Mumbai man, 53, settled in US, asks Internet if he should return home
"Hi all, raised and schooled in Mumbai - Bandra W. 53, now and lived past 35 years in Texas. American wife, two kids aged 18 and 13. My brother and sister are also settled in the USA. My parents travel back and forth with their green cards, but they're getting old now," the post began.The man shared that he had visited Mumbai recently after 13 years but only for two weeks. "Same old Mumbai but more congestion. Slightly better traffic in Bandra now thanks to the coastal road," he wrote. He revealed that his business had done well, netting close to $200,000 last year, and was considering returning to Mumbai once his younger child either graduated or got married.He asked, 'Is it worth it to move completely or just buy a flat to visit for vacation? Parents are 80 and 75, and while I pray they live long, life happens. All my old friends and relatives have their own lives now. It's not the same Mumbai I left in 1990. Also, what would be the rental yield on a flat if I'm away for 2–3 years?'Take a look at his post here: Social media users didn't hold back. Several users, without even fully reading the post, were quick to advise against the move. "Don't do it. Mumbai is fine to visit, terrible to live in. I wouldn't trade Austin for Andheri," a user said, while another simply added, "Not reading your post. Just came to say no."One of the more thoughtful responses acknowledged the emotional pull behind the man's dilemma. "The comments here are tone-deaf. You're in your fifties, settled abroad, but dealing with elderly parents. That's not something most of these commenters understand yet. Consider temporarily moving to India. Let your family stay in the US. Be present for your parents in their final years—you'll never regret that.""Don't buy a flat. Get a flat on rent initially and test things out. Buy a flat once you've spent a year or so here. The liquidity in real estate is not good. The rental yield is also < 5 % usually. Also, since you're an NRI people may try to fleece you," one of the users said. advertisementWhile several users jumped to dismiss the idea, others urged the man to evaluate his options with empathy and practicality. Whether or not he chooses to return, his post resonated with those facing the complex reality of ageing parents, cultural disconnect, and perhaps a life stretched across continents.- Ends
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