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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:03am On Dec 22, 2018 |
TheCongo2:Nice one! 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:05am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Yemsot:Another nice one! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:07am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Hopesprings:Yeah, being a leader means you must be ready to serve 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:11am On Dec 22, 2018 |
salford1:Nice one! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:15am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Guitarlife:That's the spirit |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:21am On Dec 22, 2018 |
vcole:Well written |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 9:32am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Ifeoma77:Chai! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by safex(m): 9:46am On Dec 22, 2018 |
AZeD1:This forced me to come out of my observation mode. Truly Yoruba's no longer collect bride price but what about the tuber of yam etc? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 10:06am On Dec 22, 2018 |
AZeD1:In igboland especially Imo state, there are several lists..men's, women's, community lists..and funny enough na the women list plenty pass 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 10:09am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Vancouver4:Wise one, cos marriage is mostly about tolerance and commitment 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Debsify: 10:10am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Vancouver4:Wise one, cos marriage is mostly about tolerance and commitment |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 55emem55: 10:10am On Dec 22, 2018 |
After 9 months of having a WHOLE human growing in your body, messing up ALL your normal bodily functions(Dental, Mental, Eyesight, Sleep, Digestive, Skeletal...ALL). distending it in ways which, if we're being honest, are terrifying you go through excruciating labor and have that human brought out of your body....this could be vaginally or surgically, neither is a walk in the park. Now we start with breast-feeding, forget the cute Getty images, it is painful, exhausting and never-ending. Imagine your breast creating milk 24/7, fills up till it becomes engorged and painfully throbbing unless your express the milk every 1 - 2 hours. Now we're talking clumps, scarred nipples ...it's painful. Also, an infant with no care for your nipples chomping on them to be fed And your breasts leaking milk constantly, because why not?��♂️ Did I mention they could literally cut open your vagina(sometimes) or belly to get this human out? Dealers choice. So while that's still healing, add to that a child waking up EVERY hour to get fed. Whether directly from your breasts, stored breast milk or infant formula, your new boss will be fed. Oh! And you have to change diapers anywhere from 12 - 25 times a day to avoid diaper rash. I promise you, you don't want an infant with diaper rash. So if you thought you were not sleeping during the pregnancy, you're DEFINITELY not sleeping now. Side Note: How EVERY woman does not have significant mental health issues after childbirth is one of the greatest wonders of the human body. NOW, GOD FORBID, after living through all that, you decide your baby is almost 2 months old so you need a little "Me Time". To wear something nice, makeup...just feel human again. To attend a concert, listen to music, dance and just be carefree, for a few hours. GOD FORBID, as a Nigerian woman, that you have some autonomy over your time, your choices or, definitely not, your body. GOD FORBID, you have any expectations that the other caregiver/s in your life should actually give some care for the child you all claim to love. The deeply entitled, patriarchal system that is the Nigerian society penalizes women for EVERYTHING....and I just have no words. The recent market march in Yaba, Lagos showed us our markets and we all expressed disgust "at those men" but it all comes from the same source, a society that tells women at every turn that they DO NOT own their choices, their time or their body. No words...... Credit @LKNLE 21 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:22am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Which kain wahala be this na ? Thecongo2 see what you have caused ? Issoooraaiii people Issooraaiii, it wont be okay if we spend 48 hours on this arguement, we don pass 1st day already and almost in the middle of the second day. Lets give room for other discussions relating to landing et all 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Lhimeet(m): 10:33am On Dec 22, 2018 |
TheCongo2:I honestly respect everybody's opinion on this issue. It doesn't seem like an argument ending soon. Everybody is right in his/her own way! 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ifeoma77(f): 10:44am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Guitarlife:Looks like it's not only here that this argument is raging. The one on twitter is even hotter 2 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dk2baba(m): 11:07am On Dec 22, 2018 |
Pls guys I need your candid advice on the best or the easiest way to migrate to Canada within. Six months kindly put me through |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Newmum0615: 11:15am On Dec 22, 2018 |
It seems all of you engaging in this back and forth did not see this post. Una get strength sha. Nothing more to say. Guitarlife: 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:17am On Dec 22, 2018 |
You people now..... Post pictures na.... Are the streets of Canada not decorated already? Pls post pictures while I dress for 13 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SIRTee15: 11:19am On Dec 22, 2018 |
