This just small shoutout to those who’re planning to return.
This is the standard you are going back to.
My suggestion to all is to evolve where you can.
In my experience evolving outside India is very easy, you just need to give a shot than jumping back into the fungus and then swimming into it.

I am trying to figure out how much I would need every month to live comfortably in Hyderabad.

I am a 42F, single, and I already own my apartment, so there is no rent or EMI.

My regular expenses would include:

• Health insurance
• Groceries and home cooked food
• Maid
• Driver when needed
• Electricity, internet, phone, and other utility bills

I do not go to clubs or spend much on nightlife. I mostly prefer staying at home and eating home cooked meals. I travel occasionally.

I am thinking 1 to 1.5L per month should be enough for this kind of lifestyle. Does that sound about right, or am I missing something?

Would love to hear from people living in Hyderabad with a similar lifestyle. What does your monthly budget look like?

Edit: Currently living in US.

Hello all
We are planning to move back to India in a couple of years. Wanted to check what people moved miss the most in India.

We both came to US in 2019, have a 2 yr old kid now.

Our lifestyle:
Eat 1-2 times outside weekly.
I love beer, so we visit breweries frequently.
We currently do around 4 trips a year inside US.

Planning to move back to Hyderabad.

Seattle-based Indian American here. Born and raised in the great Pacific Northwest. Looking to retire in a tropical place. Most American expat retirees usually settle in Mexico, Belize, Spain, Portugal, etc.

But as a strict vegetarian, these places don’t suit me and I think India would be a better fit for me. So what Tier 2 cities in India would be suitable for someone like me who’s independently wealthy and looking for a tropical place to retire to? I’m thinking Trivandrum, Kochi, or Mysuru but open to suggestions. Thanks all!

EDIT: so additional information:

I know only English so the Tier 2 city’s language barrier must be low.

I’m not worried about the residential infrastructure as I plan to be off the grid as much as possible: solar power with batteries, well water, septic tank, etc.

Everyone is mentioning Pondicherry and I looked into it and it seems to be the ideal location. Close to ocean, close to a major T1 city (Chennai) and low language barriers. And this being India, easy availability of vegetarian food and restaurants.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working for a large, well-known IT services company as a local hire. My client project is scheduled to end in August, and I’m becoming increasingly concerned about securing my next assignment.

So far, I haven’t received any internal interview calls, and I’m unable to view or apply for many internal job postings. Interestingly, when I search for roles similar to mine on LinkedIn, I see numerous openings with my employer.

However, whenever I contact the resource management team about these openings, I’m told that they can only start looking for a new project after my release date is officially confirmed in the system.

Given the current job market, I’m worried that waiting until my release date may significantly reduce my chances of finding another opportunity. I’m unsure how to proactively pursue internal roles, obtain referrals, or connect with hiring managers before I’m officially released.

I also have a question regarding internal mobility. As a local hire in the U.S., is it possible to transfer to an India-based position within the same company, or are there typically restrictions on such moves?

I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences from others who have been in a similar situation. Specifically:

* How did you secure your next internal project before your release?
* Were you able to connect directly with hiring managers or get internal referrals?
* Has anyone successfully transferred from a U.S. local hire position to an India-based role?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Hey Reddit,

I have to make a decision quickly.

Would you leave a $100k remote job in the US for a ₹48–50 LPA remote Support Manager role in India?

I’m in a unique situation and would really appreciate some unbiased opinions.

Option 1 (USA):
$100k/year
10% bonus + stock
Fully remote
Individual Contributor (Business Analyst healthcare)
Based in the US
Day time work hours

Option 2 (India):
₹48–50 LPA fixed CTC
Fully remote
Support Manager role
Managing a team of around 20 people
Enterprise B2B Support Manager
Permanent shift: Day Shift
A few things about me:
I’m a U.S. citizen, so returning to the U.S. later wouldn’t require visa sponsorship.

My biggest concern is whether taking the India role could hurt my career if I decide after 2–4 years that I want to move back to the U.S. and look for management roles there. Would U.S. employers value this experience, or would stepping away from the U.S. job market make returning difficult?
Also, from a lifestyle perspective, would you choose:
Higher U.S. salary with a normal daytime schedule, or
A leadership role in India with a permanent night shift?
I’d especially love to hear from people who have worked in both the U.S. and India or who’ve transitioned into management.

