u/ImpressiveSalad3751

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some honest career advice from people who’ve gone through a similar journey.

My_qualifications
Graduated from NIT Warangal in 2024 (ECE).
I’ve been working at Qualcomm for the past 2 years.
My current take-home salary is around ₹1.3 lakh/month, along with RSUs (currently not significant in value).
I’m okay with my current work—I don’t particularly love it, but I don’t hate it either.

My long-term goals are:
Increase my earning potential.
Build an international career and eventually settle/work outside India.
Because of that, I’m seriously considering pursuing an MBA.

I’m mainly looking at 1-year MBA programs because I want to minimize the opportunity cost of leaving work.
The schools I’m considering are:
INSEAD
London Business School (LBS)
HEC Paris
Cambridge Judge

One important factor is that I don’t come from generational wealth, so I’d have to finance almost the entire MBA through an education loan. That makes this a fairly high-risk decision for me.
I’ve been reading mixed opinions about the European job market, especially for international students. Some people say consulting and product management hiring has slowed, while others say graduates from top schools still do well.

My questions are:
1.Is taking a large education loan for one of these top European MBAs still worth the risk in the current market?
2.How difficult is it for international students to secure consulting, strategy, or product roles after graduation?
3.If your goal is maximizing long-term earnings and building a career abroad, would you still choose one of these schools today?
4.Should I also consider
German business schools instead? The overall cost would be lower, but I’m unsure about the trade-off in terms of brand,
placements, salaries, and international mobility.

I’d really appreciate insights from alumni, recruiters, or anyone who’s made a similar decision. If you were in my position today, what would you do?
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some honest career advice from people who’ve gone through a similar journey.

A bit about me:
Graduated from NIT Warangal in 2024 (ECE).
I’ve been working at Qualcomm for the past 2 years.
My current take-home salary is around ₹1.3 lakh/month, along with RSUs (currently not significant in value).
I’m okay with my current work—I don’t particularly love it, but I don’t hate it either.

My long-term goals are:
Increase my earning potential.
Build an international career and eventually settle/work outside India.
Because of that, I’m seriously considering pursuing an MBA.

I’m mainly looking at 1-year MBA programs because I want to minimize the opportunity cost of leaving work.
The schools I’m considering are:
INSEAD
London Business School (LBS)
HEC Paris
Cambridge Judge

One important factor is that I don’t come from generational wealth, so I’d have to finance almost the entire MBA through an education loan. That makes this a fairly high-risk decision for me.
I’ve been reading mixed opinions about the European job market, especially for international students. Some people say consulting and product management hiring has slowed, while others say graduates from top schools still do well.

My questions are:
1.Is taking a large education loan for one of these top European MBAs still worth the risk in the current market?
2.How difficult is it for international students to secure consulting, strategy, or product roles after graduation?
3.If your goal is maximizing long-term earnings and building a career abroad, would you still choose one of these schools today?

4.Should I also consider
German business schools instead? The overall cost would be lower, but I’m unsure about the trade-off in terms of brand,
placements, salaries, and international mobility.

I’d really appreciate insights from alumni, recruiters, or anyone who’s made a similar decision. If you were in my position today, what would you do?
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some honest career advice from people who’ve gone through a similar journey.

A bit about me:
Graduated from NIT Warangal in 2024 (ECE).
I’ve been working at Qualcomm for the past 2 years.
My current take-home salary is around ₹1.3 lakh/month, along with RSUs (currently not significant in value).
I’m okay with my current work—I don’t particularly love it, but I don’t hate it either.

My long-term goals are:
Increase my earning potential.
Build an international career and eventually settle/work outside India.
Because of that, I’m seriously considering pursuing an MBA. I’m mainly looking at 1-year MBA programs because I want to minimize the opportunity cost of leaving work.

The schools I’m considering are:
INSEAD
London Business School (LBS)
HEC Paris
Cambridge Judge

One important factor is that I don’t come from generational wealth, so I’d have to finance almost the entire MBA through an education loan. That makes this a fairly high-risk decision for me.

I’ve been reading mixed opinions about the European job market, especially for international students. Some people say consulting and product management hiring has slowed, while others say graduates from top schools still do well.

My questions are:
1.Is taking a large education loan for one of these top European MBAs still worth the risk in the current market?
2.How difficult is it for international students to secure consulting, strategy, or product roles after graduation?
3. If your goal is maximizing long-term earnings and building a career abroad, would you still choose one of these schools today?
4.Should I also consider German business schools instead? The overall cost would be lower, but I’m unsure about the trade-off in terms of brand, placements, salaries, and international mobility.

I’d really appreciate insights from alumni, recruiters, or anyone who’s made a similar decision. If you were in my position today, what would you do?
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
Has anyone travelled with Tatoshguide for a horseback trek?
Wanted to verify whether they are legit or not before making the payment.

Thanks

Our plan:

📍 June 15
Explore Bishkek + nearby places
• Chunkurchak Valley

📍 June 16
Bishkek → Ala Archa National Park → Karakol

📍 June 17
Karakol → Jyrgalan → Altyn Arashan

📍 June 18
Jyrgalan → Issyk-Kul Lake (South Shore)

📍 June 19
Issyk-Kul → Bishkek
• Drop off rental car

We’ve rented a Toyota Sequoia 4x4 and are looking for people to join if your travel dates match ours.

Would be great to split fuel, stay, and car expenses while exploring together.

Let me know if our dates match and you want to tag along

Hi all,

Can you please suggest the best 3days horse trek route, which has different landscapes.

Also I’m planning it from June 20,21,22
Note : I have my return flight on 23rd June ( evening 4PM) in Almaty.

Suggest some possible treks

Thanks in advance

Hey everyone,

We’re 2 guys (23, India) planning a Kyrgyzstan road trip from June 15-23. Landing in Almaty on the 15th morning(2AM) and returning on the 23rd evening.

We’re looking for the best offbeat itinerary that includes:
- Horseback trekking
- info on bus timings from Almaty to Bishkek
- 4x4 self drive road trips
- raw nature less crowded
- Lakes, mountains, canyons, alpine landscapes
- Yurt stays & scenic camping spots

Would love recommendations for routes, must-visit places, 4x4 rentals, horse trekking experiences, permits for border regions, and drone regulations/no-fly zones in Kyrgyzstan.

Also, if anyone is traveling around the same time and interested in joining, feel free to comment or DM so that we can split the costs on renting a 4*4

Need info on Drones as well.( nano drone less than 250gm) Do we require any prior permission
For flying ?