Over-supply of labor is making people (PR and CC) prone to sack without any reason. Workplaces just want agency to recruit for them and they can get rid of you when they want.

The best is to be your own employer, join the Armed Forces or sth. Canada nowadays makes sense only when you compare it with Nigeria or Africa.

tensazangetsu20:


I have a friend here from Canada and she said she's moving to the US immediately she's done with what she's doing in Chile. She speaks about Canada like the way we Nigerians speak of Nigeria. If a white blonde girl with blue eyes is speaking this way hmmm

She is likely going to be disappointed. Americans are also complaining. If you go to American social media space, you will think US is now a third world country. This is why Trump is making a comeback. Incumbents all over the west are facing intense heat due to economic situations.

This is the first time in a very long while western citizens are facing a jump in cost of living and unfortunately for them they are not resilient. With that anger, they are throwing incumbents under the bus. UK has done it, France is still in Limbo, Biden is a goner by November, Trudeau is a goner next year. Citizens no dey joke.

The reality of the matter is that the high interest rates is the reason for the high cost of living. Inflation that started after the pandemic forced the central banks to jack up interest rates across the west. For the first time in more than 40 years, interest rates rose up to 8%. This means mortgages rose. If rates cost rise, it means rents will go up, business cost will go up which means companies will not expand instead they will scale down and reduce hiring meaning less jobs available, food will go up, everything will go up. The west runs a credit based economy so any bump in interest rate will reverberate in the economy and affect everyone.

The good news is that the inflation which the western central banks is fighting that made them jack up rates to decades high to kill demand is coming down. Inflation is down below 3% from high of 8% for the first time in 3 years. With this, the banks are now projected to start reducing interest rates. In fact, Bank of Canada reduced interest rates last month by 25bp. This immediately reduced mortgage payments for some people. While this is small reduction, it is the first step towards more rate decreases to getting back the rates to pre pandemic levels. Once this happens cost of living will go down as expected and things will normalize.

The bad news is that what I just explained will not happen overnight. It will take around 2 more years to bring things back to pre pandemic situation.

Canada is faring worse because the government allowed in more people at a time when they shouldn't have. This is why I keep saying if you don't have money stay back in Nigeria and wait till situation improve. The only thing is that by the time things will normalize there will be a new government which will change Canada's immigration system.

Kenn55:


She is likely going to be disappointed. Americans are also complaining. If you go to American social media space, you will think US is now a third world country. This is why Trump is making a comeback. Incumbents all over the west are facing intense heat due to economic situations.

This is the first time in a very long while western citizens are facing a jump in cost of living and unfortunately for them they are not resilient. With that anger, they are throwing incumbents under the bus. UK has done it, France is still in Limbo, Biden is a goner by November, Trudeau is a goner next year. Citizens no dey joke.

The reality of the matter is that the high interest rates is the reason for the high cost of living. Inflation that started after the pandemic forced the central banks to jack up interest rates across the west. For the first time in more than 40 years, interest rates rose up to 8%. This means mortgages rose. If rates cost rise, it means rents will go up, business cost will go up which means companies will not expand instead they will scale down and reduce hiring meaning less jobs available, food will go up, everything will go up. The west runs a credit based economy so any bump in interest rate will reverberate in the economy and affect everyone.

The good news is that the inflation which the western central banks is fighting that made them jack up rates to decades high to kill demand is coming down. Inflation is down below 3% from high of 8% for the first time in 3 years. With this, the banks are now projected to start reducing interest rates. In fact, Bank of Canada reduced interest rates last month by 25bp. This immediately reduced mortgage payments for some people. While this is small reduction, it is the first step towards more rate decreases to getting back the rates to pre pandemic levels. Once this happens cost of living will go down as expected and things will normalize.

The bad news is that what I just explained will not happen overnight. It will take around 2 more years to bring things back to pre pandemic situation.

Canada is faring worse because the government allowed in more people at a time when they shouldn't have. This is why I keep saying if you don't have money stay back in Nigeria and wait till situation improve. The only thing is that by the time things will normalize there will be a new government which will change Canada's immigration system.

