I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

It depends on how you look at it prospect wise $500 is 500000 now ... What are you going to do in Canada to start with. If you don't have a ready made Job , I do advice you to stay put ...but if you have a Job that balance your expense and savings ...then move ..

Babangidapikin:
It depends on how you look at it prospect wise $500 is 500000 now ... What are you going to do in Canada to start with. If you don't have a ready made Job , I do advice you to stay put ...but if you have a Job that balance your expense and savings ...then move ..

I have a proper Canadian visitor visa, a friend I can stay with, and some tech connections. That's it

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

Take the job and STILL relocate to Canada.
Work remotely from there since its a tech role.

PoliteActivist:


I have a proper Canadian visa, a friend I can stay with, and some tech connections. That's it

Hmmm you probably need some experience out there , but if you can convince the guys in Nigeria that you can work remotely, it might help you kill two bird with one stone ....

AchrafHakimi:


Take the job and STILL relocate to Canada.
Work remotely from there since its a tech role.

That's exactly what I wish I could do but I know it's not possible.

Babangidapikin:


Hmmm you probably need some experience out there , but if you can convince the guys in Nigeria that you can work remotely, it might help you kill two bird with one stone ....

Honestly, that's my heart's true desire - to somehow do both. That'll be heaven! But I know it's not possible

#500k job for now...how many months visa & when will it expire? so i can complete my suggestion.

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

PoliteActivist:


Oh, it is multiple entry. I can be in Canada for six months at a time, valid for 10 years

Going by your reply i'm sure you know i need not say more again. All the best.

PoliteActivist:


Don't know what you mean. Really need learned, clear inputs if any

Let me use two clear inputs;
***You have secured a Canadian visa but
Do you have a job waiting for you in canada?***
Yes or No.


***You have secured a #500k monthly pay job in Nigeria...
Do you have a means to still visit Canada?
Yes or No.

So here we go...howbeit the choice is yours.

PoliteActivist:


Answer to first question is NO, second question YES, and I have Canadian dreams in my head

Wittyness.

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

I’m also into tech. I will dm you.
Easy answer for me: fvck Canada

PoliteActivist:


Honestly, that's my heart's true desire - to somehow do both. That'll be heaven! But I know it's not possible

People in Canada have been complaining of high tax , high mortgage and all that but they are side jobs .. my advice is to tell your friend to apply and get you one of those jobs, so you can have some savings ..I know it's funny but trust me once your friend brings is madam home, you would be force to get your own accomodation.. so you really need money..in the time being before you make your decision, they are many tech jobs in Canada ..just use Indeed.com , LinkedIn and other portals and apply ...

Smh. Village people and liking to cause confusion. They waited for him to finish his Canada moves by first wasting his financial reserve and then leaving him in a state of dilemma. Smh

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

Stay in Nigeria.
Nigeria is far better than Canada. No police harassment, no security issues, beautiful environment, Sane-educated and modern society, steady light, stronger currency value, good job security, free and advanced healthcare, better future for your unborn children, free quality eduction for your unborn children.

Coupled with other advantages, if I were you, I'll prefer Nigeria with 500k salary than Canada..... coz am very sure that same tech company will not lay me off years to come and my salary will keep on increasing yearly with inflation....

au revoir passez une bonne journée

PoliteActivist:


That's exactly what I wish I could do but I know it's not possible.

How is it not possible?

-Postpone the relocation.
-Work the job for 2 months & show super skills.
-Tender your resignation or let HR know you'll be relocating verbally.
-Since its a tech role they will be the ones to suggest you remain with them in some capacity if you are good.

FreeIgboho:


I’m also into tech. I will dm you.
Easy answer for me: fvck Canada

I don't do dm's, no time. But go ahead.
I want to say eff Canada too but the ideas and dreams in my head!

wittywriter:
#500k job for now...how many months visa & when will it expire? so i can complete my suggestion.

Wittyness.

Oh, it is multiple entry. I can be in Canada for six months at a time, valid for 10 years

alphabbey1:

Stay in Nigeria.
Nigeria is far better than Canada. No police harassment, no security issues, beautiful environment, Sane-educated and modern society, steady light, stronger currency value, good job security, free and advanced healthcare, better future for your unborn children, free quality eduction for your unborn children.

Coupled with other advantages, if I were you, I'll prefer Nigeria with 500k salary than Canada..... coz am very sure that same tech company will not lay me off years to come and my salary will keep on increasing yearly with inflation....

au revoir passez une bonne journée

Lol😂 u 're confusing me

Babangidapikin:

People in Canada have been complaining of high tax , high mortgage and all that but they are side jobs .. my advice is to tell your friend to apply and get you one of those jobs, so you can have some savings ..I know it's funny but trust me once your friend brings is madam home, you would be force to get your own accomodation.. so you really need money..in the time being before you make your decision, they are many tech jobs in Canada ..just use Indeed.com , LinkedIn and other portals and apply ...

Oh, I don't plan to stay with them long at all (it's a family), and I don't have permit to work in Canada. It'll be a hustle life at first for sure. That's part of the dilemma

If u have somewhere to stay before u start work nd a person to show u around,travel 500k is almost $500
I have a friend that left for th US April this year,guy was into tech 2 nd now he is already making good moves

alphabbey1:

Stay in Nigeria.
Nigeria is far better than Canada. No police harassment, no security issues, beautiful environment, Sane-educated and modern society, steady light, stronger currency value, good job security, free and advanced healthcare, better future for your unborn children, free quality eduction for your unborn children.

