Bengaluru man in US fears return to India amid possible job loss, opens up on Reddit
'Hey all, I am currently in the US working for a FAANG company but there is a very high probability that my role will be eliminated in the next couple of months and I am still on H1B,' the user said in his Reddit post, adding: 'I am worried that it will be very difficult to get another job in the short duration given the state of the job market and it is stressing me out a lot.'FAANG refers to Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google - five of the most prominent technology companies in the United States.The man, a parent of two, expressed concern about uprooting his children, especially the elder child who is currently in high school. 'I am very much worried for my elder one as both my kids have lived all their life in the US,' the post said.The family plans to return to Bengaluru if the job situation doesn't improve: 'Please put some sanity into me and tell me it's going to be alright if we move back. We will be moving back to Bangalore as that's where our roots are. I would love to hear back from folks who moved back with high school kids.'Read the entire post here:
In the comments section, several Reddit users shared their perspectives to offer support.'It will be a big deal only if you make it one. Kids are a lot more resilient than we give them credit for,' a user said.Another added, 'I moved back. The kids are doing really well. I don't think that's a problem. The real issue is in finding work here and adjusting to the work culture.''You sound like a good parent. Your kids will be fine no matter where you live,' read another encouraging reply.- EndsMust Watch
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