Many Indians head to the United States with dreams of building a successful career, but not every journey unfolds as expected. Despite earning a Master’s degree in Computer Science from a US university, Gowda’s dream of securing a tech career in America was cut short by a challenging job market. Faced with an impending visa deadline and no job offer in hand, he made the difficult decision to return home to India. Watching my savings disappear while continuing the job search has been one of the hardest experiences of my life. Several people responded with encouraging messages, while others shared job referrals and leads in the hope of helping him get back on his feet.