I came to the conclusion that to live the life that I want, I would have to settle abroad in Europe or US or Canada. I currently have the following opportunities:
1. Full funded scholarship offer for Masters in Canada. It's a pretty great offer!
2. In interview process for 3 of the FAANGs. Nothing is confirmed yet unfortunately and will likely not be before the deadline of accepting the Masters offer.
Now I am completely split here and was hoping to get some answers to my questions:
1. If I go for Masters, will that affect my chances of landing a job at FAANGs negatively? For example, the two years gap in job experience.
2. What if after going to Canada, I get a job offer from FAANG? Would it be a good idea to drop out and go for the job? Wouldn't that negatively affect my chances of getting a work visa in Canada in future?
3. I fear that I may not be able to get into FAANGs at all, even though I firmly believe I should. But for this if I do not go to Canada, and later never be able to get into FAANGs then, I might never be able to get out of here.
I would highly appreciate if you would like to share some of your valuable experience.
Thanks!
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Background:
Got a SWE job straight after Bachelor's Degree. Currently have around 3 years worth of solid experience with a strict upwards growth in terms of skills and salaries as well. Salary is great in terms of the country but compared to a developed country it is absolutely nothing. Also, nowadays I am feeling there's almost no such companies here that can either level with my expected salary or my expected career goals. Not to mention, the living standard here is extremely poor.
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I did a master in the US to get the OPT work authorization after getting a degree with a F1 visa.
Just FYI
If FAANG is also in Canada, I would recommend to go for Masters if you don't have any financial restrictions.
If FAANG is in USA, do factor in the issues faced in immigration to different countries
I assume you are young (possible mid 20s), if you sort out the visa stuff in Canada before you settle down you will be golden! Canadian citizens can work in US without hassle. IMO, a huge pay and career growth in US won't be that appealing when you are constantly stressing about visa.