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Ghosh, P. (2026, October 14). 'Faced a lot of racism': Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia asks if not liking life abroad a good reason to return. Redditors say... Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/faced-a-lot-of-racism-indian-woman-working-as-a-nurse-in-australia-asks-if-not-liking-life-abroad-a-good-reason-to-return-redditors-say-/articleshow/134951166.cms
Ghosh, Poulomi. “'Faced a lot of racism': Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia asks if not liking life abroad a good reason to return. Redditors say...” Times of India, 14 Oct. 2026, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/faced-a-lot-of-racism-indian-woman-working-as-a-nurse-in-australia-asks-if-not-liking-life-abroad-a-good-reason-to-return-redditors-say-/articleshow/134951166.cms.
Ghosh, Poulomi. “'Faced a lot of racism': Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia asks if not liking life abroad a good reason to return. Redditors say...” Times of India, October 14, 2026. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/faced-a-lot-of-racism-indian-woman-working-as-a-nurse-in-australia-asks-if-not-liking-life-abroad-a-good-reason-to-return-redditors-say-/articleshow/134951166.cms.
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A 24-year-old Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia has expressed her struggles with racism and loneliness, questioning whether these factors are enough reason to return to India. The woman, who currently holds a secure job but plans to stay in Australia for two more years until she achieves permanent residency (PR), disclosed facing significant racial discrimination at work. She mentioned losing her father as a teenager and now feels compelled to be near her widowed mother in India. Additionally, the nurse highlighted how Indian children often face severe racism within Australian schools, expressing concern about her future children experiencing similar issues. Redditors have debated whether she should stay or return to India for support from family and friends.