Nigerian situation at the moment is extremely critical. In 2 years time a bag of rice would probably be selling for 500000 naira.

jasperonyx:
I really pity new PR person that will come here looking for encouragement.

He will meet the jobless one,who has become bitter and think his reality is same with others.


The one that doesn't even live in canada, but he is just here to talk down on canada, how so so and so is better, or even how is better to stay in Nigeria.

You don't live in Canada, why are you here?
Dont you have work?

Its not easy anywhere right now in the world, the economy is affected everywhere.

People in the US are talking about how biden messed their economy, It wont be hard for most nigerians living there because of their survival skilss.

People in Uk are talking about how its not easy.
France also, at least from a personal experience.

If Canada government thinks that there is nothing for anyone anymore, the least they will do is to stop PR pathway.

If you dont have a job,ask yourself what you have been doing wrong.
There is something for everyone.
My friend coming into Ontario this month, already have two job offers from toronto, dont ask me the salary, what matters is that she did.

Ify got her job within 2 months of moving to Nova Scotia and thats because she needs something better, she would have taken anything.

I can understand students, but PR holders ranting here?

No way.

Like someone said, stop looking for a handout.

Oh, before you say that its my friend my friend, yes, i'm good with that, i have a lot of positive story than negative.

If people can come here and get so discouraged from comments here, people can also get encouraged by people ' stories too.

I called Sarah last night, i told her to avoid this group for now 🤣, as a new PR, here is the last place she should be.

I'm moving to ottawa with hope, my field is kind of different, but i already got recruiters reaching out.

Avoiding the thread entirely though might in itself not be the solution. The thing with social media and forums is there's a need to filter (mix and match)

If one concentrate only on the good news, their reality might be different when they arrive. If they concentrate only on the bad news they might get discouraged too and end up not trying. There's the need to mix optimism with reality.

Is it possible to get and offer before or within a few months of arriving Canada? Yes! My wife and I did it . In fact we traveled to only do soft landing for three weeks with intention to return to our normal jobs only to have to resume new jobs in Canada on the 4th and 5th week of arrival.

But is this the norm? No. Ask many, they would tell you a different story. So we can't tell others coming that because I did it that is the way it happens.

My advise to new PR and Students is to put in the work (effort is required) and at the same time prepare for "incase". It is not always so smooth. However, there are chances it can go smoothly too.

Optimism + Reality na key

affoncad:


Canadian has commited over $12.5billion to ukraine and this Five hundred million that could help Canadians facing difficult challenges now, and what pains me more is the lack of accountability for all this money given to Ukraine, which has a very corrupt system just like Nigeria. It's so sad!!

sope otilor

Sugar daddy indeed. When the new government starts cutting services and laying federal government workers off, the Liberals would have forgotten that they partly caused the problem.

ednut1:
Sugar daddy on the beat 😂

njambert:


I am networking and attending conferences, and creating some content on linkedin aswell.
If any of you have any more suggestions please let me know.

These are good ideas. If you have the nerve for it too, create content on YouTube as well, and let that channel form part of your resume as someone who is passionate about sharing technical ideas / content. If you aren't doing it already, also make sure to put it on your CV that you share technical content on LinkedIn, while linking to some of those contents on your resume.

lanresz:
Sugar daddy indeed. When the new government starts cutting services and laying federal government workers off, the Liberals would have forgotten that they partly caused the problem.

new government ( conservatives) if they win have also pledged to helping Ukraine. UK new PM has about to give Ukraine powerful missiles o. In case world war breaks out me i go claim insanity asap 😭

jasperonyx:
I really pity new PR person that will come here looking for encouragement.

He will meet the jobless one,who has become bitter and think his reality is same with others.


The one that doesn't even live in canada, but he is just here to talk down on canada, how so so and so is better, or even how is better to stay in Nigeria.

You don't live in Canada, why are you here?
Dont you have work?

Apologies first but some of our people are lazy and yes everyone's reality is different.

I came into Canada with a good sum, i mean bulk sum. I bought a small car cash down and started doing ubereats, at the same time I was applying for jobs in my field and looking into ways to grow my income.