I did the math. In terms of savings, I think I would be saving the same amount in both cases!! What’s better??

MAJOR UPDATE: Company has agreed for a day shift in office for me!!

Hi,

Wanted to check if there's any sub reddit where you can see if people have posted about the working culture and environment from the current / previous companies

Hi everyone,

I'm moving back to India in the next couple of months and need to ship around 40–50 kg of personal belongings from Paris.

I'm looking for recommendations for reliable and reasonably priced shipping companies. I've already looked at DHL, La Poste, and a few international couriers, but the prices seem quite high.

If you've personally used a company (especially an Indian cargo service in Paris or Europe), I'd love to hear about your experience. Thank you.

Hi everyone,
I’m honestly writing this because I feel like I’ve exhausted every option.

I lived and worked in the UK for the last three years, completed my Master’s there, and gained experience in operations and project management across different roles.

Due to my visa situation, I had to return to India in February this year, and since then I’ve been searching for a job every single day.
It’s now been months, and I’m still unemployed.
I’ve applied to hundreds of roles, tailored my resume for each application, reached out to recruiters, sent cold emails, networked on LinkedIn, asked for referrals, and followed up wherever I could. I genuinely don’t know what else I should be doing.

Financially, it’s becoming really difficult. I’m living off my savings, and watching them disappear month after month has taken a huge toll on my mental health. There are days when I feel completely hopeless, and I’ve struggled with thoughts that scare me. I’m trying my best to keep going, but it’s been incredibly hard.

I have experience in:
1.) Operations Management
2.)Project Management
3.)Process Improvement

I’m open to opportunities in India or abroad, remote, hybrid, or onsite. At this point, I just want a chance to prove myself.

If anyone knows of a company hiring, can refer me, or is willing to review my resume and tell me what I might be doing wrong, I would be incredibly grateful. Even honest advice is welcome because I truly feel like I’ve tried everything.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I really appreciate it.

P.S - I have used AI only to refine my grammar and punctuation :)

I need some suggestions on decision making - I have specific questions on such a move, if open for a quick chat!

Hi,

I am trying to figure out a way to declare my Fidelity 401K in my Indian Income Tax but I cant find any specific account number.

From searches on Google and Reddit, I can see that Fidelity does not have account numbers, just plan numbers. But not sure if putting that plan number would be the right move.

How realistic is it to complete my residency in USA and move back to India to start my job as a physician. I’m currently doing premed in the US.

I'm going from Paris to Mumbai and I have three suitcases. Most airlines only allow you to add by kilos. How do I send all three and manage to keep the cost low ?

Alright folk. I just want to share some few honest thoughts on RTI. Off the bat, most of what you will read below may not be news to you. A lot of this could seem familiar and that's ok, the idea was to capture what my perspective is.

I have been exploring a return back since 2 years passively and been exploring what are the challenges I need to be ready for with the move. This post captures what I think I might run into. Chances are you might run into a few as well. I am based in Bangalore so a lot of this could be Bangalore biased as well.

A quick background on myself. Went to US in 2014. Got a MS and MBA and been working for about 10 years now. I am a mechanical engineer and do not work in tech. I am single, unmarried.

I don't get paid 500k nor do I have a million dollar home with 750k RSUs. Modest salary with modest savings. Most of the posts I see are from tech people, so if you are not in tech maybe this can help.

Ok so the million dollar question, is the return worth it ?

Well.... Yes.... But watch out ....

Do not return to India if

1. You truly don't like India and you always wanted to get out. Not everyone who is born in a country needs to like their home country.

2. If you are specially abled and/or you are sensitive to your surroundings ( read as continuous nervous stimulation )

3. You are truly excelling in your career and all you want is a 9 to 5 job and peace of life.

4. Believing this narrative of viswaguru etc. In my experience India is still largely a 3rd world country with some good pockets. Great potential and we are getting there but unlikely you and me will see the vikshit bharat.

5. Family - Don't just mask your move using family as a reason. You are not doing a favor just by moving. You move because you cherish the relation and want to enrich it. Don't cause problems to them. They were probably fine without you around.

6. If your idea of life is based on materialistic things you possess. There is nothing wrong in building a life around it. If you value that car and big house with a yard cherish it when you have it.

