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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAn NRI tech professional recently shared a Reddit post announcing his plans to return to India after more than a decade in the United States, citing ongoing visa stress and financial uncertainty. In the Reddit post, the user claimed to have \u201creached a point where I just can\u2019t handle the H-1B visa stress anymore,\u201d highlighting the pressure many foreign workers face under the current system. The NRI, who claims to have spent 11 years in the US, worked for over eight years in the country, including three years on Optional Practical Training (OPT) followed by five years on an H-1B visa<\/a>. Despite this long stint, the post stated that the individual remains in a \u201ctough spot financially,\u201d with limited savings to show for the time abroad.According to the post, the techie now plans to move back to India in April 2027. \u201cI honestly don\u2019t know what to expect,\u201d the user wrote, adding that the transition feels both necessary and challenging.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve reached a point where I just can\u2019t handle the H-1B visa stress anymore. I\u2019ve been on H-1B for 5 years, plus 3 years on OPT before that, so after 8+ working years total in the US, I\u2019m still in a tough spot financially.<\/span>Next April i decided , I\u2019ll be heading back to India, and I honestly don\u2019t know what to expect. I\u2019m single, with no responsibilities or debt, but I also don\u2019t have much savings. One thing I\u2019m sure about I don\u2019t want to go back to a regular 9-5 job in India.<\/span>Would love advice from anyone who has moved back to India after living in the US for a long time how did you adjust? How do you rebuild your life there without taking up a traditional job? <\/span><\/p>\n The post has drawn attention from other Reddit users, many of whom shared advice and personal stories. Some suggested exploring freelancing, startups, or remote work opportunities, while others highlighted the importance of financial planning before making such a move.\u201cWhy no savings? Your expenses must be huge,\u201d one user asked. \u201cI bought a house in India on the advice of my relatives (which I now regret). I\u2019ve already paid off the entire loan out of anxiety, and spent nearly \u20b92 crore on it. Honestly, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth that much. I also bought a couple of plots there which ism trying to sell but no luck. My savings are quite low right now in lakhs. but I plan to save aggressively for one more year before moving back to India,\u201d the techie replied. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nHere\u2019s the Reddit post shared by techie<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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