mikkyphp: Pls don't compare the Asian cultural mindset to Africa.... They are diametrically opposite n cannot in anyway be reconciled.... Yes both believe the man should be the head of the house but that's where it ends.... In Asian culture, leadership position comes with responsibility, sacrifice, servitude, wealth creation for both present and future generations, entreching the principle of self preservation and building lasting legacies..... while in africa leadership is synonymous with repression, abuse, exploiting the weak, tyranny n fascism..... No wonder the African man can kill to be a leader... Men build legacies, men build civilisation.... The Asian man has proven himself in this regard. He's been able to lift his generation out of poverty into prosperity, he deserves to be the head of any institution he desires including his home.... Whereas the modern African man has failed miserably to build any meaningful semblance of civilisation or prosperity...... And I strongly believe our fiercely patriachal n retrogressive culture is responsible for this.... I won't pander to irresponsibility n oppression which seem to be the trademark of the modern African man just because I'm one... And just like the word of Bill Gates... The world doesn't care about your self esteem, the world expect u to achieve something first before feeling good about yourself. I'm sorry, but until I see the African man profusely sweating thick blood, working his ass off to build a lasting legacy for himself, his family, his society and the future generation.... I'm not convinced he deserves to demand for headship of any unit whatsoever.... This is my opinion... 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Zutlin: 11:37am On Dec 22, 2018 |
dk2baba: Follow the link below. Do well to at least read page I before asking questions. Good luck. https://www.nairaland.com/4843199/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/236 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by meetchandus(m): 11:50am On Dec 22, 2018 |
softandmoist: Lol..Happens here a lot..What area do you stay here in Regina..Been here for 4 months and stay in Normanview west..North side of Regina 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by cutezain(f): 12:49pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
Landing Gist and Quasi Inspirational gist for people. My flight was scheduled for 8pm , I left the house by 6pm with my entire family (both those physically present and on what's app video call) . I booked my flight with Lufthansa from PH ,I paid for extra luggage didn't have a problem with customs or immigration cos perks of been in a force family . So flight arrived big plane , movies, charged my phone in board the plane, the food just kept in coming , short stop in Abuja picked up passengers , we didn't disembark . Let's say we spent 30mins. Then off we flew to Germany we arrived by 6:30am . ( Now let me tell you all , please where comfy shoes , I did so the TREK yes I said it TREK was good , Frankfurt is massive , don't get lost following the arrow , always check the board for your flight . Then after 3hrs we started checking in with Air Canada ( don't bother about your luggage here it will be loaded into the next plane for you . Did I tell you I went the wrong way n almost went into Germany . My GOD is stronger than dem. So off we went to Toronto not so spacious but was bearable , good flight , food was everywhere . The hanty near me na have Cough ,I shall use style to cover my face . I didn't come all the was to be quarantined . We eventually landed after what looked like the longest flight if my life . So with my already filled out declaration form I was directed to immigration when I told the connecting flight lady I wanted to be stamped here.ki The line was long oh my , no one was smiling I new I will miss my flight but I wasn't bothered , soon it became my turn and just as I presented my documents another officer came up n said let me take her and some others , she seems nice . Asked me questions if I am an ex con , been deported , how much I had on my person . I changed my passport photo to a new one , I was asked to sign n she also signed . Then off I went to get my sin number . I filled out the form , gave my Airbnb address n I was done. I was given my sin and a paper on how to kip it safe n etc. I informed the officer I had missed my flight . He just said go downstairs they will rebook you. I went downstairs I didn't see my bags (okay my village people finally found me). Kip that declaration form handy you will need to present it before you pass the gate. I got to the ticket stand told the about my bags they said " oh if you fly Air Canada you don't need to worry about your baggage we will sent it to your final destination. Ps they load the baggage after check in so they know whose bags go if you are not there your bags stay till you come and you are re booked den they load your bags) . On another TREK I went looking for my boarding gate . I found it , within a short time it was time to board so I did, this plane was smaller no food just plenty off water to fill our hungry bellies , we had movies to watch n a port to charge my phone but I was sleepy so I slept off with an ear piece listening to classical music. Suddenly I was awoken by shaking n left n right movement . I closed my eyes n said Ha! Canada na so you wan do me . We continued that was for 2 mins then we touched down finally , it was 5pm I was finally at Winnipeg airport. Thank you Lord . I went to get my laugage wore my winter jacket that surprisingly is holding off the cold , muffler on neck , head warmers n out I went let me pause ,,,,,,, The cold attacked my hands because I didn't wear my gloves it went through my jeans because it could but my torso head n feet where warm . I got a taxi n straight home u went . My host was at home , I asked for hot water diluted it and drank it it warmed my belly . It felt nice. I went straight to bed after a brief chat with my host I was tired n I needed the rest 66 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by AdesegunSanni89: 1:05pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
