u/Obvious_Builder_4434

It was an Arranged marriage. Families sit and match happens. I had the money. I knew the people who fix these things and her side didn't have much. They were poor but She was young, virgin, good looking. I said yes for that.

Her parents were always going to marry her off. I knew a house like mine beats whatever else they were going to get. So when everyone "agreed," I already knew why. If I was the same man with no money, that match would have died but I used my resources to get the girl I want. I wanted a young wife from a family that needed the wedding more than I did.

She's fine now. Eats better, lives better, goes everywhere in a nice car, wears cute dresses and looks beautiful and she tells me she's grateful. I love her and I'd do it again. Grateful is cheap when going back is worse. I didn't meet her as an equal. I closed a match she wasn't in a place to walk out of. That's the part I don't say out loud.

Every time I open LinkedIn I feel like I'm falling behind everyone. 2026 B.Tech IT, tier-2 college, 7.86 CGPA. Had a backlog in 7th sem which I cleared, but it cost me campus placement eligibility so the whole job hunt was off-campus and hard.

First offer was 5 LPA at a startup in my hometown. \\\~37k in hand one hour commute each way strict 9-hour logged days. I took it because I needed something then I found out someone who joined the same week negotiated 7.2 LPA for the same role HR had told me 5 was the ceiling on her budget. That killed my motivation completely. I stayed but I was checked out kept applying elsewhere the whole time, and I wasn't hiding it well. They let me go after about a month.

Lowest point I've had in a while but about a week later one of the places I'd applied to came through 8 LPA in Bangalore at a startup again, Mon-Thu in office, Friday WFH, sane hours and my parents told me they'll take care of the rent. I start next week.

So on paper I'm doing okay. I also shipped a few projects during my job hunt, got two PRs merged into open source repos, one side project got picked up by a small publication but every time I open LinkedIn it all evaporates. Batchmates posting 20 LPA 30 LPA offers working at huge companies , JP Morgan, Razorpay people my age already promoted, excited to announce every other post. Everytime I open the app I am convinced that I wasted my college years and I'm permanently behind and that I am a loser.

When does this feeling go away like at does it take time or after hitting a certain number the feeling goes away. Also has anyone else here had a short stint like that on their record. Should I hide my 1 month experience at that company and getting fired? did it come up in later interviews, and how do you handle it?

Every time I open LinkedIn I feel like I'm falling behind everyone. 2026 B.Tech IT, tier-2 college, 7.86 CGPA. Had a backlog in 7th sem which I cleared, but it cost me campus placement eligibility so the whole job hunt was off-campus and hard.

First offer was 5 LPA at a startup in my hometown. \\\~37k in hand one hour commute each way strict 9-hour logged days. I took it because I needed something then I found out someone who joined the same week negotiated 7.2 LPA for the same role HR had told me 5 was the ceiling on her budget. That killed my motivation completely. I stayed but I was checked out kept applying elsewhere the whole time, and I wasn't hiding it well. They let me go after about a month.

Lowest point I've had in a while but about a week later one of the places I'd applied to came through 8 LPA in Bangalore at a startup again, Mon-Thu in office, Friday WFH, sane hours and my parents told me they'll take care of the rent. I start next week.

So on paper I'm doing okay. I also shipped a few projects during my job hunt, got two PRs merged into open source repos, one side project got picked up by a small publication but every time I open LinkedIn it all evaporates. Batchmates posting 20 LPA 30 LPA offers working at huge companies , JP Morgan, Razorpay people my age already promoted, excited to announce every other post. Everytime I open the app I am convinced that I wasted my college years and I'm permanently behind and that I am a loser.

When does this feeling go away like at does it take time or after hitting a certain number the feeling goes away. Also has anyone else here had a short stint like that on their record. Should I hide my 1 month experience at that company and getting fired? did it come up in later interviews, and how do you handle it?

Got feedback from my management that I "wasn't serious about my job which I genuinely don't understand

I completed all my assigned sprint work on time, every single sprint. I was actively involved in project discussions.I literally took zero days of leave throughout my time there. The only thing I can possibly think of is that during my lunch breaks or during late-evening downtimes after finishing my work, I would occasionally watch YouTube videos on my laptop/phone.

I've read the wiki regarding non-native speakers, but I'm looking for a realistic reality check based on my specific background and goals.

Demographics: Early 20s male from India (Indian Passport).

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BTech) from a reputed English-medium university.

Current Status: Fresh grad. Completely burnt out by the entry-level tech hiring market and looking for an absolute exit strategy to gain financial independence, live comfortably, and stack cash

Commitment Level: High. I am completely willing to grind my heart out, clear exams, and invest the

$1,500-$2,000 to do a full-time intensive Cambridge CELTA if it will actually move the needle for me

I know the "Big 7" passport requirement locks me out of lucrative entry-level markets like South Korea (E-2 visa). My ultimate long-term goal is to teach in the Middle East (Saudi, UAE, Oman) because of the savings potential, and I want to leverage my BTech background to teach Technical English, ESP, or STEM-focused English down the line

However, I need a launchpad to build the required 1–2 years of experience first, and I need to know if an Indian passport will kill my chances. I also have a moderate Indian accent and I'm not sure if I should invest in a CELTA. I had. Afew questions

The CELTA Factor: For an Indian passport holder, does having a CELTA actually level the playing field at reputable chains (like International House or British Council) in Southeast Asia (Vietnam/Thailand) or China, or will I still face severe visa/accent discrimination at the entry level?

Have any non-native teachers successfully leveraged a STEM/Tech degree to bypass the traditional "English/Education degree" requirement when applying for corporate or technical training institutes later on?

If I start in a market like Vietnam or Thailand as a qualified NNES with a CELTA, is it realistic to expect a salary that allows me to live independently and save, or do NNES teachers get lowballed to the point where stacking cash is impossible?

Given my CS background and desire to earn, are there other regions or types of institutions (like international schools or private academies in Central Asia) that I should be looking at instead?I'm down to do whatever it takes and play the long game, but I don't want to drop thousands on a CELTA if my passport creates a hard legal ceiling that no amount of grinding can fix.

Appreciate any blunt, honest insights.