Bengaluru-born techie outlines hidden financial, emotional struggles of chasing the NRI dream
Moving abroad is often viewed as the ultimate achievement, but the reality behind the relocation is rarely a smooth ride. Speaking to HT.com, 33-year-old tech professional Sabah Husen Qazi opened up about the hidden financial and emotional toll of chasing the global dream. From managing a daunting $70,000 student loan with zero safety net to dealing with intense homesickness and surviving corporate layoffs, the Bengaluru-born techie laid bare the vulnerabilities of building a life from scratch. Now a high-earning corporate employee in Toronto, Canada, Qazi shares her raw journey to remind aspiring professionals that the path to success is paved with chapters nobody talks about.Sabah Husen Qazi has built a life for herself and her family in Canada. (Sabah Husen Qazi)The Bengaluru-born NRI first relocated to the US and then found her “forever home” in Canada.Her educational journey:Long before she conquered the Ivy League and built a thriving career, Qazi had to face the rigid realities of the Indian education system. The expectations weighing on her were monumental, making her early academic setbacks feel catastrophic.Also Read:
