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Lorayne:
Thank you for your reply.

Can you recommend a non tech field I can get into?

And for AI, I got into the 'aws ai scholar' program with udacity, if I pass the first phase I will go on to be an agent developer.

Tech is all I know so I just want to stack the skills this year and see what next year brings

Modified:

Do people still get work visas? I'll really prefer that because I don't want to go there and struggle - anxiety and depression will kill me

I cannot recommend non tech fields for you. You’ll have to do your own research based on interests and global economic demands. I’d just say you should think about roles/ fields that will always need human intervention and cannot be replaced by AI.

I don’t know about work visas. I’ve never had to get one. But, I do know that immigration pathways have become extremely competitive. Be well informed. Nothing is really easy anymore. If you can learn French and pass the exam, you might have a chance at the French pathway.

Lorayne:
Hi geekybabe.

I hope you're doing well. I recently read a post in your diary about how challenging the tech job market currently is for juniors in Canada, and I have a few questions regarding my own plans.

Could you share some insights on the following: Is .NET highly sought after or popular in the Canadian tech market?Realistically, what are my chances of landing a mid-level role with 3 years of experience in the current economic climate?
Thank you so much for your time, and I look forward to your reply

Tbh. I can’t tell you what your chances will be in a year from now. The AI wave has cleared off the need for junior roles in most tech companies. Even mid roles are asking for an arm and a leg now. We are not sure whats going to happen but before we find out, it’s best to think of a non tech backup plan. It’s not just a Canadian problem, it’s all over.

If you want to still be in tech, you need to start keeping up with the AI wave and master how to use it beyond the prompts. Learn to build AI agents and the engineering behind llms and all that.

I can’t speak to the economic climate. Things are always changing. Keep learning, building openly, and even applying for remote jobs abroad. Canada or U.S. you might even be lucky to get one before moving.

zainjok567:
Good evening

yes, she is going to sponsor me.


No she did not file for tax. She started working last week Wednesday, the 17th of April. i was put as non accompanying due to ill advise.

she works as a medical office assistant, casual was written on her employment letter. yes she received her payslip

Sometimes, theories online are not enough. Please, please can i DM you ?

Thank you

Replied your email last week

hazel01:
Lol, move to the US then. A lot of Canadians have done that , just move to the US that has the perfect economy and best leadership. You are so quick to point out all the flaws in Canada blaming the prime minister and all even absolving the 51 state statement calling it a joke. Go to US with the perfect economy, best employment figures, no layoffs, full safety of life and property, no crime , best inexpensive healthcare . lol, just go there abeg. After Trump is done with the US Una eyes go clear. Make Canada continue to tie itself to a sinking economy that cannot even handle Iran when it’s obvious the world has changed . Abeg just go to the US .

lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

percentage of USA trade with canada : 15%-17%
percentage of Canada trade with USA : 71% - 73%

I know that we are all grateful for coming to Canada and all that. But I really think we should also try to connect and understand the economic and political dynamics of where we now live cos it will directly impact us sooner or later. Stop watching CBC and listening to Canadian boomers. because that is where the propaganda is. Understand trends, patterns, and objectively analyze things.

Hate Trump all you want. Trump is not the prime minister of Canada. Canada has its own deep seated problems that even inter-provincial trade is a bottle neck. Thousands of job are at stake if the US Canada negotiations do not go well. Several businesses in manufacturing , automobile and other industries are already feeling it. The canadian govt can 'Elbows up' all they want, but they will not replace the lost jobs because as we all know, the job situation is already a big problem. Instead, all they can do is keep giving handouts and temporary tax reliefs that are not sustainable. Increasing debts and budget deficit.

The USA has the largest economy in the world. Simple.
All we are saying is that the government does all it can to ensure that people whose livelihoods depend on this US-canada partnership do not lose their source of income overnight. That somehow they can find a middle ground for these businesses to survive.

And please lets move on from this 51st state narrative. It was a political jab/ banter that was never gonna happen. . Canada is a sovereign nation, a great and rich country. But Its also a nation that must start working to improve the quality of life for its people.

jedisco:
Interesting update by Carney... outlines his plans in the midst of a changing world eloquently. Canada is blessed to have him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2TZwkhi4E?si=7EhGtEhbN5ApunBT

lol. Canada is about to find out why you don’t throw off your biggest trading partner for vibes and elbows up. Like the country that gives you a whopping 75% of your trade exports. $800 billion dollars a year!
In 20 years , canada will still not be able to replace the value the US brings to its economy if CUSMA negotiations with the U.S. fails.

It’s 1 year, and we are all still waiting for the change that the greatest Economist of all prime ministers , Mark Carney promised. Travelling all over the world to sign ‘memorandum of understanding’ and sprinkling vain promises that translate to nothing tangible. While still donating millions in foreign aids to other countries while Canadians live under heavy tax burdens and inflation is at an all time high. Unemployment is at an all time high.


Let the media and the Canadian boomers keep deceiving you all. One day, you’ll all realize it was never about Trump. It’s just failed Liberal politicians using the media to manipulate you while they absolve themselves of every sense of responsibility.

U.S. is a weakness yet a Canadian just itched a ride to the moon on a trip that the U.S. heavily invested in.

We will be here again in 3 years when the elbows are down and completely paralyzed.

zainjok567:
hi

please, my wife landed as PR in mid feb 2026. i was included as non-accompanying, she recently got a job as a casual employee. can i start my PR processing immediately? or wait till she gets a full-time employment

thank you

Is she going to sponsor you as PR? Then that changes a lot of things. Spousal sponsorship requires a lot of documentation and because she included you before as non accompanying, you will need to explain what has changed.


