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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 50 MIN

Why We LEFT India After Living For 12 Years | Back to US

from Desi Return Diaries

After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents. Shipra opens up about their life across three continents, the big decisions that shaped their journey, and the lessons they learned along the way. She shares: How one movie and one advice changed everything for them Why they decided to return to India Their kids’ transition from ICSE to IGCSE, homeschooling, IB and college How their careers evolved from corporate roles to entrepreneurship The emotional and practical challenges of moving back and forth Tips on choosing schools, planning finances, and managing taxes when relocating If you’re planning to move back to India or thinking about raising kids across cultures — this episode is packed with real insights and relatable experiences. 📚 Planning your move from the US to India? We created a step-by-step course for NRIs that covers: ✅ 401(k), IRA, stocks & brokerage accounts ✅ US home — sell or rent? ✅ Social Security rules ✅ Bank accounts, taxes, residency status & more 👉 Check out our NRI to India Financial Transition Course: https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/course-nri-to-resident-essential-financial-transition-blueprint

After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents. Shipra opens up about their life across three continents, the big decisions that shaped their journey, and the lessons they learned along the way. She shares: How one movie and one advice changed everything for them Why they decided to return to India Their kids’ transition from ICSE to IGCSE, homeschooling, IB and college How their careers evolved from corporate roles to entrepreneurship The emotional and practical challenges of moving back and forth Tips on choosing schools, planning finances, and managing taxes when relocating If you’re planning to move back to India or thinking about raising kids across cultures — this episode is packed with real insights and relatable experiences. 📚 Planning your move from the US to India? We created a step-by-step course for NRIs that covers: ✅ 401(k), IRA, stocks & brokerage accounts ✅ US home — sell or rent? ✅ Social Security rules ✅ Bank accounts, taxes, residency status & more 👉 Check out our NRI to India Financial Transition Course: https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/course-nri-to-resident-essential-financial-transition-blueprint

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After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents. Shipra opens up about their life across three...

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