Is settling in the USA worth it for an Indian?

对印度人来说，去美国定居值得吗？

以下是Quora网友的评价：

Hannah Brown

30 year old,Indian male.

I started my career with an Indian IT firm at age of 23. After working for while in bangalore for close to 3 years I was sent to US for a client engagement,there I stayed for another 3 years before I raised a request to move to India to my base location aka Bangalore.However after 5-6 months I finally stepped down from my corporate job and moved to my hometown Jaipur.

Purpose of writing all this “tell me about yourself” kind of para above, is because I feel that person who is reading this answer should get a gist that my life till now has been quite unsettling as well as volatile. Coming from small town to metro then to US, I literally saw myself evolving a lot during whole process.I will discuss about three different phases of my life in response to this question my distant past,my recent past and my present (only restricted to my experience with different social environments).

我今年30岁，印度人，性别男。

我23岁时在一家印度IT公司开始了职业生涯。在班加罗尔工作了近3年后，我被派往美国完成一个客户的项目，我在美国又呆了3年，然后我向公司提出回印度班加罗尔工作的要求。但过了5-6个月，我辞掉了这份工作，回到家乡斋浦尔。

我写下这段“自我介绍”的目的，是因为我觉得浏览我这个回答的人应该明白，我的生活到目前为止一直不太安定，也很不稳定。从小城镇到大都市，再到美国，我发现自己在这个过程中进步了很多。为了回答这个问题，我会展开说说我人生的三段经历，过去，近期和现在。

Distant past (Bangalore)

Bangalore was quite organised compared to my hometown or any other town of north India for that matter. But the city was like a jug full to brim, it was like every person wanted to leave the city,their jobs but they just “can’t”.

很早之前(班加罗尔)

和我的家乡或印度北部的其他城镇相比，班加罗尔是一个井然有序的城市。但这个城市就像一个装满水的罐子，好像每个人都想离开这里，丢下他们的工作，但他们“做不到”。

Recent past (US)

US was altogether a great experience it was like Bangalore 20.0. Lot more cleaner,safer and less populated but more socially awkward for people like me.I just couldn’t figure out what should I do so that I don’t feel lonely.I try making friends,made lot of them but just couldn’t feel that bonding with them which I had back in India. My life got limited to weekends, for rest of the week I just used to go to office cook some random shit ,eat it and then sleep. Sometimes in a day I used to call back to my home/gf three times a day and strangely they all seemed so busy,so alive. I try to drag conversation because I just don’t want them to hang up as I knew that if they do ,I might not get anyone to talk with me in “this way” . It become so much out of control that even after working entire day I couldn’t sleep in night I was just not tired or may be happy,I don’t know ,but I couldn’t sleep. I started hating that place, I just wanted to leave so applied for my transfer back to India and moved to bangalore.

近期(美国)

总的来说，我的旅美工作经历是很棒，就像2010年的班加罗尔一样。美国更干净，更安全，人口更少，但对我这样的人来说，我在社交场合感觉更尴尬了。我不知道该怎么排解孤单。我试着交朋友，交了很多朋友，但就是找不到我在印度时和朋友之间的那种亲密感。只有在周末我才有生活的感觉，在工作日我只能去办公室随便干点活，然后吃饭睡觉。

有时，我一天会给家里/女朋友打三次电话，奇怪的是，他们似乎都很忙。我试着拉着他们聊天，因为我不想让他们挂电话，我知道如果他们挂了电话，我可能都找不到人用“这种方式”和我聊天。后来情况变得非常失控，就算我忙了一整天，晚上也睡不着，我就是不累，或者可能很高兴，我也不知道原因，但我就是睡不着。我开始讨厌美国，一心想要离开，所以我申请回印度工作，搬到班加罗尔。

Present (My Hometown)

After moving from US I got pretty much clarity that this is not the way I want to live my life.I will waste my entire life if I continued in this way so I left my job move to my hometown and take over my family business which I never gave due importance earlier but all those years in unknown places made me realize it’s importance. Nothing much changed in my place there were again lots of people,lack of rules,dirtyness etc. etc. but amidst all these I was happy. My lifestyle started coming back on track I started waking up early,started becoming fit, everything started falling at right place.Yes, I don’t earn what I was earning in US or even in Bangalore but do I care,no. I am earning decent enough to give me and my family good lifestyle.Maybe I won’t be making regular check in’s at 5 star hotels on company’s budget but now I don’t want that I just want a place where I can get some stability and that’s what I am getting here.

