India, July 27 -- An Indian techie who moved to the US in pursuit of the American Dream has revealed that, even after a decade in the country and earning elite degrees, he was ultimately unable to build a fulfilling life there. In a deeply personal Reddit post titled "Unable to build a life in the US. What next?", a 32-year-old tech professional details how he and his wife, both FAANG employees earning a combined $1.35 million annually, have found themselves emotionally and physically burnt out.

"From the outside, our lives seem perfect. But we're miserable," the post reads.

While the author earns $400,000 and his wife nearly $950, 000 at a top tech firm, he admits that his career has plateaued. A poor performance review this year and a...