Indian scholar quit ₹ 9 LPA job for US Master’s, now survives on part-time job with student loan
The story of a software engineer friend who turned down a ₹9 lakh per annum (LPA) offer to pursue a Master’s degree in the United States has sparked a debate on social media, with many users debating whether the promise of foreign education outweighs the certainty of the job offer.Shared on X by a user named Vikas, this post follows the journey of a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science who chose to study abroad at Tech Mahindra.According to Vikas, his friend graduated in 2023 and got a position at Tech Mahindra with a package of ₹ 9 LPA.“There is a B.Tech friend of mine who graduated in Computer Science in 2023. During placements, he was placed in Tech Mahindra with a 9 LPA package, but he didn’t get it because everyone was moving to the US for Master’s, so he went again,” he wrote.His friend moved to the United States in August 2023 and completed his Master’s degree by December 2024. However, going from university to work was more difficult than he expected.“Since that time, he has not been able to find a job. Every time he asks, another issue comes up, whether it’s visa assistance, preferences for people who are looking for it in the community, or something else,” he said in the post.
Debt, uncertainty and pressure to succeed
Things, according to Vikas, took a turn for the worse after his friend’s father, who was repaying an education loan of R40 lakh, was fired from his job.“Now, he earns through a part-time job every day, he doesn’t have enough opportunities to improve his skills, and recently he told me that he is thinking of returning to India. But then he starts to think again because he is afraid that his family and people will see him as a failure, along with the burden of debt,” he wrote.Vikas concluded by saying, “Sometimes, the US dream is not the life or beautiful image that society portrays. There are many people who suffer in silence and depression.”
The Internet represents a change in reality
The post prompted many users to discuss the career prospects of international graduates.Another user wrote, “Atrocious story but familiar now. US Master loans plus huge vs Indian offers. True visa hits hard. Try risk early.”Another suggested that the decision was influenced by the fear of missing out, writing, “They stopped offering 9 LPA due to FOMO and today survive with a part-time job. Social media only shows success stories.”Many others said that the project reflects a serious problem faced by many students, where the aspirations of international education differ greatly from visa restrictions, student loans, and the uncertain job market around the world.
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