Ontarioo:
Lol, you so hilarious

Am I?

Alright. Thanks for the heads up!

affoncad:


I advise you to start looking for ways to fund your education because depending solely on working in Canada to pay your tuition fees is nearly impossible. Many international students are stressed and depressed due to financial difficulties. Regarding marriage, please forget the mentality of marrying a woman just to get documents—it is very different in Canada, and it may even land you in trouble. Canada is not like the USA. Focus on your study route and start planning for a possible PR route after you finish your studies because Canada is changing fast. Even citizens and residents are facing challenges. The government will do everything it takes to reduce immigration as the election approaches!

biggal:
Hi, I will like to connect I got admission to Niagara too. Data analytics

Nice. Data Analytics too. Bring enough garri abeg

Please check your email

CsRockefeller:


Nice. Data Analytics too. Bring enough garri abeg

JIREN01:
Hi everyone, I have a question; I guess our bosses @salford, @megastu, @ednut, among others will be able to draw from their experiences and share helpful insights.
So I was on a call with a friend who works as a Senior Business Analyst for a Big Pharma, and we were discussing about how attainable a salary threshold of 200kcad per annum is. I even whimsically chipped in the case of a family friend who works as a Director of Strategy for PWC and how I’m certain she earns way more than that. I was shocked when my statement was returned with a hysterical laughter and how that threshold is almost a pipe dream in Canada. Bottom line is he claimed people who earn that in Canada can be literally counted with your fingers and how he has never met anyone who earns that high in his 10-year career.

I’d like to ask if what he said is true; how attainable is the 200k salary threshold? All comments are welcome.

Earning a salary of 200k in Canada is not easily attainable in the public sector. You can see the average salaries of public sector employees online and the best most directors or senior directors earn is around 150-160k. However, in the private sector, a 200k salary is more than possible. Very possible. When you add in stock options and bonuses, even a senior employee in the private sector can get to that threshold of 200k CAD. I know senior data scientists that are in that salary range.

Calgary

More of Calgary

Landed in CA about 6 months ago in March as PR. Its been a long ride , finding a good job in my field (Data ) and finally settling in. I got my first job offer in June, resumed in July, and then another one I started in August. People say that was fast. lol. It was a long and stressful period but I can say that coming to Canada is not vibes. Preparation and resilience is important.
Having support in your first few months after landing is super important. Family support, community support or any kind of support.

I have documented most of my experiences here on Nairaland. https://www.nairaland.com/7989437/maple-land-japa-diaries

I believe one or two people may find some info useful from my experience.

fruitartist:
More of Calgary

Thanks for sharing! Missed seeing pictures on here.

aurorae1:


Thanks for sharing! Missed seeing pictures on here.

More to come

advice for anyone coming to Canada.
immediately you get your visa, go ahead and extend your passport to 10yrs validity in Nigeria. be serious with this advice. renew/extend your passports in Nigeria.
also, its best to come with PR, because student pathway to PR has casted & its extremely expensive. not worth it, in my opinion

Calgary zoo is huge and fun to visit

Calgary Zoo

Aircraft museum

lyndaoyewole:
advice for anyone coming to Canada.
immediately you get your visa, go ahead and extend your passport to 10yrs validity in Nigeria. be serious with this advice. renew/extend your passports in Nigeria.
also, its best to come with PR, because student pathway to PR has casted & its extremely expensive. not worth it, in my opinion

Thanks.
Please, how do I go about PR from Nigeria?

oyetpel:

Thanks.
Please, how do I go about PR from Nigeria?

https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

Here, even PR is no longer easy and guaranteed like it was 2-3 years ago.

hey you all, how do you send money to Nigeria, I'm thinking of send wave, does it still work in Nigeria, or can I pay in the person 's dormicilliary account?
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is other way I can send money?

Honeysweetest:
hey you all, how do you send money to Nigeria, I'm thinking of send wave, does it still work in Nigeria, or can I pay in the person 's dormicilliary account?
.. is other way I can send money?

Use Lemfi

Ontarioo:
Use Lemfi

thank you.

does it have same rate with Nigeria black market?

Honeysweetest:


thank you.

does it have same rate with Nigeria black market?

Currently 1 cad = 1,190 naira on lemfi

Furnished 1Bed 1Bath Basement available November 1st. NW Calgary. All utilities included in the rent including internet. 1700$

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Maria96:
only few directors and senior management staff/ partners earn that amount in private sector and public sector. The average director in public service for Ontario is on 130k to 150k. Stop being obsessed about that kind of salary because you will pay huge amount of taxes instead find how you can create a business that can generate that kind of income and hire a good tax accountant. Shalom

That's the bottom line- create a business. Sold my house in Edmonton. Looking to go into real estate mehn

Flipping homes or being a real estate agent?

slydog:


That's the bottom line- create a business. Sold my house in Edmonton. Looking to go into real estate mehn

slydog:

That's the bottom line- create a business. Sold my house in Edmonton. Looking to go into real estate mehn

Man, you picked up so fast👏 I remember earlier reading a post from you about an interview with TD you lost

fruitartist:
Aircraft museum

Years ago, I used to admire pics like this here, now I live less than 10 mins drive to one of the pics you posted

stevolinkon40:

How can I reach you?
I have my number in my signature, can be reached on whatsapp.
I have booked an Airbnb for a month from November 10 but will be happy to cancel and consider this if the usual requirement of a job offer isn’t mandatory.

