An ongoing issue in the debate is whether professionals, like physicians and engineers, should be forced to practice in their home country or should be allowed to practice anywhere they want. There are strong arguments on both sides of the conflict on this subject, yet I vehemently believe that these experts should have the independence to choose their place of employment without any constraints.
Firstly, those who adhere to the former view argue that they are obliged to help their countries of origin where they acquired their formal education. Elaborating on this, as they relied on their home country’s education and resources, professionals, for instance, medical practitioners in a developing country, are believed to owe a debt to their nation and should provide back by working there.
On the other hand, proponents of working abroad argue for the right to seek better job opportunities. Sometimes, certain sectors in one’s home country may not offer enough job prospects, prompting experts to relocate. To cite an example of this, the technology sector in India has forced many Indians to move to the western nations due to the availability of optimum opportunities and lucrative salaries.
In my opinion, professionals should have the freedom to choose their place of work. Forcing them to work in their home nations risks resentment and an unfulfilling career. Nations should focus on offering better working conditions, pay, and advancement opportunities to retain them.
In conclusion, despite the debate over whether professionals should work abroad continues, I opine that they should have the freedom to choose their place of work, and rather governments should focus on improving working conditions to encourage professionals to stay and contribute to their home countries.