Desi Return Diaries

Moving Back to India with a Middle Schooler After 13 Years in UK : The Realities

Meenal spent close to 13 years in the UK before deciding to move to India. Meenal took a sabbatical to try living in India with her kids while spouse is still living in the UK. Meenal talks about her background, why they thought of moving to India, how they came to the pragmatic approach of the  move, how middle school kids adjusted, tips on adjustment , cost of living and financial planning and many other topics. Very informative session.

Which School is BEST for Your Kid in India? IB vs IGCSE Vs CBSE

Mr. Mausam has over 15 years of experience in educational ventures and is passionate about expanding meaningful education globally. In this insightful conversation, We discussed different curriculums available in India, the importance of choosing the right education board, the evolution of modern learning techniques, evaluating schools and much more that can benefit returning families and their children. Please listen to this to make sure you are making the right choice for your kids' school when returning to India. 

Is Moving Back to India Worth It for His CA Career?

Damneet went to Ireland in 2019 for a career opportunity and after spending 4 years, he moved back to India. He is a CA by profession. Damneet talks about his reasons to move to Ireland, work and social life in Ireland. He talks about reasons to move to India, timing of the move and advice to future aspirants. 

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.