I am so saddened by some of the defeatist comments here. I think that 50% of you should give up your dreams and withdraw since you already believe you will fail.
I cannot say why someone couldn't find a job. It's not just your Indian experience, it's your resume and ability to secure and deal with an interview. Having a good job in India is not an automatic passport to a job here, though it does help.
I live over a subway stop and often go downtown. All of the major office towers and condos are connected underground by 30 KM of pristine malls, with shops, subway stops, theatres, and a myriad of food courts. When I walk through this climate controlled oasis, I am struck by the enormous diversity of young workers who flock down at lunchtime from their office towers, neatly dressed in fine suites or smart dresses. They come down in groups for lunch at one of the many multinational food courts. They look, act, and probably are quite successful. That's what I see. I don't see young immigrants cleaning toilets, I see them as being on the path to successful careers.
Hate to sound negative but if I were in my 20's and living in India I would make a successful transition to Canada. I would network on Linked-in and make contacts. I would be aggressive about making sure my resume was out there. I'd have every bank e-mail me each new job opening. I read that in 7 years most immigrants have bought a home and they tend to do better than native born Canadians. I have taught English to Korean, Chinese and Saudi Arabian students. I am so proud of them. 3 of them now own 4 bedroom homes and one is an extremely successful real estate agent and broker. They came with little skills, just the burning desire to succeed.
My Chinese student barely spoke English, had little general knowledge since he was from Communist China, and he sold phone plans door to door for a pittance for a while. But he quickly learned computer skills and got a job with IBM. He now owns several income properties.
You can aspire to greatness or wallow in negatives, but if you really feel that it's going to be so awfully tough and no one will employ you, then why come?
I don't mean to be harsh, but there are so many success stories, so why listen to the naysayers? No it's not easy, it's an adventure for the young at heart with spirit and guts. Canada has already deemed you to be the right stuff. Have faith in yourselves.
MB
