Why don’t NRIs go back to India? Dollars, Loneliness, Visa issues, Parents? | Albeli Ritu

What is the best and worst part of being an NRI
Why do people stay in the USA?
Why do people go back from the USA?
Does it feel lonely here?
Do you have a sense of belonging in the US??
How often do you visit?
Apart from dollars what do people get in the USA?
Do they have a feeling of home in the US?
How were your early days here?
What do they regret?
What about your parents, do you feel guilty about not being with them?
How comfortable is it to stay in the US?
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[@AlbeliRitu]

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[@OneAndOnlyRAJAji]

Visa milega tab jaroor aayege aur milege bhi okay

[@shakchat4308]

If you are not going to assimilate in US with Americans, and if you have no love for America, then go back to India. You have used America. Trump will kick you out anyhow.

[@MithileshKumar-gn2cg]

Please visit some other cities as well ! Possibly Albany, NY, the capital city, but small city. You can meet many youngsters like H1B visa holders and also some seniors who lived whole life in US. Some are in 80s, have no intention of going back to India, but still hold on to Indian Passport, do not want to become US citizen

[@sadenb]

The major reason thats stopping me to go back is the toxic work culture in India where seniors look down upon juniors and teachers look down upon students. There is no mutual appreciation. The money, pollution, weather, are secondary compared to this. Having said that, I have full empathy for Indian students who work outside and have gone through the struggle. You know that in US you will be recognized more and appreciated more, but then the visa regulations are awful and your parents are back home. The life of uncertainty - I feel we are neither of this country nor that country.

[@user-pd8td9ih5b]

Frankly my current high paying job in the US is 10x more toxic than my humble paying job in Bengaluru.

[@JhilmilBasu]

​@@user-pd8td9ih5bya I wish more people understood this. I have a similar situation germany

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

Very true

[@themirage6223]

​@@user-pd8td9ih5bmatte Karnataka k band bidi😂

[@D_402S]

​@@user-pd8td9ih5bThen go back f back. Stop being a burden on America.

[@BINDERANDREAULRIKE]

I think investors should always put their cash to work, especially In 2024, we'll start to see more market diversification. I'm hoping to invest about $350k of my savings in stocks against next year. Hope to make millions in 2025

[@SabrinaaDolph-y4y]

Since risk is at an all-time high right now, perhaps you should be a little more patient and return when it has decreased. Alternatively, you can consult a trained financial expert for strategy.

[@PhilipsJameszang]

true, I have been in touch with a brokerage Advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $80k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $550k.

[@WilliamsTyler5]

I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

[@PhilipsJameszang]

My CFA ’Melissa Jean Talingdan’ , a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@WilliamsTyler5]

I looked for her profile online using her entire name, then I sent her an email to set up a meeting. I hope she gets back to me shortly. Regards.

[@LaggardInLove]

Lived in the US for 10 yrs, studied and worked. Incredible experience! However, returned to India a few years ago, home is the best❤

[@2007milanantani]

What made you return to India? Tough H1B’s the reason?

[@MrTeslaX]

which city?

[@Abc-ho2jl]

Cannot afford his kids fee to University's. .🤣🤣 Free community school...😉 Fake life Fake face

[@imVijit]

Nahn Bhai USA is best ..caring people,would class infra for common people ,food ,places to visit ,culture and most importantly happy and hepoy people who cares for each other makes it the best place ..that's why almost no one comes back

[@Abc-ho2jl]

@@imVijit Because , here. Back in india, ppl will easily identify fake face...

[@RajendraShekhawatIndia]

I returned back 15 years back. I never felt like home in US. Started my business here. Best decision I took.

[@user-zf1xh4ms8t]

you must have visa issues and got stuck in GC line. AFTER Green card, USA is land of opportunity and 99.9% never ever go back for good, only visit every few years !

[@videoediting4907]

Mera friend bhi aishi hi baate krta tha usshe hijre pakad kr le gaye

[@Mariee0012]

I stayed in the UK and got my permanent resident visa only to return back to India man! Never ever felt at home there

[@deepakjangir8552]

Feko apni puri Shakti ke saath feko 😂😂😂

[@meenakshiskitchen2456]

I m going India what is date ? Every body asking ? 10 time

[@prabhavenkatesh7931]

We came back to India after 10 years in UK and never regretted it. That is because we were financially sound. Without finances it would have been a nightmare. As it is we love traveling in India, love how convenient everything is, love the weather, love having family and friends around. It all depends on what road God has prepared for you.

[@amishachudasama2031]

How long ago you moved to India?

[@thejattlord]

It's unfortunate that could not succeed in UK.

[@1354pj]

Wisest decision you have ever made! 😊👍🙏🏼

[@therevengers7544]

If you are not financially stable it would be even nightmare in UK .

[@rajeshk8083]

Good.

[@sudhirarora2422]

After living in outside in france in 10 years i returned and i feel it is better to return. Har har mahadev

[@samanthamccormick1505]

What has Har Har Mahadev go to do with the topic of you returning?

