'Why am I staying here?': Chinese H-1B redditor reveals boredom of life in US suburb, asks if he should go back
A Redditor who later revealed his identity as a Chinese working in the US on an H-1B visa shared the monotony of working life in the US and asked for suggestions whether he should look for some jobs in China.
The person said staying in the US without friends and relatives, waiting for green card for which the wait is only getting longer, feels like a waste of prime.
"This is the second year of my H1b and I'm already 29. I have few friends and no relatives in US. I feel everyday my life is work, go back home and then exercise, that's it. Maybe several travels in a year, but most of the time solo trip. It's boring and endless to lock myself in a small firm in suburb, only because they sponsor my visa and GC (perm started early this year).
I checked the timeline of perm processing, and it's almost 2-3 years.
I just can't see my future - and am very confusing now. Why am I staying here during the best time of my life?" the person wrote, adding that looking for an alternative job in a big city is also not a viable option as recruiters are not interested to hire someone without a green card.
Redditor reveals boredom of living in US suburb, working at a small firm.
The post reveals the struggles the H-1B visa holders go through in teh US while they are blamed for stealing US tech jobs.
The comment section was a mixed bag of opinions but many told the Redditor to choose happiness over a green card.
"Do what will make you happy. Do you want to stay in America forever, or are there other countries that you could move to? I've been here for 3 years. Have H1B and very supportive employer (and an approved labour market test). We have decided that USA isn't for us long term. its fine right now, but doesn't fit into our life long goals, but 5 more years of H1B is fine.
its ok to not want to want what others want..." one wrote.
"im also from china and stuck with my current employer. it's hard to make friends here when everyone's friendship was already established in school. holidays suck cuz I don't have family here to spend with. I hate it when people ask me if i have any plans for any holidays. on top of that i havent even started green card process lol," another wrote.
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