Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Techie Returns From Canada After Two Years, Shares Lessons
Goutham Menon, a tech worker, moved to Canada with his wife hoping for a better life.
They found jobs but struggled financially, working part-time and living paycheck to paycheck.
The stress affected his wife's health, leading them to decide to move back to India.
Menon realized that a permanent residency didn't guarantee happiness or success.
They are now back in India, jobless, but wiser, and more resilient.
He now advises potential immigrants to have realistic expectations and strong mental fortitude.
Goutham Menon, a tech professional, moved to Canada with his wife for career growth.
They found jobs but faced financial struggles, living paycheck to paycheck.
The couple's mental and physical health suffered from the demanding situation.
Menon and his wife decided to return to India after two years in Canada.
He advises prospective immigrants to have realistic expectations and resilience.
- Who
- Goutham Menon and his wife.
- What
- Returned to India after two years in Canada.
- When
- Two years after moving to Canada.
- Where
- Canada, returning to India.
- Why
- Financial strain and a desire for a better quality of life.
- Main Subject
- Goutham Menon, a tech professional
- Location
- Bengaluru, India; Canada
- Duration in Canada
- Two years
- Reason for Return
- Financial and emotional strain; seeking better quality of life
- Previous Occupation (Menon)
- Fintech professional
- Menon's Wife
- Held senior position at a bank