India, June 27 -- A Reddit post titled "Not able to get a job in USA and flying back to India" has struck a chord with many users navigating the harsh realities of post-study job hunting in the United States. The user, who goes by the handle @Belly_fat_, candidly shared his dilemma after spending over three years working in India before taking a sabbatical in 2023 to pursue a Master's degree in the US.

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"I have 3 years of work experience and was working at [a] company until 2023. That year, I took a sabbatical to pursue a Master's in the US, aiming to find a job here. I completed my degree in 1.5 years, and have been job hunting for ...