Desi Return Diaries

Why Naveen Left a High Paying Job to Return to India? USA| Europe

Naveen started his career in IT and then went into sales and worked in different roles at Amazon and Google. Naveen and his wife Himabindu spent 8 years abroad from 2016 to 2024 before returning to India. He lived in Europe and America and returned to India with financial independence. Naveen talks about life in Luxembourg, US and how they planned the move to India as well as how to be prepared for financial independence. 

How I Rebuilt my SUCCESSFUL Supply Chain Career after H1B Visa Isues in US?

Shivam went to the US for his MS in 2016 and after completing his MS he worked for a few years in the supply chain before moving to India in 2021. Shivam worked in Supply Chain for 5 years in India before moving to the US. He talks about opportunities in supply chain in US vs India, as well as career growth opportunities in supply chain. He also talks about his entrepreneur journey and opportunities in India.

I spent 30 Years Abroad and Now I Retired in a Village and Volunterring

Mr Sankar Spent close to 30 years abroad (27 years in Middle east and 3 years in Singapore) before deciding to move back to India in 2020 to a village. He has been living in India for 4 years and has been helping his local community in several ways. He has visited 120 countries so far and  It’s inspiring to hear his contributions locally and as an individual what one can do to change society. He moved to India on a temporary retirement and is really enjoying the time in India. He shares a lot of insights during the discussion. Must watch.

Non-IT Professional's Return to India to be an Entrepreneur

Chintan went to the US in 2015 for his MS and returned back to India in 2020. His background is into civil engineering and started his own company after the move. He talks about his background,  life in the US and opportunities for non-IT professionals in the US as well as in India. He also talked about planning the move and advice for future aspirants.

Has She Made a Wise Choice Retiring in India after 42 Years in the UK

Ms. Sujatha spent 42 years in the UK before moving to India in 2018. She has been living in India for 6 years. In this episode we talk about her life in the UK, what made her move to the UK, reasons to move to India in 2018. She also gives insights about life in India after the move, retirement home, advice for future aspirants.

Why We're Considering Moving to India: Netherland's Healthcare and Our Gifted Child

Pavi has been living in Europe for 15 years and planning to move to India in 2 years.In this episode, we talk about her background, move to London and eventually to Netherlands. We discuss Dutch healthcare issues,  support system and schooling for gifted kid in India vs Netherlands as well as school options for gifted/special needs kid.

Return to India AFTER 18 YEARS in UK with a Middle School Kid : IT & Entrepreneur Family

Praveen went to the UK in 2006 and after spending 18 years, his family decided to move back to India. Praveen talks about his background, life in the UK as an entrepreneur, reasons to move back to India. He talks about which place is better for raising kids, planning from logistics, kids school selection, financials, timing, place etc., He also dives into opportunities for kids who are into sports, how to convince the spouse and advice for future aspirants.

Non IT-Professional's Career and Family Dynamics Living in India for 6 years after 14 years in US

Radhika and Venkat spent close to 14 years in the US, they moved back to India in 2018. They have been living in India for the last 6 years. They talk about their background, reasons to move to the US, life in the USA, why the intent to be back to India always there. They give details on how they planned their career, finance, etc., move for 3 years, which place to move in India. They talk about life in India for the last 6 years, adjustment and lot of valuable insights for future aspirants.

Growing up in Canada for 15 years, Moved Back to India for Better Business Opportunities

Laksh went  to Canada when he was 13, did his studies in Canada before deciding to move back to India after 15 years. He moved back early this year. He talks about his background, why he went to Canada at age 13. Laksh talks about education in Canada, life after education and why move back to India. He talks about life in India, opportunities and cost of living in India as well as some of the challenges in Canada.

Back to India after 9 years in Netherlands : Career, Finance Planning Insights for the move

Ankita and Anshuman went to the Netherlands in 2015 and after staying for 9 years, they decided to move back to India. They talk about their background, reasons to move to the Netherlands. They talk about life in the Netherlands, why it took them 9 years to be back in India even though they planned it for a short duration. They  talk about the planning of the move, work life between different countries, finance/investment planning, cost of living, etc.,. One of the interesting conversations that you don't want to miss.