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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 8:02am On Dec 13, 2017 |
czaratwork: Thank you dear. I am sorry I initially interpreted your name as Caesar at Work, hence the assumption you are a Bros. ITK Gone Wrong! Forgot it could also be Chizaram... Anyway, wishing you all the best. Someone mentioned that CPA Ontario was more receptive and had less delays. I will look for the post and dig it out for you. Kindly share the links for resume writing if you have any. I know it's not easy but know that we are all rooting for you, all of nairaland, all of Nigeria are supporting and praying for your success. Always remember that. All the best. 14 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 8:06am On Dec 13, 2017 |
I forgot to add that the last 5 years in your resume is very key. Also dont be modest about your achievements. Blow your trumpets very well. They dont see it as being proud. Infact it was one of my interviewers that made me realise 1 line in my resume is an achievement. I dey sing am like song now. 14 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 8:13am On Dec 13, 2017 |
czaratwork: Well, the great thing is that the interviews are coming in. In no time you will land the dream job. Do you have a number (CAD) in mind or a position? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eclectic139(f): 8:45am On Dec 13, 2017 |
Hello Everyone. I'm currently looking for flights, please any pointers on good search engines to get the best rates will be very appreciated. Also is it only at the airport i can apply for my SIN number? If i arrive at 4pm will i still meet the officials processing the SIN number? Has any one flown with Ethiopian airline? How was your trip? Did you need a transit visa for the layover in Dublin? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 9:44am On Dec 13, 2017 |
Garykasparov: Hi Garykasparov, not heard from you in a while. How did u settle? Did you eventually go for CPA as BlackBuddy advised or you went the marketing angle. How has it been getting a job? Did you eventually settle at Kitchener or Waterloo? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 9:55am On Dec 13, 2017 |
Muchaio: czaratwork, Muchaio may have their working email and contact number |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoboy1: 9:58am On Dec 13, 2017 |
[quote author=eclectic139 post=63237583]Hello Everyone. I'm currently looking for flights, please any pointers on good search engines to get the best rates will be very appreciated. [/b] Try skyscanner. It will show you the flight prices for the whole month. Ethiopian is always the cheapest! Also is it only at the airport i can apply for my SIN number? If i arrive at 4pm will i still meet the officials processing the SIN number? [b] You should still be able to do your SIN at the airport so far you land on a week day Has any one flown with Ethiopian airline? How was your trip? Did you need a transit visa for the layover in Dublin? [b][/b] You don’t need transit visa for Dublin. They are only stopping to refuel. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by daremum(m): 11:06am On Dec 13, 2017 |
Copied from Canada Visa Forum! I'd like to supply a perspective of a kid who immigrated with parents almost 3 decades ago. Some have questioned why would parents leave their prime occupations and suffer in Canada? I asked myself the same question as an adult, because my father was a doctor who even worked for the WHO while my mom was an RN with a very successful side business. They did it for us kids. Despite all the luxury and private schooling we had, they wanted us to live in a society of fairness, democracy and equality for all. Even with our comfortable lives, they ensured that we were humble and did not think of ourselves as better than anyone else. I would like to add that this attribute/mind-set is also one key to success in Canada. If you don't want your kids and family to suffer, ensure your kids know how to work hard and that they aren't spoilt. I will tell you that I never walked to school before I moved to Canada. Yet when I had to do that, ride my bike or take public transport, I did not balk at it. Those materialistic things were never something we took pride in. What we knew our parents valued the most was our family, respect and doing well in school and that did not change when we moved to Canada. We, the kids did not know nor notice a difference in our financial circumstances outside of not having a car or living in a tiny apartment. Only when we looked back on it as adults did we realize how difficult it must have been for them. We too landed in Vancouver, so I can definitely relate to the OP's story. Vancouver, as beautiful as it is, is not as diverse as Toronto and you get a lot more subtle discrimination veiled behind a "nice/friendly" veneer. My father worked as a research assistant, because during that time, foreign physicians were required to sign a letter as part of immigration that they will not practice in Canada. The family lived in a 2-bedroom apartment in our first 3 years. Mom worked as a nurse and picked up an extra part-time shift at another hospital. Childcare is EXPENSIVE in Canada. So, those who ask why leave the children behind, imagine spending as much as your salary each month to pay for child care. Only recently are they offering full-day school for children under 6yrs. Also, you may run into some unsafe situations for your child like my mom did with some private daycares. Fortunately for my parents, my sister and