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March 2- 2010
Hi!
It’s a wonderful forum to place your comments.
Am from India and landed in Canada as immigrant in 2008, after landing I
had attended almost all programs which are meant for new immigrants such
as Mentorship, career edge, ELT, Co-op, Volunteer and even collected few
reference letters as well. But finding job in this country is not an
easy task, believe it’s more on your luck instead of your hard work.
Canadian govt need immigrants for labor jobs and currently all educated
people are coming to Canada and finally survive with labor jobs. They
involve in such a cycle which never allows to come out of it hence going
back become very difficult.
I feel there must be some norms in terms of applicability of 'Equal
Opportunity Employer', percentage of immigrants in an organization and
so on. About all this, it is not enough to educate immigrants or new
comers, it’s equally important to update employers towards hiring
immigrants like employer can hire any new comer on a contract basis say
for a quarter, temporary basis with pre defined conditions or on
performance based and alike.
To my surprise, positions are lying vacant for months and years but
recruitment never takes place. In today’s world when distances are
reduced drastically, singing same music of Canadian experience, cultural
differences etc. are the issues of past. If immigrants are accepted
after Canadian govt norms and evaluation then they must be accepted with
open arms. I also realize....
- Canadian govt is spending lot of money only one side and i.e.
educating immigrants wherein they need to change some programs and
update employers as well
- I am MBA, my partner is B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Ed, MBA and currently studying.
Also got Teaching License from Ontario College of Teachers but there is
no job!
- Before granting visa, credentials, statistics etc. must be evaluated
thoroughly if that jobs exists in that area or not. Calling and then
putting someone educated on Personal Support Worker, Taxi Driver,
Security Guard kind of jobs is any way not going to promote respect.
- Immigrant decision is based on the information whatsoever is available
on internet or through their near and dears where in reality is
different.
- Canadian govt need to ensure employment may be in other provinces
which need people or isolated locations.
Its very easy to come out with comments such as if someone don't feel
good in this country can go back, this country is very safe or similar
things. Friends, immigrants come here with courage to do something
extra ordinary, contribute in an exemplary manner but a platform is very
much needed. Putting in the jobs where they lose their enthusiasm is a
great loss to such a wonderful country. They can go to any location,
area but with an expectation of appropriate employment only then calling
immigrants will make a difference.
One cannot forget that in current scenario a category /class of people
coming to this country and wasting their talent is no good at all. Best
and optimal utilization of human brain/knowledge is very essential.
Good luck in your job search.
DK. Toronto, Canada.
March 5- 2010
Very sad to read that many people are in a bad situation in Canada,
I live in Guatemala and I will say one thing compared to Guatemala,
Canada is paradise, here in Guatemala there is extreme poverty, no jobs,
no business or sales, crime kills every 5 minutes, there are stray
bullets that kill children and the elderly, corrupt governments steal
what they want, we are in extreme poverty. I worked for the Supreme
Electoral Tribunal and had to resign because of death threats, which
continue even without any reason, if someone can guide me as to run away
to Canada I will thank, I do not mind leaving my country, life is worth
But already those who are there consider yourselves fortunate to live in
a country where human rights are respected and all work is worthy.
Sergio C. Guatemala.
March 6- 2010
I been living in Toronto, Canada for 6 months, I'm Uruguayan, but I
lived the last 8 years in Buenos Aires before coming here.
This message seeks to break some myths.
If you are thinking of coming here, the money that the embassy advised
is NOT ENOUGH everything is more expensive than what we had said and I
assure you that $ 20,000 for a family of 4 people reach only to 6
months.
If you have U.S. dollars multiply x 1.04 Just come will have to pay at
least 6 months rent (average 1300 x 6 approximately 7800) are already
resting 12,000.
And we must add $ 350 per month for utilities Electricity / water / gas
/ phone base / basic internet / basic cable and insurance (required) in
6 months 2000 so only resting 10,000 are now in the electric company
make you leave a deposit 150, 250 in the gas Remember that the house is
empty. Just cook, refrigerator, hot water and heating, microwave maybe $
2000 If you are humble reach, mattresses / tv / mobile or landline some
basic cooking utensils can they give away a table that seats maybe a
chair ...
There are left 7500...
To open a bank account there are no major problems, but to apply for a
credit card you have to freeze money, at least $ 1000 left and 6500.
And I advise you do so you need a credit history Getting driver's
license CAD 125 each, several paperwork $ 100, transportation and
another $ 100 minimum per month and things for the house (and left 6000)
The car is a complicated issue because economy cars fail the test and
the cars cost more if they work, 5000.
No car ... you came a month ago and you still have only $ 6000.
If you can live with less than 1000 a month you're a genius.
That is money that is left for 6 months.
Is very difficult to get a job the first 6 months and if do you do that
LIKELY TO GET A “SURVIVAL JOB” THAT ALLOWS live poorly few months.
We're talking $ 10 an hour, 1600 per month to reach your pocket and
spend approximately 1350 and transport 100 The conclusion is:
If 20,000 is the only money you have when coming here, then you are
playing with fire, maybe after a year you would be IN BANKRUPTCY.
And if it is true that 200,000 immigrants arrive in Canada each year is
also true that 80,000 returning to their countries broken losing an
average $ 5000 each and can check it in statistic.ca years ago by what
they say everything was very different, but now MARCH 2010 this is the
reality of someone trying to survive in Canada.
Adrian. Toronto, Canada.
March 9- 2010
Hello all,
In the following months to live I'll move to Canada as a resident. My
immediate objective will be to get a scholarship for master’s studies.
Some of the forumers would know which institution can look for
scholarships or loans? ... Know if they can even offer scholarships to
study abroad?
Regards
Juan C. Mexico.
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