Masters vs Stay at Atlassian

May 5, 2021 19 Comments

I am currently a P4( 2 years work ex) at Atlassian Bangalore office. I just got an offer to pursue masters in Computer Science at University of California, Irvine.

Considering majority of students start as a fresher after masters in US. Is doing a master's a backward step in your career?

I also read that Atlassian doesn't sponser stating H1B visa or give internship to students on F1 visa which means I won't be able to join back here as P4

If I work more for 3 more years(at Atlassian or switch to something equivalent), I should be promoted to the next level (expected but not sure) whereas if I join as fresher after masters, I would be running for the same position that I had 3 years back. #tech
#masters #atlassian

Can everyone please post their reasoning in the comment section. It would be very helpful

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  • Facebook
    Tarrlytons

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    Tarrlytons
    Stay at Atlasssian. Because if you go pursue masters at UC Irvine all your colleagues will know your Blind ID.
    May 5, 2021 1
  • Google
    avocado2

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    avocado2
    Moving from India to the US is a massive step up in your career.
    May 5, 2021 4
    • Till when u keep on taking the same examples. Grow up. A lot more opportunities are here at India. It is not 90s
      May 5, 2021
    • eBay / Eng
      nowayyyy

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      nowayyyy
      Sundar Pichai or Satya Nadella are bad examples because lot of things have changed in the US now in terms of visa. You are restricted to job opportunities in the US on a visa than India.

      But one thing about masters in US, it’s just an entry point into the US. In terms of education, it’s useless for how much you’re gonna spend. Much better off learning way more at a real job which you’re already doing.
      May 9, 2021
  • Congratulations on getting an offer!

    If you are genuinely interested in research or moving to US eventually, go for Masters. It is an excellent opportunity and you would regret staying in India after a few years. Once you get married, moving for masters would be a lot more difficult even if you get a better opportunity.

    Even if you are not interested in research or settling in US, it’s a great opportunity. If financial burden is not a concern, there is no harm in spending two years for masters. You could explore more opportunity. Get into a good company, earn money and come back after 1-2 years. It might seem a lot right now but assuming you live till 75 years, a total loss of 3-4 years is nothing. Also, TC in India might be good for someone returning from US.
    May 6, 2021 1
  • VMware
    VeeYumWere

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    VeeYumWere
    This is something I tell all my freshers and interns - Go study and explore the world while you can and if it is something you want to do. It doesn't matter if you have to start over again as a Fresher. It's easier to crack a Big Tech company or a startup in the USA than it is to crack a tier 2 tech company in India. Also, your masters gives you the opportunity to work on research projects where your prior experience will be really handy.
    May 5, 2021 2
  • New
    chansoz

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    chansoz
    While I understand it feels like you're gonna lose out on the years of industry experience by going for masters, just do it man. At the end, no matter how much they say that it doesn't matter if you have an MBA/MS, there will always be someone with that masters degree getting ahead of you.
    It is what it is.

    But, in the longer if you feel MS is too much of a financial burden to take on, stay back, switch teams on an L1.

    All the best!
    May 5, 2021 1