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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 10:21pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
laborel: They just asked if we had any money on us and how much, and if we had any more and in what currency. Dem no even ask to check, weda we dey lie 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 10:21pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Thanks grandmaster B 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 10:24pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
Timhortons: I checked ETS online to know movement times o, but next time I no go loss again, I gathered all the bus routes and map I found on the bus, I wan jack them, lol 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:33pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:15pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
sleekchic:You don't have to worry about racism. The ones who are vocal about it are losers. Once in a fast food restaurant, a group of high school boys shouted that I should go back to my country. Also some people threw hot coffee on my husband when he was jogging. 3 years in this country. That is all I've experienced. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:20pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
sleekchic:Cost of living varies by city. It will be hard to give a general cost. In Winnipeg, a one bedroom will go for $750-$1200. Groceries for a family of 4, between 400-600. Bills are usually inclusive. They have phone internet and cable deals for immigrants. We only pay for internet,$40 monthly. We use magic jack for phone, pay for Netflix monthly and have a kodi box. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 11:22pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
merrymum:merrymum pls I sent u a PM.I need clarification from u pls. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yettyopy(f): 11:23pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
Canadianfly: Haha. It's funny @mummyjaygirls brought the detergent issue up. I had the same concerns when I landed here. Went round Wal-Mart more than 6 times finding powder detergent ��to no avail. Hubby kept telling me there is only liquid. I didn't agree. Fast forward to now I barely remember ever using powdered detergent. I also use Oxy. I also brought a lot of powdered milk from naija for my kids. Once we exhausted it, I switched to the regular liquid 1 and my kids had no problem with it. Same with seasoning. It's funny how you think you can't survive without some things and after a while it feels like u never had those same thing. 32 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tamm: 1:38am On Dec 28, 2017 |
In my opinion, I think CFA provides a better chance at core finance jobs as it is distinct from accounting. While a MSc Finance or MBA qualification may provide a better chance at key finance positions and faster growth, a person with a CFA qualification like an engineering or a statistics major grad can more easily get a job as an analyst in an investment bank than an accounting major. Also, CFA is more North America-focused (JP Morgan et al than say UBS as an example), so he has nothing to worry about if his destination is Canada. Finally, since most analysts start pretty early (in their early 20s) with no family obligations and are thus able to work the long hours that the job demands, he might want to reconsider his career choice, particularly if he has no prior experience in the sector which will enable him start in a slightly better role than an analyst. PS: Core finance is a totally different ball game than what obtains in most banks in Nigeria, hence, any experience in the Nigerian banking sector may not count for much. Hope this helps. ayaade1: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 3:24am On Dec 28, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Uwc. Kids and snow are 2 peas in a pod. I have to take my toddler out into the snow to play almost everyday. We just dress warm and layer up. Yesterday was really cold here. Day started at -31°c. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by wonyi: 4:19am On Dec 28, 2017 |
Nogen: Wow congratulations 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 4:37am On Dec 28, 2017 |
merrymum:pls I just sent a mail to u.again. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 6:11am On Dec 28, 2017 |
Boldinc i greet you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamacajah: 9:55am On Dec 28, 2017 |
Nogen:Yeah! great news..welcome to canada.. hope the children had fun and trust you guys are settling in well... 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 10:09am On Dec 28, 2017 |
As some one with a statisitcs degree and doing CFA, am looking at Analyst jobs as i think thwy'll be easy to get in canada. As someone with experience as an analyst and still with no family obligations i think i can handle long hours but which other careers wre you referring to in that bolded part. Tamm: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by boldinc(m): 10:33am On Dec 28, 2017 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:02am On Dec 28, 2017 |
Sigh...it is well honey86: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:17am On Dec 28, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Congrats on your landing ma'am!! Wish you and your family success |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teeoba: 11:32am On Dec 28, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls: MummyJaygirls, Seems like i met you without knowing it was you! Are you the same Mrs D we were gisting in the waiting area (with hubbies on the immigration queue) that lives (well, used to live) down the road from us in Abj? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fusion23: 1:15pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
vcole:Vcole, longest time |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by luciano80(m): 3:59pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
Hello to all past n recent Canny settlers!!! We dey una back. A quick one......Is there any kind of "rule" to the size of accommodation one has to rent as to his number of dependents I mean, would it be frowned upon if a family of two kids decide to go for a one bedroom apartment? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 4:42pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
luciano80:You might luck into a place. Most landlord would frown at the idea of fittling a family of 4 into a one bed apartment. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teeoba: 6:32pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
Hello Missisauga people, Please is there a correct Naija restaurant or caterer on order in these parts? Many thanks in advance for your help. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 6:49pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
teeoba: No, I’m not Mrs D are u in Edmonton? We can still hook up anyhow |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 6:50pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
teeoba: Oh u r in Ontario |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Deda3103(f): 7:09pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
luciano80: They would frown at it and I heard you can get reported for that also. Some people don’t even allow a couple and would specify one person only for a one -bedroom apartment. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sleekchic(f): 7:29pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
honey86: Goodness.hot coffee? wow. That's dangerous 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iyamefa: 7:36pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
You people should see what cold has caused. As the double digit negatives continue to harass us in Ontario, I had to do what I have never done before today. I brought out salad from the fridge so I can quickly have some and head out. Salad had small small snowlike ice all up inside. Fridge o, not freezer. I left it out for almost an hour to get to room temperature but it was still cold! How will I eat cold food inside this cold? I had no choice than to microwave the salad 20 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teeoba: 8:15pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:I am o! And the cold no be here at all.. There should be a Nairaland Canny ‘ gestogeda’ at some point. It would be loads of fun! Wishing you the very best in this Canny journey. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 9:07pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
teeoba: Hi, you can check here for some naija places, https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/132#61910441 For a private caterer, I know one I can recommend for you in Mississauga. Just send me a PM to get her contact details for privacy of the caterer. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 9:37pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
Iyamefa: Inside house still cold? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 9:57pm On Dec 28, 2017 |
I started my career in HR, but when I got to Canada I realised there is more opportunity in Accounting. So after I did my research I registered at a community college here in Winnipeg for a Diploma in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. By the grace of God i only have 4 months to complete it. Then i continue with my CPA Prep courses. I'm writing this epistle because I have something I want to share for people who are interested in accounting. Seneca College Toronto have a one-year graduate certificate that covers all the CPA Prep requirements, whereas after my 2 years course I will still have to write 6 Prep courses. In essence, after one year you can move to PEP. Here is the link to the course: http://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/PRA.html They also have a professional accountancy course that covers the first stage of the PEP; Core 1 and 2 and Elective 1 and 2, so you can start from capstone. http://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/ACY.html. I hope I have been able to help someone. 34 Likes 18 Shares |
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