NRI guilt trap: high salaries abroad

Many Indians who live and work abroad, known as NRIs, earn high salaries and enjoy better living conditions.

However, they often feel guilty because they cannot be physically present to help their aging parents back in India.

These parents may face challenges with traffic, healthcare, and daily tasks.

To make up for their absence, NRIs send money to support their parents.

This creates a situation where NRIs feel a strong sense of responsibility and obligation, while their parents may rely on this financial support and wish for more emotional connection.

The better infrastructure and standard of living abroad can make NRIs feel even more guilty for not being there to help their parents with everyday challenges.