‘Not a lottery ticket’: Viral post slams ‘romanticised’ view of life overseas, urges Indians to ditch visa fantasies

The dream of studying abroad attracts more Indian students than ever, driven by first -class higher education promises and global job opportunities. However, for many, the journey quickly turns from ambition to anxiety. Between adapting uncommon cultures and navigating the timetable tables of the narrow visa, the path outside the outside can be unforgettable – especially for those who arrive not ready. The Reddit Viral Publisher now calls this harsh reality, urges ambitious students to stop “romantic” life abroad and start preparing for what really requires it.

The Reddit user argues that most Indian students heading abroad are not ready for what awaits us. “People travel abroad without being prepared from a distance, believing that the West is a brief life,” says the publication. “Then when things do not succeed for them, they start writing these melodramatic publications that warn others against the same” error. “But most of them were not victims of the regime.

In an endless message, the user targeted those who chose inappropriate programs based on rumors or social trends: “I chose it because your friend did that or someone on YouTube photographed a video on this topic. It didn’t take time to search in the labor market … and when companies do not suddenly restore your calls,” the country does not support students. ” No, it does not support mediocrity. “

At the high cost of living abroad, the user was equally straightforward. “Yes. It is so. Can you guess that it is in a 5 -minute Google search process. Have you expected to live outside, pay tuition fees, rent, food, and savings in all part -time job?”

In addressing the most stringent facts abroad, the user compared it to India where the second opportunities are more tolerant. “Only those who have the required skills, they have a good wallet, and they have a good network who get jobs … outside you do not have much of the second opportunities. You are either ready, or no.”

The message ended with a clear advice: “Plan better. Learn something real. Build things. Talk to the people who did it right. Stop thinking about a visa is your lottery ticket. Life outside is difficult. But it is not unfair. It requires just effort.”

The post hit a nerve, and quickly walks viral, as many users continue to agree.

One of them shared a real example from Europe: “After the first Payslip, [a colleague] All of us came upset … out of 6.5 thousand, he was only paid about 3.7 thousand net. He simply did not examine what he had to pay in taxes and mandatory social security contributions … Then he resigned after 6 months. “

The latest similar concerns said: “Some of my friends went to the master because they were unable to land in the position on the campus … They went with 0 skills and 0 work.”

The problem, many agreed, starting at home. “Most of the Indians are spoiled … schools and colleges follow the curriculum … even the exams come from a set of fixed questions … many people go abroad with the same mentality – that they only have to pay an amateur and life will be set.”

A German -based civil engineer summarized: “Students come here, complete their masters, and they cannot find a job … My first question is, what is your German level?