[@samanthamccormick1505]

So for the 10 years that you continued living in France you never thought of Har Har Mahadev? But when you returned to India [or possibly had to return to India/forced to return to India, due to visa issues] you are back to doing Har Har Mahadev. If Mahadev was so Har Har, you wouldn't have left the land of Har Har Mahadev [India] to go live in the No 'Har Har Mahadev' land of France. And that too for 10 long year. Why did it take you 10 years living in France to remember that Mahadev is Har Har? Not getting permanent residency in the Non Har Har Mahadev France/Europe? Yup, not getting permanent residency in Europe/Amreeka can make a lot of Indians remember that Har Har Mahadev can be found only in Indian. So now that you are back in Har Har Mahadev land, what next? Mandir-Masjid riots, Upper Caste-lower caste fights, Beef/No Beef vigilantism? Let me guess...You likely are going to pack your bags and run from North India to some city in South India in search of jobs. And once there you will like to boss over the local South Indians demanding that they, the locals, learn Hindi and speak to you in HIndi, so that your life is made comfortable in South India. You yourself will make zero attempt to pick up 5 words of the local South Indian language. But living 10 years in France, you likely put in some effort to pick up basic French and spoke French in ishtyle. So in non-Har Har Mahadev lands, you have no shame in picking up Foreign languages. But there is a lot of shame in picking up INdian languages even when you live/work in Har Har Mahadev land. Jai Bajrang Bali and Jai Santoshi Mata ji and Bharat Mata ki Jai

[@Kannan_50]

​@@samanthamccormick1505 sooooo funny!!!!!

[@user-pd8td9ih5b]

I work in Amazon, My friends all work in big companies like Google Microsoft etc, Let me tell you that none of us are happy. We all are more depressed than we were in India. I haven't seen a positive change in any of our lives. I came to the US because my family is lower middle income from generations. The only goal for me is to earn money and somehow elevate our family wealth. THATS IT! Neither we are happy not our parents. Thats the truth ! and it's the same case with most of the people I know.

[@ManaKathalucanada]

😢

[@ManaKathalucanada]

Same feeling here - From Canada

[@Wajihavibes]

What makes u depressed apart from missing india

[@ankanaghosh5163]

when are you coming back like you can come back after 5 years after earning a lot

[@varshadudwadkar4411]

😮

[@user-qz3to7gd5l]

Problem in India 1. Corruption 2. Dirty politics 3. Pollution 4. Society not open ( LGBTQ+ not supported) 5. Women empowerment issues. 6. Casteism 7. Toxic work environment. Problem in USA 1. Homelessness 2. Mass gun violence 3. Health system is extremely expensive 4. Racism toward non whites 5. People are generally rude and not helpful 6. Woke culture 7. High cost of living and high taxation. We humans always tend to forget that grass is always greener on other side.

[@B-W.]

I was determined to go back. But recently, everywhere i look, Indian society is blindly and rapidly aping the west. People have become materialistic and the relationships have diluted. Everyone understands the language of money, show off has crossed all the limits. Weddings in India, भगवान जी बचाएं। No one wanted to repeat the clothes they had worn before because pictures are posted on Social Media. The simplicity, the innocence that used to tug at my heart, is gone. U will rather find a simpler, more Community driven life in the US than in India. Tomorrow we r celebrating Janamashtmi and the elders are sharing stories from Krishna's life with the children. Next week is Ganesh Chaturthi. We celebrate festivals, enjoy each other's company and live a simpler life. Life in भारत has become complicated in last few years.

[@vicky8919]

Nobody wants to have another India in US. If you like all these things and not adopting western culture better go back. Every immigrant wants to come to US from 3rd world country and cultures and then hate western culture.

[@nikitashah2722]

Definitely agree

[@MededSmith]

People rather than accepting always try to pull you down to make them look higher, be it friends, colleagues, especially relatives.

[@travelwithtejashree1894]

Just one suggestion -- when the person is talking or speaking about themselves,do not interrupt....just a suggestion.pls don't get angry

[@ashjoshi8094]

Ha, ha, ha, ha , tikh hai tikh hai

[@lantherpagdi]

Cons of India: Lack of basic civic sense, ZERO public etiquette and discipline, people are never considerate towards others or society, infrastructure not adequate, unnecessary competition for basic things, toxic workplaces, power can get into people's head turn them into @$$#0l3s very easily, corruption in both public and private sectors, cheap quality in everything, unequal opportunities, open discrimination by the system based on caste, religion or people you know, slowest judiciary, people keep poking their nose in others business (which they are still continuing after migrating here) Cons of west: Cost of living is sky high as you pay an arm and leg for basic necessities, housing is a disaster, some things are unnecessarily high and premium quality, the system is designed to squeeze every last dollar you saved, People can get suddenly and unreasonably radical and out of hand, rampant mental health issues, racial politics, deteriorating state of law and order, failing medical system, stagnant or collapsing infrastructure and development.

[@Raj-mb6uk]

infra is not a major problem anymore imo, it's the unorganized and undisciplined public. They ruin anything that's built and have 0 sense of basic responsibilities towards public properties. If Indians magically become organized and disciplined, that'll solve most problems on the roads relating to infra. Stricter and better implementation of laws is required which will again require stopping corruption on micro level

[@sunny20rocky]

All my comments convey positivity about India. What I hate the most is religious division, ppl spitting in the road.

[@AkshayKumar-fj3ks]

cost is sky high? lol you want to spend in cents when you’re earning in $$$

[@catcat63527]

Bro, how many years ago did you leave India to think that caste is still a problem, at least for Hindus? Muslims try to post Fatfa to kill Ahmedia and other law caste Muslims, but Hindus discrimination is very limited to villages and politicians at most.

[@PJ-oz2pg]

Having lived in India and abroad, your comparison could not be any more true.

[@MrAviv1]

Desi Khana desi culture and desi roots will always keep us 100% desi. Mera bharat Mahan!

