“I’m honestly going through one of the most difficult phases of my life, and I feel completely lost. I came to the USA with so many dreams, completed my master’s degree in December 2024, and it's been almost two years, but I still haven't been able to secure a stable professional job. I've applied to countless positions, attended interviews, and tried exploring different career paths, including Data Analytics, GIS, Customer Success, and Data Center roles, but something always goes wrong. Sometimes it's my visa status, sometimes it's the experience requirements, and sometimes I feel like I lack the skills employers expect. Meanwhile, I'm stuck working at a hotel front desk for extremely low pay, dealing with delayed salaries and people taking advantage of my situation. I have an education loan back in India, financial responsibilities, and constant anxiety about my future. What hurts the most is watching time pass while feeling like I'm not progressing anywhere. I've even started considering pursuing a PhD because I genuinely want to learn, work on meaningful AI/ML projects, and build a career, but I'm scared of making another wrong decision and wasting more years. I feel mentally exhausted, I've lost my motivation to study, and I don't even know what I'm good at anymore. The worst part is that I went through a similar phase of uncertainty years ago, and it feels like history is repeating itself. I'm almost 31, and while I know life isn't a race, it's incredibly painful to feel like I'm still struggling to establish myself despite all the time, money, and effort I've invested. I'm not looking for luxury or extraordinary success. I just want a decent job, financial independence, peace of mind, and the feeling that my life is finally moving forward. I'm trying not to lose hope, but some days I'm genuinely terrified that I'll remain stuck in this situation forever.”
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Someone answered with kindness...
Ur right as u said it's just a phase . Soon everything will fall in place do not worry . Have you considered applying in different countries? You could try that . Or maybe start something of you own . Don't worry u will find ur path don't lose hope. All the best for ur future buddy