Indian Data Scientist’s Dilemma: Master’s in the USA with a 25 LPA Salary?

Hi, I am currently working as an software developer (5+ years experience)with around 40LPA CTC. Most of the people in my circle have gone there 2-3 years back. Now I am having a fear of missing out, I applied for a few universities and I have got an admit in MS in CS. Is it worth it to migrate to another country and start again at this point of my career? What is your opinion on work in USA compared to India? Need some experienced folks with honest answers please.

A little background: I'm 2024 cs grad from a tier 3 university placed at Zomato as an SDE-1. Getting a good pay of ~25 LPA. Should I be considering a masters in AI/ML field, considering I've no prior knowledge of the field and I'm only attracted to it because of the recent rise of LLMs. I would be open for a masters from India or abroad. What are the pros and cons? Should I go for it? If yes then what's the path that you'd suggest if you've done it or someone you know who has done it? What would be some good universities to target? Or is it a bad idea?

what salary should I expect with experience of 5 years as a data analyst. I have done my masters from US and worked there for 5 years and have recently moved to India and hunting for job. I am just confused that what should I expect as a salary. TIA :-)

I'm currently working as a software engineer in India, with TC 45LPA and 2 years of experience. I'm thinking about applying for a Master's in CS in the USA for fall 2024. But I'm not sure if I want to settle there or not currently. Should I make the move considering things are going well in India? Getting a job directly in the US seems close to impossible. Any advice? Thanks!

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

I wanted to share my journey and seek advice on a concern I've been facing. After completing my undergraduate studies, I worked for two years before deciding to pursue a Master's in Advanced Computer Science in the UK, focusing on a thesis in Machine Learning as a part of course. This decision was driven by my passion for the field and a desire to advance my knowledge and skills.However, due to some family issues, I had to return to India after completing my master's. Since then, I've been working in one of the MNCs here again on developement with very less package 12.50LPA.My overall IT expereicne was 4+ in IT. Despite my efforts and the advanced degree I hold, I've noticed that my master's qualification hasn't been given much consideration; instead, my career growth seems to be solely based on my experience. I'm beginning to wonder if my decision to pursue a master's abroad has been more of a hindrance than a help in the Indian job market. I would appreciate insights from this community on a few points: -->Is a Master's degree valued differently in India compared to other countries? -->How can I better leverage my advanced degree to benefit my career here? -->Have others faced similar challenges, and how did you navigate them? -->Do we really need to have better network in India to go to big positions? Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I am interested to learn e-masters from IIT kanpur in machine learning and data science is worth to spend it? As its almost 8 lakh worth of course , currently i am data analyst with 3 years of experience, is it going to help me to convert into data scientist in future and get high package, please experts guide me.

I always planned on doing masters after completing two years of experience. But with the current market scenario, is it worth going to USA to pursue masters in HCI ? I’m stressed about not getting h1b visa and also having to pay the loan if the market continues to be bad. Also, would love to know if anyone has done and is practicing as a ux designer in Germany, Netherlands? What are the prospects in Europe? For context: Bachelors in Communication design Years of experience: 2 (product design) at reputed companies

Hi, I have 2 years of experience in analytics and now considering a career shift to data science. I am planning to take the GRE this year to pursue a master's degree in data science, either in the US or Europe. Could you people please advice me on country to choose and the steps I should take to achieve my goal?

I'm a 28-year-old guy currently employed as a data scientist at a Fortune 500 company, earning a respectable annual salary of 24 lakhs. Lately, I've been contemplating pursuing an MBA, but I haven't initiated my GMAT preparation yet. I'm wondering if it's a wise move to transition my career in this direction. I've heard that individuals with a tech background who graduate from IIM/ISB might need to begin their careers anew, typically with a salary in the range of 27 to 28 lakhs. Can you confirm if this is accurate?