Over the years, the Indian diaspora in the UK has seen significant growth, with many migrating for better financial opportunities and an improved quality of life. However, not everyone finds happiness abroad, as demonstrated by one woman who recently shared her journey of returning to India on social media.
In April, the woman took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her unhappiness in the UK and her desire to return to India. Her post read, “I try and I try, but I’m not truly happy in the UK, and I never will be. I don’t even know why I’m already not in India at this point and what I am even doing here.” She added a poll, asking for advice on whether she should return to India permanently, acknowledging that while she might not earn as much in India, she would be genuinely happy and free from constantly missing her home country.
She further explained, “People are going to say I’m an idiot because I am on a work visa for 5 years, which gives me an easy way to get UK PR and citizenship, but at what cost? I don’t think I want to give up my Indian passport, so what am I even doing here?”
Folks should I just come back to India forever; obviously I won’t earn as much in India but at least I will be happy, truly happy and won’t constantly miss my country
— ice cream anti (@Parool_12) April 3, 2024
Fast-forward to July, she posted another update, announcing her decision to quit her job and return to India. “I did it. I quit my job. I’m coming back to India. I acted on the decision that’s going to change the course of my life, and it genuinely took me a lot of guts. But I’ve done it,” she wrote.
Her announcement quickly went viral, garnering over two lakh views and nearly 1,900 likes. The reaction from social media users was mixed. Some praised her bravery, while others predicted future regret.
One user speculated, “Did you get laid off? A lot of Indians get laid off and have to come back because the job market is tough, and they sugarcoat it as ‘I miss my country, etc.’” Another user defended her decision, saying, “Unreal jealousy in your comment section. They’re just salty that you lived 90% of Indians’ dream of moving abroad and yet are coming back. Don’t mind them and welcome back.”
While some doubted her choice, suggesting, “We will see in 3 years from now. You will regret your decision,” others offered support, “It must’ve been so difficult… I’m so proud of you! All the best.”
In response to the mixed reactions, she pinned her X post about quitting her job, stating, “Pinning this post to come back to 3 years later for those salty losers in the comments who are saying I’ll regret my choice when I know I won’t.”
Her story has sparked a conversation about the challenges and emotional struggles faced by those living abroad and the difficult decisions they must make in the pursuit of happiness.
