A 37-year-old Indian Redditor dropped a piece of introspection comparing life in India with that of the US and sided with India — at a time when several Indians are caught in uncertainty, dilemma and fear of losing H-1B status. The Redditor said life in India is messy but real and people do not live in silos. “Before someone calls me ungrateful, I want to acknowledge that the US has given me a lot. I’ve met and worked with smart people. In terms of experiences, I’ve gone to more concerts than I can count, I’ve been introduced to sports like skiing that I never would’ve tried otherwise. I’ve eaten at incredible restaurants and met friends from all over the world, been introduced to new cultures. I’ve had some amazing experiences here that I’ll always be thankful for,” the Redditor posted.
A Redditor posted about how life is better in India than in the US.
“In India, you just step outside and something’s happening. You talk to people, you bump into friends, you feel part of a community. Even something small like buying vegetables feels social. My parents are there, people show up for each other, and you never feel like you’re living life in isolation,” the person wrote. “My family isn’t strict, not only would I not mind living with them I’d welcome it. They’re open minded and have always supported whatever I’ve wanted to do. Needless to say, they are a factor in wanting to move back,” the Redditor said. “A lot of my friends in the U.S. seem happy because of the consumer lifestyle; the new car, the lake house, the next upgrade but I don’t connect with that at all. I like nice things too but its not a core part of my life,” the Redditor added. The comment section of the post was filled with similar feelings from many NRIs who think they connect with India because of its soul, even if there are many drawbacks. Many cautioned the Redditor that India is not what it seems like to an NRI on a vacation and when they decide to return to India permanently.
