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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

At 30, I Made a Decision Most People Avoid | After 10 Year in Japan

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Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com   After spending nearly a decade in Japan and time in Singapore and the US, Nikilh had what most people dream of — a stable career, global exposure, and a comfortable life abroad. But something still didn’t feel right. In this candid conversation, he shares why he chose to leave it all behind and move back to India — not because of problems abroad, but because of a deeper realization about belonging, long-term life decisions, and building something meaningful. We go beyond the usual “pros and cons” and dive into: What life in Japan is really like for Indians Why comfort abroad isn’t always enough The mindset shift required to move back to India Financial decisions before returning (investments, pension, planning) Career transition and starting a startup in India Marriage, family, and long-term life planning The emotional side of returning that no one talks about If you’re an NRI or someone living abroad and thinking about your long-term future — this conversation will make you pause and reflect. #backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturn

Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com   After spending nearly a decade in Japan and time in Singapore and the US, Nikilh had what most people dream of — a stable career, global exposure, and a comfortable life abroad. But something still didn’t feel right. In this candid conversation, he shares why he chose to leave it all behind and move back to India — not because of problems abroad, but because of a deeper realization about belonging, long-term life decisions, and building something meaningful. We go beyond the usual “pros and cons” and dive into: What life in Japan is really like for Indians Why comfort abroad isn’t always enough The mindset shift required to move back to India Financial decisions before returning (investments, pension, planning) Career transition and starting a startup in India Marriage, family, and long-term life planning The emotional side of returning that no one talks about If you’re an NRI or someone living abroad and thinking about your long-term future — this conversation will make you pause and reflect. #backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturn

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Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com   After spending nearly a decade in Japan and time...

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