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India Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
London-based Indian woman asks students not to come to UK due to job crisis
A London-based Indian marketing professional has urged prospective international students to reconsider pursuing a master's degree in the UK, as she cited a shrinking job market and tightening visa a now-viral post on X, Janhavi Jain shared her experience as a postgraduate student in the UK while claiming that nearly 90 per cent of her batchmates returned to their home countries after being unable to find are no jobs,' she wrote. 'I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for a master's, I will tell you not to come. 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs. Unless you have money to throw, don't consider it.' Janhavi moved to the UK for her Master's after completing her undergraduate degree in India. Although she did manage to secure a job, she called her case an exception rather than the to comments that international students had always been seen as revenue sources rather than long-term professionals, she disagreed. 'It was never this bad,' she said, adding that earlier, around 60–70 per cent of international students were able to find work a look at her post here: advertisementSocial media users echoed her concerns in the comments section of the post. 'Pursuing a master's in the EU and building a life there feels quite different today. Rising living costs, limited job opportunities, and tough competition present more challenges than before. Some of my friends from the EU and UK are also struggling and have even returned to India,' a user said. Another user wrote, 'Appreciate the honesty, sounds like it's worth weighing the risks seriously before jumping in.''100 per cent, my friend said the same. Most in her batch failed to secure a job and had to return back,' one of the users said. See the comments here: Janhavi Jain's post has resonated with users who now feel the dream of studying abroad needs more than just determination; it requires caution, timing, and indeed a realistic backup plan.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
‘There are no jobs': Woman offers reality check for Indian students seeking to move to UK
In recent years, several Indian students have moved out of the country, looking for better professional opportunities and quality of life. Social media remains flooded with Indians sharing their daily lives and struggles in foreign lands. Janhavi Jain, who lives in the UK, evoked a discussion on the job market abroad after she revealed that 90 per cent of her batchmates returned to India without jobs. In a post on X, Jain advised Indian students not to consider the UK for their higher education. 'I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for masters, I will tell you to not come, 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs, unless you have money to throw, don't consider it,' she wrote. 'In today's news, the UK government has extended the residency requirement for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from five to ten years for most migrants,' she added. See the post here: I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for masters, I will tell you to not come, 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs, unless you have money to throw, don't consider it — Janhavi Jain (@janwhyy) May 11, 2025 The post quickly went viral, racking up more than two lakh views, and igniting a discussion on the lack of opportunities in the UK and sharing similar experiences. '100% my friend said the same most in her batch failed to secure a job and had to return back,' a user wrote. 'Advice should be , don't waste money on any invest on a business or put it in stock market,' another user commented. 'Something I had been telling my undergrad students for almost a decade when they ask me for a LOR to apply to a Uni in the UK or Ireland or Scotland. One year Masters in the UK specially in the business domain are useless,' a third user reacted. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of vacancies in the UK dropped by 42,000 in the quarter, to 761,000 in February to April 2025. This was the 34th consecutive quarterly decline, with the decline seen quarterly in 13 out of the 18 industries.
