Saami, thanks for the insight.  I too have seen the pain in the eyes of the folks that return back to Nepal after their OPT in the US.  It's a pain that comprises of failure and a "how will I show my face back home" mentality.  Not everyone finds that elusive job they're looking for and when it's apparent that nothing can be done, it is a sad sight.  A few of them I'm in touch with regret their decision of going back whereas, the one or two who enjoy it there like it because of their rich parents.  One of them pretends to be doing well there but as far as I know, he's living in his make-believe world.  Most of us are too darn immature to admit we are wrong or couldn't get that "elusive" career we wanted so we tend to go along with the "grapes are sour" mentality that just ends up making our character fall even more.  You are different and I admire that.  I'm sure not only I but a lot more have found wisdom in your insights.

Neo, I completely concur with your words.  Why is the diaspora here in the US, who are living a life where there is no dearth of basic necessities barging into this thread with their unworthy 2 cents?  I'd prefer we leave it to the people back in Nepal to respond so that we could see the true light folks!