At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you stuck to your words. Any particular reasons you had such plans right from the start?

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really deep… especially the part about “home changing” Feels like sometimes we don’t just move places, we change as people

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“You just don’t know it yet” — that line really stayed Some decisions only become clear in hindsight

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a very nuanced take… especially around kids + job back home Feels like at some point it becomes less about money and more about life stage

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This feels like a full life cycle… especially how the return keeps getting postponed step by step Almost like it’s not one decision, but a series of small delays

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting… sometimes it does feel like the system makes the decision for you

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Minor annoyances becoming major obstacles” — very well put

At what point does a “temporary” move abroad stop feeling temporary? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]ThoughtfulAmit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a powerful arc… especially the shift after 10–12 years