Posted on 10/04/2025 3:05:34 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
For decades, the “American Dream” has inspired people from around the globe. But the reality of chasing it often turns out to be far more complicated. That struggle recently came into sharp focus after an emotional farewell video by an Indian woman went viral, resonating deeply with international students and professionals who face similar challenges.
Ananya Joshi, who completed her master’s in Biotechnology from Northwestern University in 2024, started her career in the US on an F-1 OPT visa at a biotech start-up. But when the company downsized, she lost her job. With her visa period running out and the job market tightening, she found herself racing against time to secure a new role.
Despite sending out applications, attending interviews, and networking for months, Joshi couldn’t land another opportunity. Eventually, she made the difficult choice to leave the States. In her farewell video, filmed on her journey out, she called it “by far the hardest step in this journey,” and admitted that nothing could have prepared her for the goodbye.
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But not everyone was sympathetic. Some pointed out that her video was recorded inside a business-class cabin, calling her portrayal of struggle tone-deaf. One comment read, “Left the American dream to pursue Dubai dream and weeping in a first class, such a tough life.” Another added, “Oh to cry in an Emirates business class flight to go from America to Dubai. Living the dream I see. Hope my kids will be as privileged as you are today.”
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Yep. That’s it. A DU troll here to ruin this forum.
You are a psych pos. Everyone LOVES these b-1b stories. Go the F away we hate you. Please do us a favor and STFU loser.
Thanks for posting this!
“Indians tend to see tricking /scamming people means they are clever and see it as virtue.”
Exactly like the Chinese.
There’s a lot to be said about being born and raised in a country founded on Judeo-Christian ethics. Even if there are those who disregard those basic laws, at least we KNOW the difference between right and wrong.
Heathen cultures... not so much.
“This move by President Trump will be very beneficial for India.”
Great point! An out-of-the-box perspective, and example of the Law Of Unintended Consequences — in a positive way.
Explain to the class how posting h-1b stories is bad, like the DU?
Go back and post from India about the food.
The Wipro trolls are posting.
Does Wipro pay you to troll here?
Everybody got sick of your nasty spamming before the 2024 election, dumbuscentralus.
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