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Reddit buzz fuels concerns of mass exit by Indian tech workers from the US
- Growing anxiety and uncertainty among Indian tech professionals in the US highlighted in viral Reddit discussions.
- Concerns include rising layoffs, visa complications, and the impact of artificial intelligence on job prospects.
- Users on Reddit warn of a potential 'mass exodus' of Indian and Chinese tech workers on H-1B visas.
- Increased rejection rates for F-1 to H-1B transitions and more layoffs among visa holders contribute to the unease.
- Companies are favoring local hires amidst political and economic pressures.
- Challenges faced by H-1B holders include job security, green card wait times, and changing immigration policies.
- Shift towards AI in tech roles adds to the sense of instability for foreign tech workers.
- Advice on Reddit suggests considering options like relocating back to India, especially with employer support.
- No guarantee of long-term security for tech professionals, with advanced degrees and US job offers not ensuring stability.
- Discussions reflect concerns about the viability of the American dream for foreign tech workers.
- Uncertainty over immigration policies and job prospects leading some to reconsider staying in the US.
- Suggestions to assess permanent residency options and weigh relocating back to India for better stability.
- Growing recognition that tech industry dynamics and external factors impact job security and career prospects.
- The Reddit threads showcase the evolving challenges faced by foreign tech workers in the US.
- Significant interest and engagement among users on Reddit regarding the future of Indian tech workers in the US.
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