feels he is successful only when he gets to go back to Nepal, contribute to Nepalese economy and open a school in Nepal..

I definitely admire him. It is not only his feelings, but the fact that he is so vocal about giving back. I hate those two bit engineers/doctors/professionals in USA who think Nepal, with its dust smoke and dirt, is not worth going back. Especially those suckers who ran away after getting free education in Maharajgunj, Pulchouk or in government scholarships abroad.

I hope Prabal's dreams will not be shattered by Nepali politicians. He can contribute something substantial it if he wishes to do so because he has money.

But, pire, I'm the one you refer as "suckers who ran away after getting free education in Maharajgunj, Pulchouk or in government scholarships abroad" but what can I do friend? I'm earning just enough to survive here, and saving a little more than while I was in Nepal. Do you know that if I go back and take a job of government officer, my salary will be around $130. I don't even have a home in Kathmandu, how would I survive there? Plus, why would I serve the government that does nothing for the people.

Sorry for going off track. I don't know much about Prabal, but what he said is impressive. Even if he does not do anything in Nepal, his words are enough. Pity, I can't even 'imagine' that I will be able to contribute substantially to Nepal.

Lamjung,

Pire,

The only offer I had after 6 years of working my ass off for the degress was $50 a month.

PG is great, and he has gone too far in success, i am sure nobady ( hajur....) here in Sajha.com can afford to buy any of his only top blouse that taged at USD$10 000..... ..at this recession time. in that particular reason, the feelings of PG, at least , affections for Nepal as whole, is sumthin to be proud for...    ...PG, u r so wonderful..

Pire
Not to offend you cause I've crossed you before here. I think you're talking about "values" on your posting above. Our "values" that we can literally use to collectively inspire and build our neighbour is to be blamed, not politicians. Yes, you are right, politicians are corrupt everywhere. It is the everyday "Joe" that takes the responsibility and makes the difference. We causally call it as "civilized" which is a lame word. I happen to see an interview,right here in Sajha, of a celebrity(forgot his name) who lives in the US and now has retreated back to Nepal to make some movies, very honorable work. During the interview, after a while, he mentioned that our Phd student in the US would litter with candy wrapper after eating it, and the word "civilized Vs Uncivilized" was used. I find it very disturbing that our people label every honorable actions of the Western as "civilized". I completely disagree, it is their value, nothing to do with their "civilization". To make it short, we need a social reform and change our "values". How can you make a PHd student NOT throw away the candy wrapper on the street if he had never done it, never grew up doing it, wasn't told by parents, in school, wasn't condemned by his religion, has no fear or remorse or the guilt over it? He can pretend for a while infront of his American friend, but does he literally believe it, will be do it when he's alone? Does it matter how educated he is if he has a shitty value? Is education the sole factor of our people's salvation?
Something to ponder.....
Sorry if I got distracted, my 2 cents.

Talking about Prabal, literally very proud of him. Way to go. I'm mentioning his name all the time with friends now. Every Nepali should visit his facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/PrabalGurung

Anil,

May god bless him. Inspiring!