Coupled with other advantages, if I were you, I'll prefer Nigeria with 500k salary than Canada..... coz am very sure that same tech company will not lay me off years to come and my salary will keep on increasing yearly with inflation....

au revoir passez une bonne journée

I know you're being sarcastic but I see topics like these below on Nairaland

AchrafHakimi:


How is it not possible?

-Postpone the relocation.
-Work the job for 2 months & show super skills.
-Tender your resignation or let HR know you'll be relocating verbally.
-Since its a tech role they will be the ones to suggest you remain with them in some capacity if you are good.

Believe me, it's not possible, or that's exactly what I'd do, no matter how difficult. It's not that kind of job and I don't have those options

razaeo:


Go with the job, 500k is a good amount these days

Honestly, when I consider everything, that's what I'm leaning towards. My visa is multiple entry, good for 10 years

My brother ,no long stories. Stay back! Eventually, you'll realize you made the right choice. Wetin you dey find for sokoto don show o

PoliteActivist:


Believe me, it's not possible, or that's exactly what I'd do, no matter how difficult. It's not that kind of job and I don't have those options

Ok na.
If the job is like that then it can't be one with sure retainership or improvement so relocation is better here.

AchrafHakimi:


Ok na.
If the job is like that then it can't be one with sure retainership or improvement so relocation is better here.

But I'd always have relocation option - my visa is multiple entry for 10 years. But the dream job in this economy is a miracle

Dyfynezz12:
If u have somewhere to stay before u start work nd a person to show u around,travel 500k is almost $500
I have a friend that left for th US April this year,guy was into tech 2 nd now he is already making good moves

I don't have work permit. It'll be a hustle at first, I don't kid myself. Honestly, I'm leaning towards a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

Better don't be in any delima and move to Canada, that your 500k na cleaner salary for Canada, no pone intended!!!

In Canada, if you have that Tech skill that got you that tech job, I assume you its worth thousands of dollar's a year, you will get to open your out look and opportunities professionally...

Bro/Sis .... just be going to Canada, no reason anything !!!

otunbadan:


Better don't be in any delima and move to Canada, that your 500k na cleaner salary for Canada, no pone intended!!!

In Canada, if you have that Tech skill that got you that tech job, I assume you its worth thousands of dollar's a year, you will get to open your out look and opportunities professionally...

Bro/Sis .... just be going to Canada, no reason anything !!!

I hear you my brother. Thing is, I don't have work permit, and from what I understand from my folks there advising me to stay in Naija it'll be a real hustle.
I also hear of people relocating back. It's a REAL dilemma! Driving me nuts!!!

PoliteActivist:
I already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do

First, when asking for advise- know the right demography to ask or keep the demography in mind when reviewing answers.

If you ask an average person earning 30- 150k, they'd say stay back cos your average pay is like heaven to them. If you ask folks earning 500k - 1m, they'd see things differently cos 500k is not mind-blowing money for the right skill.

You need to consider a number of things- mainly age, qualifications, flexibility and transferable skills. Also if your current job would permit remote working.

If you were young with tech skills and a Canadian PR, I'd easily say move- 500k is peanuts to what you could potentially earn in Canada. The people shouting tax e.t.c are mainly folks who've not worked/lived elsewhere.

In your case, your canada visa is a visit visa which would not allow you work legally. If this job has good prospects and exposure, then it could be a good stepping stone to bigger things locally or give you the right base to apply for remote tech jobs in Canada, a Canadian masters or PR. You always have the option of visiting Canada later.

Details given are rather sketchy with many important variables unclear.

PoliteActivist:


But I'd always have relocation option - my visa is multiple entry for 10 years. But the dream job in this economy is a miracle

Since your Visa is valid for ten years, stay on your job, reschedule your ticket and take a one month or two weeks leave around December, go and do small hustle...see if it's convenient, come back then make your decision.

PoliteActivist:


I know you're being sarcastic but I see topics like these below on Nairaland

Sure, let's paint Canada with the most negative brush based on the experience of someone on Student Visa...

You are referencing someone that's on student visa, Yet to have the Canadian education certificate to take on skilled work and supposed to be working 20 hours per week... With what that person wrote, he's doing more than 40 hours per week and probably receiving below minimum wage coz he's doing under the table Job so it doesn’t reflect on his work history?

With that same work he's doing without any education or work experience requirement, he will still be able to pay his house rent, school fees, and food.... Yet, the ungrateful soul is complaining... why didn't he come back to Nigeria and be working in sumal or Yale. Let's see which one is stressful with better pay...

Immigration for student anywhere in the world clearly says, pay your full tuition fee or have means to make your payment from your home country business or sponsor and also have one year living expenses.. But everyone will lie there way with fake POF and start ranting when reality of there criminal act dawn on them...
In UK, they will complain, in Australia, they will complain, in Canada, they will complain, in US, they will complain, like goverment is supposed to leave citizen and PR holders and provide for student ?

As a student, you are meant to come with enough funds, many will go empty handed and start hustling for everything down to toothbrush. The worst ones are those on visiting visa. As in, why the fvck will you come to a new country with the mindset of working when immigration policy clearly says no...
Travel Agents will lie to them, They will come, become homeless, and start blaming the Canadian goverment...

In summary, kindly focus on the complain of a citizen or pr holder of a country and kindly ignore that of any student....

PoliteActivist:


I don't have work permit. It'll be a hustle at first, I don't kid myself. Honestly, I'm leaning towards a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Mayb u 're entering with a visiting visa