For decades, “going abroad” for Bangladeshis meant one thing: The Middle East. While Saudi Arabia and the GCC remain vital partners, the global job market is shifting. A new door has opened in the East, and it promises not just a job, but a career.
We are talking about Japan and South Korea. Here is why smart professionals are now looking East.
1. The Salary Difference: Let’s talk numbers.
- Traditional Market: An unskilled construction worker in the Gulf might earn between 30,000 to 45,000 BDT initially.
- East Asia: A skilled intern in Japan (TITP) or a manufacturing worker in South Korea (EPS/E-7) can start with salaries ranging from 1.2 Lakh to 2.0 Lakh BDT per month. The cost of living is higher, but the savings potential is mathematically superior.
2. Skill vs. Labor: The Middle East often recruits for physical labor. Japan and Korea recruit for skill.
- Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program, you aren’t just a laborer; you are a specialist—whether in caregiving, agriculture, or welding.
- You return to Bangladesh not just with money, but with advanced technical knowledge and discipline that makes you highly employable back home.
3. The “Language” Investment: The barrier to entry is higher. You cannot just buy a ticket and fly.
- You must learn the language (Japanese N4/N5 level or Korean).
- You must learn the culture (punctuality, hygiene, workplace hierarchy). At SKOESL, we believe this investment is worth it. Spending 6 months in our training center to learn a language can change your financial destiny for the next 10 years.
4. Long-Term Residency Paths: Unlike some temporary work visas, Japan and South Korea offer clearer pathways for long-term stay for highly skilled workers. For those who master the language and trade, there are opportunities to upgrade visas and even bring family members in certain categories.
The world is big. If you are young, educated, and willing to learn a new language, look East. SKOESL is currently expanding its network in these regions to bring you verified, high-paying opportunities.
Ready to upgrade your future? Visit SKS Tower to learn about our upcoming language batches.