I am a software developer with 10 years experience. Is it worth studying for GMAT or GRE and moving abroad for higher education at this stage? I have read the universities are skeptical of taking applications with this years of work experience. What is the best approach to move out of software development and change my line to management?

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In india both you and spouse will be able to work whereas it is not permitted for H2 holders.

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I don't think this is the correct time to move abroad for education after ten years of experience. The market is not good in most of the countries so better to go abroad on work permit and do masters part time

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What abt the record number of people choosing abroad?
My known and many senior left 35 40lpa job in India and moved abroad for 40 60k dollars.
Why someone will not choose money over mental health and peace.

Depends on the country you're choosing

Ask a few questions to yourself:

1. If your family depends on you, do they have a backup until you get settled in your new life? It may not go as you plan, You may get an excellent job as soon as you pass out, or may not get a job for a year. you might be able to do some part-time jobs abroad to help yourself, but can your family manage?

2. How about doing a good course like PMP or Management from India itself and shifting to a management role? Have you considered it?

3. What if life is not as similar as you thought it would be, will you be returning to India, or will stay there and fight?

The global economy is changing rapidly, so taking any risk might be more riskier than before.

Hope it helps.

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