Since she landed as pr in February, Did she file her taxes this current cycle? If yes, good. If no, it’s best for her to file the taxes before the sponsorship process. She will need her NOA and, detailed bank statements that show that some level of financial capacity to sponsor you. She still has some time to do that.

What does casual employee mean? Is she getting payslips and does she have an employment offer?

In my opinion, spousal sponsorship within 2 months of her landing after declaring you as non accompanying can trigger a lot of suspicion. Wait. Maybe a few more months. Gather all the needed proof of your relationship and financial history. Build some savings. Go online and read all the details of spousal sponsorship from ircc official website and make sure you are well prepared. The last thing you want is a rejection because IRCC officials have become quite strict.

aWITNESS:
Hi everyone!
I recently graduated from the University of Calgary in 2024, where I studied Master’s in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (Reservoir Characterization). Since graduating, it has honestly been quite challenging getting a good job in my field, especially securing an EIT (Engineer-in-Training) role.

I’ve been applying to different companies for a while now, but it hasn’t been easy, even with my field experience. Because of this, I’m currently considering switching into Cloud Security or DevOps, but I’m not sure if that’s the best move or if I should keep pushing in oil and gas.

Please, I’ll really appreciate any advice, guidance, referrals, or suggestions from anyone who has been in a similar situation or has knowledge of the job market here in Canada.

Cloud security or anything in tech now is super saturated. Devops is not one of those roles you can learn online or study for. It’s complicated and needs a measure of tech experience.

You have a much higher chance of finding opportunities in your current field than in tec. Don’t just search for jobs, show up in places where pple in your field meetup and network. You need pple to refer you to opportunities in niche areas like yours. Or better still, open up your options. What other roles in your field can you do? With your masters all you need is to meet someone who can refer you. Sign up for local mentorship opportunities in your city/ province. A lot of experienced pple in your field mentor for free and can point you in the right direction.

zinachidi:
Can I change USD to CAD at Toronto Pearson airport upon landing?

lol. Can you change usd to naira in Murtala Mohammed airport in Lagos?

Attimes, some questions are not really questions. Even international airports in the 3rd world have foreign exchange points. Some canadian banks even dispense usd.

JIREN01:
Hi everyone, I do have a question. Is it just me or it’s so difficult to get a job in Canada? It’s so crazy and strangely challenging. I’ve spoken with a few guys who have been here for a while (2018/2019 arrivals) and was told it was easier in the past. The job market is unbelievably horrible at the moment, and the tech bubble, which is obviously waning, evidenced by the series of layoffs, didn’t help matters at all. Almost every job vacancies on LinkedIn have >100 applicants in just a few hours of posting. To everyone, I’ll appreciate any ideas on areas or fields with lesser competition that one can pivot into. Any roles with a fast learning curve where you can learn the ropes very fast and get up to speed in no time?

The job market is extremely competitive right now. So the best way out is really non conventional jobs. Find a service that pple need and start a business.

I’ve been in tech all my life but it’s never been this crazy. Apart from the AI bubble, all the crash tech programs also killed the market and made over saturated. Because when you tell pple to ‘learn cybersecurity in 6 weeks and land a 6 figure job’ , or learn data analytics and earn a 6 figure salary in 3 months’ , pple will rush it and come to the market expecting to land that 6 figure job. Now pple with the actual experience are lost in the noisy crowd. Everyone is lying on LinkedIn. So many fake testimonials on social media that can absolutely not be verified.

Funny thing is smaller companies are still hiring at their own pace, but even recruitment teams are overwhelmed. So many applications. We’ve hired a few pple this year in our tech team. and it’s primarily been referrals. Cos it’s just easier. No one has to deal with hundreds of AI resumes.

If you are in tech, here is my opinion.
- look for tech roles in non tech companies ( manufacturing, construction, healthcare, etc). Those are less competitive.

- go to networking events in your local communities and talk about what you do to new people. You get access to small companies that way and engage. Many of them don’t want to hire online. They wanna connect, and hire.

It doesn’t have to be tech tho. You can pivot into trades and make a lot of money as long as you can learn fast and provide good services.

jedisco:
You mean someone who only just came in?

It seems the perception of most folks here is not in keeping most Canadians. This was also evidenced at the last election where Carney won depite folks here believing he stood little chance (even at the end).

I'm yet to encounter widespread discontent against Carney. The general understanding is that he is facing unusually difficult issues but the expectation is that he's calm headed and could reign in on more agressive folks with Doug Ford (as he's done) who don't mind a fight.

Lwkm. Coming from someone who only reads about canada online.

People who live here are complaining by the day and the discontent has never been more louder. If an election is held today Carney will be out the door. Every decision he and the liberal govt has only made things worse. And before you come for me, you cannot have concrete opinions about a place you don’t reside in.

Lolss.


Suddenly Carney is the best thing after slice bread. Somebody that was barely a known name in Canadian politics 6 months ago.

I’ve spent the last few months following political convos in the U.S. and canada. You see the US, let’s not talk about that one. At least Trump has a known legacy.

But you see Canadian politics? Annoying. Very very annoying. And Canadians are so accepting of everything they should speak up against. Especially in the moment. Suddenly everyone has forgotten all the Trudeau problems, yet it’s the same liberal party. Or tell me how are party ideologies different because it’s a new face?

If something has not worked for 3 terms with the same party. Then at least give room for change. But again, none of the other parties even have a strong manifesto. Pp is busy running antagonistic Ads. Singh is a sneaky one and he’ll never be appealing to most Canadians. Except maybe when Bollywood takes up 1/4 of the Canadian population.

But Carney isn’t a saint. These changes and show ups he’s doing his all just to win the election. Go and read about him. The one things we’ll definitely be paying more for is tax and funding global ideologies & projects that will not benefit the average tax-paying Canadian resident.