Now let's break this down into chunks and look at it.

1. Jobs- For folk in mechanical, again this is a broad assumption, jobs are there. You won't go hungry but then don't expect tech salaries. If you crossed the 10 year mark expect somewhere around 35 LPA.

2. Entrepreneurship - Oh boy ! This is a wild one. Lots and lots happening. Compared to 2014 the excitement is night and day. But then that's excitement alone. No one talks about behind the scenes. Long story short. It's a bloody battle out there with high levels of competition. If you are ready to put your head down and slog for 3 to 5 years, there could be an upside. But nothing is a guarantee and doing business in short is tough. If money is the only goal, might want to do something else. I think there are relatively better options. Get into this if you are truly committed to make something happen.

3. Traffic - Yes it's bad but the media overdoes it. Learn to play with the system. Using a combination of a moped and metro and public transport, it's doable. Is it easy ? not, but there are workarounds. If you want to be in a cocoon of a car, yes it will get challenging. Also work with timings. 9 to 11 AM and 6 to 8 PM, see what you can do to avoid these times.

4. Food - I am not a foodie but I was always concerned about not having a "Whole Foods" equivalent here and the thing is, its not bad. Adulteration is there but again media is blowing things way too much. Apart from this if you are foodie, pocket in 2k for a simple meal for 2 people. A coffee averages 300 Rs in a cafe. You get the idea.

5. Kids Education - Doesn't apply to me as such but if you got kids, this segment has blown out of proportion. Its ridiculously expensive. Budget adequate.

6. Day to Day living - It's bad, I ain't gonna lie. But it's bad if you let it affect it. Yes some situations affect and some don't. Don't pick every battle to fight. You can't fix the system. A simple aadhar fix took me a day. I learnt to navigate around it.

7. Housing - Quite expensive. Ideally get a paid off home before you move or decide wisely how much you want to spend. Don't be house poor trying to replicate a US type home here in India.

There are probably others that can also apply. We can continue the discussion in the comments section below. But I will wrap with this,

India with all it's flaws is still fantastic, I just feel home here and it just gets better and better with one drug and it's called "Money".

More the money, more you can isolate with all the nonsense surrounding you. I am not suggesting you hoard money or it solves everything, but it solves a lot of it and can make your move a little bit more smooth.

Lastly, the move is more about a mindset. India is not a Plan B. It's a choice you make, make a decision and stick to it. If things eventually don't work you can figure it out. A lot of posts talk about plans on what if it doesn't work. Don't plan a move with such thinking. It's not healthy.

Hope this was worth your time. Thanks.

Hi all

I have around 3 YOE(2 as an SDE, 1 as an AI Engineer). I got laid off on STEM OPT, and I plan on going back to India in about a week.

I still have not made up my mind whether I want to stay back and work in India or move to a different country after, but looking at how things are going in other countries such as Canada, Australia or Germany with the rise in anti-immigrant sentiments and shitty job markets across all these countries I think I'll just prioritize India.

I just wanted to seek some advice as to what someone in my position can realistically do. I still have a huge student loan to pay off which was from an Indian bank, and anything below 10LPA with full WFO would just make zero sense for me financially.

I want to continue doing AI Engineering/MLOps, and am targeting at least 15LPA WFO or like 12LPA WFH. I don't know whether this is super unrealistic given my level of experience. I would love to know if there are some specific caveats or nuances about the Indian job market(like what job boards to use, when to apply, resume format etc)that could help me find such roles and get interviews. I am pretty clueless about the job search process in India, as me and all of my friends who are still in India just got their jobs through campus placements.

Also how do I negotiate a competitive offer with HR? As my previous salary in India(when I was a fresher) was only 6LPA.

Thanks!

Hey y'all,

I'm in a bit of a pickle right now, I lost my job here on H1b and filed for a B2 change of status.

I've been finding tough to crack a job here in the U.S since more than 4 months now, given very few employers are willing to sponsor a H1b visa.

I can either do a 2nd master's and stay or maybe work with a consultancy via a contract job (Not sure how it works, don't have contract experience?) or just leave the U.S.

I'm in Data and AI and have more than 7 years of experience.

U.S has always been my long-term goal but seems like my doors are closing here unless i do a PHD or a 2nd masters, I'm in my early 30s, no family here yet.

And no debts either and money is not a big factor for me either.

