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Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Yasmina2005
(Post 8848672)
We should not forget that Canada has an official program for immigration not like the UK...The way Canada adverstises this program as if things are greener on their side. This is especially true for highly educated immigrants whose education and professional experience get high marks during the immigration process BUT once in Canada, you become nobody. You end up spending all your savings, may have to go to their schools again in the hope of finding a job, and (if lucky) getting any job that is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from your qualifications just to live in a survival mode.
So many people feel cheated.....:blink::confused::unsure::o |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Yasmina2005
(Post 8848672)
We should not forget that Canada has an official program for immigration not like the UK...The way Canada adverstises this program as if things are greener on their side. This is especially true for highly educated immigrants whose education and professional experience get high marks during the immigration process BUT once in Canada, you become nobody. You end up spending all your savings, may have to go to their schools again in the hope of finding a job, and (if lucky) getting any job that is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from your qualifications just to live in a survival mode.
So many people feel cheated.....:blink::confused::unsure::o |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Immigration is a trip into no mans land, not one of them and no longer one of them.:blink:
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Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Yasmina2005
(Post 8848672)
We should not forget that Canada has an official program for immigration not like the UK...The way Canada adverstises this program as if things are greener on their side. This is especially true for highly educated immigrants whose education and professional experience get high marks during the immigration process BUT once in Canada, you become nobody. You end up spending all your savings, may have to go to their schools again in the hope of finding a job, and (if lucky) getting any job that is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from your qualifications just to live in a survival mode.
So many people feel cheated.....:blink::confused::unsure::o OTTAWA — Immigrants who arrive in Canada before the age of 18 have a better chance at job success than those who come as adults, according to a study released Tuesday. Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...#ixzz0zc4iKV8H |
Re: The reality of immigrating
In contrast to the original post....
i migrated without any doubts regarding the appropriateness of the destination to my own personal preference, nor had i any doubts that i would overcome any obstacles encountered, with sheer determination and hard work. i felt comfortable, settled and truly at HOME within the first month of finding long term accomodation, which took only about 5 days worth of solid house hunting. i found work of the permanent and fulltime variety within 3 months of arriving with zero leads, thanks to relentless daily job hunting. i've acquired an extensive network of friends and acquaintances through the hockey sessions i have played, within 9 months of becoming a stranger in a strange land. nothing i have done has been regretable. everything i do continues to be a pleasure which demands dedicated hard work. it is true that i have no credit history but frankly, if that is a significantly salient factor when considering a move to a foreign land.... well i am rendered speechless. nothing worth having ever came easy and indeed it is the sense of accomplishment that makes it all so much more satisfying. My Vanniversary is next week and this has been the absolute best year of my life. But that's just me.:) |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Steve_P
(Post 8850520)
From today's Calgary Herald.
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Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by paolosmythe
(Post 8850576)
In contrast to the original post....
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Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 8850655)
A year into my life in canada I might have written much the same, but over time things balance out and you realise the grass is just a different shade of green.
i confess that i have no plan, should i ever loose interest in snowboarding, the great outdoors, playing hockey, going to NHL games or eating poutine!:eek: |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by paolosmythe
(Post 8850706)
perhaps because i am aware of the probability of 'the novelty wearing off', i am currently savouring every moment?
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Re: The reality of immigrating
Hhmmm interesting; From a (very) limited sample size....
it appears that life in ON "balances out" into varying shades of green, whereas in BC the 'honeymoon period' is perpetual! :D |
Re: The reality of immigrating
It's ok here, but I wouldn't make the same decision again. I'd have stayed in Asia.
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Re: The reality of immigrating
This is not what I/we planned - we planned on Europe.
At this point, though, we're staying. I'm mostly ok with it but I have days when teh grass looks a lot greener, but I suspect I am that kind of person anyway. |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Alan2005
(Post 8850881)
It's ok here, but I wouldn't make the same decision again. I'd have stayed in Asia.
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Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by Kiwilass
(Post 8850902)
This is not what I/we planned - we planned on Europe.
At this point, though, we're staying. I'm mostly ok with it but I have days when teh grass looks a lot greener, but I suspect I am that kind of person anyway. |
Re: The reality of immigrating
Originally Posted by cityhog
(Post 8850925)
I think Canada is better than New Zealand.
Still miss NZ though. |
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