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
"Don't Come": Indian Woman Warns Students About Pursuing Master's In UK
A London-based Indian professional has issued a stark warning to international students considering a master's degree in the UK, saying most return home jobless due to a tough job market and tightening immigration norms. In a post shared on X, Janhavi Jain, a marketing professional who moved to the UK for her postgraduate studies after completing her bachelor's in India, revealed that nearly 90% of her batchmates were forced to return to their home countries after failing to secure employment. "There are no jobs," she wrote. "I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for masters - I will tell you to not come. 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs. Unless you have money to throw, don't consider it." While she managed to land a job herself, she described her experience as an exception rather than the norm. Responding to comments suggesting the UK has always catered more to wealthy international students than to serious professionals, she disagreed. "It was never this bad," she said, adding that earlier, around 60-70% of international students were able to secure jobs after graduation. I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for masters, I will tell you to not come, 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs, unless you have money to throw, don't consider it — Janhavi Jain (@janwhyy) May 11, 2025 Her post has drawn attention to the growing challenges faced by international students in the UK, especially as visa policies tighten and companies scale back on sponsoring work permits. A user wrote, "Pursuing a master's degree in the EU and building a life there feels quite different today. Rising living costs, limited job opportunities, and tough competition present more challenges than before. There was once a time when moving to the UK felt like a step towards a brighter future. Many of my friends from the EU and UK are facing difficulties, and some have even returned to India. Some are just getting by, grateful for the better support system than they might have in India. I notice that many of my female friends are hesitant to return, which makes a lot of sense!" "Appreciate the honesty- sounds like it's worth weighing the risks seriously before jumping in," another user commented on X. "100% my friend said the same most in her batch failed to secure a job and had to return back," the third user wrote.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian woman who studied in UK has a warning. ‘No jobs…90% of my batch returned home'
Indian students in the UK face challenges. Janhavi Jain's post warns against studying there. Job opportunities are scarce for international graduates. Immigration rules have become stricter. Many students return to India after graduation. Some find only low-paying jobs. Rising living costs add to the difficulties. UK degrees may still benefit those returning to India. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Social media reacts The dream of studying abroad is often wrapped in ambition, prestige, and the promise of a better life. But for many Indian students in the UK today, that dream is falling apart. A recent post by Janhavi Jain on X (formerly Twitter) has ignited a fierce debate online, as she shared a sobering warning for prospective students: 'Don't come to the UK.' With job opportunities drying up and immigration rules tightening, her story echoes the growing disillusionment of many young Indians Jain, an India n woman who pursued her master's degree in the UK, has sparked widespread conversation on social media with her blunt message to students considering the same path. In a now-viral tweet, she warned that 90% of her batch had to return to India due to the lack of job opportunities. She emphasised that unless someone has money to spare, studying in the UK might not be a wise investment at the post has struck a chord with many current and former international students, especially Indians, who've had similar experiences. The core of her message: the UK job market is increasingly bleak for international graduates, and staying back after finishing one's studies is more difficult than to the concern, Jain highlighted recent immigration policy changes in the UK. The government has extended the residency requirement for settlement—Indefinite Leave to Remain—from five to ten years for most migrants. This shift significantly increases the difficulty for those aspiring to build a long-term life in the country, making the path to stability even more to Janhavi Jain's post quickly poured in, with many users resonating with her experience. One individual shared how, despite completing a postgraduate degree on scholarship, the only work they could find was door-to-door fundraising and leaflet distribution—something they continued for over a year before returning to India once their visa user remarked that job struggles after a UK master's were nothing new and that the country had long catered more to affluent students seeking a good experience than to those seeking long-term employment. However, Jain countered this view, clarifying that it wasn't always so grim—until recently, a significant portion of graduates did secure jobs within six to twelve months of participants in the discussion suggested that job prospects varied by industry, with fields like medicine and finance still offering opportunities. But Jain pushed back on that optimism as well, pointing out that even those in finance were struggling to secure roles.A European student added further context, explaining that rising living costs, tighter job markets, and fierce competition have made the UK a tougher place for young people to build careers. Many of their friends, they said, had either returned home or were just managing to get by—particularly women, who often felt more hesitant about moving back but equally uncertain about the grim accounts, some users shared a more nuanced take. They noted that for students who manage to secure scholarships or substantial financial aid, a UK degree could still hold value—especially when returning to India, where such qualifications may still open doors. They added that with the cost of higher education in India also rising sharply, the UK route might not be as disproportionately expensive as it once seemed.
News18
13-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Indian Woman Claims ‘UK Master's Degree No Longer Guarantees Jobs'
Janhavi Jain, a London-based Indian woman, caught the internet's attention after a viral post where she advised international students not to pursue a master's degree in the UK, claiming it would be a serious challenge for them to land a job. A marketing professional herself, Jain went to UK for the master's after finishing her graduation in India and was one of the lucky students who managed to secure a job after completing their studies. Jain claimed 90% of her batchmates were left frustrated and returned to India in bitter disappointment upon their unsuccessful search for a good job. In her viral post shared over Twitter on Sunday, May 11, the woman revealed that travelling students hoping to secure employment in the United Kingdom will need 'money to throw" to get a gig.