Just a suggestion o, if you have someone that can stand for you, $1700 is on the high side for one bedroom basement in Calgary, the max it should be $1500. Only go for it if you're not signing lease so you can move out once you settle because you'll definitely see something cheaper.

olalekan9320:

Just a suggestion o, if you have someone that can stand for you, $1700 is on the high side for one bedroom basement in Calgary, the max it should be $1500. Only go for it if you're not signing lease so you can move out once you settle because you'll definitely see something cheaper.

Thanks for the suggestion. Noted

Just touched down calgary. Should be staying a few days before return. With my COPR set to expire in Feb, didn't want to come in winter.

One striking difference when compared to the UK is the little cloud cover. Nice blue skies with little cloud cover. Also roads, houses and cars are much bigger with loads being dual-carriage. Roads are straight with the city compartmentalised- similar to abuja. Theres no 'high street' perse but rather an area zoned to retail outlets in each locality. Driving here is essential as just getting across a road might mean long waka. Much different from UK cities where roads are narrower (some A-roads are not dual carriage), windy and towns much more connected - one could walk everywhere and go 'people watching' on the highstreet.

Hung out at 360 grill and lounge- nice vibes. Had live music and food was tasty

jedisco:
Just touched down calgary. Should be staying a few days before return. With my COPR set to expire in Feb, didn't want to come in winter.

One striking difference when compared to the UK is the little cloud cover. Nice blue skies with little cloud cover. Also roads, houses and cars are much bigger with loads being dual-carriage. Roads are straight with the city compartmentalised- similar to abuja. Theres no 'high street' perse but rather an area zoned to retail outlets in each locality. Driving here is essential as just getting across a road might mean long waka. Much different from UK cities where roads are narrower (some A-roads are not dual carriage), windy and towns much more connected - one could walk everywhere and go 'people watching' on the highstreet.

Hung out at 360 grill and lounge- nice vibes. Had live music and food was tasty

Nice, since you won’t be staying for long. How do you intend to get your PR card. The address you filled, will someone receive it on your behalf? I was thinking it will be signature required. I am also in the Uk and don’t want to leave just yet, want to stay till end of the year to get my annual bonus especially since most people say it take months before most people get a job. If they will be able to deliver to the address filled without requiring signature perhaps I could just go and return to the uk within a week as well and I keep applying for job from here.

stevolinkon40:

Nice, since you won’t be staying for long. How do you intend to get your PR card. The address you filled, will someone receive it on your behalf? I was thinking it will be signature required. I am also in the Uk and don’t want to leave just yet, want to stay till end of the year to get my annual bonus especially since most people say it take months before most people get a job. If they will be able to deliver to the address filled without requiring signature perhaps I could just go and return to the uk within a week as well and I keep applying for job from here.

I used the address of a colleague which was same thing that same colleague also did when he arrived. Not aware of a signature part. Is to sign for courier delivery? Also got a prepaid sim card, social insurance number and opened a bank account. Folks generously gave me a 2k credit card. Main thing left is to get a driving licence (have to submit my UK licence hence had to wait) and decide what province I want to stay which is partly dependent on job.

Urgency of arrival all depends on when your COPR is due.
Regarding jobs, it's largely field specific. Being a PR holder + UK experience should count if you're looking at same field of pactice. You could consider starting your job search now. One way could be to touch base, get a few bits sorted, visit recruiters (if need be) return to the UK and them come when ready hopefully to resume a role

jedisco:


I used the address of a colleague which was same thing that same colleague also did when he arrived. Not aware of a signature part. Is to sign for courier delivery? Also got a prepaid sim card, social insurance number and opened a bank account. Folks generously gave me a 2k credit card. Main thing left is to get a driving licence (have to submit my UK licence hence had to wait) and decide what province I want to stay which is partly dependent on job.

Urgency of arrival all depends on when your COPR is due.
Regarding jobs, it's largely field specific. Being a PR holder + UK experience should count if you're looking at same field of pactice. You could consider starting your job search now. One way could be to touch base, get a few bits sorted, visit recruiters (if need be) return to the UK and them come when ready hopefully to resume a role

Thanks for the detailed response.
Yes I was asking if the delivery of the PR card by courier won’t require a signature.
From your explanation i guess someone in the address can collect on one’s behalf. But if you leave before the card arrives, your colleague will probably have to send it by courier to UK for you to reenter canada again when you want to finally move since the visa given with COPr is single entry. Thanks for the other advice.
Though for my drivers license I haven’t had the Uk own for upto 2years, it’s just 1year 4months now and the requirements says you must have held the license for up to 2years for a direct exchange.