Job Switch in India v/s masters in US

Apr 22, 2021 28 Comments

Hello Everyone
Currently, I am working at Dunzo as a SE2
CTC:35L
Base:26L

I recently interviewed at a few companies, and below is the best compensation I am being offered.
CTC : 48L(38 + 4 Joining + 6 Performance)

Also, I have an admit from one of the Top 30 US university (UC) for MS in CS. I am skeptical, whether I should go for masters, or should I stay in India with job switched.

My final aim/target is to settle in India, also I want to have maximum possible saving in next 5-6 years. Will master's degree be helpful when I come back to India?

Also, MS CS batch strength is very less at the University ( < 20). Also, MS CS guys easily get TAship which will reduce cost of 2 years study to less than 20 lacs (Discussed with seniors there). Hence, I am in this dilemma. What I want to do at this point is, taking the best decision and not regret later.

What will I get if I chose to go : A degree, US experience, pay in dollars and hence more savings.

But going there, also comes with a cons,
2 years of stressful and uncharted life, going away from home.

It feels like a gamble, leaving such a high paying job for even more high paying job by putting yourself into uncharted sea.

YOE: 4years
#software #masters #TC #savings #US #India

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TOP 28 Comments
  • Amazon
    biggerLose

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    biggerLose
    Not sure why people still put themselves through the masters grind when they earn so much in India.

    Dear OP masters is only for those tier 3 college kids who can't earn more than 20 LPA in India in their entire lifetime.

    You are making good money. Don't blow your well established life away
    Apr 22, 2021 0
  • NVIDIA
    mob1f

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    Oracle
    mob1f
    Stay in India
    Apr 22, 2021 4
    • Amazon
      biggerLose

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      biggerLose
      Most likely you will end up getting frustrated due to loneliness. Trust me dating life is better in India.

      Stay put.
      Apr 22, 2021
    • OP
      @mob1f MS CS batch strength is very less at the University (<20). Also, MS CS guys easily get TAship which will reduce cost of 2 years study to less than 20 lacs (Discussed with seniors there). Hence, I am in this dilemma. What I want to do at this point is, taking the best decision and not regret later.

      What will I get if I chose to go : A degree, US experience, pay in dollars and hence more savings.

      But going there, also comes with a cons,
      2 years of stressful and uncharted life, going away from home.

      It feels like a gamble, leaving such a high paying job for more high paying job by putting yourself into uncharted sea.
      Apr 22, 2021
  • Stay in India. The current situation in the US sucks
    Apr 22, 2021 1
    • New / IT
      jill_jill

      New IT

      jill_jill
      What do u you mean by that ? Students aren't getting visas for studying ?
      Sep 4, 2021
  • Which path would end you up with the most amount of savings in 5-6 years?

    If the 5-6 year time frame includes the duration you are doing your masters, I feel you will probably lag behind in savings if you stayed your course. Since you'll not only end up spending out of pocket for masters, but also won't be earning anything for two years. And as a new grad post master's, your salary will almost be comparable to what you're making now, so it wouldn't boost your savings in any meaningful way - especially with such a short time frame in the US when a significant chunk of your TC would not even get a chance to vest completely.
    Apr 22, 2021 0
  • Come on. Still thinking about USA knowing visa struggles? India salaries are too good these days. Put effort for the same 2 years. Don’t think its too difficult to get 70-80L if you put efforts considering currently you managed 46L. Enjoy life in India. Plan for vacation if you want but don’t come here.
    Apr 22, 2021 0