Throwing in the towel
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Throwing in the towel
After a year in Canada I reached the point where I don't think I can take it anymore. I'm a phd graduate in technology, I've sent out hundreds of applications but to no avail, a lot didn't even bother to answer. It then came down to applying for part-time minimum wage jobs of course after obscuring the fact I have a masters and a phd. The cost of living was very pressuring especially with a family add to that I'm a diabetic and need insulin along with other supplies which are extremely expensive. Back in the UK I would get everything for free and as much as I wanted. Anyway, I secured a job with a significantly higher salary back home. However, I can't deny Canada is a wonderful place to live IF you have a good paying job.
Best of luck to everyone.
Best of luck to everyone.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Sorry to hear that. The downsides you have experienced will come as no surprise to regular readers of the forum
Congrats on finding a good job back home
Congrats on finding a good job back home
Last edited by iaink; Aug 3rd 2012 at 2:16 pm.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Thanks iaink, yes I guess many have had the same experience. I noticed during my time doing minimum wage that there were many others who were more or less in a similar situation but they came from war-torn countries and that was the best alternative for them.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Sorry it didn't work out for you but hope you'll be happy back home. All the best.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
After a year in Canada I reached the point where I don't think I can take it anymore. I'm a phd graduate in technology, I've sent out hundreds of applications but to no avail, a lot didn't even bother to answer. It then came down to applying for part-time minimum wage jobs of course after obscuring the fact I have a masters and a phd. The cost of living was very pressuring especially with a family add to that I'm a diabetic and need insulin along with other supplies which are extremely expensive. Back in the UK I would get everything for free and as much as I wanted. Anyway, I secured a job with a significantly higher salary back home. However, I can't deny Canada is a wonderful place to live IF you have a good paying job.
Best of luck to everyone.
Best of luck to everyone.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Sorry to hear that as well. At least you tried and gave it your best shot!
Also am not surprised, we hear this all the time and my husband is working at a box store now full time to make ends meet (something he would not have done in UK he would have been retired) and he has teachers, an English plumber and an engineer working with him! I wish more people would really check out the reality that is Canada.
Good luck back in UK. Stay on here for a while and perhaps you can assist others in the same position with questions for you?
Also am not surprised, we hear this all the time and my husband is working at a box store now full time to make ends meet (something he would not have done in UK he would have been retired) and he has teachers, an English plumber and an engineer working with him! I wish more people would really check out the reality that is Canada.
Good luck back in UK. Stay on here for a while and perhaps you can assist others in the same position with questions for you?
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Sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. May I ask what part of Canada you were living and trying to find a job?
The job market over here is a strange system, one that I still don't completely understand. The only part that is apparent is it's highly centred on networking and contacts, and if you're an immigrant, it can be very hard to make those contacts and get your foot in the door.
The job market over here is a strange system, one that I still don't completely understand. The only part that is apparent is it's highly centred on networking and contacts, and if you're an immigrant, it can be very hard to make those contacts and get your foot in the door.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Really sad to hear that it hasn't worked out for you, but onward and upward!
You have a great new future back in the UK and maybe that wouldn't have come about had you not taken this path.
You have tried it, which many others wouldn't have done and maybe you can also use your experience to vanquish a few rose-coloured-glasses myths amongst those hoping to apply from the UK.
Anyone coming here thinking it is going to be the land of milk and honey might learn from what you have to say.
Wishing you a safe journey back and success in your new job.
You have a great new future back in the UK and maybe that wouldn't have come about had you not taken this path.
You have tried it, which many others wouldn't have done and maybe you can also use your experience to vanquish a few rose-coloured-glasses myths amongst those hoping to apply from the UK.
Anyone coming here thinking it is going to be the land of milk and honey might learn from what you have to say.
Wishing you a safe journey back and success in your new job.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
One has to do what is best for our family and that is different for each of us.
Hope your move back works for you.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
Thank you all so much for the kind words and support I don't have any regrets, we enjoyed living in Canada, the people were wonderful and life was always busy but when you have a family depending on you then just making ends meet is no longer an option.
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Re: Throwing in the towel
At least you gave it a try,hope the new job works out well.
All the best
All the best
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Re: Throwing in the towel
How can a plumber be out of work my company r getting guys from the UK as there can't get plumbers
QUOTE=feelbritish;10208642]Sorry to hear that as well. At least you tried and gave it your best shot!
Also am not surprised, we hear this all the time and my husband is working at a box store now full time to make ends meet (something he would not have done in UK he would have been retired) and he has teachers, an English plumber and an engineer working with him! I wish more people would really check out the reality that is Canada.
Good luck back in UK. Stay on here for a while and perhaps you can assist others in the same position with questions for you?[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=feelbritish;10208642]Sorry to hear that as well. At least you tried and gave it your best shot!
Also am not surprised, we hear this all the time and my husband is working at a box store now full time to make ends meet (something he would not have done in UK he would have been retired) and he has teachers, an English plumber and an engineer working with him! I wish more people would really check out the reality that is Canada.
Good luck back in UK. Stay on here for a while and perhaps you can assist others in the same position with questions for you?[/QUOTE]
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Re: Throwing in the towel
My hubby has struggled for about 18 months working in a much lower level job than he left in the UK. It looks like things are finally looking up for him now that people "know him" and what hes capable of.
This can be a tough place work wise
This can be a tough place work wise