Some of our people that came with way less sat at home, spending till account wan red. Then the ranting starts. I saw a newcomer entering Hudson Bay and calvin klein to buy cloth and 2 months down the line e say canada hard..E no see rent to pay

Like someone mentioned if you can afford to stay at home till you get that high paying job, all is well but for people that came on with 10k and still rejecting survival jobs.....dm dy God's hand

I understand there are no jobs like before, but there are lots and lots of survival jobs, you don't have to buy a 10k vehicle to start delivery jobs.

As for people that borrowed money to come...My prayers are with them

AirBay:


Apologies first but some of our people are lazy and yes everyone's reality is different.

I came into Canada with a good sum, i mean bulk sum. I bought a small car cash down and started doing ubereats, at the same time I was applying for jobs in my field and looking into ways to grow my income.

Some of our people that came with way less sat at home, spending till account wan red. Then the ranting starts. I saw a newcomer entering Hudson Bay and calvin klein to buy cloth and 2 months down the line e say canada hard..E no see rent to pay

Like someone mentioned if you can afford to stay at home till you get that high paying job, all is well but for people that came on with 10k and still rejecting survival jobs.....dm dy God's hand

I understand there are no jobs like before, but there are lots and lots of survival jobs, you don't have to buy a 10k vehicle to start delivery jobs.

As for people that borrowed money to come...My prayers are with them

Good job!
Just like I said, the barrier to entry for jobs like skip and ubereats is just too low for anyone to complain. And if one manages to add Ubering and Lyfting, the sky could be the limit temporarily until that lucrative cushy job comes around. And it will as long as one doesn't stop looking.
I have too many examples of this exact same path to underestimate its efficacy. In fact, I know friends who have continued to do their Uber/Lyft activites after getting the cushy job, because that self-employment is just too lucrative and flexible to pass on.
Yes, it may not be that convenient to do Ubereats on a scooter in a city like Edmonton or Calgary in Alberta. But all it takes is some striving to get a class 5 with proper planning (FRSC letter, etc) to immediately get into doing food delivery in that city or at least Uber proper, as long as you did not game your POF and hope to wing it once you land. Don't even get me started on Toronto. You could even start ubereats there without a vehicle, merely by walking. Canada is hard is a mantra you hear only from those sitting on the couch shooting resumes into the wild.

tensazangetsu20:

Nigerian situation at the moment is extremely critical. In 2 years time a bag of rice would probably be selling for 500000 naira.

lol, this guy sha... you go just open mouth waa, tok anything wey your brain think...

haybhi1:
lol, this guy sha... you go just open mouth waa, tok anything wey your brain think...

Everything I have predicted about Nigeria under your monkey of a president came to past even worst than I predicted.

tensazangetsu20:

Everything I have predicted about Nigeria under your monkey of a president came to past even worst than I predicted.

Whatever you call that man doesn't bother me because he doesn't even know me or you, but it's sensible you keep your tongue in check. Brandishing who doesn't know you a monkey is petty. Grow up.

That said, it's utter irresponsible and simply an abuse of illusion to say rice will hit 500k in 2 years. How you take dey reason sef? Besides the fact its unrealistic, would you be happy where you are to learn rice hits 500k at home just so you could chest-beat that you predicted it?
Sheer needless hatred. Damn, to what end?
You can't keep living this way.

Get some peace and stick to it. Every Nigerian who isn't comfortable and happy just yet, will be. Relax.

haybhi1:
Whatever you call that man doesn't bother me because he doesn't even know me or you, but it's sensible you keep your tongue in check. Brandishing who doesn't know you a monkey is petty. Grow up.

That said, it's utter irresponsible and simply an abuse of illusion to say rice will hit 500k in 2 years. How you take dey reason sef? Besides the fact its unrealistic, would you be happy where you are to learn rice hits 500k at home just so you could chest-beat that you predicted it?
Sheer needless hatred. Damn, to what end?
You can't keep living this way.

Get some peace and stick to it. Every Nigerian who isn't comfortable and happy just yet, will be. Relax.

Dey play your suffering hasn't begun yet

haybhi1:
Whatever you call that man doesn't bother me because he doesn't even know me or you, but it's sensible you keep your tongue in check. Brandishing who doesn't know you a monkey is petty. Grow up.

