I am pretty sure that this has been posted here before, but recently someone gave me an analogy that shook me. He said that getting into one of Australian universities is just like how people from ...

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I am pretty sure that this has been posted here before, but recently someone gave me an analogy that shook me. He said that getting into one of Australian universities is just like how people from African countries want to get into Universities like Sharda or Amity (not saying they are bad unis). They are just money making machines, and it's no help whatsoever, so instead of pursuing that, stay back and switch jobs at decent intervals. (As if that's easy)

How is Australia for MS?

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How is Australia for MS?- Grapevine

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No law
Low percent of people paying taxes
No good Infra
Rise of recent regionalism
No tech advancements in AI/Semiconductor

Planning to move to US, but at 30 not sure if i can go for MS

What’s your reason to stay in India ?

My reason: No fcuking companies are sponsoring visas🤡

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Got into multiple top-20 schools in the US, UK, and Canada.
Have some initial liquidity and the plan to pre-pay the whole loan post-graduation. However, my net worth will be blown

Is taking a debt worth it to study abroad?

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I did some research and found out that there are a lot of top tier colleges in new Zealand that offer really good curriculum for a CS masters degree. I am almost convinced to apply to one of those courses next year.

Is there anyone who has completed their masters from there? I am curious about their admission and visa process for indian students.

Masters in computer science from new zealand?

Hello All, 

I am a backend engineer with over 6 years of experience and I have been trying to apply to jobs in Germany. I'm using LinkedIn, arbeitnow and a couple of other websites. 

Is there a whatsapp or discord group for people who are serious about applying to Germany ? If so it would be helpful for people to join and discuss the entire process

Applying to Germany

Backend Engineer

My only motive is to make money and that's it. Making friends is not a problem for me. 25 M and been in mental pain for 3Y now. Only way that I can envision to stop myself from falling apart is leaving the country and living far away from the people I know.
Education: 3Y undergraduate from IPU.

Work Ex: 1.5Y product design & post that 2Y working in a known's business as their right-hand man overseeing new initiatives.

I am stuck as to what should be the charter and how should I move and where should I move? Only motive is to make money. Independent enough to manage everything else. 

People of this group people share your thoughts and what should be an ideal pathway.

Thanks.

Excessive family involvement to the the point of torture. I have to leave India asap.

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Why India lags behind in AI

We’ll be able to move mountains once we stop obsessing with IITians. They work their asses off to get into IITs to get high paying jobs, it’s as simple as that. Train tier-2,3 college students who have nothing to lose. You’ll achieve 100x more optimal results with 100x less investment.

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So my sibling is about to graduate with a degree in Computer Science from a T2 college in a few months and wants to now do MS in the US because of three reasons: 

1. Low levels of violence against women(Sexual Assault) [IMPORTANT!!]
2. Want to do innovative work in the US instead of working on copycat products in India
3. Ambition of living in the US long term because of free-er culture

But my parents have flat out refused to fund the education or even help her with a loan due to regressive mentality (nahi jaana baahar, 2-3 saal kaam karo aur shaadi karo chup chaap)

She has accepted a job offer for now and will make 14L/year. What are her options? Should she drop the idea of MS abroad?

What to do if your parents refused to fund your education(MS/MBA) abroad?

Two options -  
  
 1. As I read, she will making 14L, save aggressively and self fund herself to MS. Places like UoCincinati or Texas univs aren’t that costly. She might able to score a diversity scholarship/waiver as well. 
  
 2. Start looking for Germany based unis. They have minimal uni fee, she just need to maintain the living expenses.  
  
 My 2 cents - Working for 2-3 years before MS will bring more clarity and increase the RoI of investments.

