So I came to United States for an MBA(regular school not Ivy) and I graduated in 2020. The internship that I converted to full time, that org was let go due to company downsizing after I graduated resulting in offer rescinding Within a few months, the pandemic hit, and I was let go from the consulting job I was doing on OPT. Instead of choosing the day 01 CPT routes, or doing something that I wouldn’t like. I actually went back to school for a second masters, and this time I got 100% scholarship. Throughout my second masters, I networked rigorously and found 3/4 companies that filed my H1B with separate offer letters, and luckily a startup processed it. I did intern at a company during summer, and they offered full time. So after my H1B got initiated in Oct, they applied for a transfer. Now right after I started, they had hiring freeze and reductions. I am strangling again in the market, and the last 3-4 years I have been doing the same shit of applying, applying and applying. And constantly trying to sell myself in the job market, to give me a goddamn opportunity. To say, I am tired, is a joke at this point. The last few weeks I am having extreme thoughts, and trying to motivate myself but it isn’t happening. I am a PMM, and in my imaginary world, I wish someone just offered me a job. 😭😭😭 P.S: I am a very hardworking individual, and almost 95% of the times my bosses really like me, but timing ⏱
I feel you. You are stronger than me
Why do you say that?
After reading your journey. I would break down now if I lost the job. Am not much stronger as used to be in student life. Have amassed lot of attachments to things
Sorry to hear that, and good luck. While the market maybe be bad, organizations are still hiring. Hang in there. Like you said, you are a hardworking individual.
But I am feeling very fake when I am interviewing. Like all that effort and enthusiasm I show isn’t making sense to me. I think I actually have PTSD from interviewing
I can tell you from experience that once you are past trying times, and we all get past them, this will change as well. Find a hobby to escape to for a bit to reset yourself on an ongoing basis. Find things that make you happy and learn to compartmentalize things.
Oh.. That's tough luck man. But I am impressed by your not giving up attitude. This time will pass too. Just keep doing what you have been doing.
To add to that. I am a single F, and my parents have been patiently waiting for me to attain financial stability, coz I didn’t want to pursue the option of marriage otherwise :(
Also, I just found a marketing manager role at Cognizant. Can I please ask you for a referral?
Are you from India? If yes.. start looking at other countries..
I either want to live in US or India, don’t want to bring another country into the equation of already pre existing confusion ;(
If you set up expectations that you will never be permanent resident here and you are always going to be temporary worker and focus is on money only.. stay around in US.. if mindset is sorted and clear.. path will emerge..
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
I don’t know that, coz this might kill me
Can you take a break? It’s not possible for everyone due to financial and other responsibilities but I strongly suggest taking it if possible. Your brain is going through things you don’t want to know and should avoid at all costs. Not giving up is fine as long as you have some energy and armor left, else it’ll backfire
Exactly! I so so wish, I could take a month off, visit my parents and maybe take a holiday. I have no financial stress in India, but here obviously I need money to survive
I feel you, I was in the same boat. There is hope though, just keep at it but try to find something else as well that gives you meaning. Like a friend group with similar interests or something like that. For me it was going to church, say what you want but I found meaning and community there that kept me going. Also met my wife there so that's a huge plus :)
I agree, I do goto a temple every now and then to give me some peace of mind.
Look for non profit organizations . You won’t get paid much but enough to cover your expense and maintain your status
So my H1B currently is for profit, don’t know if I can switch back again to that visa, will have to check with immigration
There is an open position that I know of in a non profit . DM me if you are interested . It’s a data analyst role
Are you sure PMM is your thing? Are you able to crack PMM interviews? That should tell you whether you’re skilled at it. If not, lean into your strengths and be open to other jobs. In the long run, no one will remember your first few jobs.
I have been in PMM roles last 2-3 years. And that’s what I prefer doing over other things 😅
II would open up the search for PM, PMM, Marketing Mgr and other related roles in this space. There just aren’t that many PMM roles open (typically)
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Good luck
Thank you 😢