现在(回到家乡)

离开美国后，我非常清楚这不是我想要的生活。如果我继续这样下去就是浪费生命，所以我辞掉工作，回到家乡，接管了家里的生意，我从来没有重视过家里的生意，但那些年我突然意识到它的重要性。家乡没有太大的变化，还是有那么多人，没有规矩，环境脏乱等等，但我却对这一切感到高兴。我的生活开始回到正轨，开始早起，越来越健康，一切都开始步入正轨。

是的，现在我挣的钱比不上我在美国挣的多，甚至也没有在班加罗尔挣的多，但我在乎吗？我的收入已经足够让我和家人过上体面的生活。也许我没法按公司的预算出入五星级酒店，但现在我并不向往，我只想找一个安稳的地方，而这就是我在家乡寻到的。

So the bottom line is, it can get difficult to settle in US or even in some places in India but it hugely depends upon the individual. It is just like a lock and key kind of thing if you as a key are trying to get yourself in wrong lock ultimately it will be you who will be on receiving end. So just do some introspection and take a call before it gets too late in life .

所以最重要的事是，在美国甚至印度的一些地方定居可能并非易事，但这在很大程度上取决于个人的喜好。这就像锁和钥匙一样，如果你作为一把钥匙，试图把自己锁在错误的锁上，最终受罪的就是你自己。所以，你要尽早进行自我反省，做出决定。

Romy Ilano

Only if you’re into it. I’ve heard of people having to live in really gruesome parts of the USA with no access to good food stores and even veggies for some Indian people. They didn’t complain bout it but I’d ask them questions and it’d be places where people only ate meat and stuff, pretty nasty. But now there are a lot of Indian hubs for all kinds of Indians so it’s not so bad I guess.

除非你自己喜欢。我听说过很多人别无选择，只能生活在美国某些可怕的地方，对部分印度人来说，那里没有好的食杂店，甚至没有蔬菜。他们没有抱怨，不过我问过他们，那里的人只吃肉，非常恶心。不过现在美国有很多各色印度人的聚集点，所以我想情况也许并没有那么糟糕。

Rakesh Rathod

The decision to settle in the USA as an Indian, or for anyone, is a deeply personal one and depends on various factors. It's not a one-size-fits-all scenario, and what might be worthwhile for one person might not be the same for another. Here are some considerations to keep in mind:

作为一个印度人，或者对任何人来说，在美国定居都是一个非常私人的决定，取决于各种因素。这不可能是一个放之四海而皆准的情况，对一个人来说值得做的事对另一个人来说可能并非如此。下面是一些需要牢记的注意事项：

Career Opportunities: The USA offers a wide range of job opportunities across different industries, and it's known for its competitive job market. If you have a skill set that's in demand or you're pursuing higher education, it can be a valuable destination for career growth.

Quality of Life: Consider your lifestyle preferences and what you value in terms of quality of life. The USA offers a diverse range of living environments, from bustling cities to tranquil rural areas, each with its own pros and cons.

就业机会：美国不同的行业提供了各种工作机会，美国的就业市场竞争激烈。如果你拥有一技之长，或者正在接受高等教育，那么美国可能对你而言会是一个重要的职业发展目的地。

生活质量：根据你的生活方式喜好和对生活质量的重视程度，美国提供了各种各样的生活环境，从繁华的城市到宁静的乡村，每一种都有自己的优点和缺点。

Education: If you have aspirations for higher education, the USA is home to many renowned universities and institutions. It's a popular destination for international students.

Immigration Process: Understand the various immigration pathways, such as employment-based visas, family-sponsored visas, or the diversity visa lottery. The process can be lengthy and complex.

Cultural Adaptation: Be prepared for cultural differences and the challenges of adapting to a new culture. This can be both enriching and challenging.

