Suitability of Nepalese Workers for Foreign Employment:
Nepal is one such country where more than two-third of the land is covered by mountains and Himalayas. 8 out of 10 tallest mountains on Earth including the tallest peak of the world “THE MOUNT EVEREST” lies in Nepal. With a population of approx25 million and less than 30 percent of cultivable land about 70 percent of the total population makes their living through remittance money generated through overseas employment. Therefore, overseas employment, not being an option, has become the mainstream income for survival of majority Nepalese people for more than a decade. Living in such a Himalayan country, they are naturally healthier and comparatively stronger for labour category jobs. Nepal can be considered as one reliable source for foreign labour in South East Asia.
Name and Fame of Nepalese Workers in Overseas Employment Market
Briefly highlighting the name and fame of Nepalese workers, allow me to throw some light into their milestone achievements earned in overseas employment market through decades of hard work. Nepalese, widely known as Gurkha Soldiers, are known for centuries for their bravery, loyalty, honesty and tenacity. They have been serving Great Britain and India for 2 centuries as the country’s most crucial army force and Singapore by occupying the mist prominent security unit in the Singapore Police Force for more than half a century. Nepalese are still predominantly employed as security force in Iraq and Afghanistan in particular and other countries like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar etc. It is widely perceived that Gurkhas are hard working and unbeatable and unquestionably a choice among employers in security field. Their bravery and loyalty in service is praised worldwide. (all information about Gurkhas available in websites).
As a general labour, Nepalese workers are sent to all Middle Eastern Countries including Dubai, Malaysia and South Korea. They are popularly employed in Factories, Construction sector etc.In maritime industry, they are employees as Security Guard in Cruise Ships, i.e. Star Cruise in particular, a few in Norwegian Ships, Caribbean Ships etc. Other positions popularly occupied by Nepalese workers are Cooks, Barmen, Service Staff, House Keepers and Stewards etc. In hospitality sector, Nepalese are popularly employed as Chefs/Cooks, Managers, Service Staff in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Macau etc. As a Domestic Helper, Nepalese are popular in all Gulf Countries, Israel, Hongkong and Macau. Nepalese workers have proved to be resilient and worthy of trust and the feedbacks from the Employers, so far, are commendable and demand for Nepalese workers is constantly increasing.