Can you let me know what your main goal is ? Why do you want do Masters in the first place ?

Main goal is to get a good job and probably settle outside because of some personal reason 😅. Plus I feel the work is too toxic here

Data engineer

You can read the book ‘the millionaire fastlane’. It tells you to build a business rather than staying in the rat race pursuing degrees and job appraisals. The only way to break free of the middle class is through this approach. Otherwise you will be stuck in mediocrity. You can relocate to a much better country as soon as the cashflow starts.

Software Engineer

Even I’m on the same boat as you. Need to figure it out.

Digital Accessibility Technologist

Going to US is not worth it anymore.  
 You might get fired randomly for no reason and at all and might have to come back. Not worth the gamble.

Abroad is also kinda scary as I have to take a big loan to study

So I am confused about whether I should prepare for gre and go for MS abroad or I should stay in India prepare for a job switch and maybe try for mba . Can’t decide what to do ? Tried making pros a...

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So I am confused about whether I should prepare for gre and go for MS abroad or I should stay in India prepare for a job switch and maybe try for mba . Can’t decide what to do ? Tried making pros and cons list but it seems still confusing

How do I decide what I wanna do?

How do I decide what I wanna do?- Grapevine

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I did my btech from IIT in 2022 and then have been working for the past 2 years. Now thinking of going for an MBA but confused about whether I should go to IIMs or go abroad for an MBA. I need help in deciding further steps as I want to plan it out for the year 2025. By that time I will have a work experience of 3 years. 
Also would be helpful if people can suggest which are the best sources and materials from where one should prepare for CAT & GMAT.

Need help deciding for further education: India or abroad.

Business Analyst

I am 22yo and just graduated from a tier 3 college with Btech degree. Currently placed in a startup as a Frontend Engineer CTC 7LPA remote. I am confused should I prepare for masters and do that or should I work hard in FE and switch after 1-2 year for better pay. 
And what one should do? Masters in Cs or MBA , I know both are different but still confused.

Confuses about Masters/Job

Frontend Engineer

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Hi guys, 
I am currently working in a MNC as ASE from Nov 2023. I am confused about the option to do further studies, or to continue working and switch for a better option. 

I am thinking of to do MS in AI or CS or whether to go for MBA. Could you guys give some advice about it. 


Thanks

Need advice for further studies

Currently in a tech job analyst role. Kind of frustrated . Wanna try learning DSA for switch but looks like it’s not my cup of tea. I am very confused as to prepare for job switch or remain here and prepare for gmat. Need some guidance please

Should I prepare for mba?

Hey everyone, seeking some career advice here. So, I've been grinding away in the risk domain at a big financial services MNC for about 2 years now ( have total experience of 5 years from similar companies), pulling in around 30 lakhs INR. Recently, I got a bit curious about what else is out there, so I started poking around. But here's the kicker – every HR rep I chat with says my pay is cool, but they're eyeing up MBA grads from fancy schools for the budget I'm looking out for. 

Thing is, I know my stuff. I've snagged awards, jumped up the ladder faster. But now I'm starting to sweat about whether my lack of an MBA is gonna bite me in the rear down the line. Plus, with all the chatter about layoffs, I'm low-key freaking about whether my gig here is as solid as I thought. 

Any advice on how to navigate this maze? Should I bite the bullet and go for that MBA, or stick to my guns and trust that my track record speaks for itself? Appreciate any wisdom y'all can drop!

Confused on if I should get an MBA

Consultant

Hi everyone,

A bit about me: I'm a 25-year-old female with a CTC of 4.5 LPA and around 2 years of experience. I was forced to resign from my first company, and currently, I don't have any job offers. Job hunting has been very challenging for me.

Due to my negative first experience, I'm scared and skeptical about joining another company. Additionally, I don't expect a significant salary hike with a switch right now.

I seek advice on pursuing a master's degree. Should I prepare for it? Is it worth it? Will it lead to a better package? I'm really confused between pursuing a master's and looking for another job. Any help, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Seeking Advice on Master's vs Job Search

Software Developer

Confused if i should go for MS CS from USA or stay in India, how would you decide?

I have almost 5 years of experience as a software engineer in India.

Its been a long time now, that i am confused if i should go to US for MS considering i will have to take up a loan of 50 lakhs.

Also the layoffs are here, probably scenario will be good once the MS is over (May ‘24) , and i might be able to repay the loan.

It seems like a huge step and a risky one.

My motivation for US are
1. Foreign Exposure and Experience
2. Bank Balance for better retirement in India
As IT is uncertain and we never know what might happen in future.

What are your thoughts on this, what factors should i consider?

MS in CS at US or stay in India?

To the senior people in the industry I need your advice badly. 

My background: I am a 2023,CSE graduate from NSUT Dwarka (Tier -1) college. I had an offee from company with CTC of 12LPA and that offer got revoked.

