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Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Childofthelord(f): 4:00am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Well well, for me sha, what gives me the most ick about Canada is the people. I am not an extrovert but whenever I am working with people or around folks with whom I share common objectives (e.g classmates), I yearn for that communal vibe within and without. Often times, if you are not a best-friend, boy friend, cousin...close relative sha...they seek no form of real friendship with you, one that lasts long. I miss that. It's easy to say, "put yourself out there", "join this and join that" but there is something refreshing about being able to have a good conversation with someone at the bus stop or the grocery shop. Come on, no one stays in their house 24/7, 365 days a year, but the people you meet in your day to day activities are what makes your life fufilling. I call it "the natural vibe from my father's land", nothing compares to that. That being said Canada is indeed livable, and has all everything you need to live and work as a law-abiding citizen, but just like poutine, it can't be for everyone. 7 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by zomby(m): 4:06am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Aareona: In life, you simply can’t have it all; there are millions of people in Nigeria that want your life in Canada. Just stay focused, do what you need to do and thank God for his mercy forever.. 2 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by websta: 4:09am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Bksense:Oga many things abeg. Don't ever compare Canada and Banana Island. |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by cleod: 4:10am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Why not make friends, Do you have Nigerian community in your location or better still African community, are you in School, you will see some International student to discuss with . I dont know about your place but i presently reside in USA as a student and i can say virtually everyone want to have a conversation with me. Probably it is the setting of your work place. Go out for dinners and to the clubs. Make friends with elderly people. They are kind ,wiser,more exposed and approachable. The younger ones are quite difficult to have a conversation with. Where i am in the USA older men and women are my friends and usually very generous. Almost all my household items were gifts from them. 4 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by websta: 4:15am On Nov 24, 2022 |
The truth is that Canada is lonely. Canadians are reserved and everyone mind their business but it's still far better than 9ja. If you're married it's a nice place but if you are single and you are not the type that likes quite life the it may be difficult for you. Anyways, I love Canada and I'm happy I'm here bro. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Gval123: 4:18am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Bksense: Abeg, watin day banana kinikon? lolz. Abeg oh, maybe i nor day see am, tell me abeg. That dirty place? chai. I nor blame u sha, nor be ur fault. Oh, u think say those Nigeria Billionaires day stay Nigeria because say e fine? that means u know nothing. 1 Like |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Judybash93(m): 4:22am On Nov 24, 2022 |
faithfull18: I was like you before i left Nigeria.. majority of people that you say are enjoying living abroad wouldn't tell you the full story.. believe me 4 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Gerrard59(m): 4:25am On Nov 24, 2022 |
cliqtips: When he relocated to Canada, what was he expecting? A black majority locality? I don't understand some of you people o. You left Nigeria - the world's most populous black nation - to Canada yet whine that there are very few blacks around? You no read the demographics of Canada before you enter the country ni? Do you know the results of having many blacks within a particular area? 5 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Gerrard59(m): 4:31am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Quinex2: You went to Hong Kong yet you say Canada is very lonely So, how is Hong Kong very lively for a black woman? Tell me, I am very curious. I don't understand some of you people o. So Hong Kong is not heaven compared to anywhere in Nigeria? Unless you get to reside in Hong Kong after your studies, I don't see how the low taxes will benefit you. "Learn the hard way". Could you please explain how someone who migrated legally from Nigeria to Hong Kong will learn the hard way? Thank God say I follow dey this abroad una dey complain about, because if I was still in Nigeria, I would be believing anything most of you write here. You people surprise me a lot. 4 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Mirasteel: 4:33am On Nov 24, 2022 |
It is well. |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by AdaAwka1: 4:36am On Nov 24, 2022 |
