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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 12:37pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Another quick question seniors, i've been doing some research on kijiji and i see a lot of general labor jobs in Ontario some even requesting for immediate start. How hard or easy is it to get these jobs. Am planning on landing next month and i want to get my feet on the ground immediately to avoid POF running out as i look for my career jobs. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 12:47pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Inception12: If you have the license - great or you can work towards having the license. I know many of us like going back to school. Not bad especially if you want to change your professional. However, my main advice is avoid it if you can and pursue other professions like getting skilled or sitting for professional certifications - they are cheaper and even more valuable. I know a Truck driver, who is actually a Nigerian too. He makes some good change. Truck drivers earn $5,000 per month on average and they even work for themselves which means a truck driver can earn $10,000 per month. If he picks up for two or more companies. Skilled labour is very cool even carpentry. Don’t look down on it and be struggling with $25 - $30 per hour job. Skilled labour earn more. 12 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 12:52pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Inception12: Extremely easy to get those jobs. Most of them are are labor works given through temp employment agencies. They pay the minimum wage. They are temporary positions that can be converted to permanent positions. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 1:06pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Thanks for this, i saw a few pages back maternal said he was earning some good money just delivering fuel. I guess getting a driving permit is very vital and should be one of the things i get immediately i land. Boss13: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 1:54pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
GlitteringStar: Boss13 question is still legitimate given that some people may not know that child support in Canada is re-inforced by legislation. As Boss13 himself had indicated, sometimes to better assist a person we may need to be a bit inquisitive in order to determine all the options available to a particular case. Anyway , I never knew that "Ms" or "Miss" were also options for marital status. Thanks for teaching me something new. 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kwado87: 2:26pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Just thought I should drop this here. Brethren the hustle is real here, as in I mean they're scamers too. So I received a call and as I picked it was an automated machine voice that said I had to call that number back, that its from the canadian revenue agency and that I have some tax issues that need to be clarified else after some days an arrest warrant would be issued for me. I just paused and told myself say na scam. I just landed wetin join me join tax. Nevertheless I called the number back and the person said he's a tax detective for the CRA and would to know who he's speaking with. Asked my first name which I gave him, asked my second name which I gave him but purposely misspleed it and he said he's bringing up my details. Some seconds later he said yes my details are up so I should verify my post code... And I was like if you have my details with you there why ask me for my post code again. After much ado, he just hung up the phone and the line didn't connect again. I knew the main thing he wanted was my SIN number. Lessons.... Be smart and don't drop your guard.... Fraudsteres are everywhere not just in naija.... 69 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:28pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Uglyduckling:He didn't mean it i believe - he most likely said that in the heat of the moment. Someone who lives in Ontario for most of his or her life would still act like a novice when that person sets foot on a different province. We are all learning. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:05pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Kwado87: Can I please have the number that called you. I love wasting their time playing guillable. In this particular case they will ask you to go a gas station to purchase some cards to make their payment. I love pretending I am on a highway and will stop at the first available opportunity to make their payment. In the meantime they will ask you not to hang up till you have reached the gas station. I once put the phone down for 30 minutes and the dude was still waiting. By the way they change their numbers everyday. They are located in India 17 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 3:21pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Yes, new immigrants qualify for OSAP. I applied for and received OSAP although I ended up not making use of it but I think I applied in June (5 months after landing) and received the payments in August. 7 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 3:26pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
salford1: Yea I didn’t mean it - I was like what’s wrong with him and making up things that never crossed my mind and the question was not for him 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 3:38pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Just like you, I enjoy wasting their time on the phone and at the end abuse them well. I have had 3 phone scams - CRA (coincidentally, this came the same day i received 'how to file your tax' documents in the mail), Apple support and another who claimed he helped me had been in my house to work on my computer. This was all in the space of a couple of weeks that i had my husband asking me what kind of transactions i was carrying out on my account that was attracting scammers |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 3:58pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
GlitteringStar: True I didnt mention my marital status. I am just saying Boss13 likely meant no harm. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:13pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: I applied five weeks after landing (September) and it was approved last week. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:14pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Shokoloko(f): 6:36pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
