Indian Professional's Struggle with Happiness Abroad
A young Indian professional in the UK just went viral. It’s about admitting that even a hefty Rs 5 lakh monthly salary and a supposedly secure life abroad just doesn’t bring him any happiness.
His post on Reddit really hit home for thousands of people. People admitted they felt that same kind of emotional struggle, that hidden feeling, behind the whole idea of a successful life overseas.
For a lot of Indians, moving abroad for a good job feels like the ultimate dream. A big achievement. But this guy showed that financial stability doesn't magically deliver emotional peace or happiness.
He was telling his story. He spent eight years in the UK. Moved there when he was eighteen. His family had already settled elsewhere, so they pushed him to join them. He claims he’s professionally "well-settled." Good salary. Secure career.
But even with all those markers of success, he felt totally disconnected. Increasingly unsure about everything over there.
He wrote something raw. “But I don’t feel any excitement or peace in my life. Sometimes I just want to move back to India.” He spent his whole childhood and school years in India. Had a great life there with his friends.
After nearly ten years in the UK, it was hard to build real friendships. Most of his emotional support system? Still back in India.
He explained it plainly. “I don’t have any close friends here. I still talk to my friends in India on calls during my days off. When I mention thinking about moving back, they tell me no. They say the situation in India isn’t great right now. It’s a bad decision.”
Caught between what he felt and what seemed practical, he started questioning it all.
I don’t know if quitting everything here and booking a flight back every day is the right call.”
His post just opened the floodgates. Reddit exploded with responses. People offered advice, caution, and their own messed-up experiences.
One user jumped in. “I totally get it. Life really is too short to be miserable.”
Another one offered a different angle. “Remember the India you left behind when you were eighteen? If you go back now expecting the exact same thing, it’ll feel totally different. Plus, after eight years in the UK, making new friends is going to be harder.”
Then there was the practical advice. “Maybe before you make any huge move, try visiting India for a month or two. Not for a holiday. Just stay. See if that pull is really about India, or just about escaping whatever feels wrong in the UK. That gives you some clarity.”
Some people pointed out the timeline thing. Friendships and priorities shift with age. “You’re only yearning for your friends because you’re young. When you hit thirty, some of your friends will be elsewhere, have families, responsibilities. You probably won’t see them often.”
They asked him to think long term. “Do you see yourself building a life around your friends, or do you just want a break, some time off, and then going back to where you started?”
Some warnings came too. Don't romanticize life in India. One person said, “People miss what they lose. Think about the freedom you get there. It’s a stark difference. Life isn't some perfect movie. You should only come if you weigh everything and still think India is better. A lot of my friends regret moving back.”
There was another point about memory. “Don’t compare your adult life to your childhood. School life, no money worries—that was better. As an adult, work culture and lifestyle matter way more. Count the blessings you have for living in a first-world country.”
But then you had the passionate defense. One user just said, “India is the best country. Every state has its own culture, food, problems, language. That’s it.”
Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board
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