Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Marketer Faces Job Hunt Challenges Returning to India from Canada
Imagine someone worked in Canada for five years and then came back home to India.
They applied for lots of jobs, like sending out hundreds of applications, but only got a couple of interviews.
The jobs they are being offered are much lower than what they did before, and they worry about getting paid enough.
Other people online told them that the job market is tough right now, especially with new computer smarts called AI taking over some jobs.
Some suggested they might need to take a lower-paying job to start, or maybe even think about going back to Canada if they can't find a good fit.
A marketer returned to India from Canada and is facing significant challenges in the job market.
They have applied to over 350 jobs but received only 2 interviews, both of which ghosted.
With 5 years of experience, the marketer is seeking Senior Specialist or Manager roles but is being offered coordinator-level positions.
Concerns exist about being underpaid, with a specific worry about salaries dropping to 60k per month.
Online comments suggest the job market is competitive, influenced by AI, and that expectations might need adjustment, potentially involving a pay cut or considering remote roles.
- Who
- A marketer returning to India from Canada
- What
- Sharing struggles of finding suitable job opportunities and facing a significant gap between experience and available roles.
- When
- Recently (post shared on Reddit)
- Where
- India (Mumbai)
- Why
- To seek advice and highlight the challenging job market reality for returning professionals.
Job Seeker's Perspective
Netizen Advice
Job Applications and Interviews
Job Seeker's Perspective
Applied to over 350 jobs with only 2 interviews, both of which ghosted after the final stage.
Netizen Advice
Advised to 'start somewhere' if financially backed, or take a job while continuing the search. Also suggested considering remote opportunities or moving back to Canada due to pay and AI pressure.
Role Expectations vs. Market Reality
Job Seeker's Perspective
Seeking Senior Specialist or Manager-level roles with 5 years of experience, but offered coordinator-level positions significantly underpaid.
Netizen Advice
Suggested that 5 years of experience may not be enough for a manager role, recommending Analyst or Senior Analyst positions. Also noted expectations might be out of sync with reality, especially without a US Ivy League degree and extensive F500 experience, predicting a pay cut.
Salary Expectations
Job Seeker's Perspective
Worried about being paid as low as 60k per month and seeking advice to ensure fair compensation in Mumbai.
Netizen Advice
Stated that for the marketer's field, salaries are not high and open roles are shrinking due to AI. Advised that a significant pay cut should be expected unless coming from a very high-caliber background.
- Applicant's Experience
- 5 years in Marketing & Communications
- Previous Location
- Canada
- Current Location
- Mumbai, India
- Jobs Applied
- Over 350
- Interviews Secured
- 2
- Desired Role Level
- Senior Specialist or Manager
- Offered Role Level
- Coordinator-level
- Salary Concern
- Below 60k per month
Sources
Techie stuck at 5.25 LPA after 7 years says salary is ‘peanuts’; netizens suggest big jump: ‘Ask for 200%+ hike’
Techie from tier-3 college climbs from Rs 7.4 lakh salary to Rs 60 lakh FAANG job; shares inspiring story on Reddit
Techie Jumps From Rs 7.4 Lakh Salary To Rs 60 Lakh Amazon Job, Inspires The Internet
