"Culture, Safety, Tech...": Indian Woman Explains Why She Chose US Over Bengaluru

The woman listed four reasons why she decided to make US her home for the next few years.

A Bengaluru woman, who was confused about whether she should stay back in her hometown or move to the United States, has finally decided that America will be her "new home". In a long X post, the woman, who goes by Viba Mohan on the micro-blogging site, explained why her move out of Bengaluru to the US is the best decision for her personal and professional growth. She listed four reasons why she decided to make US her home for the next few years. I've been bouncing between Bangalore and America, trying to answer this question for myself. After lots of overthinking (and probably too much coffee), I decided America's going to be my new home. Here's why:1/ Culture: There are 2 things about culture here that I love.… https://t.co/C1CwVPxNGQ

Citing culture as her number one reason, Ms Mohan said she appreciates the "wild, relentless optimism" in the US. "There are 2 things about culture here that I love. First - the wild, relentless optimism. Everyone's stoked about the possibilities, and if you fail, you just try again! The second is craftsmanship. It's all about perfecting your craft, and that vibe is contagious," she wrote.

The second reason is safety, both in the professional space and on the streets. "It's a breath of fresh air to work without  tiptoeing around a colleague who's obsessed with you and has zero boundaries. And the freedom to go for a walk or a run without always looking over my shoulder? Turns out, living somewhere safer doesn't just make you feel calmer - it makes you more productive too," Ms Mohan said.