‘7 months without a job…’: Returning NRI shares harsh reality of finding work in India

Reddit thread has sparked widespread discussion about the difficulties faced by the NRIS who return to their homes after working abroad, just to face an unexpected harsh market in India.

The original poster, a professional in information technology who worked in Sweden for five years, participated: “I had to return to India when I lost my job and ended up with a visa. Since then, I have not been able to find work over the past seven months. At least in Sweden, I have been receiving interviews, in India, I have not received a call yet.

The widely echo with NRIS, which had similar experiences. “When I went back in 2019, the recruits were chasing me once my CV was loaded on Nucle. But when I tried to switch jobs recently, it took six months of continuous interviews, communication, and countless rejection. The market is very bad now, especially if you aim at a package of $ 30 USD.”

Another more optimistic note added, “I struggled for two months, but in the end I got an offer. This was not exactly what I wanted, but he paid better than my last job abroad on the basis of PPP modification. My advice: Keep updating your CV with the keywords of the job descriptions. You must get at least 10 calls a day.”

Why NRIS is struggling in the labor market in India

Experts say NRIS often faces unique obstacles when they go home:

• Missing expectations: Many returnees expect that international experiences will be higher salaries, but companies often hesitate to match these packages, especially in the slow labor market.

The Reddit interconnection index highlights both the frustrations and strategies adopted by the returnees – from concessions in salaries to continuous appeals updates and taking advantage of network platforms. For many NRIS, the dream of “returning home” turns into a long struggle to professionally re -establish themselves.