How Tech Jobs REALLY Work in Nepal (Why Skills Aren't Enough & Referral Is King)

Is finding an IT job in Nepal getting harder by the day? In this raw street interview, we sit down with Aakash Raj Pandey, a recent IT graduate from St. Xavier's College currently working in Kathmandu’s tech sector, to expose the real ground reality of tech careers in Nepal. From entry-level salary expectations to the impact of AI on junior developer roles and why referrals ("nepotism") play a massive role in landing your first software engineering job—we cover it all. In this video, we discuss: The current reality of fresh graduates finding IT roles in Kathmandu Is CSIT actually worth studying in Nepal? (Government vs. Private Colleges) Entry-level IT salary expectations vs. harsh corporate realities Will AI kill junior software engineer jobs in the next 5 years? Why referrals and networking are the #1 key to getting hired in Nepal ABOUT MONEYXMACHINES: MoneyXMachines brings you raw, unfiltered insights on finance, technology, career realities, and modern corporate culture in Nepal. Subscribe for honest interviews, market breakdowns, and tech updates. #itjobsnepal #csit #techcareers #kathmandu #softwareengineer #aivsjobs #nepaltech