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In this thought-provoking podcast, we dive deep into the real motivations behind why young Indians move abroad — especially to the US — for education, work, and opportunity. From tier-3 cities to tech giants like Amazon, what drives this global hustle? And why do so few return?💡 Topics We Cover:The mindset behind early grindingThe emotional & financial cost of studying abroadLife after Masters – dream jobs vs. realityA sharp comparison between India and countries like New ZealandThe immigrant paradox — why no one really comes backThis isn’t just about migration — it’s about dreams, dilemmas, and the price of chasing a better life.📌 Watch if you've ever thought about studying or settling abroad — or wondered why your smartest friends left.🔔 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more honest, grounded discussions.#IndianAbroad #StudyInUSA #WhyWeLeave #PodcastIndia #LifeChoices #AmazonJobs #Tier3ToTech #SmartPeopleLeaveChapters-0:00:00 Intro0:00:57 Pursuing Good Education 0:02:50 Why did he choose Master's degree abroad?0:06:19 Career options in Academia0:09:44 Expense of Studying abroad 0:14:11 Loan process from bank0:16:44 How did he get into Amazon?0:21:03 Hustling Culture of countries 0:22:52 India needs to solve fundamental problems 0:23:34 1960s I-5 Highway0:23:57 Competition with China0:26:29 India China Growth comparison 0:28:47 Indians are very nationalistic 0:36:46 Visa Anxiety 0:46:06 Pay difference between US and Canada 0:48:10 Healthcare System in Canada0:50:24 Healthcare System in India0:51:54 Insurance Mafia in US 0:54:50 Path to go back to US0:56:12 Cost of Living in Canada vs US1:01:31 Risk taking Appetite of Indian youth 1:05:41 Amazon: A Loss Making Company 1:08:49 If you want to build a startup in 20251:10:20 Accelerators 1:15:06 AI research 1:16:44 How can You get into AI 1:22:46 "I just graduated. What to do now?"1:25:36 Creating an agent1:27:17 Soft Skills Importance 1:29:20 Two Most Important Skills1:30:24 Company lays off low efficiency people 1:35:54 Shacks on Beach1:38:18 Life in Goa1:42:54 Golden age to buy property 1:43:20 Life in Seattle 1:45:41 Study on Costco 1:56:24 What this Indian lady said to the professor??
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By Naman MalhotraIn this thought-provoking podcast, we dive deep into the real motivations behind why young Indians move abroad — especially to the US — for education, work, and opportunity. From tier-3 cities to tech giants like Amazon, what drives this global hustle? And why do so few return?💡 Topics We Cover:The mindset behind early grindingThe emotional & financial cost of studying abroadLife after Masters – dream jobs vs. realityA sharp comparison between India and countries like New ZealandThe immigrant paradox — why no one really comes backThis isn’t just about migration — it’s about dreams, dilemmas, and the price of chasing a better life.📌 Watch if you've ever thought about studying or settling abroad — or wondered why your smartest friends left.🔔 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more honest, grounded discussions.#IndianAbroad #StudyInUSA #WhyWeLeave #PodcastIndia #LifeChoices #AmazonJobs #Tier3ToTech #SmartPeopleLeaveChapters-0:00:00 Intro0:00:57 Pursuing Good Education 0:02:50 Why did he choose Master's degree abroad?0:06:19 Career options in Academia0:09:44 Expense of Studying abroad 0:14:11 Loan process from bank0:16:44 How did he get into Amazon?0:21:03 Hustling Culture of countries 0:22:52 India needs to solve fundamental problems 0:23:34 1960s I-5 Highway0:23:57 Competition with China0:26:29 India China Growth comparison 0:28:47 Indians are very nationalistic 0:36:46 Visa Anxiety 0:46:06 Pay difference between US and Canada 0:48:10 Healthcare System in Canada0:50:24 Healthcare System in India0:51:54 Insurance Mafia in US 0:54:50 Path to go back to US0:56:12 Cost of Living in Canada vs US1:01:31 Risk taking Appetite of Indian youth 1:05:41 Amazon: A Loss Making Company 1:08:49 If you want to build a startup in 20251:10:20 Accelerators 1:15:06 AI research 1:16:44 How can You get into AI 1:22:46 "I just graduated. What to do now?"1:25:36 Creating an agent1:27:17 Soft Skills Importance 1:29:20 Two Most Important Skills1:30:24 Company lays off low efficiency people 1:35:54 Shacks on Beach1:38:18 Life in Goa1:42:54 Golden age to buy property 1:43:20 Life in Seattle 1:45:41 Study on Costco 1:56:24 What this Indian lady said to the professor??