Recent content by nash2012

Thanks SandsofTime. A lot of good points to chew on. I intend to explore each of the key issues and come back with more questions and hope to learn from you and others in this wonderful community. In the meantime, thanks again for making me feel so welcome and being willing to share and help. Nash

Hi Noel! Been there (took me 12 years) - it's difficult to take a purely 'rational' decision when it comes to returning to India... That is a big worry! I'm fairly confident of getting affordable medical help for the routine and minor day to day requirements, as well as for...

LOL! LOL! Unlike my compatriots who you are acquainted with, we only have one part-time help and hope to keep it that way - for as long as we can. If we did have a bevy of helpers working full time for us, I would imagine it would be difficult not to feel responsible for their families. Nash

Thanks for getting the ball rolling with your very insightful questions SandsofTime! 1. Do you have a paid off house? Do you parents have a paid off house? Yes (almost) and Yes. Almost, because it's just completed, and I have a small residual to pay before I take possession. And of course...

The plan is to stay put in India Hi Dan! The plan is to stay put here in India. Of course, that's partially an emotional response - but it helps that everyone talks about the pendulum swinging East (China/India and the like) the next few years... Nash

Thanks Omni. Returning to India, is almost always an emotional, rather than a rational decision - but I've been here for just over a year now, and have so far not felt the urge to pack my bags and head out again. Nash

I know what you mean... I know what you mean, and couldn't have said it better. I suppose the challenge is to find something that excites us to get out of bed and make that daily commute. If it's something that also pays you, you're not likely to be lurking around here. If it's not, then like...

Really! I returned to India after slightly more than a decade overseas, and find the growth around me dizzying! While the passion and energy of the people around me is awesome - I find a recurring need to slow down and unwind and...hope you get the drift. At the same time, in a country of a...