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Indian Expatriate in Ibri Hangs Himself

An Indian expatriate committed suicide in Ibri by hanging himself in his accommodation. He has been identified as Ratish Rajan (33), an aluminium fabricator. His body was found on Tuesday evening by his friends.

Financial issues are said to be the reason behind the step. He was last seen on Monday. Rajan had come to Ibri from Salalah around ten months ago.

This was his second stint in Oman. He…

According to a recent survey by TransferWise, a U.K. based money transfer service, 35 percent of American-born citizens have considered leaving the U.S.

This percentage greatly increases for those age 18 to 34. More than half of millennials (55 percent) said that they would consider leaving the U.S. for foreign shores.

Although expatriating is by no means common, is it that surprising?

As shown in a graph included in the results of TransferWise’s survey, most U.S. residents only remain in America because “it is home” and their families are there.

The lack of interest in other reasons could foretell a future problem. For instance, the job prospects, affordable housing, good future for children and culture were ranked relatively low. If citizens are only staying here for their families, how long will they stay?

Until 2010, the recorded number of annual expatriates was well below 1,000.

According to a recent survey by TransferWise, a U.K. based money transfer service, 35 percent of American-born citizens have considered leaving the U.S.

This percentage greatly increases for those age 18 to 34. More than half of millennials (55 percent) said that they would consider leaving the U.S. for foreign shores.

Although expatriating is by no means common, is it that surprising?

As shown in a graph included in the results of TransferWise’s survey, most U.S. residents only remain in America because “it is home” and their families are there.

The lack of interest in other reasons could foretell a future problem. For instance, the job prospects, affordable housing, good future for children and culture were ranked relatively low. If citizens are only staying here for their families, how long will they stay?

Until 2010, the recorded number of annual expatriates was well below 1,000.