NRI Family Returns to US After 5 Years in Mumbai: Cites Cultural Shock, Work-Life Balance

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News18•13-02-2026, 16:59
NRI Family Returns to US After 5 Years in Mumbai: Cites Cultural Shock, Work-Life Balance
- •An NRI family with US citizenship moved to Mumbai after 13 years abroad but returned to the US after 5 years.
- •The man cited difficulties adjusting to cultural attitudes, judgment on various aspects, and family comments.
- •Concerns included India's work-life balance, employee respect, pollution, traffic, and lack of civic sense.
- •He felt they sacrificed too much financially, professionally, and in quality of life by staying in India during the AI boom.
- •The Reddit post sparked mixed reactions, with some sharing similar experiences and others having different views.
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