turn of the last century. I have children and grandchildren born in Canada and without that I would not feel like I am living at 'home'.
Best wishes to you and keep writing and speaking. Clearly, you have the demeanor and charisma for that line of work.
Finally, I have worked in Canada with many persons who emigrated from India and have not met one person of my age who does not long to plan his or her next vacation to India.
My friend works in Nova Scotia power corporation in Halifax since3 yrs and he has no intentions of coming back
He claims Canada is light years ahead of india in all aspects
He calls Canada heaven on earth
Good for you. Proud that you made the bold move . Courage and Strenght is needed to make changes in finiteness of existence.
really loved this video.., exact same good and bad for me.. just replace the country with Canada.... being back in India ... I do feel many times that professional life is much better abroad than in India.. but professional life is not what you live for.. you can still make it fairly well here in your profession .. but other than that ...the freedom.. food, life without Visa anxiety, family, friends... weather.. tourisim as well...everything is good here in India.. and I feel started appreciating all of these things after my stints abroad... India is chaotic.. but still there is an air of freedom and the spice of life here which really makes India our home...
Thanks for an amazing video didi. You are my inspiration!
Nice analysis!
I may not agree with you on healthcare front. You rightly said it depends on what insurance you carry but it does not take 3-4 weeks to schedule an appointment. You primary care physician is always available quickly and if you are sick, the same day.
Similarly even a specialist is available immediately if you are in some pain provided you are already his patient. However the first appointment while selecting a specialist may take sometime.
Also emergency rooms are always available in case it is something off-hours and urgent.
The quality of health care is best in United States and no other country can match it due to technology and infrastructure. Hygiene levels too are of highest standards.
Indeed, and also most of the best doctors in the US came from India...
most probably she was doing contract work and health insurance is not offered. Also, it does take 3-4 weeks or even more depending upon the specialist in USA coz you have to go through primary care most of the time. Or just knock the door of emergency and wait for massive bill.
Great video, i am planning to move back to India from US after 8 years of my stay here. I keep thinking these points all the day lol. Hoping to have a great time back in india. Rather than the place, i miss the people in India.
Thanks for the video. Recently my family has gone through health issues and I have been constantly asking myself 'do I really need to be in US for my happiness'.
Especially with current layoffs my anxiety is at all time high.
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On h1b or USC
Refreshingly honest and objective assessment of both countries. Neither country or people were shown in a negative light, which is so good and very important.👍 Best wishes to you!
I cannot agree more!!!
I was a doctor in the U.K for over 15 years and decided to come to India and establish my own setup which gave me the luxury of doing what I really cared for without denting my passion. The good thing I did was that I didn’t join the corporate setup.
Loved your post and I’m going to share with my friends if they are still sitting on the fence to decide.
God bless
Is practice is better to move abroad?
Thank u 🙏 I needed this. Also planning to return to India.
Home is where the heart is. As an American who has also lived abroad I can say America is home and definitely where I'm most comfortable. Diff people like diff things and that is fine. But for me, the greatest country is the US. Best diversity in the world, best cuisines, people etc. Benefits and satisfaction far outweigh problems and downsides (like overpopulation, lack of civic sense, amenities, pollution levels, entertainment, weather, technology etc.)
Best country is, india. The friendship, support in India is incomparable. Helpful people. Friends are best thing about India. And, the door services. House service. Lots of help
@@induchopra3014 if you are rich enough in US, you can buy at the restaurant and no need for domestic help. domestic help is good for middle class Indians but it also speaks about the employment situation in the country. people in the bottom are really struggling in India. biggest issue in the US is the gun culture, it's getting worse.
i am indian and moved back with the whole family and we love it. speaking our own lanuage, cheap food and goods, cheap houses... i think all indians should all return and build india up into a world leading nation
A very thoughtful video indeed. Very valid points. I was on a H1B visa in the US as well and I can relate to all of the struggles and niceties as well while in the US. India has always been home for me - I left India for other reasons and going to the US for more like an expedition to discover myself and what I really am going thru. The US has helped me gain confidence and do most things myself which I never thought I will be able to handle while India has helped me go thru the dirt and rain and the full cycle of all kinds of difficulties which has really helped me evolve as a person. I don't regret either of these countries and will always remain grateful for what they meant to me. Always!
Sangeetha
U have sense of gratitude. Nice Way to express urself. Ur a hood doul dear. Best wishes from USA.
