Indian Techie Regrets Leaving ₹25 Lakh Job for Master's Abroad Amid Tech Slump
An Indian software engineer who left a job paying ₹25 lakh per annum in 2023 to pursue a master's degree abroad has returned to find the job market significantly changed. The engineer, who has three years of full-stack development experience, shared their struggles on a social media platform, stating that despite strong academic performance and an internship, they could not secure a job overseas and now face difficulties finding comparable roles in India.
The techie noted that companies that offered generous salaries in 2022-23 are now unwilling to exceed the baseline of ₹25 lakh per annum, making it hard to land a position matching their expectations. They expressed confusion over the rapid shift in market conditions, particularly with the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on the tech sector.
The post garnered responses from other users who advised accepting reasonable offers, as the current market is bleak. One user shared a similar experience of restarting at a lower salary, while another suggested that the unusually high salaries of 2021-23 are unlikely to return. The incident highlights the broader challenges facing tech professionals as the industry adjusts to structural changes driven by AI.
