Pilot Shailesh Niroula Misses Tihar Celebrations Due to Work
Summary
Buddha Air pilot Shailesh Niroula says work has often kept him from celebrating Tihar with his sister, as she lives in America and he is frequently flying during the festival. After years of working abroad and in Nepal, he now values being at home with family more than overseas job offers.
Key Points
- Shailesh Niroula has rarely been able to receive Bhai Tika from his own sister during the past 20 years because work and distance keep them apart.
- His sister Sanjita lives in America, while he has spent many Tihars flying or traveling for aviation jobs in Nepal, India, and Indonesia.
- He says better salaries and facilities abroad are pulling Nepali pilots out of the country.
- Shailesh now prefers spending festivals at home with family, even though he has had opportunities to work overseas.