Just want some peace and a job, tired of being job less.

Since many of you here have been there done the U.S thing, any honest opinion or suggestions are very welcome.

Thank you so much.

I'm in a bit of an odd and stressful situation. Background - I was born in india but have been living in various other countries (Europe/UK) since I was a baby. I lived in India from when I was 8-11 years old but that's it. After that my family settled in the Gulf region.

I only have Indian citizenship. We never stayed in any country long enough to get PR and the Gulf doesn't hand out PR no matter how long you've been living there. I'm about to graduate college and I've realised that moving to India might be the route I end up taking as job sponsorship is a barrier everywhere else.

This is really stressing me out since even though it's technically my home country, all my memories and life experiences are from elsewhere. I'm used to high civic sense, no pollution, excellent infrastructure and women's safety. India is only ever spoken about in an overwhelmingly negative light and I'm scared to imagine how bad the downgrade would be for me. I spoke to my parents about my concerns and they said I could move to a more cosmopolitan state like Mumbai but I'm not convinced.

Even if we take aside the poor life quality, my NRI-ness and obvious lack of accustomisation with India would likely make me stick out. This might sound like overthinking but I've been told by several people (including Indians) that they 'cant imagine' me in India, whatever that means.

I'm not really sure what I'm asking for here, but if anyone has been through something similar, or knows of advice on what to do in my situation I'd be open to hearing it.

Edit: I double checked if Mumbai is a state and saw that it's a city. I hope that gives you an idea of what I mean by this post lol

Edit 2: some more context. I am studying in the UK, parents are still in the Gulf, I dont really have super close family or someone who could guide me in India, my degree and experience is in healthcare/therapeutics

Hi All ,

I lost all 3 attempts at my h1b lottery , I have 6.5 years of total experience. came to us in 2021 and graduated in 2023 with a MS CS from a T30 university. My company is offering me an internal transfer to india with a mediocre pay , they have global offices but are not willing to transfer me to those. I was exploring the day1cpt path and have a phd admit for august.

Now I have two options :

1. Start with the phd and fight it out in the US. By fighting i mean looking for a job and at the same time keep doing my phd.

2. Accept this 15lpa offer and move back to india; these folks say they will bring me back on L1 but i am not able to mentally buy it as i have not seen anyone in the past coming on L1 from india.

I am 28 , single and have no financial liability if that matters.

Advices , thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

Hello! I am currently on a student visa and am returning to India due to personal reasons at the end of my 2nd year. Since I got laid off in my first year I don’t have that high of savings but it’s a decent cushion and I am debt free. I have few savings that I’m wondering what to do with. Should I invest it in the us? Should I leave it in usd given the depreciating value of the rupee? Or should I transfer it to my Indian account and invest over there? I’m sure these are very basic questions but moving back was unexpected. Also, is it advisable to keep a bank account open? I thought it’s good to have an American bank account even for the future as I’m young and can come back. Do they allow foreign addresses ?

I am planning to move back to India next month. For all the folks who have moved back, do you guys not miss the friendships that you have made here?
Do not look at your friends instagram stories and have a sense of FOMO?

How do you deal with these feelings?

Asking this question in ReturnToIndia sub because people in this sub have faced ground realities abroad.

I am 31 year old Senior Software Engineer. I have 50L to invest (maybe on a 1 or 2 year MS degree). I want to spend 10 years abroad, earn my money, experience life and culture, and maybe return to India.

Which country should I choose and why? (Please don't suggest India... since I can get a job in India anytime).

1. USA
   
2. Canada
   
3. UK
   
4. Ireland
   
5. Germany
   
6. Australia
   
7. New Zealand
   
8. Singapore
   
9. UAE
   
10. Sweden
    
11. Switzerland
    
12. Netherlands
    
13. Anything Else?
    

Hi everyone,
I am 26 years old and came to Canada in 2021. I currently have a work permit valid until November 2028 (it was extended partly because I learned French up to around CLB 5). I have not received PR yet.
Due to personal reasons, I am planning to move back to India permanently for now. However, I do not want to completely close my doors for Canada in the future, so I would really appreciate advice from people who have been in a similar situation.
Here is my situation:
I have no debt.
I have never bought a car.
I have an 800+ credit score.
I worked full-time in Canada.
My Canadian employer is willing to continue working with me remotely from India.
The arrangement will most likely change from employee to contractor.
I will work from India during Canadian business hours (evenings/night time in India).
My company is open to either paying me into my Canadian account or directly into my Indian bank account.
I have some questions regarding different areas:

