- Mohith R. Gowda returned to India after failing to secure a US job post-Masters, having applied for hundreds of roles but visa timelines forced his return to Bengaluru.
- After completing a Master's degree in Computer Science in the US, Gowda hoped to launch his career there but faced repeated rejections.
- The techie said he spent months applying for hundreds of roles, preparing for interviews and completing coding assessments, only to face repeated rejections.
- In a LinkedIn post, Mohith R Gowda reflected on the emotional and financial toll of the experience, saying the chapter of his life had "ended differently" than he had hoped.
- "I gave it everything I had, but despite my best efforts, I couldn't secure a job abroad before I had to return home," he wrote.
- "Coming back to Bengaluru, India wasn't part of my original plan. It was a difficult decision-one filled with disappointment, uncertainty, and the feeling that I had fallen short of the dream I had worked so hard for," he said.
- "The journey has also been financially challenging. Watching my savings disappear while continuing the job search has been one of the hardest experiences of my life," he said.
- "There have been moments when I questioned myself, but I refuse to let this chapter define my future," he wrote, adding, "I'm choosing hope over disappointment."
- Gowda expressed gratitude to those who supported him, stating, "Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey. I'm ready for the next chapter, and I hope it's just around the corner."
- Gowda is now focusing on finding opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, data science and software engineering.
Mohith R. Gowda returned to Bengaluru after an arduous job search in the US following his Master's degree in Computer Science. Despite applying for hundreds of roles and preparing extensively for interviews, he faced repeated rejections, leading to his return home due to visa constraints.
Gowda reflected on the emotional and financial toll of his experience, stating, "The journey has also been financially challenging. Watching my savings disappear while continuing the job search has been one of the hardest experiences of my life." He expressed disappointment, saying, "Coming back to Bengaluru, India wasn't part of my original plan. It was a difficult decision—one filled with disappointment, uncertainty, and the feeling that I had fallen short of the dream I had worked so hard for."
Despite the setbacks, Gowda remains hopeful, focusing on opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, data science, and software engineering. He concluded his LinkedIn post with gratitude, stating, "Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey. I'm ready for the next chapter, and I hope it's just around the corner." He also encouraged others to reach out if they knew of job openings, emphasizing that "one opportunity can change everything."
“Gowda described the financial and emotional challenges of his job search, stating, "Watching my savings disappear while continuing the job search has been one of the hardest experiences of my life." He is now focusing on opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, expressing hope for the next chapter of his career.”
