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NRI’s German journey from temporary stay to startup success
An NRI on Reddit described how a planned temporary stay in Germany turned into a life-changing journey. He moved in 2021 for a Master's degree, intending to return to run his family…
The Story in Brief
An NRI on Reddit described how a planned temporary stay in Germany turned into a life-changing journey. He moved in 2021 for a Master's degree, intending to return to run his family business. Instead, he completed his Master's in 2024, landed a job in AI at a large energy turbine manufacturer, secured a permanent residence permit, and is getting married this week. He also expanded his family business and started a startup, praising Germany's business-friendly environment. Some Reddit users noted his family business background gave him advantages not available to most NRIs.
The Indian Opinion
This Reddit story is one man's experience, not a trend. The narrative of easy reinvention in Germany skips real hurdles: language, bureaucracy, isolation. Commenters were quick to note that having a family business to expand is a privilege most NRIs lack. Let us see if more Indians from less privileged backgrounds share similar stories or if this remains an outlier. One number to watch: the share of Indian students in Germany who secure permanent residence within five years.
Source: livemint.com
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