'No Jobs, Just Debt': Indian Student 'Warns' Against Master's Degree In UK – Viral Post

A woman in London has made a viral post on social media that includes "a warning" for all students who want to pursue a master's degree from the UK. Her post has created ripples on the internet, and netizens are engaged in a heated debate about studying abroad.

The woman, Janhavi Jain, who is a marketing professional, used the social networking site X (formerly Twitter) to warn foreign students against earning a master's degree in the UK. According to her, it is an uphill task finding employment after finishing studies. Janhavi mentioned that she herself pursued a master's program in the UK after graduating from India and was among the fortunate few who were able to find employment after graduation. But she added that 90 percent of her batch were frustrated and had to go back to India disappointed as they were unable to find placements.

She posted, "I get loads of texts about coming to the UK to do a master's. I will be honest with you — don't. 90% of my class had to return home because there are no jobs. If you don't have money to waste, don't think about it. In the news today, the UK government has doubled the requirement for residency to settle in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from five to ten years for most immigrants."

Once her post was trending, numerous users participated in the thread. Someone commented, "Who was ever finding jobs after a master's in the UK though? It's always been a destination for affluent children to party." Janhavi responded to this with, "60-70% used to find jobs in 6–12 months. It was never this bad."

Another member, concuring with Janhavi, contributed, "Pursuing a master's in the EU and settling down there seems a different story altogether today. Inflation in living expenses, limited career opportunities, and stiff competition make it harder than ever before. There used to be a time when migration to the UK seemed like going towards a promising future. Numerous of my European and British friends are struggling, and some even have gone back to India.