Some very good comments here.
I have read Not Canada, and in truth some people are going to fail, while most succeed. If I were to create a website caled Yes Canada and removed the nagative post one would have a different picture. That aside, there are great challenges that one faces when moving to a new country.
People on this forum know that I am Canadian. I have spent most of my working life outside of Canada. My life and income are comfortable, and I don't know if that would be the same if I return to Canada. My Korean wife if fussy as to where in Canada she wants to live, and I'm not sure if I can make the same living as I do now. I am prepared to do whatever it takes. Yes, I might even have to drive a taxi or something until I get settled. I do know that there are fears that I have to face, but it will work out in the long run.
From my experience, immigrants who have a comforatbale life in their home countries will find the first years in Canada to be difficult. You are most likely to find a job below your present level, but in time most can move up. There are also many who come to Canada from a life of poverty, and as soon as they arrive, they are moving up. Each new step is a positive one. Having their children to even complete high school was something they could only dream about before. Sometimes the pooer immigrants have an advantage because they are met by church and social groups that assist in their settlement. I know of one man in Edmonton (from Chile)who's family settled in Canada (Edmonton) as refugees, and when they arrived a church group helped them find a home to rent. They sent out letters to neighbors informing them that there is a new family living on their block and if they had any spare toys or basic things for living to donate them for pick up. They became very welcome and within a few days they had everything they needed. This doesn't really happen to people who immigrate to Canada who have come on their own skills or incomes.
When you come to Canada, Australia or the U.S. leave your pride at the door and get busy living your life.
I have read Not Canada, and in truth some people are going to fail, while most succeed. If I were to create a website caled Yes Canada and removed the nagative post one would have a different picture. That aside, there are great challenges that one faces when moving to a new country.
People on this forum know that I am Canadian. I have spent most of my working life outside of Canada. My life and income are comfortable, and I don't know if that would be the same if I return to Canada. My Korean wife if fussy as to where in Canada she wants to live, and I'm not sure if I can make the same living as I do now. I am prepared to do whatever it takes. Yes, I might even have to drive a taxi or something until I get settled. I do know that there are fears that I have to face, but it will work out in the long run.
From my experience, immigrants who have a comforatbale life in their home countries will find the first years in Canada to be difficult. You are most likely to find a job below your present level, but in time most can move up. There are also many who come to Canada from a life of poverty, and as soon as they arrive, they are moving up. Each new step is a positive one. Having their children to even complete high school was something they could only dream about before. Sometimes the pooer immigrants have an advantage because they are met by church and social groups that assist in their settlement. I know of one man in Edmonton (from Chile)who's family settled in Canada (Edmonton) as refugees, and when they arrived a church group helped them find a home to rent. They sent out letters to neighbors informing them that there is a new family living on their block and if they had any spare toys or basic things for living to donate them for pick up. They became very welcome and within a few days they had everything they needed. This doesn't really happen to people who immigrate to Canada who have come on their own skills or incomes.
When you come to Canada, Australia or the U.S. leave your pride at the door and get busy living your life.
