Archive · 8 Aug 2025
NRI's Viral Post Highlights Emotional Toll of Working Abroad
A man from Kerala, who works abroad, posted online about how hard it is to go back to work after being home.
He feels very anxious and gets panic attacks.
He doesn't like the stressful work and the negative people he works with.
He wishes he could stay home with his family, away from the work pressure.
Many other people who work away from home said they feel the same way.
This post made people talk more about mental health and how it's not always easy working far away from home.
A Kerala-based NRI shared the emotional strain of working abroad in a viral Reddit post.
The man described experiencing anxiety and panic attacks about returning to his high-pressure workplace.
He highlighted a toxic work environment characterized by negative behaviors.
The post challenged the perception of NRI life as glamorous, focusing on the emotional costs.
Other users, including those in India, shared similar experiences, sparking conversations about mental health.
- Who
- A Kerala-based NRI and other social media users.
- What
- A Kerala NRI discussed the emotional toll of working abroad and the anxiety of returning.
- When
- As his vacation was ending.
- Where
- Online, and the man's workplace abroad.
- Why
- To highlight the hidden emotional costs of migration and working abroad.
Individual's Perspective
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Work Environment
Individual's Perspective
Negative feelings about the work environment and longing for a simpler life.
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- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Occupation
- Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
- Issue
- Emotional distress related to working abroad
- Feelings expressed
- Anxiety, panic attacks, longing for a simpler life
- Setting
- Toxic work environment
