Non-resident Indian (national research institute), a man who has been living in the United States for the past eight years, said he is considering quitting his current position and moving to India due to his inability to cope with stress and depression. In a post on Reddit, the 36-year-old technology The professional with seven years of experience details his struggles with health issues in a hostile work environment.
The technician, who said he is currently taking blood pressure medication and antidepressants, said: “Every morning I start the day feeling like I’m going to have a stroke.” HT.com was unable to independently verify the veracity of his claims.
36-year-old NRI technician shares his experience of living in the US
he arrived us In 2013, he studied for a master’s degree and completed his studies seven years later. After graduation, he obtained a position and has remained with the same company, gaining approximately seven years of experience, five of which were with us. He serves as a Senior Software Engineer and has dedicated most of his career to front-end UI development. He now worries that this specialization makes him particularly vulnerable.
“While everything was going great in the beginning, everything has changed since last year. Toxic management, huge stress and pressure from the AI push, office politics, etc. Anyway, I now have about 7 years worth of annual salary in total (5+ years here in the US),” the user said in the post.
“With the current state of artificial intelligence, front-end developers will be the first to be laid off,” he said, noting layoffs His organization has already begun hiring.
NRI says, “I just finished my job” and he is no longer interested in the job
He said workplaces have become toxic in the last year due to a big push for artificial intelligence, intense pressure and office politics. His company has branches in India. However, transfers can take months and may not even be approved.
He saw colleagues offshore working until 2 or 3 a.m. every day to meet deadlines set by management, but he still wasn’t convinced things were different there.
“I’m no longer interested in work or even these crazy hours. I’m done.”
Lonely since childhood
The main message in the post is not burnout, but something more personal and long-term. He moved to another city at a young age for his education, and from then on he primarily experienced loneliness during his bachelor’s degree studies, initial work experience in India, and subsequent eight years in the United States.
“At this point, I don’t have the strength to be alone and constantly fighting the stress of work,” he said.
His parents were supportive and encouraged him to come back. His financial situation is stable, with some savings in the United States, no large debts, and no dependents. He mentioned that if a low-paying job in India offered a better work-life balance, he would be willing to take it. Additionally, he is considering pursuing an MBA as a means to break away from the technology industry entirely. However, he was confused about one thing, and that was his age. “My only doubt is, because of my age. I don’t know if I will find opportunities in India now.”
internet reaction
The technician, who stressed that he felt “completely lost and helpless”, sought help on the Internet to strategize his future actions and said he would be willing to accept a low-wage position in India.
“I’m a little older than you but I plan on coming back too. My main issue is having a toxic manager who likes to micromanage me and always demotivates me. Try getting a job internally or externally to keep me busy after the initial move before deciding what to do next,” one person wrote.
Another said: “Never doubt that this move will bring you closer to your loved ones and improve your health.”
“Nothing is more important than your mental health. You are in the prime of your life. You have peak physical strength, plenty of years of experience. And savings. You don’t have kids or a wife to take care of,” said a third user.
