yes my point exactly, one should not leave a suitable place for a worse one. if you're well settled in the US ,if you have a green card or in a process to get one i don't think people are carazy to just pack up and leave the US. most of the time, people who talk about going back are the ones who are illegal or in f1 status and don't see any prospects. so let's not forget the main audience here.  for the record i have lived in Nepal for 21 years and lived in the us for 13. and i am sure i will have no problems adjusting back to where i was 13 years ago, if i have to.   yes,i have worked for dhotis and pakis and it's not worth it. i was writing that post for the f1 students who can't seem to land a job or get papers. of course if you have a good job and have gc , do not leave...