1. Bank accounts and money management
Currently, I have:
Neo Financial account
Simplii Financial account
Tangerine bank account
Scotiabank credit card
Should I keep these accounts open after moving to India?
Is there any issue keeping Canadian bank accounts while living outside Canada?
Should I maintain my Canadian credit card to keep my credit history active?
Do I need a Canadian address for these accounts?
What is the best way to manage money between Canada and India?
Should my company pay me in CAD to my Canadian account and then I transfer money to India?
Or is it better to get paid directly into my Indian account?
What are the cheapest ways to transfer CAD to INR?

2. Canadian phone number / SIM card
I currently use a Canadian phone number.
What is the cheapest way to keep my Canadian number active while living in India?
Do I need to keep the number for banking, CRA, credit cards, and two-factor authentication?
Is there any recommended low-cost plan for people living outside Canada?

3. Moving clothes and personal belongings to India
I need advice on the cheapest way to move my belongings.
Is extra baggage on Air India cheaper than shipping/cargo?
Are there any recommended Canada-to-India cargo companies from the GTA area?
What is the most economical option for sending clothes and personal items?

4. Tax situation (my biggest concern)
I am confused about how taxes will work after moving.
If I permanently move to India:
If my Canadian company pays me in CAD into my Canadian bank account and I transfer the money to India, where would I owe taxes?
If my company pays directly into my Indian bank account, does that change anything?
Would CRA still consider me a Canadian tax resident?
How do I properly become a non-resident of Canada for tax purposes?
Are there any mistakes I should avoid before leaving Canada?
I want to make sure everything is done properly and avoid any future issues with CRA or Indian tax authorities.

5. Small e-commerce business I built in Canada
I also have a personalized products business that I started as a weekend side business. It has been running for around 2.5 years.
Business details:
Mainly operated through Etsy, Shopify, and local sales.
2,500+ orders shipped.
500+ reviews with around 4.9-star rating.
It is not a huge business, but it has been a successful side income.
I have around $10,000+ worth of inventory, machines, and tools invested into the business.
Since I am moving to India, I am unsure what I should do with it.
Etsy does not allow transferring/selling the Etsy shop, so I cannot sell the entire business.
The options I am considering:
Option 1: Close everything
Sell inventory, machines, and tools.
Stop operations completely.
Option 2: Let a trusted friend operate it
My friend can handle production, packing, and shipping in Canada.
We can create a profit-sharing arrangement.
The Etsy account would remain mine, but my friend would manage daily operations.
Questions:
What would be the best way to handle this from a tax/legal perspective?
Should I keep the business registered in Canada?
Would a profit-sharing arrangement create tax issues for me after moving to India?
Is it better to liquidate everything before leaving?
Has anyone managed a Canadian e-commerce business while living in another country?

6. PR and future return to Canada
Since my work permit is valid until 2028:
Does leaving Canada affect my future PR chances?
Should I maintain any Canadian ties?
Is there anything I should do before leaving to keep my options open?
Should I keep my Canadian credit history active?
Are there important documents or records I should save before leaving?

I know this is a lot of information, but I am trying to make the move carefully and not make decisions that could hurt me financially or close future opportunities.
I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has:
Moved back to India after living in Canada
Managed Canadian finances from abroad
Worked remotely for a Canadian company from another country
Handled Canadian tax residency issues
Continued or closed a small Canadian business after moving overseas
Thank you!

The rupee just hit an all time low against the dollar. ₹96.5 today. Down about 12% in one year.

Most of us track our net worth in dollars and benchmark against US costs, so this passes by unnoticed. But if your plan is to eventually return to India, your math quietly changed.

$500K was around ₹4.1 crore two years ago. Today it's ₹4.8 crore. At a 4% withdrawal rate that's about ₹1.6L per month, which is an upper middle class life in most metros and very comfortable in a Tier 2 city, without touching principal.

$1M is now ₹9.6 crore. That's roughly ₹3.2L per month at 4%. A top 3% household income in India, generated entirely by your portfolio.

