Layoff Looms, US-based Indian Techie Reconsiders Return to India for Mental Health

A 32-year-old Indian tech worker who has lived in the US for 11 years posts on Reddit about an impending layoff and whether it’s a sign to move back to India. Despite financial security (homes in India, equity, and a 401(k)), he wrestles with burnout, stress, and anxiety, weighing the option of returning home to prioritize mental well-being while managing loan obligations and a brutal US job market. Social media responses urge taking a break or returning to India, highlighting a tension between financial security and health.