Currently I am working in a service based startup with peanuts as sallary. The work I am being assign here is mainly of Langchain and ML(which I don't have much interest in but can do if required).How do you get out of this company and should I stay here just for experience for atleast one year.

please drop your valuable suggestions

Need Help

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Guys. Please suggest. I have been working in wipro since the last 4 years without much career growth. I'm planning to do an ms in cs next year , i.e fall 2025 . I wanna pursue an ms  primarly bcoz of current stagnant career so that I can eventually switch to a good product based company post my masters in usa. And ,  also bcoz I can bear the costs financially. But I'm really scared to start all over again . I'll be 27 by the time I start my masters. Is it a good decision to start masters at 27? Will I be able to secure a core entry level SDE job in product based companies at the age of 29? 

Please guide me

Need suggestion: wanna pursue master's cs in usa at 27 , With 5yeo

Salesforce Developer

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

Very confused and have very less time to finalize

Should going to IIMA/B worth it to someone who is IIT passout with 3 years of work experience and have ~50L CTC? Very confused in deciding!!

Product Manager

I am currently working at an early stage startup as a software engineer and have been working here since around couple of years full time and an internship prior to that. I am getting a decent salary and the work environment is also good.

But While I write this, I have started feeling stagnated and bored at work and feel that I am not growing in career. This is one reason that has led to me start slacking off at work and take long time to complete tasks.😓

However, I don't want this to continue and thus am here for advice. I am trying to apply to various companies but only to receive rejections. Not even getting an interview call. I am planning to prepare for MBA and the exam is in November. But since folks usually prepare for MBA alongwith job so it means I should continue my job if I want to do so which is another problem for me. I am even confused if I want to an MBA since only the product management role out of it attracts me and not the consulting/investment banking once. So I am not sure if I should even do an MBA. 😒

I discussed this with my parents and they asked me to leave job and prepare for UPSC. Honestly, I have some interest in the exam and the job is great as well no doubt but being 26 years old I am not fully sure of taking this call  since it involves a lot of risk.

All this has been causing lot of conundrum in my brain and it would be really helpful if anyone can suggest any things that I am missing out or that can be simplified.🙏

Looking for career advice

I am probably earning 2x of what an average T-1 MBA grad makes in India. I'm just not happy in my role and this SDE grind caught me lackin'.

Can you help me determine whether it is still a good bet to get an MBA? Because these normie MBA folks are literally the dumbest people I have seen and I think I can do a better job than them.

Earning 2x of a Tier-1 MBA grad already. Should I still do an MBA?

I joined an MBA program while I was making close to the average salary of post MBA grads. 
  
 Few things to remember: 
  
 1. Opportunity cost of a 2 year MBA is humongous. The PGP at IIMs will cost you a crore+. Imagine trying to get an ROI on it. 
  
 2. PGP at IIMs are filled with freshers and low work experience folks which naturally means there are very few senior roles on offer. So you may not find the right level after MBA. 
  
 3. It's best to restrict yourself to 1 year programs like ISB's PGP and IIM's PGPX. 
  
 4. Be really sure of what you want from the MBA. You can easily switch to SDM or product roles without MBA. Recommend giving that a shot if you are just tired of SDE

Program Manager

I am confused so as to pursue MS from the US ? What are its pros and cons or add skills DSA/system design etc and prepare for good startups and product companies .

What are your thoughts and suggestions.please mention. It will be really helpful.

Regards

MS from US or prepare here for a product company

Hi, I am currently 22, graduated recently from a tier 2 institute and currently working at a US based startup earning 18lpa ( almost all base ) + rsu's, lately my family have been nagging me to do a postgrad, I am confused weather I should do an MBA, MS or not do a postgrad at all considering the years I will miss in workex. 

What should be my best course of action considering ROI in the next 10-15 years ?? 

P.S. Currently I am not sure what my interest lies in, but just try to excel at whatever comes my way.

What should be my next steps ?

What would you choose between a job at a startup in Bangalore or at an agency in Goa?

for context- I’m a marketing fellow and This would be my first full time job. the salary offered is the same. 

given the pros and cons of both the situations, unable to decide between the two offers.

should i go for comfort in goa and quit after 7-8 months or choose the startup role and struggle initially to get a comfortable role later?

help me decide pls

Marketing Associate

Hi all, we all know how messed up the market is right now. I currently have a work experience of 1.6 years,and I am thinking if I should go for a masters in CS abroad or not. Considering the market scenario abroad I am a bit afraid to take the big leap, but right now I can see the scenario is not much better in India as well, facing difficulty in switching also. I would like to concentrate on one line - masters or job switch. Please guide me.

Need Guidance

I'm 27, I've got 3 years of experience. 2 pre mba as a software developer at a US MNC (financial sector) and then total 1 year experience post mba (top 5 bschool India) as a pm. I quit my job for 7 months post mba to pursue entrepreneurship with an accelerator. 

Due to recent experiences, I've kind of had it and want to explore opportunities abroad. I know the MS route is the most common but back then I couldn't have afforded it. So I got a master's here because I got a good bschool. 

Now I'm feeling I'm stuck here, so for anyone who's managed to successfully move abroad post mba in India. 
1. How did you do it? (Except internal transfers)
2. How many yoe did you have post mba?
3. Did you take a hit in comp (PPP basis)

I am currently making 33lpa fixed + 6-7 in bonus/esops etc. I don't speak any foreign languages.

What are my options? Do I have any options?

How do I decide what I wanna do?

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