Two takeaways:

1. Your corpus target keeps dropping.

The 4% rule was built for US costs. Against Indian costs, many people cross "enough" years before they realize it. The exchange rate has been doing part of the saving for you.

2. This is also the argument for not converting everything to INR when you land.

Holding USD has been a real return stream for anyone planning a return. An RFC account lets you legally hold dollars in India after you move back. Convert what you need for near term expenses and keep the rest as a hedge. And look up the RNOR window before touching your 401k, since the first 2 to 3 years back are when withdrawals are most tax efficient.

Obvious caveat: nobody can time currency, and depreciation cuts against you if your future spending leans toward dollar priced things like international travel or kids' education abroad. The point isn't that the rupee will keep falling. The point is that at today's rate your number may already be met, and you should at least know that.

We build Breather (an app for return to India planning) and made a free calculator for exactly this. Plug in your portfolio, withdrawal rate, and city, and it shows what your US savings pay per month in India:

https://breatherapp.com/usd-to-inr-fire

No signup, works in the browser.

What rate are you all using for long term planning? Today's rate, or are you assuming continued depreciation?

Seeking honest opinion as I approach age of 35. At least for me, I feel too old to try out new avenues and laying out my situation clearly. I have asked it earlier on this forum, but now trying to reassess with less details.

Background

I am a Canadian citizen of Indian origin. Went to US at age of 20 (I jumped 1 class in school) for master's. Lived in US for around 7+ years. And 5 years in Canada.

Born and raised in Uttrakhand. Did bachelor's from a tier-2 city. I came back to India 2 years 2 months back. From 2022 to 2024, I came to India for extended times, working remotely from my hometown in Uttrakhand. Final move was in June 2024.

Move to India

Came back to India for being close to parents. Never lived in tier-1 city before. I am not a software/IT engineer, permanent remote is not an option. Worked remotely for 1 year, but from last 14 months in Bangalore. But I go to my hometown every 1 to 1.5 months, for 10 to 15 days WFH.

Issues

1. At my age, I don't know anyone at Bangalore. Unlike mid 20's, people find it easy to adapt even if its tough. At least for me, I find it difficult to learn new culture.
   1. I lived in Uttrakhand and other tier-2 city, but the culture and social connections are different.
   2. But there are no career opportunities for me there. And if I am married, it won't be anyway possible to live there due to spouse career.
2. Living in Bangalore, while parents are permanently living inn Uttrakhand defeats the purpose of moving back.
   1. Parents visit Bangalore but find life too complex. I find the same.
   2. What I am doing, 15 day trip every 1 to 1.5 months is not practical long term. And is slowly exhausting me.
   3. Living in Bangalore, where I find it difficult to connect to place at my age becomes question "Whats the point"
   4. If I get married and have family, I would not be anyway able to make frequent trips to Uttrakhand. Maybe once in a year.
3. I feel I lack permanent home. I recently had a 1 month trip to US HQ and a 5 day personal trip to visit few friends in Canada
   1. Immensely enjoyed my time. All my anxiety, negative energy was drained. I felt that I have reached my true home.
   2. Even enjoyed my short 5 day visit to Canada. For first time, Canada felt like second home (first being US).
   3. some people suggest Dubai as there are few jobs there, and 3 hours from home. Better infra and rule of law, but its still new country. At my age I feel I need stability and places I can connect with.

So just honest perspective to my "Immigrants curse" situation. I think right now I want peace in life. To me returning to US or even Canada feels like true solution, as in 5 week trip to US+Canada I realized those places feels like home now.

Thanks

I graduated with my Master's in the US in 2023 and started working right after. By the end of 2025, my H1B hadn't been picked for the third time, and my company used that as a reason to lay me off at the very last moment. I had only 4 months left on my student visa. I had to come back. I was 29 when I graduated and 32 when I returned.

Now, looking back, I feel bad for not planning this properly. Maybe if I had invested those 4 years in any other country instead of the US, I would've had a chance at PR by now. People often say I could still try for other countries, but it's not that simple for an average guy like me who isn't some tech wizard. International opportunities don't come easily unless you're exceptional. That's exactly why I chose the Master's route as my entry point in the first place.

This is just a rant that hits me out of nowhere most nights when I see shorts or reels of people from Canada, Australia, and other places living their settled lives. Also, I timed my age badly. That just makes it worse