MagicalPickle

MSCS IN USA or Stay in India

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!

18mo ago

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QuirkyNarwhal

Stealth18mo

India is an exponentially growing market. There are thousands of layoffs happening in the US, it's better to stay in India right now.

Plus by making 45L, you are living like the top 3-5% of India. Why go to the US and live like poor 😛

MagicalPickle

Zomato18mo

I am hoping situation will be different after 2 years even in US as I will be doing MS.

FluffyJellybean

Stealth18mo

It's the top 3-5% officially. Really it's probably not even in the top 15%.

WobblyBanana

Stealth18mo

Stay in India

MagicalPickle

Zomato18mo

Any reason?

WobblyBanana

Stealth18mo

Do you need a reason to stay in your home?

You earn handsomely, you got family and friends closeby, you avoid visa and travel issues. What more do you want

BubblyUnicorn

Student18mo

45LPA sounds so damn comfortable man. But i suggest if u really really wanna further your career quickly, go abroad.

MagicalPickle

Zomato18mo

Yes it’s comfortable and that’s what making this decision most difficult

DancingNoodle

Uber18mo

If you’re going, make sure you’re gonna go for 2+5 years at the very least; otherwise don’t go

5+ years of work ex in USA will add value to resume + more importantly will give you lot of money in INR terms

Don’t go if you’re planning to work for only 2-3 years, not worth it

If you’re looking to settle permanently for decades, then tbh Europe is better - look for opportunities in europe

MagicalPickle

Zomato18mo

Yes, I don’t want to settle permanently. I will work for 6-7 years if I go

MagicalPickle

Zomato18mo

One question. Will it be difficult to find a job in India if one is returning from US or it will be an advantage?

SparklyMochi

Stealth18mo

USA or not, go do higher studies in a good university, decide after that where you want to settle.

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