Why does anyone want to stay abroad If India is another USA ??

Same here. They were so disappointed though being here for 16 years I still speak with Indian accent. To someone who said said about my indian accent and how am I working with Whites I responded " I work in IT and live in silicon valley. If they want their work done, they better understand our accent or its their loss, not mine"

I really don't have superiority complex, I just wanted to annoy her as they think we indians in US are second class citizens.

I never had any issues or discussion about our accent with the people with whom I work with. Sometime I feel its we who make big deal about English or Accent.

 

And Kalpana, Ofcourse.. I also miss India though I don't even wanted to go there even on vacation ( personal reasons).

I miss to wear Pattu sarees, I just sit and browser those beautiful sarees.
I miss to go for marriages wearing saree, jwllery and jasmin flower.
I miss temples of kerala
I miss rain
I miss the financial security I had it in India.
Above all these
I miss my MOM

Yet, I don't want to go to India even for a 3 week vacation.

I'm also worried about the retirement age, will we be able to afford this country when we won't be able to work like this?. Only time will be answer to this question.

 

Valid or not- only you can decide. It really does not matter what anyone except you and your family thinks.

To me, it is the peace and quite of suburban life that I love. I don't like to hear traffic noise or any other loud noise around my home. I love living in a beautiful cul-de-sac where the only traffic is from the residents or their guests coming or going.

I love to own a home with a huge yard where my kids can run around and play. I love that you can swim in your own pool or indulge in my hobby of gardening growing different vegetables or flowers.

I love the fact that my children can pursue any activities they like- horse riding or skiing or other sports. Every opportunity is available to those that want it.

I love the fact that I could learn the things that I always dreamt about but never thought would materialize. I learned to fly and was successful in obtaining a private pilot certification.

I love the fact that I can enjoy a beautiful spring days just as much as hot summer day or a crisp fall day or a snow covered winter day.

If every day is a festival day, it stops being so special. I grew up in India so I know there are just as many mundane days there. I also know every day can be special if I make it count.

Libraries- Did I mention the wonderful libraries? or beautiful parks?

OP- theses are the other sides of coin. You ask 10 people and you will 10 opinion. I would reiterate- if you miss India go back. Life is too short to be unhappy. If money is what is keeping you here, it is not worth it.

 

Yes with all my heart I miss wearing pattu sarees and the South Indian temples

Thank God my family comes is here very often or else it would be difficult.

JAM- In my mind, I imagine you in a pattu sares and jeweler and flowers but the face is of that actress you had in your profile picture thinkingsmiley

 

People say indian dress suit me better and I do look lovely in saree ( being 5' 7).
But when we moved to India for a shorter period, though I was wearing saree every single day, I was feeling so sad that I can't wear jeans or skirts. ( 1, I'm plumb, 2) I was in Chennai 3) Living very close to MIL)

Now I wear all the short skirts and dresses and yearn for Pattu saree and mullapoo.

So, What is the lesson learned? Ekkarakku akkara pacha ( Other side is always Green)

 

OP,

You jotted down all the points which every NRI think of atleast part of their living outside india..but, did you make any effort in going back is the point. When you are very sad abroad and cannot live a single there, then why you are there...list them also to your self and prioritize your family and your needs and plan accordingly, if you are more effected psychologically than financially then better return to Mother land and live happily without thinking of same points you mentioned above...

Good luck with your move