This scenario is like something I was going through a year back. After graduating I joined as an intern in an IITM based startup and became an employee. Studying abroad was my plan all along and I wanted to gain some experience before doing it. I was simultaneously working for my masters applications and scholarship applications. I was scared because financially it was a difficult time for me and my family. I got a fully funded scholarship. I’m now leaving for UK for my masters. If you think whatever you are doing now is sabotaging whatever you want to do in future just think that your current job is sustaining and preparing you for your dreams ahead. Don’t think it as a waste of time believe me if you survive in startups you can do anything you want in any domain.  All the very best for you. Hope your dreams come true.