gaby: Na wah oo u dey vex oo |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Gerrard59(m): 4:38am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Quinex2: This is the thing I have been preaching on NL - the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs regarding relocation. You are comparing yourself - a black African - to oyibos who japa'd. Both of you are not the same. Oyibo migrated to Hong Kong - another functioning place - for greener pastures. The oyibo did not relocate to a country in Africa. Yet, according to you, because oyibo left Canada, then it is wrong for Nigerians to leave Nigeria to Canada. So, what about the Chinese who left the same Hong Kong where you are to Canada and the UK? What about Indians who leave their country for Australia, UK and Canada? Are you saying those countries are not greener pastures for new migrants? Why the Chinese wey dey Hong Kong no stay for there since it is green simply because a Canadian left Canada? Why the Hong Konger no relocate enter Tanzania? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by tonididdy(m): 4:38am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Most Nigerians live to eat. A typical rich Nigerian sees food, cars, houses as luxury (living the good life) Lad... You are right to have spoken of loneliness and depression, because even if you lived in Buckingham palace and still had this feelings, you are not living life. I think what you need is a vacation to Nigeria or anywhere else you can just be yourself even if for a week or two. |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by OChimex: 4:41am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Bksense: A lot my bro. I drive to work, 1 hour every day, here in the US and that 1 hour no go pass one hour, rather, it will be less. Life is so easy here in America. The stress in Naija go reduce your life span over time. The level of sanity here is overwhelming. Because people are educated, literate and developed, they most times do the right right. The driving on the road is so sane, nobody scratches your car, curse or abuse you or drive you nuts like driving in Naija. Orderliness, very organized. Kinder humans, who won’t envy, poison or put your life in danger. Me and my wife dey park our car for road. The security of life and property is better. The houses no get fence oo and na wood they carry build most of them. There is no perfect place for sure. That man is just not logical and smart enough to reason things well. When your advantage out weighs your disadvantage, then you are good. The water here is so pure, no malaria. Guy the good things here are much more to ignore the few bad things. Countless places for vacations and sightseeing, and not just going to beer parlor to drink beer. E.g. hot springs. Mountains, rivers, beaches. Beautiful babes too, wey fine like angels. � 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Gerrard59(m): 4:45am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Geovanni412: You get the drift! I know it is hard for black women in places with few black people, but for a black man who knows his onions and is well-paid or financially comfortable, life should not be hard. If it is too boring for someone in Canada, fly to the US to mingle with your kith. Move to seemingly functioning places in Africa to flex life. This life no too hard, people suppose to use their number 6 to navigate life. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by valves: 4:52am On Nov 24, 2022 |
I currently live in Alberta Canada, and I can tell you that the people who enjoy this place are those who came along with their spouses and or kids. It can be pretty lonely down here for a single guy/lady. My best advise is once you come here look for a Nigerian community and associate yourself with the people in that community. It’s not a good idea to live all by yourself. We are not used to living that way in Nigeria. One benefit of living here is you can become a citizen in just 3years. After that you can decide to go work in the US, Australia or return to Nigeria if you want. You have to be strategic. Don’t just move for moving sake. There is money here if you’re in the right profession. There is peace of mind here as well. For me the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Living in Nigeria has its numerous disadvantages as well. It’s up to you to decide what you want. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by 43Ronin: 4:53am On Nov 24, 2022 |
OP you just coming, 3 years still young. I suggest you make friends, work very hard, and reduce your cost. I made some good cash as a single guy when I was in canada because I was a peter obi . Me and one of goon rented a basement in peel where we paid 1200 as rent monthly(this was split in half by 2 of us) utilities, Internet, phone, hydro, waste, Gas(Enbridge no get joy )were approx 250 per person per month. Groceries, transportation, feeding tha one collect like 700 monthly & Job was a lousy banking advisor that paid 3k monthly net in ontario with HST of 13% Bro u gota work 2 jobs if you wana be alright. Did some certificate courses and looked for work in Toronto where they paid more. So that 2nd salary accounted for my savings. So thur to Sunday over9th 12 hr shift at $20. Baba u gast gbebody if u wan make bar.Cut your cost and work fucking hard. I never bought a car, always on presto . If the waka to bus stop long my animal face vape will take me the mile . Also BA & PM dey pay nau, just that una criteria for BA role in canada choke 3 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by amliftedhigher: 5:01am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Nko1:When you feel or taste loneliness you will understand |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by xevove2061: 5:04am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Nezzjnr: 13kusd equivalent where i dey |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by honatoa(m): 5:05am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Where are u located we can be friends. Atleast small small weekend get away...I stay in North York 3 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by morinto: 5:27am On Nov 24, 2022 |
