After a decade in Canada, our family of four decided to return to India, driven by a desire to reconnect with our roots and contribute to India's growing economy. Recognizing the complexities of this transition, we engaged the services of IndiaWapsi a specialized consulting firm.
IndiaWapsi provided comprehensive support in several key areas:
Career Transition: They connected us with Indian companies seeking professionals with international experience, facilitating interviews and negotiations. This resulted in securing suitable positions that leveraged our Canadian work experience.
Education Planning: they researched and recommended schools that offered curricula similar to the Canadian system, easing our children's academic transition. They assisted with admission processes and necessary documentation.
Housing: The consultants conducted market research in our preferred localities, arranged virtual property tours, and liaised with real estate agents. This streamlined our house-hunting process despite being overseas.
Financial Planning: They provided guidance on transferring assets, understanding tax implications, and setting up Indian bank accounts. Their expertise helped us navigate the financial intricacies of international relocation.
Logistical Support: They coordinated with international movers, advised on items to ship versus buy in India, and assisted with customs clearance procedures.
Cultural Re-integration: The firm offered workshops on recent socio-economic changes in India, helping us prepare for reverse culture shock.
While challenges persisted, particularly in adapting to India's infrastructure and bureaucratic processes, IndiaWapsi‘s support significantly smoothed our transition. Their local knowledge and professional network proved invaluable in navigating unfamiliar systems.
Three years post-relocation, we've successfully reintegrated into Indian society. Our children have adapted well to their new schools, and we've rediscovered the joys of close-knit family relationships and cultural festivities.
The decision to repatriate was complex, but with professional assistance, we managed the transition effectively. Our experience underscores the value of specialized support in turning the challenges of reverse migration into opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Mr Shreyan Kapoor from Toronto
We were living the American dream for 15 years. Good jobs, nice house, the whole shebang. But something was just... off. We missed the chaos of India, you know?
One day, over some seriously mediocre takeout, my wife and I looked at each other and went, "Let's move back." Our kids thought we'd lost it.
Packing up our life was nuts. Ever tried explaining to a 7-year-old why her favorite teddy bear can't have its own suitcase? Yeah, fun times.
Landing in Mumbai? The heat hit us like a truck, and the kids' faces were priceless. Pretty sure our son thought we'd landed on Mars.
Those first few months? Rough. Getting anything done felt like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded. But hey, chai fixes everything, doesn't it?
Slowly, we got into the groove. The kids went from "I hate it here!" to "Dad, can we go to Nani's house?" faster than you can say "dosa." And us? We rediscovered the joys of impromptu family visits and the art of jugaad.
IndiaWapsi team assisted us in several key areas:
Employment: They connected us with companies seeking professionals with international experience.
Education: They helped identify schools that could ease our children's transition.
Housing: Their local knowledge was crucial in finding suitable accommodation.
Bureaucratic procedures: They guided us through various administrative
Adapting to India's infrastructure and pace of life required patience and flexibility but with right guidance of niche consulting firm IndiaWapsi, our transition was pretty smooth with few unknowns
Five years in, and we're still here, still figuring it out. It's been a wild ride, but hey, at least life's never boring, right?
Mr Amol Deshpande from Chicago