I'm working as a software Engineer at a startup with almost 2 YOE. Looking at most of my friends going to usa for masters right after college i felt like I'm making a mistake by not doing the same after listening software engineers earning 100K us dollars there. I thought I'll give myself two years get some work experience and then think about it but honestly I'm still confused if i should switch(which is not proving to be so simple in the current job market) or should I go for masters (again confused here in choosing between usa or Germany or Australia). Will taking almost 40 Lakhs of loan money and doing it be worth it ? Seriously damn confused about what next step to take. When I spoke with the CTO here, he advised it's not worth and you can be earning almost similar money here soon. I'd say FOMO is also a big thing here. As i tell myself let's take the risk, 2 years of study will be done soon and then work for 3-4 years , make big money , repay the loan and get back to India. I'd be having the international exposure, experiencing some above average lifestyle than India , so confused man 

Any grapeviners who might have seen people around them taking this step please suggest me what to do, any advice is greatly appreciated 🙏

Really confused about masters vs switch

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?

Software Engineer

Hey everyone I’m a fresher with around 6 months of experience as a java developer in a start up! I was thinking about doing MS in USA, but not sure what course, How & When,  But I’m sure it’ll help me and my poor family to level up, and also I dont have any godfather or dearly relative to help with the required knowledge, thought this’ll be the better platform to ask my questions! How is it guys? Will it worth to spend 50L+ to study in US n get a job there? Whats the success rate? Will I be able to do it? Does it require more talent than it takes to do it in India? PS: I studied my BE, ISE at NIE Mysore(which is one of the very good colleges in Karnataka) I’m afraid that if I can do it! Will I ever be able to get a job in US!! Please help me guys with your detailed answers.
I’m planning to goto study around sep’24

Stdy MS in US or Continue in India?

Hey so I was thinking of doing masters in Australia preferably data science or business analytics. I want to know do any of you have any idea about the job market there. I know it’s not US level but the work life balance is better there from what u have heard.

My qualifications- passed out 2022 from newer IIT, currently working as a data engineer/analyst . 

Also would love to know what about UK ?

Masters in Australia

Data engineer

Working as an SDE 1 in India, want to go to Melbourne to work. Can anyone guide me on this ?

India to Australia

NRI Hypocrisy?

Hi Team, 

I have an admit from a Boston University for MS in US. The loan amount is coming around 80L including living expenses and tuition fees. 

I’ll have to take a loan to pursue education there. 

Is that worth it? The loan amount looks too high. 
What would be the time taken on an average to payback the loan? Is the ROI justified? 


Please help. Thanks.

Suggestions on MS

How to Choose this due to the ongoing Job Crisis situation in USA and other Western Countries?

US for MS vs 10 LPA Job in India?

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I have three younger cousins. They don't want to code. They have their clarity. They don't want to pursue any particular engineering stream as well. 

They want to get a decent paying job. Let's say 6-8 lpa start with a path to 15-20 lpa in 4-5 years. 

I tried advising them to not invest a lot of money and four years of time in engineering. Their family is average middle class financially. I told them that I'll advise you what all to learn like content writing, seo, data analytics etc. So do a simple course, save money and rather invest in something that matters for job. 

They did listen but did not get confidence to act. 
All three went for engineering stream. These are private colleges with tier 3ish names. Now they don't get time to put a lot of time because 8-4 is usually college time. Unlike tier 1,2 college where you get campus and a lot of freedom, the colleges usually have a lot of classes and compulsory 80% type attendance. 

Did you face similar situation? What did you advise? Do you think I was giving them right decision?

Did you try advising your cousins not to pursue engineering if they don't want to code?

Your advice is misleading. You don't become a best in class data analyst if you can't code. SEO is a shady business and there isn't growth. Even a PU graduate can do content writing or SEO. Engineering is like a passport. You use the degree to make your career. The number of people earning 20L with 5 yoe with a non engg degree is pretty low. I empathize with the 8-4 struggle. I have seen such people, but they are still better off by doing engineering than anything else. There are other core engineering career options in non-software industry, but you will have to be competitive to secure a decent job even there. There are banking, insurance etc. Even these require people to be competitive. There is no free lunch. May be in European nations, but these won't last long.

How to look for sponsored jobs in Australia. Or any other easy route to move to Australia?

How is Australia for MS?

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