Is Moving Abroad Still the Best Career Move? | Abhishek Gulati | Workwise

Is a master's degree still worth it in the AI era? Why are freshers struggling to get hired in India? And is it better to build your career in India or abroad?

In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, we speak with Abhishek, who studied at UCL, worked as a buyer at Tiffany in London, and moved back to India to join Gucci. He now works in education and careers, mentoring young professionals. He shares honest, practical advice on jobs, degrees, networking and career choices for freshers and returning professionals.

Abhishek explains why he left a dream job in London, busts the myth that moving back to India means a pay cut, and says the real debate today is degrees versus skills, not India versus abroad. He covers the biggest mistakes freshers make after campus placements, his 4R framework (Reposition, Reconnect, Repackage, Recalibrate), why growth matters more than the salary number early on, and when a master's is actually worth it. He also shares how to build proof of work, network without cold-spamming recruiters, and look beyond conventional careers, before closing with a rapid-fire round.