Brain Drain in India and other Asian countries

[ZammaJann]

With the wages being so low in many Asian countries, many of the best and brightest are being tempted by the wages that Europe and The united states can offer.

Is brain drain a real concern? If you live in India or other Asian countries, have you been affected by this phenomenon? Is there actually difficulty finding competent talent to complete important jobs? I would love to hear insight from others on this

[Kofi]

Not only in Asian countries but in all third world countries. Doctors and nurses in Africa are leaving the continent in search for better pays in the western world leaving their homeland to perish because of money. The graduates in Africa who are supposed to be helping the continent are leaving Africa behind because of material gains. Africa has very little but she spends the little she has to train these ungrateful doctors, nurses, engineers, etc some in "study abroad" programs but these ungrateful beings turn their backs on Africa after graduation. Africa cannot pay doctors and nurses like America and other rich countries but there is something only Africa can offer. There is no place like home. Why leave your continent behind because of money? Why leave your own people behind because of money? Why leave your ancestral home to perish because of money? We all love money but My grandfather used to say, "He who runs after money all the time, sells his soul for money".

[blue-t]

I think its a great concern for us. The government didn't take this issue seriously and some of the smartest and the brightest students that we ever had are now staying in the ivy league college. With a full scholarship, and a big salary jobs on the way, I think they will never come back.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by blue-t

I think its a great concern for us. The government didn't take this issue seriously and some of the smartest and the brightest students that we ever had are now staying in the ivy league college. With a full scholarship, and a big salary jobs on the way, I think they will never come back.

I think we should send them all back, and never allow them to return. I'm sick of India draining the American Economy - India and China have killed our economy and now they whine because of it. I think all Indians should be deported immediately! They serve our country no good

[BlueSword]

brain drain is really affecting asian countries at the moment. there are a lot of intelligent and good doctors and other professionals that migrated to developed countries due to really low pay in their own countries of origin. it is a pity to the countries affected because the remaining workforce will not be able to supply the demand of the community.

[getnitin15]

It's definitely a huge concern
The best brains in India are moving out of India as the odds of getting the same pay package in India as they are offered in countries like america, Uk are astronomical. Money is a big driving force for brain drain
Government institutions spend a lot of money on their students but these students as being the brightest of the lot are being attracted to lucrative scholarships outside India.
Also it is true that the scope of growth is much more.
The governments can also not do anything as they have no rights to stop anyone from doing what he wants

[ferdousx]

This is a big problem for not only India but also for the third world or developing countries specially in Asia. Such countries invest a lot from their limited capabilities to raise up the best talents and after wards they went to some developed country for the sake of a better life. The result is these countries cant use the limited talents they have and ultimately fails to improve their status. its an international issue. Countries have to work together for it.

[Anchor]

India produces thousands of brilliant students every year, but they think that their future in India is poor and dark in terms of money and high position . So, they emigrate to foreign countries like US , UK , Canada , Australia,etc for their bright futures . These, countries easily satisfy the needs and wants of Indians . They also easily provide good jobs to them instantly. So, India faces brain drain problems .

Originally Posted by Charles

I think we should send them all back, and never allow them to return. I'm sick of India draining the American Economy - India and China have killed our economy and now they whine because of it. I think all Indians should be deported immediately! They serve our country no good

You are a horrible person. We're lucky to have such brilliant people contributing to our society, and often saving our lives. It is sad they can't afford to help their own countrymen out, and it is perhaps sadder that you are ignorant enough to decry them.

[Marco]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You are a horrible person. We're lucky to have such brilliant people contributing to our society, and often saving our lives. It is sad they can't afford to help their own countrymen out, and it is perhaps sadder that you are ignorant enough to decry them.

Well said!
In the company where I work I met many indian and chinese people and is impossible not to notice that them knowledge has an hight level thinking over the young age!


Marco

[hbr]

Brain Drain in India, yes...but now the tide seems to be slowing down...off late people are returning back from abroad... and some seem to be taking up jobs in India
We can't say that always people should only work in their own countries, but it should also not be that all highly qualified move out too..
Its all due to corruption... hope soon there will be someone bright to stop it