That said, it's utter irresponsible and simply an abuse of illusion to say rice will hit 500k in 2 years. How you take dey reason sef? Besides the fact its unrealistic, would you be happy where you are to learn rice hits 500k at home just so you could chest-beat that you predicted it?
Sheer needless hatred. Damn, to what end?
You can't keep living this way.

Get some peace and stick to it. Every Nigerian who isn't comfortable and happy just yet, will be. Relax.

Dey play. Rice was 8000 naira in 2015 the same rice is 100000 today. A price of 500000 in 2 years under your baboon president is very realistic. You think your suffering has ended, it has only just begun. 7 years. Infact I will make sure I come back to Nigeria to vote tunubu. We will all learn lessons

tensazangetsu20:
Dey play your suffering hasn't begun yet

That thing that gives you impetus to reason everyone of us in Nigeria is suffering, I'll never understand. Perhaps, all people you know are paupers, though, who knows.

Anyway, na clown you be. But somehow I still hold you in light of someone wey still get some sense sha... maybe valproate will heal your bipolar symptoms. You go dey okay sha. Maa stop derailing the thread.

I agree it's people expressing their realities. Before coming I listened to some of them to get a better perspective and I haven't been very surprised at anything I have faced. However, we know how they like exaggerating their claims alot. Plus people tend to get caught up in the negativities that they look for ways to justify their failures instead of putting efforts into succeeding.

House34:

Let's put sentiment aside and face reality. People sharing their life difficulties and challenges on social media are not expressing negative thoughts; they are reflecting the current situation in Canada. Ignoring warning signs and critical information can leave anybody, especially students, stranded. Canada of ten years ago is not the Canada of today. People stay in survival jobs for longer periods as alternatives become harder and more difficult to find. Most information shared here is reality, not just thoughts. Anyone coming to Canada now should be prepared physically, financially, and mentally

.

Haha you remember quite well. Thanks alot.Yes, I'm the Cloud guy.
You seem to be on the right path and you know what you are doing. Keep that up.

jasperonyx:
Amen to your prayers.

I know you from Express entry thread,lol.

In Edmonton, and love homeschooling 😁.


I got great connections on LinkedIn, i spoke with about two people that are doing very well within 5yrs, i asked them what they did differently, its been helpful.

The last you wrote about your journey, you talked about Cloud Engineering, i hope you find that thing you are looking for soon, its out there.

Good luck Man.

I had no idea one could mention content creation as a plus on the resume. Isn't mentioning your linkedin handle at the header enough already? I do have like 5 youtube videos, but haven't really thought of permanently putting out content on it reguarly.

NuCypher:


These are good ideas. If you have the nerve for it too, create content on YouTube as well, and let that channel form part of your resume as someone who is passionate about sharing technical ideas / content. If you aren't doing it already, also make sure to put it on your CV that you share technical content on LinkedIn, while linking to some of those contents on your resume.

These are my backup plans if it comes to the worst. Using savings to buy a car for Uber( I do not want this, and would consider if there were renting a car for uber options in Edmonton), going to the oil rigs for some months or getting a remote customer service role(I am very bilingual).

NuCypher:

Good job!
Just like I said, the barrier to entry for jobs like skip and ubereats is just too low for anyone to complain. And if one manages to add Ubering and Lyfting, the sky could be the limit temporarily until that lucrative cushy job comes around. And it will as long as one doesn't stop looking.
I have too many examples of this exact same path to underestimate its efficacy. In fact, I know friends who have continued to do their Uber/Lyft activites after getting the cushy job, because that self-employment is just too lucrative and flexible to pass on.
Yes, it may not be that convenient to do Ubereats on a scooter in a city like Edmonton or Calgary in Alberta. But all it takes is some striving to get a class 5 with proper planning (FRSC letter, etc) to immediately get into doing food delivery in that city or at least Uber proper, as long as you did not game your POF and hope to wing it once you land. Don't even get me started on Toronto. You could even start ubereats there without a vehicle, merely by walking. Canada is hard is a mantra you hear only from those sitting on the couch shooting resumes into the wild.

tensazangetsu20:


We will all learn lessons

y'all will learn!

haybhi1:
That thing that gives you impetus to reason everyone of us in Nigeria is suffering, I'll never understand. Perhaps, all people you know are paupers, though, who knows.