I were in our early teens so we could mind our toddler sibling which helped immensely. We would do the same at-the-door hand-off with my mom in the mornings as the OP mentioned (Dad landed 6 months after us). The age of the children poses its own challenges and advantages. If you need more details and tips ask and I will explain. Through it all, my parents persevered. We moved into a townhouse in year 3 and since then, have progressively moved up and become a Canadian success story supported by safety net that Canada provides for those willing to work hard . All three of us have finished university, own our homes and investment property. I will tell you this though: We have never used government assistance in Canada. Not everyone is as fortunate as I am, so I am not trying to offend anyone, but my mentality is that so long as McDonalds is open and I am able-bodied, why would I take government assistance? The mentality that such jobs or even a step-down in one's career during hard times is beneath you will hold you back in Canada. I am in the process of sponsoring my husband and regaining a whole new admiration for my parents. Filling out all these forms makes me wonder how they did it in the late '80s without a computer and forums like these. Canada is a land of opportunity - even more so than the USA. We are close enough to benefit from the things that make the US great, but different enough in the things that matter too. Canada levels the playing field for all despite what one's status is in one's original country. If you don't have qualifications, so long as your brain is as good as the next person and you study/work hard, you will achieve some great results with the right attitude. It is verrry easy to be lazy in Canada. If you want to sleep, watch TV or surf the internet all day, you most likely could, but is that what you came here to do? Don't fall into the comfort. Don't lose the core of who you are, don't fall into the traps of trying to take advantage of the system, don't compare yourself to others and you will do well. 40 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mclarry(m): 11:12am On Dec 13, 2017 |
My people, sorry for late response. To register for canprep you have to Please upload ONE of the following documents confirming your eligibility: 1.) IRCC invitation to obtain pre-arrival services, 2.) Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document, 3.) Passport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident visa issuance, 4.) Single Entry Permanent Resident Visa, or 5.) Permanent Resident Visa pick up notification letter. A long the line, you will be assigned a mentor. Mentoring will be via email communications and skype calls. Bridging programs is best when you land but you can commence the application process after you receive COPR. You can start preparing for job openings from here but actually getting the job is rare as most recruiters will go for citizens or permanent residents in Canada. The canprep mentoring will expose you to a lot. Your resume style will change to Canadian. There are course modules that will teach you different styles. You will get insights on job search techniques and how to succeed in the Canadian workplace after you get a job. It's a step by step preparation and it will guide your focus to positive events for the future. You will end up a better equipped person that what you already know. There's lot's of culture shock awaiting new migrants but when you get to know something, it's no longer a shock. Like boys scouts, "Be prepared". Success = opportunity meeting preparedness. Cheers. vascey: 14 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Elixir123: 2:43pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Negotiate: I'm sorry mehn but your last sentence got me laughing out loud!! Nothing do you jare,you have a point. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Elixir123: 3:18pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Pidgin2:I honestly want to to be believe you are being sarcastic as,to contemplate that a rational mind will think this way or make excuses for her Nation and Government ,is just plain sad and incredulous. 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Garykasparov: 3:20pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
vascey: Lmao....i still dey my Kitchen for Naija dey drink water ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by steroid: 3:21pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Hello Nairalanders, I have been trying to get a number on freetone app but to no avail. I put in my details to make payment but it keeps declining. Is there any other way of getting the number. Your advises are welcome |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:32pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
