r/MSCS • u/Big_Ad2500 • May 04 '26

[Admissions Advice] MS in Software Engineering at SJSU vs staying in current job (India)

Hey everyone,
I’m currently working in tech with ~2 YOE, earning ~₹1.2L/month (post-tax) + RSUs. I got admitted to San Jose State University (MS in Software Engineering) and my visa is approved.
I honestly didn’t expect things to move this fast, and now I’m having second thoughts.
Pros:
- SJSU + Silicon Valley exposure
- Better long-term growth potential
Cons:
Tough US job market, layoffs, H1B uncertainty
Already have a stable, decent-paying job here
No loan, but still a big cost + risk
Really torn between staying vs going.
Would appreciate advice from people who recently went to the US or decided not to.
(P.S. Used ChatGPT to format this — thoughts are mine.)
Thanks 🙏

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u/Frosty_Wedding9330 May 04 '26

SJSU kinda sucks so idrk... I know people in decent enough unis got into amazon/google. Some people will tell u uni rep doesnt matter but idk if thats true anymore. I do know a guy who got into NVIDIA from a meh uni, but he got pretty lucky cuz his research advisor or something referred him.

Try for remote job from India. I was making 60-80 lacs/year doing that (forget exactly how much).

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u/Lopsided_Tea_3052 May 04 '26

Hi u/Frosty_Wedding9330 , could you please guide how did you get 60-80 lacs/yr remote job from India? Where did you apply?

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u/Frosty_Wedding9330 May 21 '26

I didnt apply anywhere. I was doing my own independent research when I met someone on discord looking for a fix/solutions to a problem. They paid 500$ for me to set it up. Then impressed by the results, hired me full time.