> Out of the 700+ in my graduating class of Computer Science, less than 70-80 are still associated with computers in some for or manner.

I can back that up with my anecdotal stat as well, that number is rather generous, not even 70-80 would be doing it still. There were some which hated it and it showed. They were pressured into it and they were just struggling all around to develop any interest at all in the field.

> I can't wait for Indians to realize just how much easier it is to get employed today if you are willing to let go of the traditional path.

I am skeptical about this. Unless you can actively demonstrate competence (select few) you are not going to be favoured against someone with real degrees in the pile of resumes.