gaby:From your comment I just know that u have never travel abroad. U think to save 20k thousands dollars in three years is easy? How many Canadian person have above 20k savings in their account? You think Canada is Nigeria u don't pay for bills? The western world is just design to make u comfortable and not rich. The more you earn the more you are been tax and bills increases. The life all those Indian are living trust me we can't live it. 5 India man fit sleep for one room to avoid bills for the next two to three years so that he can gather money and also India community also tend to donate money for people to setup when dey just newly moved to that country in that community 6 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by makaveli902: 5:30am On Nov 24, 2022 |
MufasaLion: Very true, let's take Davido as a case study. |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by klawaaa: 5:35am On Nov 24, 2022 |
They don't die in the abroad ? Stay there dey argue. There are always different sides to the coin. For instance, do you know the statistics of Americans with no medical insurance ? You won't understand as they have told you. Not all that glitters is gold. Just hope that you are successful in your life. Poor dey everywhere. If success finds you in Africa that is your Canaanland! If You see the poor in the glorified abroad, you would understand the gist! MufasaLion: 5 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by canadaman18: 5:45am On Nov 24, 2022 |
I’ll tell you what , I completely get where you’re coming from. Moving to Canada as an adult is very difficult because a lot of people here form their life time friends in high school or uni But to start with, saving 20K in your first 3 years here is certainly not bad . Especially if you have no major consumer debt . A lot of people here live pay cheque to pay cheque . Keep doing whatever helped you get the 20K and look for ways to grow that 20K . E commerce side hussle , trading etc . And try to pick up a hobby , there’s soccer leagues you can join ,some with Nigerians in your situation also looking to connect, …church community ? Maybe you’re already doing all these with no luck but just wanna say youre doing great and things can only get better . If you need a reset take two weeks off in non peak period, you’ll get cheap tickets <2k to Naij , and recharge . By time you come back you’ll appreciate certain aspects of Canada you started to take for granted 11 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Ropostic120(m): 5:57am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Aareona: You are funny guy |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by doyinbaby(f): 6:00am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Please focus on your happiness.....if you intend to move back to Nigeria for your sanity..... work towards it.... your fulfillment and happiness matters |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by uvincent2(m): 6:02am On Nov 24, 2022 |
Aareona:Bros if lonely is all there is to suffer there, than that place na heaven. If am u, I will look for a way and bring at least one of my friends down there. That way I will have someone who I can communicate to the way I wish.. Nigeria is not the same country it was when u left. if u come back here, u fit suffer die.. coming back here should not even be in ur mind 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by planetx: 6:03am On Nov 24, 2022 |
pansophist:Canada is a bloody overrated shithole. That is why more and more immigrants that they lured in with the fake Canadian paradise stories are now packing up and returning home. 6 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Spiff20(m): 6:08am On Nov 24, 2022 |
MufasaLion:You're the one who will die before 60 since that's what you believe and my preference has nothing to do with probability. Banana Island isn't the only stately neighborhood in Africa, there's Sandton. If the probability of living in Banana Island is zero, it means you agree it's better than Canada because I can easily go to Canada, it has a high probability, I even have tons of relatives there that can facilitate the move. So what are you now talking? Better rest and start digging your grave before 60 since you want to die soon. 2 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Spiff20(m): 6:14am On Nov 24, 2022 |
makaveli902:I think it's wise if you left David out of this. |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by Agbegbaorogboye: 6:15am On Nov 24, 2022 |
MufasaLion:I don't know what you mean by getting medical care immediately. There are hospitals with ambulance facilities in ikoyi and VI that people access in 15 mins or less than. A governor had a plane crash and he was first treated in Nigeria before being flown out. Same for the president's son. I don't know about Akeredolu being treated for malaria while he had covid. He should blame his physicians and not the Nigerian health system. Covid came with its peculiarities. Kyari got covid in Germany and not Nigeria. One wonders why they didn't detect it and give him the necessary treatment there before he left. Buhari didn't access his favorite UK medicals for over a year during covid and nothing happened to him. Yes. Nigerian healthcare is comatose but it is not presently as bad as you're painting it. Especially for the elites. They're just used to traveling out for medicals and are not prepared to change it anytime soon. 2 Likes |
Re: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by udemzyudex(m): 6:17am On Nov 24, 2022 |
I wonder why you can't just relocate. It's simple,there was a reason why you left for Canada in the first place,since you're not achieving your aims just relocate back,after all you didn't make all the money in Nigeria before traveling, you don't have to make all the money in Canada before coming back home. Just bring back the little you've made and continue your hustling here. 1 Like |
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