An IITian couple , Nayrhit and Rishita Das, who spent several years in the United States, decided to return to India in 2023. They settled in Bengaluru, a city known for its vibrant tech industry. Their experience living in both countries has given them a unique perspective on the differences between the two nations.
They shared their observations in an “honest compilation” on social media, which quickly gained attention. Nayrhit, the founder of Gushwork, and Rishita, an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IISc Bengaluru, tweeted: “My wife and I made the decision of moving back to India from the US after completing our higher education. We decided to dedicate our lives to building & researching technologies out of India for the world.
We recently completed 1 year of our stay here. To all the Indian 20-40 year olds who are contemplating their move back to India but are filled with uncertainties, this is an honest compilation of 10 differences we observed after our move back here!”. Look at the post here: First, the work culture in the US is distinct from that in India.
Nayrhit, who worked at a tech startup in San Francisco, noted that the US emphasizes a strong work-life balance. Employees often leave work by 5 PM and weekends are generally free from work-related tasks. In contrast, Rishita found that in India, especially in the tech hubs like Bengaluru, the work hours can be longer, and the boundary between work and personal life is often blurred.
The work.