Nepali Caregivers in Israel Discuss Security, Salary, and Future Plans
Summary
Nepali caregivers in Israel say they earn good salaries, receive strong security and health benefits, and feel safer working there despite wartime risks. They urge Nepal’s government to extend their contract period and curb corruption so they would not have to keep leaving home for work.
Key Points
- Saroj Shrestha and Bunu Khadka describe working as caregivers for elderly Israelis in Tel Aviv, where they say security measures are strong even during wartime.
- They say salaries, housing, health insurance, and other facilities in Israel are much better than they expected.
- Both say learning Hebrew is difficult and takes years, but it is essential for the job.
- They ask Nepal’s new government to extend overseas work contracts and tackle corruption so workers would not need to leave Nepal repeatedly.
