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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 3:14pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
kiari: You may begin to consider some more technical or professional jobs. You can change your profession with just a one month course to a more technical job. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 3:20pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mmaryam: You can take a one year certificate course, could be online or in class depending on what works for you. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kiari: 3:21pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Thank you so much.. Please can u tell me more about this technical /professional jobs? Examples.... Riversides2003: 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by KINGTELLER: 3:34pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:36pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
KINGTELLER: I just check on Kijiji and see 3 bedroom apartment in Moncton for 770/ month. And if you have roommates you may end up paying around $260. The cost of leaving is lower in New Brunswick. You will do fine with a wage of $12. New Brunswick is the only Canadian officially bilingual province. It is the land of The Acadians who are the descendants of French colonists. So expect to meet people who never spoke English in New Brunswick They speak the standard North American English but no one understands their French. I always prefer dealing with them in English. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 3:39pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Really? Is it the accent or what? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:47pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Nogen: A combination of sentence structure, accent .... lol By the way some of them never spoke English given they are Arcadians. And if you meet this type you are basically screwed given that you will have a hard time understanding their French and you can't shift the conversation to English 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 3:48pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Beauideal: Fort McMurray is a city of about 80,000 people. It’s basically an oil city with lots of money going around. True to the fact that they do a lot of drugs here, it’s only a matter of choice for you to decide if you will join them or not. I landed in Fort McMurray from Nigeria some few years back and I can boldly tell you I never regretted it. Though it’s a work town with little side attractions, but you can be sure of making good money and can afford to take your family for nice vacations within and outside Canada if you want. Even a Janitor will make at least $50k minimal. I first worked as security when I landed and was going home with $4k in a month after tax which is on a 7 days on 7 days off basis. My intention was to get a white collar job sitting in front of a computer but as God will have it I now work as an heavy equipment operator which is sweet, you just don’t want to imagine what an HEO takes home bi-weekly. I lost all I ever had including my certificates and travel doc in 2016 wild fire(the beast) except for the cloths I put on for work and my car that fateful day. The most painful part was that then I was renting and as a Nigerian didn’t see getting a property insurance as something important. I would have been at least $100k richer if I have had that $25 monthly insurance for my property. My dear a lot have really gone by but thank God in less than a year after I lost everything, I bought my own house to the glory of God. When you come here there are lots of opportunities you just have to be flexible and discover what works in the city you live in. God will help you. 91 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 3:55pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
KINGTELLER: Ok if it’s to get a PR, then go for it, thought you already got PR. All the best bro. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 4:32pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Oh my world! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dudujomi: 4:35pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
adebee16:I'm particularly interested in knowing more about British Columbia. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jelmusboy(m): 5:09pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
This your story weak me. Anyway, thank God for everything Riversides2003: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 5:14pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
jelmusboy: Story still plenty sef but just as you said thank God for everything cos it’s not easy bro but when you are focused and have vision, you will overcome obstacles � 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:37pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Riversides2003:Hi bro can I pick your brain briefly ? I used to work in banking operations and have made quite a profile in that area but I really am looking to move away from that career. I work as a software tester currently but I am training to become a full fledged software/web developer. I will be landing Calgary early 2019 but my training might take a further 6 months for me to be comfortable in the software/web development domain. How would you advise I roll ? Currently I am planning to land in Calgary, get any job and continue my training (its online) then manage the job till say sept 2019 when I would have had enough software development project on my profile to start looking for a software developer job. Sometimes it feels like my plan is not well taught out, can you advise me ? I have a Bsc and Msc Elect Eng but I am not willing to practice Engineering , I really enjoy coding. What do you think ? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Bawss1(m): 6:07pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
