From Rejection to Relocation: Breaking Myths About Getting a Job Abroad
- Sep 7
- 3 min read
I never thought I’d write this article.
This isn’t a motivational speech or a “5 steps to success” kind of blog. This is my story — honest, emotional, and something I hope breaks a few myths many people still believe about getting job abroad.
Before I dive in, let’s start with a few common myths:
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Myths I Want to Break
You can only get a job abroad after studying there.
You need to spend 30–40 lakhs on a foreign degree to settle overseas.
Cybersecurity professionals don’t get hired abroad from India.
Only people with 9–10 years of experience get sponsored jobs.
Let me tell you how wrong these assumptions are — and how my journey proves that.
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My Journey — From a Small Town in India to an International Offer
Like many others, I dreamt of studying abroad, getting a good job, and building a life there. But reality was different. Financial conditions at home didn’t support that path, so I stayed in India, completed my studies, and started my career at Infosys.
It was during my time at Infosys that I had a realization:
"A regular job and degree won’t get me where I want to be."
So I started self-studying after work — deep-diving into cybersecurity, reading, experimenting, and learning late into the night. I joined ConnectWise, and that’s when I decided to create my personal website.Not just to share knowledge — but to showcase my potential to companies across the world.
I had no money to move abroad or pay for foreign education, but I believed one thing:
💡 “If I can’t go to them, maybe my work can reach them.”
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The Rejections That Almost Broke Me
Once I was confident, I started applying — 20 to 30 job applications every single day for continuously 3 years . Seek. Monster. LinkedIn. Company websites. You name it, I was on it.
Each morning, I’d wake up to rejection emails. Some companies ghosted me after
interviews. Others rejected me after final rounds due to visa issues. Some just hired someone else.
At times I wanted to give up. I remember saying:
"Why am I doing this? Maybe I’m not good enough."
But I kept going. Kept learning. Kept writing articles. Kept pushing.
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How Things Turned Around
Then I joined Ankura, where I met fantastic people like Peter Vu. He became a mentor, someone I truly admired. When he left, I started applying abroad again. This time, something changed: my website had gained visibility. People shared my posts on LinkedIn, Twitter, government websites or pdfs . My work was speaking for me.
And finally — after 3 failed interview attempts, I received a job offer from abroad. Not just a job — but a company willing to sponsor me. (A guy with 4 year of experience)
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What I Want You To Know
This isn’t just my win. This is a message to everyone out there:
You don’t need 10 years of experience to get hired abroad.
You don’t need 40 lakhs for a foreign degree.
You can be hired in cybersecurity directly from India.
All you need is resilience, willingness to learn, and consistency.
I faced countless rejections, but kept showing up.I kept learning. I kept building. And now, I’m moving.
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Final Words: To Anyone Dreaming Big
If your parents can’t afford to send you abroad — it’s okay.
If you’re facing rejection after rejection — it’s okay.
If people tell you “this isn’t possible” — smile and keep going.
Because it is possible.
You don’t need to follow the traditional route. You don’t need to lose yourself in self-doubt. You just need to start, and not stop.
And one day, your Yes will come — just like mine did.
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