Calling Puneites - Past, Present and Future
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:04 am
Hello Friends,
Imho, one of the most important factors in a successful r2i is going to be the initial phase of the move. How we handle our initial reactions, first impressions and what support system we have in place will go a long way in determining how quickly we adapt and settle down. Even after settling down, a good social life will be key to our happiness there. I am sure most of us have family and old friends there, but one of my biggest fears about moving back is the passage of time. In my case, its been 10+ years since I moved out of Pune to the US. While I have maintained touch with most of my good friends and close relatives, how much has the past 10 years of living outside India changed me ? Will the once strong and close bonds withstand the test of time ?
With that in mind, maybe its time to forge new friendships with like minded folks (while still preserving and cherishing old friendships, of course). Maybe its this new group of friends who can understand the challenges of a move back and can relate to it better. I am sure we can all learn from the ones who came before us, and can assist the ones who will be following us.
Having said that, here is a shout out to all my fellow Return-2-Puneites. How about setting up a smaller community within this larger community and trying to get to know one another ? It could start out as simple as an email distribution list, grow to a conference call and who knows, maybe even have a get-together (like the ones organized by the bay area folks, etc).
If you have already moved to Pune, or are planning a move to Pune, and think this is a good idea, kindly reply to this post, or PM me, or email me (r2i_puneite at hotmail) and we can start communicating.
Things that we can share :
Location in India, before moving out
Current location (in US or elsewhere)
Years outside India
Target Location in Pune
R2Pune Date
Age, Marital Status, Number of Kids
Immigration Status
Email
(anything else that folks think would be useful)
Let me start with sharing my details.
Location in India, before moving out : Pune
Current location (in US or elsewhere) : Boston, USA
Years outside India : 11 years
Target Location in Pune : NIBM Road\Wanowrie
R2Pune Date : September 2007
Age, Family details, etc : 33years, Married, have a three year old boy and one more on the way
Immigration Status : USC + OCI
Email : r2i_puneite at hotmail
Good luck and look forward to getting to know fellow puneites.
Imho, one of the most important factors in a successful r2i is going to be the initial phase of the move. How we handle our initial reactions, first impressions and what support system we have in place will go a long way in determining how quickly we adapt and settle down. Even after settling down, a good social life will be key to our happiness there. I am sure most of us have family and old friends there, but one of my biggest fears about moving back is the passage of time. In my case, its been 10+ years since I moved out of Pune to the US. While I have maintained touch with most of my good friends and close relatives, how much has the past 10 years of living outside India changed me ? Will the once strong and close bonds withstand the test of time ?
With that in mind, maybe its time to forge new friendships with like minded folks (while still preserving and cherishing old friendships, of course). Maybe its this new group of friends who can understand the challenges of a move back and can relate to it better. I am sure we can all learn from the ones who came before us, and can assist the ones who will be following us.
Having said that, here is a shout out to all my fellow Return-2-Puneites. How about setting up a smaller community within this larger community and trying to get to know one another ? It could start out as simple as an email distribution list, grow to a conference call and who knows, maybe even have a get-together (like the ones organized by the bay area folks, etc).
If you have already moved to Pune, or are planning a move to Pune, and think this is a good idea, kindly reply to this post, or PM me, or email me (r2i_puneite at hotmail) and we can start communicating.
Things that we can share :
Location in India, before moving out
Current location (in US or elsewhere)
Years outside India
Target Location in Pune
R2Pune Date
Age, Marital Status, Number of Kids
Immigration Status
(anything else that folks think would be useful)
Let me start with sharing my details.
Location in India, before moving out : Pune
Current location (in US or elsewhere) : Boston, USA
Years outside India : 11 years
Target Location in Pune : NIBM Road\Wanowrie
R2Pune Date : September 2007
Age, Family details, etc : 33years, Married, have a three year old boy and one more on the way
Immigration Status : USC + OCI
Email : r2i_puneite at hotmail
Good luck and look forward to getting to know fellow puneites.