[@stephenwilson4931]

Lol khatte angoor

[@HRDESHI]

Ghanta mahaan mera ab Bharat Bharat raha he kha h sabme angrej bnne ki hod lagi h Metro cities k log to khud ko angrejo se bhi bda angrej mante h Sahi h bahr raho paise kmao maje lo

[@sunny20rocky]

Agreed. India is the best. If u have right skills, India has best of the best jobs for u. Many development centers of hundreds of MNCs are moving to India.

[@stephenwilson4931]

@@sunny20rocky best jobs 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Like what? Railway job? CA? You dont know how insignificant is the service sector in India compared to the US.

[@arnabchowdhury4892]

@@sunny20rocky Bhi after age of 50 in INDIA you will struggle to get jobs in indian MNC. See our country has huge working population 3 times more USA and only few cities provide jobs in IT/ MNC Mumbai ,Delhi, Banglore ,Hyedrabad etc. But in USA job market is not limite to NY or LA or Texas etc

[@cheersbloom]

In india too how many people get to stay in their hometown if they are from small towns (which is majority of India). Cousins are all over the place for education, job hence staying in india too you mostly miss your state festivals if you live in a far away state for work or education. Ritu is asking questions considering ideal scenario of the full extended family from a big city like Delhi and everyone still is in Delhi celebrating everything together like birthdays and marriages and festivals. This could a single digit of the population who could get such ideal scenario.

[@ankurakashady]

Nice observation my friend

[@arunmoh123]

But flights are cheap in India these days. You can easily travel for any function.

[@ronztinz]

@@arunmoh123 But holidays differ from state to state.

[@arunmoh123]

@@ronztinz Yes some variations in holidays will be there between different states, but you can also utilize your personal leaves.

[@munagalavrr]

once kids start going to school, then the decision going back is not easy decision. Decide to go very early in the life otherwise you have to wait till retirement.

[@bhagatpremal]

Dollars and living conditions. Come to Mumbai and see the garbage everywhere. What is the point in staying in a crore rupee flat when at the end of the day you are greeted with corruption and potholes and garbage

[@sonalimhaisekar6151]

Smart cities main garbage na ke barabar hai aur infrastructure india ka kaafi had tak change hua hai..but yes sirf infrastructure change hone se country developed nahin hoti . Jo ease, comfort and freedom hai american lifestyle (mental, social, economic) and thinking main..wo to european contries main bhi nahin. There is no other country like USA. Isiliye USA ek magnet bana hua hai duniya ke liye. ( except Japan, teenager's fav.)

[@robinfrancis6507]

what is point living with great infrastructure, great area and 💵 but with out mental happiness?? everyday when I wakeup i feel i miss india at-least my family members, I realized that going back to india is far better and planning it soon!!

[@PriyaK-cu1fz]

@@sonalimhaisekar6151 india ka infrastructure America se sadiyon piche hai aur rahega

[@sonalimhaisekar6151]

@@PriyaK-cu1fz India ka comparison china se nahi kar sakate to usa se to dur ki bat hai..main to india ke past infrastructure ko present infrastructure se compare kar rahi thi.

[@stephenwilson4931]

@@sonalimhaisekar6151 angoor khatte hain... kabhi india se bahar gye ho to pta ho even big cities look like slums....

[@Thenobelfan]

There are essentially 3 reasons why people move back : 1) things not working out in a developed nation ( visa , job etc) 2) cheaper labour 3) compulsions - friends and family . A very small minority will move back because of the love for India - what’s exciting about bad air , blaring horns , seeing kids begging on the street . Having said that US is probably the most developed developing nation , with crime and craziness .

[@trekkergal460]

There are visa issues also, one of the reasons people are forced to leave

[@awesomedude4428]

> Having said that US is probably the most developed developing nation , with crime and craziness . That's pretty much everywhere.

[@drnikhilyadav8549]

I returned from usa....the feeling of loneliness and depression is just too much....settled in India...

[@manjulpant698]

I am here in US from 1 year, apart from dollars I dont have any motivation to stay here...

[@oldie-american]

Soon you will realize that 'dollars aka money' is almost everything.

[@drnikhilyadav8549]

Soon you will land into depression and a dilemma that y I am living here

[@someshbhalerao]

Now things are much better in India after COVID. Most of the company has permanent WFH. Salaries also much grows in India

[@vav9999]

Recently visited USA .I found job market is super horrible..coming to US means inviting Suicide/Rape.entering US means entering red light area,no going back..innocent indians come here nd get screwed..USA means ultimate screwing assured..be careful children.India is heaven.parents plz realize

[@reitikasingh730]

Give an opportunity to peope who are saying NRI's are selfish everyone will come running towards it..its all about making your life better when you have best opportunities

[@anitamishra8867]

True

[@robinchatterjee8331]

I have rejected such an opportunity twice.

[@drnikhilyadav8549]

I returned from usa in 2015...dont want a life of loneliness and depression...so get ur facts checked before generalization

[@srinivasvishwanath4699]

These questions should also be asked with people who lived here for longer time, raised their families, and seen the actual life. All of those who you interviewed are either visiting or living here only for short time.

[@UshaShah-mu3le]

I am one of those guys. Good = easier life. Bad = lost scciety, friends and large family members and some of the culture values.

[@mad_in_2020]

​@UshaShah-mu3le Nowadays, even in India there isn't much cultural values that are followed.

[@iamindian7989]

i think sir you have spent so much time in US hope your mom dad are leaving with you also u are traveling twice a year back home itne paise toh bana hi lete honge aap 😊 nahi toh US me rehene ka kya fayda

[@linkmaster9519]

@@UshaShah-mu3le what do you mean by lost society? can you please explain?

[@networks24x73]

​​@@iamindian7989 bhai they are working class and don't earn much to make a family trip twice in year. They are on low wages H1 L1 company sponsored visa Cleanliness is admirable there.

[@WatermelonSugar1209]

I work in Europe. My work life balance, safety being a woman and travel opportunities really make a difference. I do not think I will move back. I like going back home and spending time with family. And definitely it can be lonely sometimes. And in many fields, job and research opportunities are really good and can’t be compared back home. Glass ceiling for women in finance is real. Not to say women can’t succeed but definitely there’s more prejudice against working women. Commuting in Indian cities is a nightmare. Having access to nature is also a big plus.

[@toplist3257]

These days women are given priority in all fields because of diversity and men with merit are discriminated against.. I think you have to update your knowledge and look at the bias you hold

[@nutank5884]

Sari baton ki ek baat India me bahut tension hai different types ki 😡

[@Ayushkumar-ww7uq]

Population bhi

[@videoediting4907]

​@@Ayushkumar-ww7uqPopulation 😂, Population is not that much problem. Reservation is biggest Problem,you are deserving seat,job but SC ST OBCS take your job and seats. 2nd Religion riots and tensions in North India ,you don't when politicians do riots in your area for their political gain,India is more religiously divided now than before 1947 Their is no main stream media in India and we know how current ruling government destroy India media and Media show ground reality,media is voice of common people but their is no media in India And there are a lot more problem for example nonsense speech by Indian company owner that want their employees to work 16-17 hours daily Bad decision taken by current government that reduces employment in country and create more competitive environment for jobs Cheating Exam system of UP Bihar that have majority of India population because of that their is unfair competition Fir example two OBC Students going to coaching daily in Kota for jee preparation and same students have full attendance and other students that study in Delhi have to go school daily . So result of both will be different

[@harsh.hk__]

​@videoediting4907 it is not about reservation,it is related to population only

[@Rocket_T2]

A friend of mine was onsite in Oklahoma for two years, during that time he roamed America more than an average American. In a decade he choose different locations and traveled whole world including Syria, Iraq & afganistan.

[@maddicruz1405]

I would love to go back to India after living 20years away. Although India had advanced so much in the last few years the one thing that really pisses me off is bribery and corruption at every level to get any thing done and if you are an NRI people just want to rob you. If this changed I would go back in a flash.

[@bbcvine5170]

Bharat is in my blood, so I can't even think of anything other than bharat. Love this soil from my heart.

[@sandeeplvrs]

I lived in Hyderabad for 12 years. Moved to the US 4 months ago. Yes, you do miss the family when you live in a joint family or have many family members or your cousins living in the same city as you are. If you do not have many, you barely meet them once or twice a year which you can still do living in the US. Yes, it is difficult to attend family gatherings and weddings but that comes at a cost of better lifestyle, more savings, better professional opportunities and cleaner air to breathe.

[@govind22703]

your last sentence doesn't make any sense.

[@divyanshchalgotra2681]

​@@govind22703u don't understand cuz u can't miss something you never had.

[@user-hj6zn8js3i]

​@@divyanshchalgotra2681wow love how you make assumptions!

[@user-hj6zn8js3i]

​@@divyanshchalgotra2681cleaner air is a shitty reason, go to Himachal or Nepal. Would love it there

[@divyanshchalgotra2681]

@@user-hj6zn8js3i no employment otherwise sure

[@vaibhav170483]

It was nice watching the interviews. Despite the fact that I have no interest in ever staying in any country other than India as this is the country which is my home :)

[@Indian-er6li]

Janani Janmabhumischa Swargadapi gariyasi..my motherland is dear to me than heaven..Shri Ram said this on winning Lanka but handing over to Vibhishan❤❤

[@VikasKumar-vw3xe]

Very nice so informative experience... Thank you so much🙏

[@ricksharma9184]

I believe Red-tapism , corruption , nepotism and lack of civic sense among the masses is the major concern people left India in last 3 decades. A lot of people wish to return but the condition and law-n- order should be conducive for the common people.

[@jaithak7267]

Spot on!

[@akshuization]

First make India liveable then everyone will come back.. population in India has surpassed China.. there will be more competition for everything and those who get chance to start their life away from all this drama will fly away.. there is nothing wrong in it.. if they keep thinking of missing out on marriages or friends or family then they can't give good future for their kids.. it's the kind of sacrifice they choose to make for their future..but if India becomes like western countries or even l 50% like it then people definitely come back.

[@vedantvijay1]

law n order is getting weaker in usa too , they are in fake democracy .two party system . u mean too say courts needs to be fast . i understand its big problem here , our govt advisor sanyal said they will solve this in next 5-6 yrs lets hope for the best.sanyal is also an NRI and a former MD of malaysian bank , i dont remember correctly

[@bendover-bz4bc]

@@vedantvijay1 don't even try to compare india to America🤣🤣🤣. Law and order in india is joke.

