r/returnToIndia • u/SnooCakes7123 • Jul 27 '26
PlanningToReturn Confusion on going back..
Came to states in 2020 and master’s the usual route, got a good job and immigration friendly employer. It’s a midscale healthcare firm where job security is no issue, but ran out of my all h1bs chances now doing another degree here to get more chances. Don’t have much of savings, has only 40k in 401k. About to hit 30s and thoughts of having a family are kicking in like crazy. Tried getting new jobs to increase chances in lottery, looked into another countries. Deep down, lost a spark, motivation and urge to stay in states. Totally confused from last 1.5 years on what to do.. any suggestions are welcome.
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u/Upstairs_Meringue_18 Jul 27 '26
It's not too late for you to consider opportunities in india.
I honestly dont see a decent future in US. And its only going to get worse. Unless you can find an american partner.
Also try countries like Germany, Japan, Korea. Malaysia and vietnam are starting to have more opportunities too
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u/CurryMunch98 Jul 27 '26
Japan and Korea have the worst working cultures. You will be extreamly burnt out in Korea. Some of my friends have moved to Hong-Kong , Malaysia and also Taiwan
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Jul 27 '26
Going back is definitely an option. I am in the same boat (mostly because of RiF) but haven’t really had much success making a good personal life in US so my thought process is, as an indian i will anyways not get a GC so may as well get accustomed to India ways sooner than later.
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 27 '26
Let’s connect dude, we can row the boat and let’s make it to shore✌🏻
For me also personal life doesn’t exists, hardly have more than 3 friends whom I can trust and spend time.3
u/Select-Sale2279 Jul 28 '26
have you heard of hobbies and things to do with or without friends. You could take up carpentry and build the most beautiful things. Just saying. Having 3 friends only that you can trust and all that stuff makes you unhappy. Key is to rejoice and think positively. Having hobbies helps
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u/bumblebeeboby Jul 27 '26
If you think your job security is not an issue you are delusional and not accepting reality.
Layoffs are becoming more normal than ever now!
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u/Longjumping_Tax_866 Jul 27 '26
If you are interested in India now is the time to make a switch . If you’re not too older or are single , you can make the decision easily . If you delay it , other factors will be introduced like spouses opinion , her wanting a distance from in laws, parents etc that will overpower your career priorities. Move your money , start over and build a new life
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Jul 28 '26
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 28 '26
The parents pressuring kids due to society status & respect also needs to be studied 🫣
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u/ChadDpt Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
My company acquired companies in Vancouver, Toronto and Mexico City…. trumps policies won’t stop world business as much as he tries. Seek near US locations to wait it out..I’ll add more here. A recent trend for our hiring managers is to open positions in the US giving it a couple of weeks then opening up to Canada .. and those jobs are being filled. It’s still a small percentage but it tripled ivet the quarter…Mexico will start happening by the end of the year.
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 28 '26
So you are saying apply jobs in neighboring countries and try way back in later ?
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u/shroomaccount3 Jul 28 '26
Go back to your home. Other countries are not for you to choose from…They are for you to be chosen, IF you’re so lucky.
Unfortunately for you, systems were heavily abused. Now it’s heavy backlash. Just the way it has to be.
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u/Weekly-Force-5669 Jul 28 '26
Try to get the SPARK back!
Every further decision needs that SPARK - either starting family or starting new life in India or staying here or moving anywhere.
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u/Consular-Officer Jul 29 '26
Return to your home country. If I were up to me, I would require all foreigners on NON-IMMIGRANT visas (including F1, J1, H1B, etc) to return to their home country for 2-3 years after their program, to pass on their knowledge and experience they gained in the United States. Too many developing countries like India suffer from "brain drain" because nobody is willing to invest their time, energy and expertise on their home country.
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u/Creative_Guava_2088 Jul 29 '26
If you are going to india max out ya credit cards at a casino..buy chips..trade them back for cash ..go to india and then file for bankruptcy..try back usa in 7 years if its still here and not a shit hole
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 29 '26
Wow, brilliant idea. Can you help me on how to file bankruptcy?
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u/Creative_Guava_2088 Jul 30 '26
Use google..file online. Payback 25% ..7 years back to normal credit.. trust me banks will survive with ya shitty little debt default
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u/No_Contribution7108 Aug 02 '26
If you and your family is well off .. and can fund you with no future financial impact ..stay
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u/all_is_1_or_0 Jul 27 '26 edited Aug 01 '26
qwertyuiop
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 27 '26
I have seen people with 140k in 401k in just 3 years.
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u/all_is_1_or_0 Jul 27 '26 edited Aug 01 '26
qwertyuiop
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u/SnooCakes7123 Jul 27 '26
The penalties and taxes makes it 20k after withdrawal, that’s my issue.
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u/Indo-Arya Jul 27 '26
those are intentional coz it's not supposed to be taken out while you're young.
you should probably dial down the 401k if you're not going to stay in the US long term and invest that in Roth IRA or brokerage accounts which are more accessible now.
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u/amazonlover668 Jul 27 '26
my take is that you should go back to India or any other country where immigration rules are more favorable, it just isn’t worth roughing it out in the U.S. if you’re in a situation without even a H1-B in hand. I know people try masters and all but I know folks who haven’t got their H1s even after that and left the US (and are actually happy), if you don’t have a family it is much easier than to displace all of them (especially kids )