NRI's 'Sandwich Dilemma': Grieving Mother vs. US Career, Guilt Mounts

• An Indian NRI in the US is grappling with a 'sandwich dilemma' – torn between his grieving mother in India and his established career in the US.
• His father recently passed away, and his mother, currently on a visitor visa in the US, prefers his care but faces visa expiration.
• The Redditor shared past difficulties adjusting to life in India, citing mental health concerns due to noise, traffic, and daily friction.
• A pending visa stamping and immigration backlog mean leaving the US could kill his career, as he might be stuck in India until 2027.
• Reddit users offered mixed advice, with some urging him to return for family and others cautioning against it due to quality of life concerns.