I grew up other side of the world, amazing by what I heard in the news - that there existed a world beyond mine where smart people with smart ideas built great companies overnight. I am smart. I have merit. I dropped out at 19, taught my self how to code, and built a 6-figure business with my projects online. I want to learn more.
I got turned down by 15+ companies and startups in the past few weeks because they couldn't sponsor my work visa. This is Canada.
The USA? Being a dropout makes me ineligible for any US work visa.
Have you looked into remote jobs? Honestly, moving to the US is overrated. I'm staying in a developing country myself. Get 50% of a US salary, live on the other aide of the world, live a laid back and cheap life.
I want more than a laid-back life. I already make more than an SF-salary. The opportunities to grow and learn are very little in a developing country. I've learnt more from 2 months spent in SF than I did 5 years in my country.
I got turned down by 15+ companies and startups in the past few weeks because they couldn't sponsor my work visa. This is Canada.
The USA? Being a dropout makes me ineligible for any US work visa.
So much for merit.