daremum:I agree with everything up here except "Canada being having more opportunies than the US". No country in the world compares to the US interms of oportunity...career wise and jobs. From observation of things going on around me, good jobs are hard to get in Canada. No need in sugar coating the situation on ground. I would like to add that networking is very very important in Canada. It was one of the culture shock I experienced and still experiencing when I moved from the UK to Canada. In Nigeria, they call it man-know-man. In Canada, it is called networking. Alot of good jobs are kept within circles of friends and family. It's a small country (population wise) so they have to watch out for each other. There are exceptions though. e.g Good preparation and timing - booming economy, Gods favour, luck, IT gurus, jobs in very large organization (few in Canada), or you have some rare special skills that are had to find. I did not know anyone in the first two good jobs I worked, but with Gods favour I got in. I realised that my competitors for these jobs always had friends/families inside. The last small team I worked with had a father & son, boyfriend & girlfriend, a retirees son, one whose wife works in HR. lol. This is an organization of around 5000 people. When you move around the same organization but different department, you would find similar set up. The Indians are catching up fast and beating the Canadians to their game. The last meeting I went for had 3 indian engineers hosting the meeting. They could barely speak english, but they all have similar last names meaning they are likely from the same area in india. I am guessing the hiring manager for that dept is from the same community in india. Every single job my madam had and still currently holding (even though healthcare, and one of the so called demand field) was through networking with fellow naijas in the same field. So my people, let us try and network as much as possible. Try to build relationship with people in your chosen field. A recommendation from them can get you a good job. To build your network, try bridging programs, co-op programs in schools, linkedin, churches, mosques, temples, events e.t.c Let us copy the Indians. As Nigerians, let us help each other if we can. If and when we get to a position of authority in Canada, let us help our brothers and sisters out. Also, if you believe in Yahwah, Allah or your local God, pray before going for that interview so that God can touch the heart of that subtle racist that might want to be in your way or make him/her fall sick on the day of the interview. Ask for God's favour to go with you. 66 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 3:37pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Thanks @salford1 Thumbs up ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 3:42pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Garykasparov: Ewuooo ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eclectic139(f): 4:08pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
[quote author=Ayobpoy1 post=63239863][/quote] Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Adiahabasi: 4:33pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
dupyshoo:Hi sisto, abeg have you read/ come across anyone that got direct GIT or EIT with only a first degree from O.A.U ? I.e without having to write exams. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 4:42pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
salford1: Every developing country has a "networking" system. Especially in the private sector, where you can't tell a company who to hire and who not too. I've got good jobs very easily in Canada. Because like you said; good timing, booming economy, and God's blessing is how most gets in without knowing anyone. At least the government at the provincial and federal level, knows and is aggressively attempting to end the networking system here. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maygreaves(m): 4:44pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Algbenguze: LMAO!...our judges in the SUPREME COURT don't have an "official" takehome of 2m per month. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by water2wine: 4:48pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
We recently got our PR cards in the mail. However, I applied under my maiden name as that is what is shown on my International Passport when I was applying under express entry. Nevertheless, the passport recently expired, and I got a new passport under my husband's last name. There is a need to also change the name on my P.R. card. Anyone been in similar situation? Anyone with quality info on how to go about this? Thanks in advance. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maygreaves(m): 4:54pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
hmmm...so this all started when my oga @maternal responded to a post correctly but included his/her opinion on long distant marriages...its so funny how this shifted from that to Nigeria (i'm guilty as well). so please @maternal, i always look out for your contribution among a few others here...but please you know how optimistic Nigerians can be (a great trait most times), so for the sake of the thread- opinions you could have about Politics, Religon, Sexism, sexual orientations and marriage....Please just leave it out. As this is a very public forum and various individuals might be going through issues on these very sensitive subjects. Though i'll appreciate if you start a blog....you tend to be very factual, but it may come across as too blunt for many. Thanks. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:01pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
maternal:The networking system is not necessarily a bad thing. It makes HR life a lot more easy. it only becomes bad when better candidates are overlooked for mediocre candidates cos of relative or friend connections. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 6:24pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Ewooo...reading the last few pages of this thread has been a rollercoaster ride....Can we go back to the Living In Canada as a Canadian Immigrant discussion please? ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Negotiate: 11:17pm On Dec 13, 2017 |