[@vedantvijay1]

@@bendover-bz4bc sAME IS IN AMERICA , dont try to act smart

[@ravidetroja3226]

We are human , earth is our home. Be happy wherever you live ❤🇮🇳

[@vedantvijay1]

gyani baba aap kha the

[@ravidetroja3226]

@@vedantvijay1 😁wo thoda national geographic ke episode dekh liye the, to mind change ho gaya

[@HRDESHI]

@@ravidetroja3226 sahi bola Bhai India me h he kya jha raho maje lo india k log to khud bahr bhagna chahte h

[@ravidetroja3226]

@@HRDESHI nhi hum bhi apne desh ko age bathana chahte hai par kisiko padi hi nhi hai desh ki, government se lekar opposition sare sata ke pichhe pade hote hai, or logo se to thikse kachra bhi sahi jagah nhi dala jata, sirf e kam karege fir bhi desh kitna clean ho jayega

[@achintrastogi3240]

​@@vedantvijay1😂

[@beenakumar7588]

Convenience, ease of life, & freedom

[@goodminion9320]

Majority people go there and don’t come back because of the lifestyle, opportunity, freedom, to set a futuristic path for their kids not only money….

[@richaawasthi6730]

Ritu- a really nice topic ❤we too keep getting these thoughts

[@rupn1244]

I lived in US for 10 years, and i had to come back to india in 2012 , I enjoyed my bachelor life and life after marriage was also good, I explored and enjoyed world cuisine , Indian food is mostly on spicy side, i understood that there is world out side spice which is flavours. but at some point in 2010 it felt boring when a neighbour left for another town. It felt like death in family, me and my wife felt lonely. After cmng to india, it was difficult to settle down as it was reverse cultural shock, Job env is mostly boss oriented, work is not properly appreciated. But once you gone passed that phase, i started liking staying here. Only thing i miss from US is the wide veriety of foods and portion.

[@sankhabhattacharya718]

Not many people talk about worst air pollution and water pollution and lack of groundwater in India, let alone worst unregulated pesticides usage in agriculture and poison poultry with unregulated antibiotic and hormone usage. No one wants to talk about how much all these and unregulated rampant population explosion causing cancer rapid spread in all urban centers in India....

[@kbalabha]

Came across this video recently. I came to the US 35 years ago and have raised two wonderful kids who are grown up and away in colleges pursuing their dreams. Lost both my parents and now live with their memories. Feel like a stranger going back to India, a country I call home. Fortunately, my wife still has a family back there and I do have a cousin, so all is not lost..meanwhile we built a good circle of friends here in the US with whom we travel, go out to dine and hangout. I feel happy India is growing and providing opportunities which never existed when I graduated out of college (there were opportunities, but the competition was so tough that I don't think I had a chance). Good luck to those coming to land of milk and honey :), may all your dreams come true!!

[@rvp9748]

Really this is very much interesting topic. I am also in USA 🇺🇸 I have special reason living in USA . Tomorrow I am gonna meet you and Prashant ji . If we have chance will discuss. Stay blessed 🙏

[@AlbeliRitu]

Looking forward to see you tomorrow :)

[@dancewithavni1961]

Really very special and emotional vlog... Bahut acha laga

[@subhrajitnayak4020]

Own mother land is heaven for every one. Proud of my mother land India🇮🇳.

[@sarnathpalaniswami4808]

Always..usa is some one else country

[@MirrorNeuron]

I have spent 4 (total 6 years in the US) years of my life in that Newport river front. I used to stay in the 1 River Ct. Building overseeing the Hudson river. Now I am happily settled back in India and never had a feeling to go back there.

[@prabhanarayana]

Dear albeli, Your questions are really your own doubts. It seems you really miss India. You are trying to find answers from others, which is impossible. Each one has their own reasons. No point in comparing. India can never be US and you can never feel India in US. Be where your heart is, otherwise it will always regrets.

[@prabhaek4908]

Yes true I also felt same, ritu is trying to find answer for her own through this question ,answer section

[@AshishSahu-zr4sk]

Thank mam for your comment...... Its help me too 😊

[@ashwaniverma6024]

True

[@jaishriiyer1563]

Well said. Be where your heart is. I have stayed in US for over a year and realised that although US is a beautiful country, it couldn't fill the void that I felt as my family and friends were so far away. The dollars cannot give the happiness that I felt with being surrounded with the people that matter to me. It's definitely a trade off.

[@gurpreetkakkar]

You are right india can never be like the US in fact it will be a hell of a lot better than Debt ridden US in the near future.

[@sarikakumar2060]

I think you are asking old era questions to the new generation. Whoever comes to the USA, they only look at their life, very rare people think and worry about the family which he left in India. As people grow , perception is changed. It's such a practical world that has become. So in my opinion, your questions are not at all relevant to this modern and real world

[@sonalimhaisekar6151]

Glad to see some realiastic comments here..otherwise the same topic discussed in marathi channel and there i saw mostly unrealistic and dramatic senti comments.

[@prabhaek4908]

No one will sacrifice there career in foreign countries to attend marriages ,functions in India now a days Again it depends what everyone thinks , but trend has been changed a lot now

[@vecna7523]

​@@prabhaek4908 Many have sacrificed their jobs that paid them in crores for UPSC, and family is way above UPSC. Given a chance everyone would want to go back but the problem is you have to be pretty hard working in India, things are not as easy.

[@UPAKHOSALA]

Thank you very much for Sharing this FANTASTIC message with us. This lady out of publicity hunger forgets common sense. Today at India we are getting everything that an average person at USA will enjoy At fraction of cost . At 2023 Indian railways are more than 85% electrified But GERMAN RAILWAYS ARE 75% ELECTRIFIED 😊😅😂

[@SAM-sn7fp]

Everyone is not so practical. We care & love our parents & siblings. It's very very difficult to live without them. I think her question is absolutely relevant.

