Lately, there has been a lot of talk on Social Media on those who left, on those who wish to leave, but little on those who are considering a return… 
When some of our friends & family left to make a life overseas through the 70s-90s - a time of acute shortages & that License Raj which broke the spirit of entrepreneurship - we didn’t, because if truth be told, we hadn’t in hand the right opportunity to take the plunge.
However the possibility was seriously examined for the first time during the UPA years when governance & State seem to crumble before our eyes, brazen skull-numbing corruption hit you in the face on a daily basis,
frequent terror attacks & a shocking attitude of nonchalance towards civilian & military casualties was the norm.
So we encouraged our only offspring to not only study overseas but to make a life there. Both of which he did successfully.
So we encouraged our only offspring to not only study overseas but to make a life there. Both of which he did successfully.
It seemed a well thought through decision. The distance somewhat bridged by bi-annual visits from our side & university vacations & thereafter leave from work from his.
However, it has been only now that he notices on visits home a definite feeling of optimism among his own peers & a hope for future among others, across the spectrum… a certain can do spirit never experienced before.
….A complete contrast of course from some young compatriots overseas, who live through Instagram & paint an imagery of fascist India & gulags.
That is not to say he doesn’t see the faults and they are aplenty…but as he says it’s only when you live & work in a place
That is not to say he doesn’t see the faults and they are aplenty…but as he says it’s only when you live & work in a place
do you realise there are problems everywhere, of different kinds & to different degrees.
He recognises the country he works in has much to offer professionally but they are also important trade-offs to be considered.
He recognises the country he works in has much to offer professionally but they are also important trade-offs to be considered.
Reason #1 Personal
Missing the mundane everyday-ness of family which was overlooked in the initial, heady, exciting days. With time, a creeping realisation that your own children will miss a great chunk of that life, grounding & belonging.
Missing the mundane everyday-ness of family which was overlooked in the initial, heady, exciting days. With time, a creeping realisation that your own children will miss a great chunk of that life, grounding & belonging.
Reason #2 - Cultural.
Material success yes, but an strange emotional detachment to the new country vs a deep connection never actually explored & only now understood with time & age to one’s natural home & environment. No matter how ‘cosmopolitan’ you believe yourself to be.
Material success yes, but an strange emotional detachment to the new country vs a deep connection never actually explored & only now understood with time & age to one’s natural home & environment. No matter how ‘cosmopolitan’ you believe yourself to be.
And Reason #3
The sentiment of being able to contribute, with the advantage of good education, work experience & exposure. To give back & not feel one ran away…
Of course most important, not to be discounted, the opportunities & scope of work India now offers…
The sentiment of being able to contribute, with the advantage of good education, work experience & exposure. To give back & not feel one ran away…
Of course most important, not to be discounted, the opportunities & scope of work India now offers…
For that in itself one is grateful that we raised a person who is sensitive, introspective, confident who believes he can be that change.
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