Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Back to R2I- Why to move and why not to move?

Everyone has his or her set or reasons to R2I or not to R2I. But what I have learnt from our experience is-
Do Not-
1) Move back for Patriotism. The patriotism vanishes in 3 months after you face the real India. Unless you want to become a full time social worker or start an NGO or something, I don't think you can manage patriotism after a 9-9 job, work life balance, traffic, and everything else.

2) Move back because everyone in your circle of friends is doing it. Do not succumb to peer pressure.

3) Move for the heck of it. Make a informed choice. If possible, spend 3 months in a city like Bangalore, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, etc. to experience the "Metro Mania" before making the final move.

Dos-
1) For Family/ Self
2) Finances- Some people can financially do a lot better in India then they are doing in US. Do not stay in misery in a foreign land and Drop India for prestige.
3) Belongingness- This may be a very valid reason for most and it is fully fair also.
4) Better Career prospects

1 comment:

  1. You got it 'bang on' on the patriotism part!!

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