aav said:
My dear fellow boarders and brothers:
The more I google or read about what successful migrates have to say about their experience living in canada, the more I become anxious and start thinking if this is really worth all the effort, money and most importantly investing your years of life.
Some very depressing stories out there. Some say its a country full of opprtuntiy for less skillful, and a total shocker for skillful migrants.
some say it takes years to even get a job in your field. Others quote that despite of having highest degree and once well paying job in their home country, they surrender to doing odd jobs like driving cab, cashier in a restaurant, etc
I dont want to believe this, but really google it and see it yourself. I did not honestly come across even a single story that was satisfying and met migrants expectation. All very depressed people out there. And a very large number of migrants return after 3-4 years of hard struggle to find peace and stability back home.
Is this all true guys?
I have made up my mind. I will not think to settle unless I find a decent job in my field. I will definately not shift with family initially. I will give myself 1 year max.
Guys, may i suggest we approach these questions from a different angle. I do not know what the intentions are, but this is my response.
Many people do not get to experience the joys of life because of their attitude. Watch "Who moved my cheese". AAV, i do not know the circumstances of these people, but a positive outlook in life will see opportunities and others look at the same thing and see obstacles. Yes, some of these experiences are real, and it will cause fear, but remember why you are doing this. You are doing this for your wife and kids if you have them.
Everyone on this forum is looking for a better way of life, and lots of people will have all kinds of things to say, to encourage and also discourage you. But you must analyse these things for yourself and make an informed decision for yourself. And this is what the senior members are actually trying to do, help you stop in your mode of panic and think back to the first instance why you made a commitment to try for a permanent residence in Canada.
We all are a part of a world that has become a global marketplace for products and services. People who fail to see this change will be left behind, which may have happen to a few of the people who read about. Embrace change and you will see positive results.
One last thing, people expect that you are going to canada with all the qualifications and experience and land a sweet life, not even embrassing the idea, that they may need to go back to studying, or do a "bridging program" to get Canadian qualifications. Then when they do not land the job of their dreams, they sulk.
AAV, research your area of expertise in Canada, prepare yourself to do some add studies (lots of subsidies to help, google it) and prepare to do something part time while you wait on the job in your field.
Think positive!!! Life will give you Lemons sometimes, use it to make lemonade!
...Please CIC send me a +ve response..i am tired of waiting
