Posted by: wonton January 28, 2011
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NewStudent, good observations there.
Returning to Nepal is comparable to any other decision in life. It has it's pros and cons which are different for everyone and there is no right answer or right conclusion for it. There are always a lot of IFs in any scenario, but one general IF that seems to surface in 'going back to nepal' discussions is how well off your family is, or how much one can make. Although this may seem like the most important question, we have been brainwashed into thinking that money is the most important thing there is. Most people who are undecided normally say they would if they made enough money in Nepal.
One good question to ask if you are in that stage, are you making enough money right now in the US? Most likely your answer is NO because you are just a cob in the wheel of a bigger business, bigger company and a bigger economy than you can imagine. It would be nice to get a better place, a nicer car, so much more needs and future aspirations than what your current income can support.
With a better retrospection it's not difficult to realize that you are not making enough money in the US. So do you think it's possible for you to make enough money in Nepal?
How about a different perspective?
Let's say you make enough money right now. Maybe your million dollar mortgage is almost paid for, and you have [way] over 100,000 in your bank. You and your wife drive nice brand name cars. You are happy with what you are making, what you have. But you have reached a position where you are tired of the monotony of life in the US, because there is nothing much to look forward to. Ok so you can buy another new house or another new car but what now? You are just tired of the monotony and imagine living in Nepal would not be so monotonous. Few years have gone by since you were in this stage but it's difficult to make a decision because you now have a kid and you worry about your kids future in Nepal. If it was only you then it wouldn't have mattered much but you have to make sure your kid is safe. You really want to but there is no right decision.
On the other hand, you want to spend time with your parents who are getting old. You could probably invite them to stay in the US but they wouldn't be happy here.
It seems like no matter what you do you always have to give something up! I have realized that the best thing to do is not to think about it too much! Just go with the flow and be happy with whatever you end up doing!
Returning to Nepal is comparable to any other decision in life. It has it's pros and cons which are different for everyone and there is no right answer or right conclusion for it. There are always a lot of IFs in any scenario, but one general IF that seems to surface in 'going back to nepal' discussions is how well off your family is, or how much one can make. Although this may seem like the most important question, we have been brainwashed into thinking that money is the most important thing there is. Most people who are undecided normally say they would if they made enough money in Nepal.
One good question to ask if you are in that stage, are you making enough money right now in the US? Most likely your answer is NO because you are just a cob in the wheel of a bigger business, bigger company and a bigger economy than you can imagine. It would be nice to get a better place, a nicer car, so much more needs and future aspirations than what your current income can support.
With a better retrospection it's not difficult to realize that you are not making enough money in the US. So do you think it's possible for you to make enough money in Nepal?
How about a different perspective?
Let's say you make enough money right now. Maybe your million dollar mortgage is almost paid for, and you have [way] over 100,000 in your bank. You and your wife drive nice brand name cars. You are happy with what you are making, what you have. But you have reached a position where you are tired of the monotony of life in the US, because there is nothing much to look forward to. Ok so you can buy another new house or another new car but what now? You are just tired of the monotony and imagine living in Nepal would not be so monotonous. Few years have gone by since you were in this stage but it's difficult to make a decision because you now have a kid and you worry about your kids future in Nepal. If it was only you then it wouldn't have mattered much but you have to make sure your kid is safe. You really want to but there is no right decision.
On the other hand, you want to spend time with your parents who are getting old. You could probably invite them to stay in the US but they wouldn't be happy here.
It seems like no matter what you do you always have to give something up! I have realized that the best thing to do is not to think about it too much! Just go with the flow and be happy with whatever you end up doing!
Last edited: 28-Jan-11 03:22 PM