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.

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

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.

Sorry it didn't work out for you but hope you'll be happy back home. All the best.

Have i mis-read the last part?...do you not say you have secured a high paid job but your still going home?

"I secured a job with a significantly higher salary back home"

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?

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.

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.

Especially if they do not have gainful employment to come to.

It's sad when things don't work out. Good luck in your future.

Unfortunately this is the way it is for many. Networking a year or two ahead of moving can give one a jump start. I know of a few Brits who ended up doing minimum wage for a year or two, but are now doing OK, it takes a few years, if you can stick it out.

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.

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.

At least you gave it a try,hope the new job works out well.
All the best

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]

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