Same here , 12 years in New York, Will be coming back soon.
Hey Nishtha, great perspective. I moved to US 14 years ago, and hold a US passport now. Me and my wife have been toying with the the idea of moving back to India for a couple of years now. I've built my entire career building 0-1 venture scale startups. At this point the only thing that's holding me back is lack of similarly interesting work in Ahmedabad. My entire family lives in Ahmedabad.
I have startup founder friends in Bangalore and Hyderabad, but moving there from the Bay Area doesn't make sense to me. It's Ahmedabad or bust. Ahmedabad and Indore are probably very similar as second tier cities.
Any thoughts on building venture scale startups in Ahmedabad/Indore? Is it even possible?
I just been to india in Gujarat..bro trust me don’t go back,,,people thinks making bridges and tall building its development,,but it’s not development,if u moving for your family then it’s ok,,
Indore has started attracting more startups. I am a NRI from London. I humbly advice you to move back byv2025 as the golden Era of USA is done
I am from Vadodara and am a US Citizen now. Don't move back without proper homework. Make trips and set up your network first. Ahmedabad's growth is on steroids so in Pune. Spend time in India and ensure that your work requires you to be there.
Nice content and presentation!
Being in H1 these days and going back is wise decision . However the case for GC or US citizens is different. Sorry h1b is totally hardship . If you don’t have a definite path to GC it’s super risky to continue in US.
I hope many people get inspired by you and return back to India as the recession in looming on many developed countries
Thank God I had the same realization already before even staying at any foreign country. Life may be tough in India but it's fulfilling..😊 Can't take up so much anxiety in life just for some more dollars..
The most honest video I have seen with very realistic views…
Hi, I have been living in USA for 17 years now. Now a US citizen, but really wanting to come back to India considering my parents' age and health. My kids are also about to complete their schooling and will enter university in a few more years.
I am in a critical juncture but have to move as my parents are very old.
I would like to know how you managed to move all your stuffs back to India? I have collected a ton of items living in US (300 - 500 books and lot many items). How do we move them to India. This in itself is holding me back in US. I should not have accumulated so much items. Now not even able to sell them as the economy is not doing good and people are not much interested to spend their money!!!
Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions so that it helps me in moving back quickly!!!
call universal relocations, they move all your stuff in a 20ft or 40 ft container. They charge 5000 USD for 20ft i think.
There are international parcel moving as well as shipping services which can help you in transferring your goods from one country to another.
You can sort what is essential and not so much. Here also you get good stuff if you are willing to spend money for that. IKEA has come to India. Don't hold on to things too much. Just let go. Donate some and ship the essential things. In that way, you should be saving some money
If your children were born and raised in the US, chances are they'll continue to live, work and marry there. I moved back to India after 25 years. My children are married and continuing in the US. My suggestion- you'll never be able to make a 100% shift to India. Your house will always be home base for your kids. And speaking for myself, I live on 2 continents, traveling all the time. Parents in India, children in US. I have family and houses in both countries. So after a point, after the kids choose to remain there, you'll never be able to make a total shift. Just my experience.
@@rajib8231 well said
I don’t agree that it takes weeks to get a doctor’s appt. Lived in Canada and USA since my teens. Canada was longer for appointments than usa. Cost of course is more in usa unless you have good healthcare through employer. Many youngsters talk about going back to india. Not many do unless forced due to family or visa situations. So there’s such a thing as x+1 syndrome… 1)will go back after studying in usa 2) will go back after some years to of usa work experience 3) will go back after green card so its easier to get back of need be 4) by this time they get married and spouse wants to see america and they want to travel before going back 5) child is born bcoz they want the kid to have US citizenship if he/she wants to study there later 6) will go back before kid starts learning American lifestyle 7) kid loves america and parents feel education system is better bcoz of extreme competition and pressure in india at a very young age 8) kid used to anerican life style and parents settled in their careers planning for kid’s Ivy League education 9) they plan to go back once kid is settled and by then, parents’ own parents gone and their immediate gamily is their kids. So if they move back, they will be gar away from kids/grand kids. Long story short, it’s a moving target for many lol. That x is the variable situation that keeps changing obviously
I ,as a mother, appreciate your move. What you nerrated is the absolute reality. At the end of the day one needs to be happy. ... you miss buzzing sounds, traffic snarls and lot of colours.. you cant speak loudly... here it is full of life.... what else u need in life
Well said 👏