Anyway, na clown you be. But somehow I still hold you in light of someone wey still get some sense sha... maybe valproate will heal your bipolar. You go dey okay sha. Maa stop derailing the thread.

No water, no electricity, no housing etc Nothing to enjoy without those.

aestake:

No water, no electricity, no housing etc Nothing to enjoy without those.

Now food no dey. A derica of beans is 2500. Ask him when last he ate beans

tensazangetsu20:


Now food no dey. A derica of beans is 2500. Ask him when last he ate beans

Lol 😂
This guy....

You think buying food is a problem with Nigerians ?

Even If rice hit 500k as you predicted, many will afford it....

World economy dey hear am seriously, Nigeria being a third world country what do you expect?

haybhi1:
[b]That thing that gives you impetus to reason everyone of us in Nigeria is suffering, I'll never understand. [/b]Perhaps, all people you know are paupers, though, who knows.

Anyway, na clown you be. But somehow I still hold you in light of someone wey still get some sense sha... maybe valproate will heal your bipolar. You go dey okay sha. Maa stop derailing the thread.

The way people think of Nigerians ehn....

The same Nigeria where people spend lavishly on alcohol, cars lol

oluayebenz:


The way people think of Nigerians ehn....

The same Nigeria where people spend lavishly on alcohol, cars lol

You are talking nonsense. What's the ratio of people spending lavishly Vs people that can't afford to feed?

Your GDP per capita is $1,100 and you are here yapping nonsense

tensazangetsu20:


Dey play. Rice was 8000 naira in 2015 the same rice is 100000 today. A price of 500000 in 2 years under your baboon president is very realistic. You think your suffering has ended, it has only just begun. 7 years. Infact I will make sure I come back to Nigeria to vote tunubu. We will all learn lessons

Ask the idiot what the baboon of a president is doing to prevent this impending crisis, he won't give you any serious answer.

Everything about Nigerians is vibes and Insha Allah.

The baboon of a president is currently using the country's future oil sales to collect loans. Borrowing to loot the country kpata kpata.

See the useless country financial statement summary as researched by Kalu Aha

https://x.com/FinPlanKaluAja1/status/1810009797384909122?t=8r5ZYpywaEYiMRXMxpECdw&s=19

lastkingsman:


You are talking nonsense. What's the ratio of people spending lavishly Vs people that can't afford to feed?

Your GDP per capita is $1,100 and you are here yapping nonsense

Unfortunately I don't interact with people without brain.

Won't engage you.

Won't quote you ever again

oluayebenz:


Unfortunately I don't interact with people without brain.

Won't engage you.

Won't quote you ever again

Lol

Adaka

lastkingsman:


Lol

Adaka

Olofo

whats your area of specialty? what funds where available to you? If you intend to do soft landing and go back that means you had some descent bar available. Kindly assist so we all can get a wholistic view if this joblessness is wholesome or only applies to certain skills and profession.

willyblinx:



Avoiding the thread entirely though might in itself not be the solution. The thing with social media and forums is there's a need to filter (mix and match)

If one concentrate only on the good news, their reality might be different when they arrive. If they concentrate only on the bad news they might get discouraged too and end up not trying. There's the need to mix optimism with reality.

Is it possible to get and offer before or within a few months of arriving Canada? Yes! My wife and I did it . In fact we traveled to only do soft landing for three weeks with intention to return to our normal jobs only to have to resume new jobs in Canada on the 4th and 5th week of arrival.

But is this the norm? No. Ask many, they would tell you a different story. So we can't tell others coming that because I did it that is the way it happens.

My advise to new PR and Students is to put in the work (effort is required) and at the same time prepare for "incase". It is not always so smooth. However, there are chances it can go smoothly too.

Optimism + Reality na key

You seem qualified and prepared for Canada. I would say you an outlier.

njambert:
These are my backup plans if it comes to the worst. Using savings to buy a car for Uber( I do not want this, and would consider if there were renting a car for uber options in Edmonton), going to the oil rigs for some months or getting a remote customer service role(I am very bilingual).