Bengaluru techie’s US dream ends after months without a job

Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based software engineer has opened up about the emotional and professional challenges of returning to India after failing to secure a job in the United States despite earning a Master’s degree in Computer Science.

In a LinkedIn post that has resonated with thousands of professionals, Mohith R Gowda described the experience as one of the “hardest experiences” of his life, highlighting the difficulties many international graduates face in today’s competitive job market.

Months of job search ended in disappointment

Gowda said he had spent years working towards his dream of building a successful career in the US. Like many international students, he pursued higher education with the hope of gaining valuable work experience after graduation.

However, despite applying for numerous positions over several months, he was unable to secure employment. Faced with an increasingly challenging job market and limited opportunities, he eventually made the difficult decision to return to India.

Emotional journey strikes a chord online

In his LinkedIn post, Gowda reflected on the emotional toll of watching years of planning fail to produce the outcome he had hoped for. He admitted that returning home without achieving his goal was deeply disappointing but said the experience had also taught him resilience and the importance of adapting to life’s unexpected turns.

His candid post has received widespread support on social media, with many professionals sharing similar experiences of struggling to find jobs abroad amid a slowdown in the global technology sector.

A reminder of today’s competitive job market

The post has sparked conversations about the realities facing international graduates, particularly in the technology industry, where hiring has become increasingly competitive in recent years.

Many users praised Gowda for openly sharing his journey, saying his story serves as a reminder that career setbacks do not define long-term success and that perseverance remains essential in an evolving employment landscape.