For many people, packing bags and moving to a foreign country feels like a big achievement. It promises better pay, global exposure and a fresh start. But along with new opportunities often comes loneliness, cultural gaps and a deep longing for home.
A Reddit post by an Indian woman living in Ireland explains something similar, as she openly shared her struggle and desire to return to India.
‘Everything is nice, but something feels missing’
The woman, a 33-year-old single professional working in Dublin, said she is employed at a US-based multinational company. On paper, life looks comfortable. “I am a single working woman 33(F), I am working in Ireland- Dublin in US MNC. While everything is nice- package/people etc,” she wrote. However, she said her role in sales has made it difficult for her to truly fit in or form meaningful connections at work.
Struggling to connect at work
According to her post, the challenge is not just professional but emotional as well. She feels disconnected from her team and finds it hard to build relationships that help her grow at work.
“Since my role is Sales, I find it so hard to connect with people in my team,” she wrote. Over time, this feeling has made her reflect deeply on where she belongs and where she can truly thrive.
‘Maybe it’s not racism, just human nature’
The woman also shared an important realisation. She no longer sees her struggle as an issue of discrimination. “I have now realised that it may not be necessarily racism but more of human nature,” she said. This understanding pushed her to rethink her long-term career goals and personal happiness.
Why India feels like the right place
She believes that being in India would allow her to connect better with colleagues and unlock the next phase of her career. “To unleash the next level of my career, I need to be in India where I can connect with them and be more productive,” she wrote. The pull of familiarity, shared culture and stronger workplace bonds has made the idea of returning home increasingly appealing.
Now, the woman is planning her return and turned to the internet for guidance. She asked fellow users how to prepare financially before making the move. “Based on this thought, how should I plan for moving back to India, especially with a job offer in hand,” she asked.
She also wanted clarity on savings and stability before relocating. “And how much money should I have as saving for me to feel settled in India,” she added, explaining that she is considering Noida or Bengaluru for her next chapter.
‘Age and culture are definitely key factors’
“Age and culture are definitely key factors. You need to socialize more, make friends and get involved in activities outside of work. Seek out peers to minimize the age and mindset gap. Hobby and sports clubs are the easiest way,” a user commented. Another netizen stated,” I feel accent, thought processes, culture and everything else is different. We’ll speak on a superficial level but not on a very deep level. They’d prefer their own than me to hangout or be friends with. Also most of the team mates are older – in 40s or 50s. I don’t know how to connect and speak up. I bound by my nature turn a people pleaser sometimes.”
“Man, whatsoever happens in Life. But never ever come to India to settle. Just for some visiting it’s fine. Or else you’ll seriously — hang – I bet. I moved to the US just 4 years back, I came to India and left the next day. People only survive because of Family & Friends or else this country is an utter matter of collapse. The political people have ruined it like for real,” claimed a user.
“Irish people are too reserved for immigrants. They usually don’t accept them so easily. Even though you try to integrate in their society using their ways still you will be treated as an outsider. That is problem in working abroad you think you integrated you are not and you can account this to racism as well. Coming back to returning to India you can return to any city as every city us polluted to the core not singeling out any one. After sometime you will regret your decisions and want to move back to Ireland,” opined a netizen.
“Sales is tough in India when it comes to pay. Try UAE. Good pay and you won’t feel out of place,” claimed another.
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