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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 12:55pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: Your moniker is to die for, lol. I have had to completely quit drinking because I am still on G2. I never thought I could but it was between risking a DUI that could send me back to naija, vs Uber anytime man sips something. I can't afford taking an uber and still pay pricey car insurance, I have to maximize my money's worth lol. Congrats on the new job, care to state what industry/profession it is? It would help someone in a similar field know what is applicable or perhaps reach out to you for tips. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 1:16pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
abbey4christ: lol @ bolded. It depends on where the person's experience and degree is from though. If from a first-world commonwealth nation, with some luck the person has some chance of remaining at the same level. Beside the issue of Canadian experience and Canadian degree, the major issue is that the economy isn't expanding as fast as the number of job seekers. As there are quite a number of canadian degree holders still searching for a good job. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 1:23pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
Well, there are a lot of facts in it but not all of it is true, and some aren't to the extent she portrayed it. Collintos: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 1:29pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
I can't argue with points 6, 7, 11 and 12. My God she perfectly summarised Canada in the bolded, especially that point 7! People here are two faced and eye service is a huge part of their workplace culture. I cant count how many times people have spoken very ill of someone to me, but go on leading the person to think they are best of friends. They even find it odd when you choose to be neutral. You really can't tell where you stand with a canadian, esp at work. It is very common for seeming good friends at work to forget your existence the moment you or they change jobs. People socialize on a need-to-basis here. This is why most immigrants default to mostly associating with people of their own culture, just to preserve their social sanity. It is the second generation of immigrants/kids that often get used to the flow. Then the healthcare thing... that one beats my comprehension. There is an acute shortage of specialist doctors, Canadians even travel abroad to get healthcare, yet doctors have to go through an abysmally long winding path to licensure. It seems like there is a deliberate plan to maintain the shortage. Collintos: 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vickertony(m): 1:33pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 2:54pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
einsteino: Job Field: IT Specification: Technical Support Specialist Company: classified ![]() ![]() The job description is mostly what you need to get a job here... Your resume most match the Job description 110%. That gets one foot in the door... The rest is up to you. Leave a really good impression and hope for the best. Here nah Jungle... And I realised Canadians are very laxed... Nigeria finish work for my body as I'm of both worlds... My children will probably have their primary education here... Then secondary and technical school in Nigeria or something... Then come back here. For B. Sc and whatever. 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by abbey4christ(m): 3:37pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
May i know you please? Ying yang? [quote author=adeji2001 post=84230088][/quote] |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 4:13pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
no basis for comparison, especially from third world country immigrants like India and co, then we remember those immigrating from a nearly failed state like Nigeria .if you know you enjoy court order being flouted, death traps called roads, paying for road worthiness for plying a swamp, booby trap roads, have a rethink about relocating to the great white north. Canada no be heaven, but no be from mouth of a Nigerian, we suppose dey hear that one. Happy immigration to all and sundry 42 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by abbey4christ(m): 4:48pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
Happy immigration to you too ![]() ![]() iaatmguy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 5:30pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: Lol I.T and finance have it the easiest here, though it is I.T that has the better remuneration of the two. For some other field, like engineering, it often isn't a plug and play scenario as the industry is very risk averse. There is a reason why international students land "core" engineering jobs much faster than experienced immigrant engineers. Then again it is best to have an open mind and chase your goals. I don't have a family but have thought a bit about where would be best to raise my unborn(hopefully I am fertile cos we can't be too sure yet ![]() Another issue is in whose care and discipline would you entrust them? Would you relocate to Naija with them or would you just ship them out to boarding houses while you stay back in Canada? 7 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 5:44pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
einsteino: Primary school here in Canada... Secondary school back in Nigeria... University back in Canada... And they'll be staying with my mom... Lol... Not traveling back with anybody... I want them to understand that there's lights out and data cap and nights where you drink garri to bed. The few Africans I've met born here in Canada don't really have a clue... I turned out okay and I really pray my kids turn out okay as well... That is what I can't teach but I can influence... 10 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 5:52pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
einsteino: City of Ottawa are looking for engineers and engineers in training something like that. It's something you should look into. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Prudento: 7:22pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
Hey Guys, please I need opinion of those who may have experience renewing their passport at Nigerian embassy in Ottawa. I applied for it this week hoping I would be allowed to choose a convenient time. I am in Saskatoon and I wanted to choose January for cheaper flight, you know ���. Buth they're giving me next week appointment. I called their line today and the voice prompt says "those who want to rescheduling their appointment can come at any day...convenient for them". Please is it true that I can just go in January? I need to confirm before booking my flight but they're not picking up my calls. Please help. ��� |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nickshrapnel: 7:53pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: The bolded really got me laughing ![]() Nigeria might get better by then don’t you think? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 8:10pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
Nickshrapnel: Hopefully... but until then. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bily(m): 8:43pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: Haba! You want to expose your kids to the risks in Nigeria because of UP NEPA and GARRI??! ![]() ![]() ![]() when you can simply turn off the lights in Canada which will save you money And they also sell garri in Canada... They they can as well drink garri to bed ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 8:46pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
