The reality of immigrating
Sep 14th 2010, 3:21 pm
#16
.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 20,185
Re: The reality of immigrating
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.....
So many people feel cheated.....
Sep 14th 2010, 5:14 pm
#17
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14,227
Re: The reality of immigrating
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.....
So many people feel cheated.....
Sep 15th 2010, 3:23 am
#18
Forum Regular
Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 51
Re: The reality of immigrating
Immigration is a trip into no mans land, not one of them and no longer one of them.
Sep 15th 2010, 3:42 am
#19
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,883
Re: The reality of immigrating
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.....
So many people feel cheated.....
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
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...#ixzz0zc4iKV8H
Sep 15th 2010, 4:04 am
#20
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: VAN VAN COUVER COUVER!!!!
Posts: 498
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.
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.
Last edited by paolosmythe; Sep 15th 2010 at 4:06 am. Reason: spelling
Sep 15th 2010, 4:35 am
#22
Moderαtor Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Upstate South Carolina
Posts: 30,771
Sep 15th 2010, 4:56 am
#23
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: VAN VAN COUVER COUVER!!!!
Posts: 498
Re: The reality of immigrating
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!
Sep 15th 2010, 5:37 am
#24
Binned by Muderators
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: White Rock BC
Posts: 11,688
Re: The reality of immigrating
Sep 15th 2010, 5:49 am
#25
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: VAN VAN COUVER COUVER!!!!
Posts: 498
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!
it appears that life in ON "balances out" into varying shades of green,
whereas in BC the 'honeymoon period' is perpetual!
Sep 15th 2010, 6:08 am
#26
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14,227
Re: The reality of immigrating
It's ok here, but I wouldn't make the same decision again. I'd have stayed in Asia.
Sep 15th 2010, 6:16 am
#27
slanderer of the innocent
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 6,695
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.
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.
Sep 15th 2010, 6:25 am
#30
slanderer of the innocent
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 6,695