GlitteringStar: Thanks so much. Will do 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:37pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
GlitteringStar: Trust you're enjoying Ottawa. This Ontario Government people, it was one day I looked into my account and thought 'what happened'? Where did this money come from e gba mi? Only to see it was OSAP, sharp sharp like that. I have returned the funds paid into my account but Fanshawe College has decided to take its time in returning what was paid to them, making me accrue $1.50 in interest so far. I am watching them in 3D. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 6:56pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: What is your major of studies at Fanshawe? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:20pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
TheCongo2: I am actually not studying there - changed my mind at the last minute and requested a refund. Was going to go for Software & Info. Systems Testing. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:39pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: Why the change of mind? Will I be able to see a kobo of that refund |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:49pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
TheCongo2: You wish I realized late in the day that it did not appear my head wanted to cooperate with more book so i decided to go for a job offer I had instead Thank God I had not paid. They had only received funds from OSAP and because I withdrew within the grace period, I was entitled to the full refund. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:51pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: I am happy for you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ceemac: 7:51pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Shokoloko: Ms. Shokoloko.. That moniker funny sha... If you have paid your school fees, minimum wage will be sufficient to give you and your child a comfortable life.. This also depends on the age of your child.. If the child requires a daycare, I’m scared minimum wage may not be sufficient but there’s also a tweak to it as the government subsidizes daycare for those within some income brackets to which may be advantageous to you.. Having said that.. You said you intend working full time = 40hrs/week Minimum wage for Ontario is = $14 (likely going to $15 next year ceteri paribus) 40*14 = $560, considering tax and deductions, the income will come to say $460, it may not be as low as that tho.. $460*4 = $1,840 per month without overtime, You may be lucky to rake in some overtime hours which will be some extra cash, let’s dwell with the base on this maths which is the above.. Average house rent cost = $1200 -$1300( look for the one that is all inclusive assuming it’s just a small or shared apartment) Car insurance will cost say = + or - $200 ( depending on your class of license and your insurance company, if you can, I will say you should save the car money to support this calculation while you are still a student, get your license done tho and rent car when it’s most pressing and unavoidable for you to run intense errands) You and your child cannot eat $300 groceries a month if you are sure to be cooking and stocking the house.. This calculation will be very tight but it’s very feasible.. Good number of jobs gives a buck or two more than the minimum wage, so just do weigh your chances on arrival.. I wish you safe arrival and seamless integration! 26 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:57pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Ceemac, Shokoloko can't go to school full time and work full time at the same time. She is a single parent and the only option I would recommend in her case is OSAP. With a minimum wage job she will be too tired to study and to help her child with homework. She should forget about work at this time. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:57pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
ceemac:Please also consider that a 7 year old by law cannot be left on his/her own so even though your child is above the stage where you incur daycare expenses, there will definitely be other childcare costs except you have friends and family that he/she can stay with while you're at work. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:24pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: Aww....So sorry about that. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:28pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ceemac: 8:32pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Bsbabe: I hear you .. I should suppose she hinted part time studies for changing her professional line, She can do it as what the mind conceive, it can always achieve.. She can also do online courses from these reputable institutions around.. All na for the certificate.. If she believes she can pull it, abeg let’s rather encourage her and not discourage her.. It’s good she’s starting early.. Above all, let her settle in, take some time to breathe and see if she is still willing to pull up with that.. Do minimum wage jobs if required.. LET IT BE A PLAN FOR ONLY THE INTERIM.., GET THE NECESSARY EDUCATION LIKE YOU ARE THINKING NOW GOING FORWARD.. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:33pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:46pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
ceemac: I am not sure anyone here is trying to discourage her. Rather, I believe we are trying to help her understand what her realities are so that she can plan adequately. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:47pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 9:02pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
ceemac: Feasible but tirrrrrrrring, stressful. What about taking care of her child? Even those studying full-time and working part-time don't really find it so easy. The best option is what @TheCongo2 gave her. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 9:09pm On Oct 10, 2018 |
GlitteringStar: Adding to that, it will affect her GPA. She may be an A student but end up with a C. 2 Likes |
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