Indian techies are facing the harsh reality of the US job market. If they think it will all be smooth sailing after completing their master’s, they are mistaken.
An Indian techie on OPT took to social media to share his horrific experience of struggling to find a job for 40 days. The person is desperate as he completed his master’s with a massive debt of $50K at an interest rate of 12.5%.
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He claims he had a solid job at Amazon India, earning ₹16 LPA before he moved to the US with AWS certification. But instead of a better life, he’s regretting his decision to leave a stable income.
People are now suggesting that he seek research roles or apply for volunteer work for a year. However, there is no certainty that the US immigration system will make it any easier for Indian techies in the future.
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Applying for temporary roles without the promise of an H-1B is only delaying the inevitable. Many Indian techies are realizing that the U.S. isn’t the land of guaranteed success they once believed. With debt piling up and no job security, is it still worth chasing the American dream?
