‘Shot myself in the foot’: Indian techie regrets leaving 25 LPA job to do masters abroad, still unemployed with degree and internships

A former tech employee earning ₹25 lakh annually left a stable job for a master's abroad, only to return and find no offers matching their previous salary, despite three years of experience. Companies that once paid handsomely are now offering significantly less, leaving many questioning the job market's drastic shift and the impact of AI on tech employment.

‘Shot myself in the foot’: Indian techie regrets leaving 25 LPA job to do masters abroad, still unemployed with degree and internships
A former tech employee earning ₹25 lakh annually left a stable job for a master's abroad, only to return and find no offers matching their previous salary, despite three years of experience. Companies that once paid handsomely are now offering significantly less, leaving many questioning the job market's drastic shift and the impact of AI on tech employment.