SubramaniamVK
New member
Namaste members,
I understand each of us are in different phases of life. I wish to post a situation and get opinion from the group:
Expecting to retire in 10 years (with God's blessings)
Option 1: Metro Life (Chennai)
Option 2: Life in smaller town/villages in south India. (Nearby - Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Madurai)
Here are few +ves & -ves which I have listed as per my general assessment:
City life
1. Convenience of getting everything at our doorstep
2. Advanced Internet, Hospitals,malls and banking (always expensive & busy)
3. Easy travel to all around INDIA/ abroad because of airport connectivity
4. Higher Cost of living
Town/Village life:
1. Calm and relaxed. (but need lots of patience to get any utility work completed, like electrical/plumbing)
2. Air quality is reasonably better and hopefully better ground water.
3. Fancy facilities of big hospitals, parks, malls are not easily available.
4. If we are lucky enough to stay healthy (& wealthy) we can grow our own vegetable and fruits in the backyard.
5. Visit to temples nearby (but not crowded like city..especially the big and famous temples)
I would appreciate your views and comments, specifically from members who are in 60s & 70s.
Thank you
Subramaniam
I understand each of us are in different phases of life. I wish to post a situation and get opinion from the group:
Expecting to retire in 10 years (with God's blessings)
Option 1: Metro Life (Chennai)
Option 2: Life in smaller town/villages in south India. (Nearby - Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Madurai)
Here are few +ves & -ves which I have listed as per my general assessment:
City life
1. Convenience of getting everything at our doorstep
2. Advanced Internet, Hospitals,malls and banking (always expensive & busy)
3. Easy travel to all around INDIA/ abroad because of airport connectivity
4. Higher Cost of living
Town/Village life:
1. Calm and relaxed. (but need lots of patience to get any utility work completed, like electrical/plumbing)
2. Air quality is reasonably better and hopefully better ground water.
3. Fancy facilities of big hospitals, parks, malls are not easily available.
4. If we are lucky enough to stay healthy (& wealthy) we can grow our own vegetable and fruits in the backyard.
5. Visit to temples nearby (but not crowded like city..especially the big and famous temples)
I would appreciate your views and comments, specifically from members who are in 60s & 70s.
Thank you
Subramaniam