bily: Baba... their father (Me) grew up in Nigeria... even if we did go outside... we were still rooted... A little pain hurts no one... I have seen what too much comfort does to the mind here... you no go understand. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bily(m): 8:59pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: Baba, I understand you jare... Just playing with you. But on a serious note, They are people that also enjoyed this too much comfort and also turned out right. Times are charging especially in the Nigerian landscape and youth mentality is turning from bad to worse. The secondary school of yesterdays is not the same as today. In Nigeria of today, you hear of massive recruitment into cultism right from secondary schools. Secondary school students seeing nothing wrong with Yahoo yahoo. Not saying it was very good when we went to school, but at that time, one think we still had was values. Which kept grounding us and resetting the bad influence or tendencies. My brother, right now, Nigeria youths have thrown values out the window... Who values Epp?? This makes it a very dangerous place to raise kids. We have lost the African value system. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vickertony(m): 9:00pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gafasng: 11:06pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 11:23pm On Nov 21, 2019 |
Been reading all these not-so good information someone wrote here judging from his experience. And sometimes I can't help but wonder why you think cos you experienced that, it should also be same with me and every other people. I really need to know whether any of us were forced with this relocation decision and when you were coming did you not know that changes, pleasant and not-so pleasant will occur? This aside., for my naija folks, how on earth will u ever compare a developed nation with naija in any way regardless of whatever status you had back in naija before relocation.? If it were that good for you back there why did u relocate to Canada if at all you must relocate having to spend such money, time and energy only for you to come over here to read some demoralising story from someone who has no idea of what it takes to live in naija... Oh! I have only spent 1month here in Regina and for each passing day I have no regret whatsoever. Getting a job here is not automatic just like in every other climes. Why the thought of having to land and getting all ur desires automatically met. People who thinks like that are only greedy and also an ingrate. At least here you have peks to lay claims in even if you never get jobs {for families with child{ren} you get child benefit, what you never had in naija} , lots of other different opportunities abounds here and there, just that people don't take the pain to read and get right information. Can you compare been jobless in naija with been jobless here where you can at least take up survival jobs and pay ur bills till u get back in ur feet. I can state here without mincing words that this country has lots of potentials for you to attain your goals if only you can be patient and consistent. Don't be afraid to start from the beginning if you have to, after all that's the purpose of relocation. If you can by yourself sell ur houses, lands, vehicle and other material things to come over here, what took you years to achieve and fear no catch you to dispose them only for you to come here come read something online and u want to start having a rethinking, infact I pity you o.. Get your head thinking straight and put ur hope in God. Do the best you can and get that little job to start with and if it's the big one go all the way for it. Its ur life not anybodies and you should take responsibility for every cause of actions you take. Get advices but weigh your objectives before taking decision cos you get to live by whatever decisions you take. And above all don't regret doing things, only learn from your mistake and move ahead. Whatever did not stop you from getting to Canada can never stop you from making it in this land. I rest my case. Na your hand e dey o... 64 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maternal: 12:34am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Prudento: Try to secure a date. But even if you don't, it's legit. After what happened a few years ago, the ambassador doesn't play anymore. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maternal: 12:36am On Nov 22, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: How would you feel if your kids died of something, which could have been easily treated in Canada ? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Slimcanada001: 12:40am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Oga not sure what you want to hear. You just have to hustle and raise capital. Nobody will give you such info here. Maybe try getting a job, work for a while and save up. [quote author=vickertony post=84248309][/quote] 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by toboy: 1:08am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Folafikemi:Aunty! One month is just too early for you to understand certain things! Though my experience is different cuz I have lived here for 4 years as a university student I can literally identify with every single thing they're saying because I have seen people pass thru similar experience. Words like that are rare to come by so It's better you pay attention to them and pick lessons from it for you benefit. If heard those words 4years ago, I could have tried to do just one thing differently over these years. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 1:16am On Nov 22, 2019 |
maternal: Oga... calm down... you're awfully pessimistic... You always think of the worse possible situation which is definitely far from the case... What could easily be treated in Canada that cannot easily be treated in Nigeria...? what is the bases of a life threatening disease in this conversation...?!! My idea for bringing my children to Nigeria is to instill a form of MORAL EDUCATION it'll be really hard to instill in Canada. How does that bring room to cancer or Leukemia into the topic... Mr maternal, I do not know what is wrong with you but clearly, it is a lot... I'll be sending my children to Lagos... I'm sure you know... sending them to the best schools or taking them to ST. Nicholas is the least of my problem... And as you already figured out... If it is the welfare check you're scared of sharing (the same money you were using to BUGA some weeks back to feed me) Keep your money... I advice you use that money to treat yourself... You need help. Big Help!!! P.S; If you want to come at me... Please do... I enjoy that... Don't bring my family in... You crossed the line with that post but right now i am in a happy place. It won't harm you to ignore me as much as I ignore you... I told you already... If nairaland had a block/hide button... we won't be having this exchange... until the forum applies the neccessary upgrades. Steer clear maternal... steer clear. peace ![]() 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 1:17am On Nov 22, 2019 |
toboy: This is why you share... if you don't mind, Do share... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maternal: 1:40am On Nov 22, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: I don't even recall having a conversation with you. In all honesty, once I log off I don't know or remember anyone. The only person I remember is salf. Either way, you remembering me, especially this rant says a lot. But what I ask is a serious question. Do you really believe the hospitals, emergency response, safety,etc is on par with what they have in Canada ? If your child dies from a treatable medical emergency in naija, how would you feel ? I ask because I've seen this happen. 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 1:43am On Nov 22, 2019 |
maternal: Do you see your kids dying...? as for me i dont... And again keep stupidity to yourself. you'll be seem more wiser that way. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maternal: 1:45am On Nov 22, 2019 |
iPopAlomo: Yes I do. Not by my hands though, and after me. That I could never forgive myself. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iPopAlomo(m): 2:01am On Nov 22, 2019 |
maternal: Je m'en fous... Let me teach you how to ignore... see see... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bily(m): 2:24am On Nov 22, 2019 |
maternal: This guy sef, I tire for you o. Why bring death of one's kids into the Discussion? SMH 6 Likes 2 Shares |
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