Hi all, please I have a friend who has a PhD in microbiology and I adviced him to relocate to Canada through Express entry but he keeps saying he may not get a good job in Canada. Please what are his chances? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by cutezain(f): 1:22pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
cutezain: My inspiration for you. I landed on a Monday evening , my body had not adjusted to time so when I woke up i decided let start my house search I sent out lots of email not just frloe house alone but for jobs as well ( I already had a viewing booked from Nigeria) . So I got another viewing . This place was divine within my budget 622 I only pay hydro took the application I didn't want to be in a rush . Also also opened my bank , and got a new SIM that same day . Next day I see the other place not sooner nice , still I take the application form , you never know. As I was getting the form what do I see a call from a company asking me to come in for an interview just day 3 . YES!!!!!!!!! So I leave the building go home call my family lay out every thing n seek 2nd opinions , so I go on Thursday to submit the application for the first house with my bank statement hoping to get it den off I went for my interview , I get the job I decide okay no harm just submit the other application. On my way there the first house manager call n say SORRY we can't approve you for the house , I felt sad but motivated to I get to the second place n they say, SORRY SOMEONE JUST TOOK IT . Hmmmmmm. I took a cab went to the mall sat and got a meal , I called the agent for the second place coz she was soon nice , I told her don't you have something for me n she said hold on my hopes are high again . Yes was a response we got a bachelor's for 700 , ha hanty!!!! I want it she set me up for a viewing Friday the next day with a colleague. I went home happy so that day by 3:00pm I get a call ...... It's another company want me to come in for an interview ( smiles) we do a phone interview ,I passed I schedule the interview for the very next day afternoon . In the morning I set out first to the bank got my deposit , then went to view the house oh my Magnificent . I walk with the agent back to the office. Fill the forms pay my deposit give them a copy of my bank statement just to add more spice n off u went to do my interview I passed bthe second stage den suddenly I get a call I am approved for the apartment. YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Re schedule my last phase interview to Monday went there signed my lease , payed now I got a house . Ps more jobs are calling. In 4days I did it , you can do it . Wives , husband's help each other I declared war in success n I will get it. Dream,plan n push like u never have . Good morning everyone!!!!!! 73 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by cutezain(f): 1:25pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
If you are in Winnipeg looking for a house new migrant I can get the number of the housing management n give to you only if you ask. Thank you. 8 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kmgb1: 1:34pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
In the spirit of changing the topic So first week in Dec,one child was sick and at home for 3 days,the following week,the second and third joined while the first person was now okand could go to school,the last 2 missed school for 2 days. There was no issue at all as there was someone to stay back with any ailing child after hospital visits and i could still go to work all through the period even if i went late some days My question- Those in Canada without their spouses,how do u swing such situations,what other choice do u have apart from stabbing work on those days(i presume your pay will also be deducted) will the frequency of having to stay back home cause issues at work. Any other thing i should take note of..biko seniors please shed light 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 1:39pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
Thanks @cutezain for sharing your experiences. May you continue to prosper in your new home. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 3:02pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
Kmgb1: Your pay wouldn't get deducted for a certain amount of days. The other days you can get close to 75 percent of your full pay or so. This is if you have a good union job. Most employer will work around your situation though. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 3:18pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
I reckon both sides of the gladiators are presently recuperating from the near fatal blows and arsenal exchanged yesterday. Am sure in a little while this place will be bubbling again..lol 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kmgb1: 4:20pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
maternal: Good to know!thanks so much for responding |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Owlette: 5:37pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
I'm sorry but this sounds a lot like you are judging her. You don't know the full story. That she came here to express herself doesn't give you the right to judge her. Same thing you were fighting for in Guitarlife's case and you are doing the exact same thing. It's repulsive. Homguy: 16 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tessytessy(f): 5:45pm On Dec 22, 2018 |
Its not advisable for young couples to relocate. Most loose their marriage due to the immaturity coupled with the new location and the freedom it brings. 30watts: |
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