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Techie Leaves ₹25 LPA Job for Master's Abroad, Returns Jobless: 'Shot Myself In Foot'
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:04
Techie Leaves ₹25 LPA Job for Master's Abroad, Returns Jobless: 'Shot Myself In Foot'
- •An Indian techie left a ₹25 LPA job in 2023 to pursue a master's degree abroad, hoping for better career prospects.
- •After two years of study, including good grades and an internship, the techie failed to secure a job overseas and returned to India.
- •Upon returning, the techie struggled to find employment, receiving only a few interview calls despite hundreds of applications.
- •The techie expected a salary of ₹40-50 LPA based on 2022-23 market rates but was offered ₹25 LPA, questioning the changed job market.
- •The situation sparked debate online, with many users challenging the techie's salary expectations and highlighting the current competitive tech job market.
Key Questions Answered
The techie left a comfortable job paying ₹25 LPA in 2023 to pursue a two-year master's degree overseas. After failing to secure employment abroad and returning to India, they struggled to find work, receiving only a few interview calls despite submitting hundreds of applications.
Influenced by high salaries from the 2022-23 market period, the techie expected a salary of around 40 to 50 LPA upon returning to India. However, companies were only offering them 25 LPA.
The techie disclosed that they possessed around three years of full-stack development experience and pursued an MS in Computer Engineering from a TU9 university.
