For many Telugu families living in the United States, the biggest concern today is no longer about settling abroad, but the uncertain future of their children.
Parents who once believed that studying in the US would automatically lead to a stable career are now witnessing their children struggle to secure even internships or entry-level jobs. The highly competitive job market and slowing hiring trends have created growing anxiety across many NRI households. Even academically strong students are finding it difficult to land opportunities.
Ramesh Reddy, an IT professional based in Dallas for nearly two decades, says the situation has changed drastically. “When we came to the US in the early 2000s, opportunities were plenty. Now my son Arjun has applied to hundreds of companies for internships but still hasn’t received an offer. It is very stressful for parents,” he said.
According to him, the long-held belief that a US degree guarantees employment is gradually fading.
Lakshmi Narayan and his wife Padma in New Jersey share similar concerns. Their daughter Keerthi, who is pursuing business analytics, spends most of her evenings applying for internships online. “Every posting has hundreds of applicants. Sometimes she receives rejection emails within minutes,” Padma said.
A student in California also noted, “Many entry-level roles now demand prior experience. As fresh graduates, it’s very hard to compete.”
This situation means that even children of NRIs who are US citizens are facing significant challenges. However, the pressure is even greater for Indian students who move to the US for higher education with hopes of building a career. Visa restrictions, limited opportunities, and intense competition are making their journey even more difficult.
“At least our children are citizens here,” said Ramesh Reddy. “But the struggles of Indian students who come with big dreams are on another level.”
At the same time, parents in India are also feeling the financial strain, as overseas education often costs tens of lakhs of rupees in tuition and living expenses. Srinivas Rao from Vijayawada shared that his family spent nearly ₹80 lakh on his daughter’s education. “We believed it was the best investment for her future. Now she is struggling to get internships, and naturally we feel worried,” he said.
What concerns many families further is that even after securing internships and building professional networks, some students are still unable to convert them into full-time job offers.
Overall, this reflects a harsh reality of the current global job market—where even talented and well-qualified students are finding it increasingly difficult to secure a stable start to their careers.
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