{"id":1298250,"date":"2025-07-28T06:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298250"},"modified":"2025-07-28T06:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:50:41","slug":"indian-techie-couple-earning-rs-9-crore-in-us-are-miserable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-techie-couple-earning-rs-9-crore-in-us-are-miserable\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Techie Couple Earning Rs 9 Crore+ In US Are &#8216;Miserable&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a heartfelt Reddit post titled <em>\u201cUnable to build a life in the US. What next?\u201d<\/em>, a 32-year-old Indian techie revealed that beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life lies a deep emotional void. He and his wife, both working at top-tier tech companies in the U.S., earn a staggering $1.35 million a year combined\u2014but say they are burnt out and unhappy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/837324-52904-cgeocoqdlt-1488730829-1024x538-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian Techie Couple Earning Rs 9 Crore+ In US Are 'Miserable' \" class=\"wp-image-1298251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/837324-52904-cgeocoqdlt-1488730829-1024x538-1-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/837324-52904-cgeocoqdlt-1488730829-1024x538-1-1-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/837324-52904-cgeocoqdlt-1488730829-1024x538-1-1-768x404.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cFrom the Outside, Our Lives Seem Perfect. But We\u2019re Miserable.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite earning $400,000 himself and his wife bringing in nearly $950,000, the tech professional shared that their life in the U.S. has become emotionally and physically draining. While his own career has stagnated\u2014marked by a recent poor performance review and a soon-to-expire H1B visa\u2014his wife has battled anxiety, depression, anemia, and undergone multiple surgeries, all while enduring a toxic workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The couple\u2019s struggles have sparked serious reflection on whether the American Dream is worth the toll it\u2019s taking on their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking Beyond the U.S.: Singapore and Then India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in their early 30s, the couple is exploring a move to Singapore via the Tech Pass program, known for attracting global tech talent. Long-term, however, they hope to return and settle in India. Their story reflects a growing sentiment among high-earning immigrants: that financial success alone doesn\u2019t guarantee happiness, stability, or a sense of home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internet Weighs In: \u201cTake a Break, Reclaim Life\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reddit users responded with empathy and practical advice. Many urged the couple to slow down, take a sabbatical, or even quit the rat race altogether. \u201cYou can live an incredible life anywhere in the world with that kind of money,\u201d one user commented. Another advised: \u201cYou\u2019ve achieved so much\u2014don\u2019t let it destroy your peace of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway: Rethinking Success in a Hyper-Driven World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This story is a sobering reminder that career milestones and high salaries often come at a steep emotional cost. It prompts a deeper question many are now asking: <em>What does it really mean to live a good life?<\/em> For this couple\u2014and many others like them\u2014it might mean choosing fulfillment over Fortune 500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a heartfelt Reddit post titled \u201cUnable to build a life in the US. What next?\u201d, a 32-year-old Indian techie revealed that beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life lies a deep emotional void. 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