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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai man living in Texas for 35 years wonders if returning home is still worth it
A heartfelt post by a 53-year-old man raised in Mumbai and now living in Texas has gone viral on Reddit after he sought advice on whether to return permanently to India or continue using it as a holiday destination. The user, who goes by the handle @Careless-Ad1404, shared his dilemma in a post titled 'Mumbai Guy thinking of whether to come back from USA', sparking a spirited conversation. A Mumbai man living in Texas sparked debate online after asking if returning to India after 35 years abroad was still a wise decision.(Representational image/Unsplash) (Also read: Dramatic Texas flood rescue video: Stranded victim airlifted from raging waters) A life divided between two continents In his post, the user revealed, 'Hi all, raised and schooled in Mumbai- Bandra W. 53 now and lived past 35yrs in Texas. American wife- 2 kids 18/13. My brother/Sis also settled in USA. Parents go and come back every 6mos with GC. But they getting old now.' He mentioned visiting Mumbai for the first time in 13 years, observing that while the city felt familiar, it had changed significantly. 'Same old Mumbai but more congestion but a little light traffic in Bandra now thanks to Costal road,' he noted. With his children growing older and beginning to plan their independent lives, the user said he was considering returning to India—possibly after his younger child finishes college or gets married. He added, 'I'm in Biz and last year almost netted $200k.' His post ended with the question: 'Is it worth it to move completely or just buy a flat to visit for vacation?... what would be rental yield on a flat if I buy and rent it out if I stay out of Mumbai for 2-3yrs?' Check out the post here: Internet divided over the prospect Reddit users were quick to weigh in, offering both warnings and practical suggestions. One commenter bluntly advised, 'Do not do it. Mumbai is ok for visit. Not for living. I wouldn't toss Austin for Andheri.' Another added, 'Not reading your post. Just came to say no. Wish you a good life.' 'There's a high chance you and your family may start feeling unwell from just the environmental changes itself,' said one. Another user suggested a middle ground: 'Buy a house and visit for vacation. Lots of things going on in Mumbai, adjusting will be very hard.' One said, 'Yes you can shift to Mumbai,' while another observed, 'If you're rich rich in India then yes.'
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Mumbai man, 53, settled in US, asks Internet if he should return home
A 53-year-old man, originally from Mumbai and now settled in Texas, US, for over three decades, sparked debate online after he asked Reddit users if moving back home made sense at this stage in a now-viral post on Reddit, titled 'Mumbai Guy thinking of whether to come back from USA', the man said he had been raised in Bandra West but had spent the last 35 years in the US. advertisementNow, with ageing parents and a sense of disconnection from the city he once called home, he's unsure about what lies ahead. "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 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 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
