Posted by: Agnibikram January 17, 2011
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You've made some fantastic points there, Kalopani.
But I thought the thread merely asked a simple question, "Would you return to Nepal or rather work hard to achieve something in the US". As such, I don't think discussing the situations of students or even comparing the lives of Nepali students in the states vs Nepali students in Nepal is appropriate.
I certainly agree that if you've already completed your education in the U.S. and are unable to find a decent job, you'd rather return back than work in gas stations but why'd one return back if he's got a decent job in the states?
More often than not, Nepali students in the States struggle their way to earn their degrees. They bust their asses, work hard, study hard ( and party hard too ) - all in hopes of making it big. Or getting a decent job and leading decent lives. Of course, problems and issues do arise - those related to payments, economic conditions, job market, language barrier et al. But even then, do you reckon you'd rather return back after having spent a fortune to earn your degrees?
As we're all aware, Kathmandu's inflation is so damn ridiculous that its unbelievable at times. When you're making 20k/month and when the price of commodities cost as much as they do in the States, how're you going to cope with that?
Back in the States, even if you worked at a gas station, you could earn enough money in a month to buy you a flat screen tv. A TV of save size costs over 150,000 Rupees here! When are you going to be able to afford it?
Further, say you're from some rural areas of Nepal currently in the States and decided to return back, it's almost impossible to buy a piece of Land in Nepal as the situation has gone beyond control! An ana of land in decent areas cost 40 lakhs! ( that's 60k! ).
This is Nepal for god's sake! We make 600 dollars per year and lands, commodities have become so damn unaffordable.
So again, unless you've failed to land a job in the US or are working in a gas station despite holding a Master's Degree, returning back will be a big step backwards. Nepal's condition has worsened so much that it's depressing at times.
There are people riding automobiles costing over 1.3 crores, owning properties worth 10 crores and yet, the country is so poor. There's no security, no electricity and no water supply.
Return back if your parents are well-off ( but like I aforementioned ), it won't be the same as visiting Nepal during your breaks! You'll need to man up, bear the responsibilities and cope with all the pressures that will be mounting on you! Thus, work hard, study hard and try to settle in the States.
Nepal is a paradise but when the entire country is run by thugs who carry a "nothing to lose" attitude, even a sacred place like this can turn into hell.
Believe it or not, if you made it big here and a bunch of "gundas" tried to extort money (which they definitely will), you'll have nobody to look up to except god. The Police is incompetent and the government is simply clueless.
So again, think 10 times before thinking about returning to Nepal. Escape this romanticism about leading a decent life here and come back to reality. foods or watching ghisa pita movies.
But I thought the thread merely asked a simple question, "Would you return to Nepal or rather work hard to achieve something in the US". As such, I don't think discussing the situations of students or even comparing the lives of Nepali students in the states vs Nepali students in Nepal is appropriate.
I certainly agree that if you've already completed your education in the U.S. and are unable to find a decent job, you'd rather return back than work in gas stations but why'd one return back if he's got a decent job in the states?
More often than not, Nepali students in the States struggle their way to earn their degrees. They bust their asses, work hard, study hard ( and party hard too ) - all in hopes of making it big. Or getting a decent job and leading decent lives. Of course, problems and issues do arise - those related to payments, economic conditions, job market, language barrier et al. But even then, do you reckon you'd rather return back after having spent a fortune to earn your degrees?
As we're all aware, Kathmandu's inflation is so damn ridiculous that its unbelievable at times. When you're making 20k/month and when the price of commodities cost as much as they do in the States, how're you going to cope with that?
Back in the States, even if you worked at a gas station, you could earn enough money in a month to buy you a flat screen tv. A TV of save size costs over 150,000 Rupees here! When are you going to be able to afford it?
Further, say you're from some rural areas of Nepal currently in the States and decided to return back, it's almost impossible to buy a piece of Land in Nepal as the situation has gone beyond control! An ana of land in decent areas cost 40 lakhs! ( that's 60k! ).
This is Nepal for god's sake! We make 600 dollars per year and lands, commodities have become so damn unaffordable.
So again, unless you've failed to land a job in the US or are working in a gas station despite holding a Master's Degree, returning back will be a big step backwards. Nepal's condition has worsened so much that it's depressing at times.
There are people riding automobiles costing over 1.3 crores, owning properties worth 10 crores and yet, the country is so poor. There's no security, no electricity and no water supply.
Return back if your parents are well-off ( but like I aforementioned ), it won't be the same as visiting Nepal during your breaks! You'll need to man up, bear the responsibilities and cope with all the pressures that will be mounting on you! Thus, work hard, study hard and try to settle in the States.
Nepal is a paradise but when the entire country is run by thugs who carry a "nothing to lose" attitude, even a sacred place like this can turn into hell.
Believe it or not, if you made it big here and a bunch of "gundas" tried to extort money (which they definitely will), you'll have nobody to look up to except god. The Police is incompetent and the government is simply clueless.
So again, think 10 times before thinking about returning to Nepal. Escape this romanticism about leading a decent life here and come back to reality. foods or watching ghisa pita movies.