India, Feb. 13 -- In a viral Reddit post, a US citizen of Indian origin shared a perspective for those planning a permanent return to India. Having spent five years trying to make Mumbai work, the individual claimed that it is important to have an 'exit strategy' or an option to return if the transition fails. The person shared that they decided to live in India for 5 years after spending 13 years in America, but then returned to the US again.

"Returned to India for 5 yrs, regretted it, came back to US - sharing my experience," the Reddit user wrote, adding, "I have a US citizenship so had the option of returning to US - and I chose to come back."

The individual continued, "I grew up in Mumbai, my parents are still there. Came to US for...