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Hi everyone,

I’m currently a European master’s student in electronic/quantum engineering, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the possibility of moving to the US after I graduate.

From what I see, a lot of the most interesting work in quantum technologies, hardware, and advanced R&D seems to be concentrated there, and it feels like the opportunities might be broader compared to Europe. At the same time, I keep hearing mixed things about how difficult it is for international graduates to actually make that move.

I’m trying to understand how realistic this path actually is. Is it feasible to get hired directly from abroad in fields like quantum engineering or related hardware roles? Or is it basically required to already be in the US (for example through a Master’s or PhD there) to have a real chance?

I’m also curious about how companies view international candidates in this field. Is sponsorship something that happens at entry level, or is it extremely rare? And how is the job market overall right now for this kind of specialization?

If anyone here has gone through a similar path, or is working in quantum tech / hardware in the US, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience or any advice.

Thanks a lot!

I think I might have just realized something about myself, and I’m a bit confused.

I’m a 23F, and I’ve always only dated and been attracted to guys. I’ve never really questioned that before.

But recently, something happened at a party. I was pretty drunk and don’t remember everything clearly, but my friends told me I ended up making out pretty intensely with another girl, to the point where they actually stepped in because it looked like we might take things further.

What’s strange to me is that I’ve never consciously felt attracted to women. At least not in the same way I do with men.

However, thinking back, there have been moments in my life where I felt something… different around certain girls. Like I really wanted to be close to them, but at the same time I felt nervous and kind of avoided them. Especially girls I found really beautiful or who had a certain “aura” I admired. It felt like a mix of admiration, intimidation, and wanting them to like me.

Now I’m wondering if maybe the way I experience attraction to women is just different from how I experience it with men, and that’s why I never really recognized it before.

Has anyone else experienced something like this?