India, March 17 -- An H-1B techie based in India shared an astonishing calculation on Reddit, asserting that the savings accrued from a job in the US could provide a financial cushion for nine years in India without any additional income.

The Redditor admitted that the figures are not entirely reliable and that an increase in the cost of living in India could disrupt the calculation.

Several Reddit users responded to the post and found it helpful at a time when several H-1B visa holders are stranded in India amid Trump crackdown and new visa policies. One user stated that the estimates can help alleviate the perception of a dire situation.

The H-1B tech worker is presently stranded in India and has shared his experience while awaiting ...