[@sonalimhaisekar6151]

Hi Ritu..Albeli is perfect name for you..its always fun watching your vlogs. Aaj peheli bar comment kar rahi hoon. U didnt tell what is your opinion about this topic? Prashant ka opinion nahin manga as u guys are on same wavelength..a perfect couple. (This topic was already discussed at length in marathi KZbin channel)

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Great video, thx for making it. I moved from Punjab to here in 2000. The best part here is very clean, (I'm in Northern Virginia). Loneliness is my major concern, that I need to overcome. Any suggestions will be welcomed, thanks.

[@rawhit007]

If you have a Indian community there and you take your parents there too then it is a heaven life and point in going back to India. The natural beauty is heavenly,law and order is great, no bad politics, good social mannerism among people etc are 200 years ahead of India.

[@92_09]

Yuck.

[@user-pd8td9ih5b]

Thats the issue for me, you have to "TAKE" your parents to parks, "TAKE" your parents to gatherings , "TAKE" your parents to restaurants. Its like trying too hard for basic things which my parents used to do independently in India. But here it's like they are completely dependent on us for everything. Which is not a good lifestyle for our parents. They feel lonely during weekdays. I dont know how you handle those things, share some tips.

[@ayanpandeydpsn-std9005]

Good social mannerism ? no bad politics ?. 200 years ahead of us 😅. ?.

[@sarnathpalaniswami4808]

Home land is always the best..I don't want to live in some one's mother land..

[@wrathhvs5054]

200 ahead of india? Lol

[@hrushikeshvyas5840]

Thank you Ritu,bits really a informational

[@MedhaChaitanyaKarri]

Good interviewer with a good set of questions.

[@videoview5179]

Important point to mention: US debt ceiling has been increased year on year which is really bad for economy and recession is just around the corner. Please ensure that you don't deposit all your money is US banks and instead send them to India. Housing loan crisis could crop up as well.

[@shobhapai8927]

Initial 4-5 years is tough struggling so, you don't HV time for anything but after you are well settled then, loneliness is killing.

[@daviddesouza9399]

Good presentation….I liked your conclusion…

[@suraj2234ify]

Glad to hear from last guy and I have the same feeling . I'm here from 10 years

[@AJ-pg6sm]

For me its 32hrs flight. I'm in Portland, OR PNW and I'm from Varanasi. Miss karte hai bohot. There in not a guilt but I miss 3F family, food and festivals. USA is less Polluted but it's highly expensive. Taxes and Rent sucks here but USA is definitely magnetic. It's beautiful here in Spring and fall. But i wont settle down here. Glad u are back in USA. I'm your channel subscriber and I love all your vlogs. Cheers.

[@braveheart816]

India needs 200 years to reach where the west is right now .... People say emotional things on camera only but they never wanna go back ... they bring their parents in USA also and leave India forever ... Western countries believe in merit not caste .... Here, they see how powerful your skills are unlike India where corruption and nepotism have ruined everything. The opportunities here are endless and if you deserve something you will get it.

[@yashgandhi4163]

Most people don't care about "opportunities" and "skill" after crossing 40. Peace of mind and vibe is more important than that paycheck hitting your bank account bi-weekly so that you can pay that mortgage on overpriced wooden house.

[@shuklamajumder7232]

Vlog is amazing. Thank u Ritu. Prashant is not seen today

[@rajeshreemanerikar9518]

Nice video. Bahut maja aaya video dekhke.

[@prabhaek4908]

Indian students craze has drastically increasing every year, Now a days in American and Indian resturants ,grocery stores everywhere we are seeing lots of lots of students, No matter what people face here everyone wants to come here and that's the fact now a days

[@AmitKumar-zx5ek]

Indian IT is screwed up..everyone is not MAANG capable...apart from that it's such a huge crowd and competition with not that fancy pay and work life balance. Working till 9 PM is a common norm.

[@vecna7523]

Craze has been constantly declining, There was a report in which fewer than 100 IITians out of some 12k went abroad as they are mostly getting opportunity here. The mediocre or average crowd in India however is moving abroad as they don't get good employment here

[@mohitpardeshi]

@@vecna7523 but the entire country is not from IIT , so yes most want to leave as they cannot work like a coolie all there life .

[@vecna7523]

@@mohitpardeshi I agree with you on this one.

[@praveenkumar-yo1xg]

What India can't provide they are providing. Ultimately you need to pay for utilities. Wherever a person finds his desires can be fulfilled so you can go to hell too if your desire is fulfilled. Deysh Bachao doest work it's a metaphor.

[@vilakkattulife295]

Inspite of patriotism one has and miss friends and family, very few Indians return. Most of them finally to settle in US. It is lifestyle, money and career. We cannot ignore the truth

[@manthanpatel6295]

And then you ask for dual citizenship...😂😂😂 Why you ask ... When you don't come to India... 😂😂😂

[@sunny20rocky]

I think best brains have stopped going to US nowadays as most tech companies are shifting development centers to India. Only those who want to get dowry, show off go n settle abroad. I have come across many contractual Indians employees who are so so dumb technically. God knows how they travlled to the US.

[@Propraj]

@@manthanpatel6295they do. If they got a chance to get dual citizenship they would want that. But they can’t. Your argument was very illogical and idk why so many laughing emojis.

[@drbibhisanroy2219]

I was in Europe for a few years for my Research. I returned to India, Great to live with my Family in India. Home is best.

[@user-qm8ng7df4n]

The aunties won my heart. I am sending this clip to my to convince her to come to US!! yay!!