^^ As they say, the taste of the pudding is in the eating, but from the looks of it your plan sounds good. Any reason sir, if you don't mind sharing, why you are opting to land in Calgary in particular? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:21pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Bawss1:I was initially headed to Ontario but since my IT plans are scheduled to go live later and I wouldnt be contesting for an IT job till later in the year I reasoned the major reason for going to Ontario would have been ease of getting IT job. By the time am ready for IT jobs I can always apply from Calgary to Ontario, but I am hoping I can get a decent offer for software developer in Alberta tho. Lastly, I have a friend who is in Calgary and ready to accomodate me for sometime and help with integrating. From what I have read tho, GTA is like Lagos and am an Ibadan/Abuja kind of person If I can get a decent job in Alberta, I prefer the quiet Alberta life. I am hoping I can get a wife in Alberta too, I heard the hustle is too agresive in GTA for their ladies to have time for settling down 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Bawss1(m): 6:54pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Guitarlife: Got it. Having someone in Calgary to help with your landing is totally understandable. From there you can position yourself to take opportunities as they present themselves. I am one of those people who are biased in citing Ontario as the place to be when it comes to IT. True, Toronto is a heck of a busy place to live in with the fast pace of life like one would find in any commercial hub anywhere these days. Thing is, it is very competitive in terms of IT jobs and this is unmatched by few places in the country except, say, Montreal. Another place in the province that is growing as an IT hub is the Kitchener-Waterloo region. It doesn't have as many opportunities as Toronto but it is steadily growing its clout. The plus side is that it is still offers a calmer pace of life unlike Toronto. [s]Also with all the schools in the region babes full ground[/s] I myself do not care much for big cities and their bustle, I generally stay away from Toronto ...except on the weekends when it is time for owambe For me living in the K-W region is like the best of both worlds, enjoy a calm city life and when it's time to switch it up the 6ix is just an hour away. 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 7:28pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Influential101: Well, would your friend tell you if they weren't doing well ? The weather argument carry;s no weight. But I agree to each their own. I'm just giving a different perspective which this forum is made for. Toronto people are jumping on me. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 7:34pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
salford1: I agree. But would you stay in the GTA for example and seek your specialization, even if they pay isn't the greatest and your quality of life is lower, or try a different province/profession ? That's peoples issue in the GTA I feel. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 7:42pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Guitarlife:Hello bro, sometimes we might begin to look beyond our passion depending on the circumstances we find ourselves. I know that IT field is also very profitable if you can get into a very good organization or get a job with the government. There are other short courses or programs you can do, that will impact positively in your career. In my city,engineering is hot cake but you know the reason you don’t want to continue in that field which I respect. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 7:43pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Bawss1: Correct. I love that area. I have a guy that does the same. Go to Toronto for fun, then get the hell out on the weekends. I heard the Somali population is growing there, and the housing prices are increasing. Is that true ? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:55pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
maternal: Yes it is true. But I always think Alberta is worst in terms of real estate given that houses are very expensive there. Ten years ago, my sister and her husband sold their house in Whitby (GTA) and moved to Calgary. Ever since they have arrived in Alberta, they have been saying that living in Ontario was a complete waste to them. You can never convince my sister to move back East. The only thing she miss about the East are the French schools for the kids. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Bawss1(m): 8:15pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
maternal: Alas, this is very true. Toronto's growth is having a ripple effect in surrounding cities and in K-W as well. Part of this effect is rising house prices as more people move to the city. Somalis and Indians (as usual ) are coming here in sizeable numbers now it appears. It seems to me that the Somalis are those who came in here initially as refugees but their population is growing. I could be wrong about this. The Toronto - K-W corridor as it is commonly referred to these days is becoming busier and busier but for now K-W still retains its calm city status. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:23pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Riversides2003:Bro what I heard is that the process for certification is long and windy, maybe I'd give it a thought. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iaatmguy(m): 8:47pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Lagertha:please could you explain better on this ? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 8:49pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
TheCongo2:Depends on where you go in Alberta. A house sold for 400k in Medicine Hat can cost you 650 to 700k in Calgary. Even within Calgary, a house sold for 450k in the Mcknight area can cost you 850k in the Aspen area. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 8:52pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
salford1: Difference of 400K within the same city? That is crazy 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by seunlara(f): 8:53pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Riversides2003: Thank u |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mcstan18(m): 8:58pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
salford1: You're my hommie sha. Born, "bread" and buttered in Mushin. Nice to know |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:02pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
TheCongo2:That is better than buying a 2 bed room, 1 bathroom condo for 600k in vancouver 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:03pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mcstan18:Na so my bros. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Riversides2003(m): 9:39pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Guitarlife: That’s not true, it depends on the route you going about. Do you know as an engineer you can even practice here without certification for example? You just need someone to give you the right directives. Sincerely it’s not as hard as people think. 4 Likes |
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