教育：如果你想接受高等教育，美国有许多著名的大学和机构，是国际学生的热门目的地。

移民：了解各种移民途径，如工作类签证、家庭担保签证或签证抽签。这个过程可能是漫长而复杂的。

文化适应：你要为文化差异和适应新文化的挑战做好准备。

Cost of Living: Research the cost of living in different regions of the USA. Expenses can vary significantly from one area to another.

Visa and Immigration Status: Your visa or immigration status can affect your ability to work, study, or stay in the USA. Stay informed about the legal requirements.

Long-Term Goals: Consider your long-term goals, such as obtaining permanent residency or citizenship, and how they align with your reasons for settling in the USA.

生活成本：研究美国不同地区的生活成本，不同地区的费用差别很大。

签证和移民身份：您的签证或移民身份会影响您在美国工作、学习或逗留的能力。随时了解法律要求。

长期目标：关注自己的长期目标，比如获得永久居留权或公民身份，思考如何与你在美国定居的原因保持一致。

Family Considerations: If you have family members accompanying you, think about their needs and how they might be affected by the move.

Return Plans: Some individuals plan to gain experience in the USA and then return to their home country to contribute to its development. Consider your long-term plans and how settling in the USA fits into them.

家庭方面的考量：如果你身边有家人陪同，考虑一下他们的需求以及搬家对他们的影响。

回国计划：有些人计划在美国积累经验，然后回到祖国为国家的发展做贡献。考虑一下你的长期计划，并把这个目的和在美国定居相融合。

Ultimately, whether settling in the USA is worth it for you as an Indian depends on your individual circumstances, goals, and priorities. It's advisable to research thoroughly, seek advice from those who have made a similar move, and consult with immigration experts to make an informed decision that aligns with your aspirations and values.

最终，作为印度人，在美国定居值不值得取决于你的个人情况、人生目标和优先事项。明智的做法是深入研究，向前辈寻求建议，并咨询移民专家，做出符合自己愿望和价值观的明智决定。

Swagato Barman Roy

Are not indians insanely proud of, and they just cannot stop beating the drum about Sundar pichai, Satya Nadela, then the former CEO of Twitter (forgot the name) etc.? Anyone dares say it's not worth it for them?

Now, you may say they are not typical samples. But then you should also recognise the answer is dependent on everyone's unique life situation and it's impossible to cover all indians in an answer.

However, I have witnessed among many Indians (not just in the US but also Canada, UK etc.) the sentiment is not about their lives. It's about their kids, who they want to grow up in the west, with citizenship (by birth) so that the kids have a better life in the future.

印度人不是疯狂地为桑达尔·皮查伊、萨蒂亚·纳德拉、当时的推特前首席执行官(忘了名字)等人感到骄傲吗？有人敢说这对他们而言不值得吗？

你可能会说这些人都是特例。但你也应该认识到，问题的答案取决于每个人不同的生活状况，一个答案不可能适合所有印度人。

不过我见过许多印度人(不仅在美国，还有加拿大、英国等国)的定居决定与他们自己的生活无关，而是为了他们的孩子，他们希望孩子在西方国家长大，拥有西方的公民身份(出生)，希望让孩子们未来过上更好的生活。

Genius III

Whether settling in the USA is worth it for an Indian or anyone else depends on individual circumstances, goals, and priorities. The USA offers opportunities in education, career advancement, and quality of life, but it also comes with challenges such as cultural adjustments and immigration processes. Consider factors like job prospects, lifestyle preferences, family considerations, and long-term goals when making this decision.

对于印度人或所有人来说，在美国定居值不值取决于个人情况、目标和优先事项。美国在教育、职业发展和生活质量方面提供了很多机遇，但也面临着文化适应和移民审理等挑战。在做决定时，要考虑工作前景、生活方式偏好、家庭考虑和长期目标等因素。

Ali Sakarya

It depends on the individual’s goals and preferences. The United States offers a wide variety of opportunities for those who are willing to work hard and take advantage of them, and many Indians have found success in the US. However, it is important to consider the cost of living, the cultural differences, and the potential for discrimination before making a decision.

这取决于个人的目标和喜好。美国为那些愿意努力工作的人提供了各种各样的机会，许多印度人在美国大获成功。但在做决定之前，也要考虑清楚生活成本、文化差异和潜在的歧视，这些都很重要。