Dear Canada people of Nigeria, please oh, no vexxing. See that Canada you guys are chilling... The only reason I may not enter there next year is just because I want to vote for Buhari in 2019 before I run out. However, based on efforts, I will get my ITA in less than a month after application, and PPR immediately after... But I'm still making plans as per settlement and job. Ignore my ignorance, but I know you can't do anyhow in Canada, if not, you go see anyhow. Do I need a permit to own a bicycle? Because right now, I'm already making plans to get a bicycle which I will use to tour round the whole province while job hunting, dropping resumes everywhere possible, thereby saving cost for transportation. I know in places like France, RUSSIA, UK, bicycles abound. My goal is to get at least a minimum wage job in month 1, while saving as best as possible. I'm an app developer, currently earning about $500 monthly without doing anything, so I believe that can cover my rent, while I go and hustle for other bills. Are there any laws regarding bicycles? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:08am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Negotiate:I am not aware of any permit other than your helmet and maybe reflective items on your bicycle. While bicycle is good for exercising and for short distances commute, I don't really see it as a good means of transport here. Canada is not like the EU where the cities are not far from each other. Also, when the weather is very cold, riding bicycle may not be convenient. You can get a good used car on kijiji to get you around for less than $1500. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tamm: 12:59am On Dec 14, 2017 |
My apology, but this sounds funny though it wasn't intended to be. Don't you think that the earlier people got in tune with reality, the better and easier it is as adults to align our expectations accordingly, particularly to avoid setting the bar too high. We all go through the different stages of grief but the quicker we move from denial to acceptance, the better. Maybe we need to be a bit less sensitive and sentimental about the reality that confronts us for maximum achievement. Anyway, oga @maternal, over to you sir. maygreaves: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tamm: 1:15am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Although downplayed, I like to think that 'networking' is a thing in most countries since people in a similar profession can more easily point a person in the right direction as regards available opportunities in their career. However, when it becomes nepotism/cronyism, then it's a problem. This is a problem that Canada shares with the US in particular, probably one of the values that rubbed off on the country as a result of the proximity. Cronyism is also a huge problem with the French (they love to reserve the best positions for their 'own', so it's probably a good thing if you speak the language), so let's not forget that Canada is a bilingual country with a considerable French influence. salford1: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 3:54am On Dec 14, 2017 |
@einsteino @careerwoman @vascey @teeman et al lots of well said comments. You know its interesting that @pidgin2 can have such a perspective of our dear motherland which is totally blind to the stark reality staring everyone else in the face and that is the exact problem with what's wrong with Nigeria. I mean, our country is a threat to mental function oh! Argue with yourself or insult me and my entire generation, I will not answer you. And to that person trying to look for who to get into a completely senseless argument over preferential treatment of women in Nigeria, well done. Keep on living in your la la land. If you like too, argue with yourself or insult me and my entire generation, i will not answer you. Drops troublesome mic. 13 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:25am On Dec 14, 2017 |
vcole: Lol@ troublesome mic ![]() ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 7:23am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Finally here!!! Please, do we have anyone in Quebec here. Moving to Sherbrooke in Quebec with my children on a study visa this December. How's the weather, trnsport system, accommodation , daycare services? Would be happy to get some responses. Thanks all 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 7:27am On Dec 14, 2017 |
A whole 6 pages for debate... Relocating is a matter of perspective, which in most cases is largely based on "what you want for your kids(80%) and then you (20%)". The major difference between Naija and Canada is obvious-Planning. This led to a working government that has the interest of its people at heart. People that have money in Naija that go for vacation outside Naija everytime, all do so for a breathe of fresh air and good life. Like someone pointed earlier...Nigeria is the unknown... As in you have no idea what will happen in the next 3 minutes in Nigeria in terms of basic ammenities for example. The one wey dey pain me pass na say government go announce say dem pay you salary like say dem dey do you favour, as in your sweat oh. While here, you can plan yourself. Even moving from point A to point B is planned. To those, trying their best to come to Canada may God bless your hustle. Abeg, make una try hard come, I get why. Ps: Since wey I come here, I never shout "up NEPA" or even curse "Nepa man". Oh sorry, I mean I never shout "up hydro-ottawa"... That na just example... 20 Likes |
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