Real placements, real outcomes

Bishnu Tamang

6G Pipeline Welder

“I had been trying to get a Gulf welding job for two years through other agents — always promises, no results, and one took NPR 80,000 from me with no outcome. Glocal Workforce was different from the first counselling session. They told me exactly what the CTEVT trade test would involve, scheduled it within a week, and the Qatar visa came through in 40 days. I am now earning NPR 2.1 lakh take-home per month as a 6G pipeline welder. My family has cleared its debts and started building a house. I have referred four friends through GWN since.”

Pratima Karki

Warehouse Operative

“I had heard stories about people going to Poland through unlicensed agents and ending up in completely different jobs than promised. What convinced me to trust GWN was that they gave me the actual contract, in Nepali translation, before I paid a single rupee. The Poland job was exactly as described: a logistics warehouse, day shift, shared accommodation provided, NPR 1.7 lakh per month after all deductions. Two years later I am still with the same employer, and GWN's welfare team checks in every few months. I feel genuinely looked after.”

Sandip Magar

EPS Factory Worker

“The Korean EPS system is competitive — the language test alone filters out most applicants. GWN's Asia desk gave me a realistic picture of my chances after my first EPS test score, pointed me to the right study materials, and supported my second attempt. When I cleared the test and the employer interview, the whole process — contract review, medical, visa — took less than three months. I now work in an Incheon auto-parts factory, earn more than I ever could at home, and I am saving to bring my wife and child to Korea under the family reunification programme.”

Anita Shrestha

Caregiver

“Israel caregiving requires patience, emotional strength, and very specific documentation — GWN prepared me for all of it. They arranged a practical caregiving training session before my interview, helped me understand Israeli labour law (which is actually quite protective of caregivers), and translated my employment contract section by section. Four years later I am still with the same family in Tel Aviv. My daughter is now in university in Kathmandu because of what I have saved. When my previous employer passed away and I needed support finding a new placement within Israel, GWN liaised with the Israeli immigration authority on my behalf.”

Hari Bahadur Rai

Civil Site Engineer

“As an NEC-registered civil engineer, I had several options. I chose GWN because they were the only agency that actually asked me about my professional registration before suggesting roles. They matched me with a NEOM contractor — one of the largest construction projects on earth. My salary tripled overnight compared to Kathmandu rates. The visa and attestation process was complex (engineering roles have additional DOFE documentation requirements), and the GWN compliance team handled every step without a single missed deadline. I have recommended GWN to every engineer I know who wants to work in the Gulf.”

Sushma Magar

Housekeeping Supervisor

“I started as a room attendant in the Maldives at 22, placed by GWN. Within three years I was promoted to supervisor — my employer specifically cited my work ethic and communication skills. GWN's pre-departure orientation had prepared me for Maldivian resort culture in a way that genuinely helped me settle in quickly. Five years on, I have renewed my contract twice with GWN's support on each renewal. The welfare check-in calls every three months are not just formalities — once when I had a salary dispute, the GWN team resolved it with my employer within two weeks.”

Ramesh Khadka

Heavy Vehicle Driver

“Six years in Dubai, two contract renewals, and GWN has been consistent throughout. What I value most is that they explained the UAE Wage Protection System (WPS) to me before departure — so I knew from Day One how to check my salary deposit, what the minimum payment timeline is, and what to do if it was ever missed. That knowledge protected me. I also used GWN's welfare desk when my accommodation changed unexpectedly after Year 1 — they escalated it to the employer and I was moved to compliant accommodation within a week.”

Kiran Lama

Restaurant Service Staff

“Malta was not on my radar until the GWN Europe desk counsellor mentioned it. English-speaking, EU employment rights, tourism industry — and a much smoother permit process than some larger EU countries. The GWN team knew the Maltese work-permit process in detail, which reassured me. My contract was with a hotel group in Valletta. The salary is lower than Poland, but the English environment and the Mediterranean climate are right for me. One year in, I am considering the Malta permanent residency track — and GWN's counsellor has already given me an overview of how that works.”

Manju Tamang

Agricultural Worker

“The GWN pre-departure orientation for Malaysia was honestly the most useful session I attended. They did not sugar-coat the humidity, the agricultural work conditions or the fact that I would be living in a worker compound. Because of that honesty, I arrived prepared. Three years in, I am saving NPR 50,000 per month consistently — more than I could earn in any job in my home district. The in-country welfare coordination that GWN has in Malaysia means I know exactly who to call if anything goes wrong.”

Dinesh Thapa

Electrical Technician

“Germany under the new Skilled Immigration Act is a real opportunity for Nepali technicians with the right certificates. GWN's Europe desk helped me get my NEC electrical certificate recognised through the German Bewerbung procedure, coordinated the Auslandbehorde documentation, and connected me with a Frankfurt-based electrical contractor who sponsored my visa. The process took four months — longer than Gulf routes — but the salary and the rights I have under German labour law make it completely worth it. GWN was the only Nepali agency that actually understood the German process in detail.”

Sapana Gharti

Production Line Operator

“I wanted Europe for the wages and the legal protection, but I did not want the language barrier of Germany or France. Czech Republic turned out to be perfect — English is widely used in my factory, the salary in NPR terms is excellent, and my EU work permit gives me stability. GWN's compliance team handled the Czech visa and work permit in six weeks, which I later learned is unusually fast. The key was that they had done it before and knew exactly what the Czech consulate required.”

Bijay Adhikari

Pipe Fabricator

“Oman is not as famous as Dubai but it has excellent opportunities in the oil and gas sector for skilled fabricators. GWN had a direct relationship with my Muscat employer and arranged the GAMCA medical and Oman work visa simultaneously to save time. Within 35 days of my interview I was on a flight. My salary — NPR 1.8 lakh per month — has allowed me to pay off a loan my family had held for 12 years. I am halfway through my second contract now.”