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Work. Life. Pain – Part III

I located my friend [Bhaia] at the corner busy with his business. 

 

I just went around to share about -The Australian Rush and more. In our previous talk, he shared little about the pain of leaving behind family and country to live and work in foreign soil. 

 

Bhaia, everyone, including the government feels the pain of losing a talented pool of young, qualified, trained and experienced people out of the system and the country. This is a serious concern even for a family and especially for the old parents and young kids who are left behind all by themselves. This is too much for a country of a small population. 

 

"Sir, you are one of the lucky guys in the world." "Said Bhaia"

 

"I asked him, why?"

 

You are a government servant. You get paid every month. You don't have to worry about anything. Need not have to work so hard like me.


In my case, year after year, I am away from my family. If I am sick, I don't have anybody around to take care of me. This is because we have less jobs for people like me. And more importantly, the wage is very low. 


Sir,,, in your case, it's not like mine. You have a secure and well paid job in hand.

  

Of course. But, these days more than a job and dignity, money matters for anything and everything. Listen, the monthly salary is just hardly enough for rent and bills and food. I am happy for a few days of the month and rest go by in pity. Nothing much can be done with my salary.

  

Bhaia, with so much pain, sacrifice and hard decisions, our young and talented people are leaving for Australia for the sake of their livelihood and family. As much as I am concerned, I am also equally happy because the money, experience and exposure each Bhutanese gets down there would one day benefit our country.

 

With great assurance, I promised my friend that it will take time, but someday with every bit and piece of money and experience and exposure, we will build this nation ever stronger and beautiful.


I wish our friends in Australia and those who are planning to move out will learn and earn a lot of dollars. And someday we can build this nation to greatness.


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