Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Reddit User's Public Sector Career Dreams Stall After European Study
Imagine someone worked really hard to get a special degree in another country.
They were promised a cool job back home in India's public sector.
But when they returned, the job they got wasn't what they studied for, and it was in a place they didn't expect.
They talked to their bosses, but nothing changed.
Now, they're thinking about looking for jobs in other countries because they feel their hard work and new degree weren't valued.
They shared their story to see if others had similar experiences.
A Reddit user returned to India after studying abroad in Europe, hoping for a public sector career.
The user claims management had assured her of better opportunities upon her return.
Upon returning, she was assigned a role and location that did not align with her qualifications or expertise.
She expressed frustration over a lack of management support and acknowledgment of her concerns.
The user is now considering exploring opportunities abroad due to perceived better career growth.
- Who
- A Reddit user who studied abroad
- What
- Experienced career disappointment in India's public sector after returning from studies in Europe
- When
- Upon returning to India after completing her studies
- Where
- India's public sector
- Why
- The user was assigned a role that did not align with her qualifications and education, despite management assurances.
User's Perspective
Management's Actions (Implied)
Career Progression and Role Alignment
User's Perspective
The user expected a role aligned with her master's degree obtained in Europe and was disheartened by a misaligned assignment upon return to India's public sector.
Management's Actions (Implied)
Management assigned the user to a role and location that did not align with her expertise, despite prior assurances of better opportunities.
Support and Acknowledgment
User's Perspective
The user sought management support and acknowledgment of her concerns and new qualifications, but felt her efforts led to no meaningful change.
Management's Actions (Implied)
Management did not provide the expected support or make meaningful changes in response to the user's concerns.
- Platform
- User's Goal
- Public sector career in India
- Education
- Master's degree in Europe
- User's Action
- Returning to India after studies
- Outcome
- Misaligned role, career uncertainty