[@Dollysha03]

Shocking to see so many NRIs calling india dirty, filthy, and alot more. Well, firstly, India is a "developing" country. And yes, we have a 100 issues to handle, and it would be wrong to call it better than america or america better than india. Both the places have their long list of pros and cons. I feel people who strongly express dislike towards a country and at core infact wanting to be there but loudly putting it out there that xyz is better, theyre simply trying to reassure themselves. My two cents to eveyone is, DONT bash any country- india/usa/ or anywhere BECAUSE its someone's home. Respect it. High time we stop being petty and stop with the one upmanship.❤

[@nandhinin9263]

India is a developed country now..the major problem is population and I agree tat I m also shocked when they speak like tat about their own motherland

[@plabitasarmabeautyandfamil9056]

I like the country because its so clean .

[@Variedtopic]

kyo tune jhadu maar ke rakha hai 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@maitichoyyuuqwerui]

Pls make this type of vedios, it's just awesome 😮

[@alifamilylifeinusa5615]

Awesome ❤ 17:54

[@kets7]

Ritu, we moved back to India 1.5 yrs back after 10+ yrs living in USA n my hubby was in US for 20+ yrs!

[@AlbeliRitu]

Oh my god!! That's so amazing. Would love to speak with him for an interview on my channel. Do let me now if this is possible. Thanks!!

[@kets7]

Thnx for reply.he won't. Came back only for his parents..health is ok but he wants to spend time with them even if they used to visit us in USA once is 2 yrs for 6 months at a time. I didn't want to come back.

[@amitashetty5956]

I wish who ever wants to settle abroad in developed countries get settled abroad. Awesome video, nice interactions tc God bless

[@soumyadayal1034]

Good Questions asked…..👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Good Luck 👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@rkrishnamurthy5972]

Nice blog Ritu, enjoyed 😉

[@govinms1]

Nice Video, Albeli Ritu... might be other factors such as Corruption and law and order, police, judicial system in terms of dispensation of justice, business friendly env and entrepreneurship etc. in comparison to India. India need to improve in aforementioned areas. But here reside our family, foods, and places of worship, temples (12 jyotirling and Shaktipeeth, Char Dham)and holy rivers, all of these provide peace and solace. May lord of the Universe bless you

[@therevengers7544]

Bro I am not agreeing with your two points entrepreneurship, businesses friendly environment come to Gujarat our government and even college will support you financially

[@user-pd8td9ih5b]

Law and order? No man. My experience in the US has not been good. I have been mugged, attacked with a taser gun and got my bike stolen all within 1.5 years of me being here. In no case police was helpful, they might be helpful only after I die ! Lol

[@smritigold]

These interviews are my most fav part of your channel

[@AlbeliRitu]

I am so glad!!

[@narasimhaprabhu8487]

I just travelled through US for a month in Sept 23, last month. My intention to to see the difference. If one thing I would like to say better in US is cleanliness and of cities. But I found people are lonely, scared of future , want to work till 65!!! Most have dollar 2 million houses ( Indians in Bay) and taking brunt of it.

[@5852092]

I stayed in UK and now in US .. I love both countries .. God Bless America and UK🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@theanuragfactor]

This is such a special vlog. Loved it!

[@robin.ranjan]

Left Germany after 6 years and came to home country india❤

[@SeanSkengman]

You lost your job

[@NikhilKumar-xv8oe]

This awesome 👍

[@shobhasuk]

Good job Ritu 👍❤

[@anndes4749]

I spent 12 years in US and returning to 🫡🇮🇳 Mera Bharat verrrrry soon! 😊👍 There’s NO place like Bharat! NO doubts about it!

[@Nofuksgiven23]

Dont

[@sowmyarb9925]

I don’t believe you

[@thelonenoob2489]

Fakey

[@dhavalsoni7793]

Usa is also good but maybe i think safe is less compared to India

[@hinasoni4240]

What about yourself Ritu? You asked other people but what are your thoughts or plan? I have lived in USA for 4 years and i loved those years .

[@PrabhjotSahi]

Very much appreciate your efforts. Conversations sounded very fluent

[@anupugalia]

Fully enjoyed❤

[@pnmehta2559]

Interesting questions and quick responses. Enjoyed the interview. I came to this country newly married, 19 going on 20 and now yesterday I enjoyed my first grandkid graduating. The initial impressions and spending a lifetime here can give perspectives on the good , the bad, and the ugly in both countries. But most of us make decisions in youth without thinking too far ahead about the long term repercussions of the decision to stay and the costs you pay emotionally, personally and socially! Yet there are as many people I know who went back with determination to live in India but ultimately came back because they did not know how to navigate the bureaucracy, the red tape, the subtle demands to grease the palms, missing the clues, the waiting lines for getting admissions in good schools for years, unless you know someone etc. etc. The most precious thing here in America is personal freedom to exercise your free will, tolerance for failure and second chances, freedom to experience and grow through trials and errors without being condemned forever, and a space to be who you want to be , without overbearing protective or meddling elders. Some of NRIs also experience a hostile dismissive manner in which any idea or innovation that you propose is labeled as, “ Oh, you and your American ideas!” So it is a mixed bag.

[@prashanthtalla]

In my opinion, it is better to go back to India after gaining some experience, and making decent money, say in about 6-10yrs. The # of ppl going to US for studies, its such a huge financial drain for India. Earlier students used to come for only MS which is 3 semesters but now ppl are going for bachelors+masters. The exchange rate has gone up so much. Further, India invests on the individual until 18 or 21 yrs, if (s)he stays back, all the productivity of that person is gained by US without spending a penny. Imagine the loss to India.Indians will always be treated as outsiders though it is not visible. Its not easy to crack the higher level/mgmnt level jobs. And the g*n culture, good numbers lost their lives to it without their fault. Recently one Indian girl was sh*t at Allen outlet mall sh**ting, its so sad. Maatru bhumi se Kuch bhi accha Nahin hai. Singapore, japan, china, Korea and so many other countries were much worse than India. With will and wish, they made their countries awesome. Similar revolution needs to come inside young Indians. Otherwise this drain cannot be stopped.

