- By Supratik Das
- Tue, 20 May 2025 11:26 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian students hoping to study overseas and secure lucrative jobs might have more challenging times ahead than ever before, says Gurgaon entrepreneur Rajesh Sawhney. The CEO and founder of GSF Accelerator went on social media to warn parents and students that job prospects for foreign graduates in Western nations are facing a drought.
"There are no jobs in USA, Canada, and UK for International students. Honeymoon is over, parents should think twice before spending crores on expensive education. " Sawhney shared on X (formerly Twitter).
There are no jobs in USA, Canada and UK for International students.
— Rajesh Sawhney 🇮🇳 (@rajeshsawhney) May 18, 2025
Honeymoon is over, parents should think twice before spending crores on the expensive education.
Engg students especially IITians had an easy hack, do masters in the US and get a $200K starting tech job. This…
"Engineering students, particularly IITians, had an easy hack, do a masters in the US and get a $200K starting tech job. This hack works no more," he added. Sawhney, a Harvard Business School and London School of Economics alumnus, pointed to the increasing mismatch between foreign degrees and direct employability. He stated that the traditional hack, especially for Indian engineering graduates, even IITians, of securing high-paying tech jobs after a master’s degree abroad is no longer a reliable formula.
Changing Global Scenario
Sawhney's alert comes during a spate of technology layoffs in the US. Microsoft has recently announced layoffs impacting close to 6,000 employees across the globe, many of whom are Indian working professionals. To add to this, rising immigration issues and visa restrictions under the policies of US President Donald Trump have further complicated the issue for Indian students studying abroad. With foreign education costing crores, he urged Indian parents to scrutinize the return on investment (ROI) more than ever before. The myth of an international degree leading to a fat job doesn't exist anymore.
The viral post sparked online debate and has drawn mixed reactions. As many users mirrored Sawhney's sentiments, others came out in support of the global job market, stating that skilled and well-trained candidates still have plenty of opportunities. "Yes! The game has moved from competence to credentialing. Those who adjust and acquire skills will yet find a way," one user posted. Some users noted that the job crisis in question is not peculiar to foreign students only. "There are no jobs for local students either," a user posted, mirroring the general economic uncertainty.