Immigrants Life

People might accuse me as a sadist, but that is not going to change me, because I am a determistically stubborn man. This article is dedicated to all the immigrants who are ready to put their professional life above personal life. The reason I am writing this article is because I got to know today how people from east asia, when they come to America feel when they are here for a longer period of time. There is nothing new in this article but this is just my way of looking at things.

When anyone is in his 20s, he has the zeal and enthusiasm to change his life if not change the world. This brings many people to this land, land of opportunities as they call it. This is the time when adrenaline is highest and we are ready to leave our country and start a life all over again in a foreign land. And many of them are rich, have big cars, house which none of them would have dreamt with petty salaries they would have got back in their country. The reward is really awesome, american salary is really addictive, no doubts about that.

Now comes the real part, it is not easy to get away with all the money, a price has to be paid for this. And the price has to be paid on the day you enter this country and then each day after that. You are in a foreign land and you know very few people around, you have to start your life all over again. But, mind you things will never be any close to the comforts one enjoys at home. By home, I mean a place where you can be completely relaxed and there is someone always there to pamper you. You loose on this big time. Specially, america is one hell of a cold country, weather is ruthlessly cold and this has gone into the people also. Even the bright sunny days are brutally cold, I really fealt the meaning of this line "Days are bright, but filled with pain" - Jim Morrison. If you are devoid of emotions, you are a winner then, otherwise, read further, I have more in store.

It doesnt end here, you go back home after a long time hoping to get everything back you used to cherish. But now, you dont feel a part of your people, you have been changed by the american society, if not much, but sufficient enough. Now, you dont like socialing as much as your people do. Its a real ironical life. You have gained lot of wealth and lost who knows wot.

But, there are things to cherish, you have american salary now, and I tell you this it is damn addictive. Now, you can go anywhere across the world and it doesnt cost much to you. Plus, being away from home and being just you is not that bad. It has many good things to it too. Its different kind of fun, you get lot of time with yourself and you get more time to think and it improves your clarity of mind.

Anyways, life is never perfect, I see most of people in india longing to come to US, there are people in the other side also but they are less and majority counts. So, immigrants win, natives loose.

Author is an immigrant, so dont expect fairness.