[@theultimategamespot6034]

I agree with your thoughts xyz, luckily I was able to learn and experience so much within 2 years I decided to move back to India. At the end it's a personal choice, and no country is the best or the worst. Something to share: Recently I watched a blog where an American tourister visited Marina Beach in Chennai. He was interested in horse riding and there were two horse riders who offered to take him for a ride at a cost of Rs.400/-. The American tourister turned down this offer saying it's too expensive. Really??? Think about us Indians going on a vacation in Florida and to do the same activity we need to book online, pay by credit card, assemble at the beach on time without any delay, sign a waiver and pay at least $70 for a 5 mins horse ride. Makes one question at just lesser than 10% of the cost for the same activity in Florida, one can go horse riding in one of the world's longest coastlines. End of day is just a perception, to me India gets me what I need, so it's my choice although the USA changed my prescription about India. Thanks USA 🙏

[@himadrib4743]

What you are talking about is probably the India of 1960/70 or probably of 1980/90. In this age of internet, social media, India has changed drastically. I have lived in USA for close to 9 years. Except the pollution and traffic problems I see marginal differences in terms of lifestyle. Plus in India you get to be with family and friends. Also, due to work from home the problems have somewhat reduced as I need to travel less.Overall it feels much better to be here than I was in USA.

[@juliagarb]

Yes, experiencing that in Russia now

[@user-pd8td9ih5b]

I agree with your points but man the life in US is very lonely. Especially for people like me who doesnt have anyone here. Its relatively easy for the people who have few close/distant relatives, but man for rest of us its very depressing. Even after all the money we have in our bank accounts , we don't have anyone to talk to. People are very COLD here in the US while In india you feel that WARMTH. !

[@SUMITSAINI-cq9xt]

Brain drain is increasing more than half of young gen. of my village has gone abroad 😞

[@Your_real_dad]

Money brother 😁

[@DeskBhakt9710]

Ritu.....one needs to pickup bags and get back. My and my wife, we spent 10 yrs in US and one day, we decided and got back to India. Didnt think of the green card we had, house we had......veyy happy to be back.....

[@kanchanmahajan266]

U r doing with good intentions & content 👌

[@lucksonomari4999]

Kindly consider having sub titles to non Indian speakers who don't understand the language. Good content though watching from Kenya.

[@joannacmakuchi4316]

Love your videos Ritu, however, the questions you're asking are really outdated. The newer generation immigrants don't really care about missing birthdays and marriages (given the fact that everyone is so accessible through the internet). You should try to dig into why these NRIs chose to migrate and what they found missing in the Indian job market that they had to leave behind everything. Loneliness and all is something every migrant accepts to live with. Perhaps you're looking for some answers to your own questions here.

[@ranbir503]

Agree

[@lastlasygamer3987]

True true true I can relate

[@graygound11]

Very good point raised. I think most of these 'NRI interviews' miss out on the this very aspect of the need to leave everything back home for an unknown struggle.

[@therevengers7544]

I don't think what you told is right bcoz in indian market there is a wave of startups so it is difficult for many students to do so they prefer to do job in any other non indian company so that they can earn a good money

[@lastlasygamer3987]

@@therevengers7544 waves of start ups are larger in us than India

[@eruption423]

Amazing talks❤

[@imsen_Ao534]

I would love to visit but settling abroad naaa! I love my india and esp my nagaland! There is just something indescribable about the place you were born in!

[@kailashkatta9672]

U S bank falls ko bhi cover kro apne style me,,

[@meera835]

People do not realize until kids grow up and dirch them that they will end up absolutely lonely

[@vishalmishra388]

Best video of urs ma'am 🤗😊..

[@user-0ilze3zjfz]

Set your priorities right, do not regret later. Go overseas when you're desperately needed. We all have one life, enjoy to the core with family and friends. You will never get those precious moments later.

[@athavalesv]

To achieve your goal you have to sacrifice. Without sacrifice nothing is possible

[@ntcr8290]

Take love appi ❤️❤️❤️

[@nitinsingh9487]

I am 40yrs old Dr from India and I used to regret that I didn't go to USA or I don't have a passport but after watching this video I am feeling relieved.I have my family my parents all living together gives a feeling of satisfaction.Also I am making almost 10k-12k permonth in usd and that gives me more satisfaction😂😂.

[@sangeeta963]

Abroad theres beauty..clean beaches all near or in the city..indias one messy place n ones hot to travel really far to get to a beach or solitude.

[@sunnyy6295]

The amount of hard work to achieve something is less than in India.

[@reitikasingh730]

Basic civic sense, infrastructure,equal opportunities for all people doesn'r poke their nose in others business lot many things apart from Dollars😊

[@TheTanmoy16]

Also Instagram profile looks better 😂😂😂 Americans don't have a culture, gun fire violence out of many. Equality? Racism is rampant there. Wonder why you didn't mention those. Same psychology why Fair and lovely sells like hot cakes here...

[@perfectionistpersona]

Opportunities, Infrastructure , quality of life is real differentiator

[@salomyshaikh8810]

Amazing video