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Indian Developer’s ‘First Day Back’ Reel After Sweden Return Draws Mixed Reactions

The clip recounts a missed cab, airport-style checks, Wi‑Fi hassles, praise for office lunches.

Overview

  • Software developer Dev Vijay Vargiya shared an Instagram video documenting his first day back at an Indian office after returning from Sweden.
  • He said a booked cab never arrived and a commute that was 20 minutes in Sweden stretched to about an hour in India.
  • He compared office entry to airport security and described being sent between friends, IT, admin and HR for Wi‑Fi, remaining offline by lunchtime.
  • He also highlighted upsides such as canteen meals and a tea break with a colleague, noting that adjusting is a struggle yet interesting.
  • The reel crossed roughly 1.3 million views, and comments ranged from asking why he moved back to accusing him of being unfair to India.