maternal:


They wouldn't be qualified to come as a PR. It's easier to get a U.S. visiting visa than a PR here. Close to 500 illegal Nigerian immigrants crossed the border on Easter weekend. That's close to 500 Nigerians claiming refugee in 2 days.

Seems like the shortcut is working. 12,500 work permits?

Please I will like to know if there is a sponsorship or free tuition for physically disable international student for b.s.c in any of the English speaking western country

OR his there any kind of program for disable student to access free education or less tuition fee

my parents dont have much money to spend and am not the only child but i can raise 100k ,the problem right now his maybe i get admission how do I pay for tuition because I don't see how my parent would be able to fund me

right now I have my waec and the schools in Nigeria are not wheelchair friendly and job after school is almost impossible

Please any of the guru should help a brother

Lalaska:


Burlington is ok. Except you've a job in Waterloo, i wouldnt normally go there. Too far for me. Can't easily see the raptor basketball game or even the blue jays hockey team and other attatactionsin downtown.

thanks a lot. God bless u.

lilyandie:


They are located in NAHCO, close to the international airport.

Thanks a lot.

newsheriffintown:
Please I will like to know if there is a sponsorship or free tuition for physically disable international student for b.s.c in any of the English speaking western country

OR his there any kind of program for disable student to access free education or less tuition fee

my parents dont have much money to spend and am not the only child but i can raise 100k ,the problem right now his maybe i get admission how do I pay for tuition because I don't see how my parent would be able to fund me

right now I have my waec and the schools in Nigeria are not wheelchair friendly and job after school is almost impossible

Please any of the guru should help a brother

Have you tried using google.com ?
That is the fastest way to get your answers.

maziude:


Have you tried using google.com ?
That is the fastest way to get your answers.

Hi, I sent you a pm.

XX01:


Seems like the shortcut is working. 12,500 work permits?

Yeah but work permit doesn't mean they will be allowed to stay permanently. The work permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed.

A person would need a strong asylum case for the shortcut to work.

maziude:


Have you tried using google.com ?
That is the fastest way to get your answers.

have done that already. the ones I saw online are not fully funded, some are for just a semester while others are money grant that will not cover tuition fee

AZeD1:


Hi, I sent you a pm.

Responded boss

newsheriffintown:

have done that already. the ones I saw online are not fully funded, some are for just a semester while others are money grant that will not cover tuition fee

Here on Nairaland I have been reading that Scandinavian schools are tuition free. Have you looked into that option?
How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

TheCongo2:


Here on Nairaland I have been reading that Scandinavian schools are tuition free. Have you looked into that option?
How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

am 24 and have been idle for years and thought I should try something new with my life
please can you put me through with the schools that are tuition free

newsheriffintown:

am 24 and have been free for years and thought I should try something new with my life
please can you put me through with the schools that are tuition free

Are you on wheelchair?
I don't know much about Scandinavian schools. However I think there is a thread on Finland schools here on Nairaland that can tell you much of what you want to know.

You can always use Gofundme to raise money and it is free. If you are on Facebook, try to meet as many people as you can, people of all race and nationality, talk to them about your plight and goals and then refer them to your gofundme page to donate. It will work if you are diligent.

https://www.gofundme.com/

TheCongo2:


Are you on wheelchair?
I don't know much about Scandinavian schools. However I think there is a thread on Finland schools here on Nairaland that can tell you much of what you want to know.

You can always use Gofundme to raise money and it is free. If you are on Facebook, try to meet as many people as you can, people of all race and nationality, talk to them about your plight and goals and then refer them to your gofundme page to donate.

https://www.gofundme.com/

thank you very much
I will search for that Finland thread and try to create a page on gofundme

yes wheelchair is my mobility for now and I pray God change that for me

I wrote to CPA BC, they said the zero rated tax for non Canada residents is effective this year and that there is no retrospective application.

With the online payment, once you declare you are non-resident and put in your foreign country address, the taxes are automatically removed. They seem to use a software to confirm the address and one's location to confirm (this was stated on the site).

I eventually paid 515cad as against 573.25cad. Good deal.


By the way, if I relocate to Canada later in the year, would I be asked to pay up the tax element since I would then be resident in Canada and the CPA dues covers some period that I would be in Canny?

Still waiting for PPR though.

Virt:
Many thanks dear. I will request for the form.

Maybe I will also mention the past taxes I paid since 2015 to see if there is a way to claim it back.

@Virt

Good day, Please i would appreciate if i could reach you for the CPA wahala, I have ICAN and i am seeking the best means to get the CPA in the shortest possible time, and do you have an idea for the best locations for accounting jobs in Canada, i still am confused on where to live( wanna avoid Ontario, if possible), i am awaiting PPR also, e mail is ayoboy06@yahoo.com

Hello everyone,

I honestly need some sort of advice, assistance or help. Presently, am in dilemma whether to relocate to Canada or not. Few months ago, I applied for FSW, I have a family of 3, we were so lucky, God intervened that it took just about 1 month for approval. Passports stamped, COPR received and all of a sudden am having cold feet.

My story, I currently have a better than average, but not fantastic job in Nigeria, own a decent house. Wife has a degree, 2009 and MSC, 2015, in Computer Science, still looking for job. Laying hands on a side business though. One day, after thinking it through, especially because of the kids, currently have one, we decided to 'port' to Canada.

Now, fear of the unknown is really hunting me, wife's spirit and soul already in Canada, but am afraid. Where are we going to start from? Which province or town are we going to settle in? How do we get Jobs? How are we going to survive? I also have a degree, Computer Eng, MBA with over 5 years work experience. I may be wrong but our certificates may mean nothing in Canada, would we then have to go back to school in CA?

We still have till December before the visa expires, I am really confused, almost in a state of forgetting about everything and keep struggling in Nigeria. To resign and start one odd job in Canada would be a nightmare for me. No doubt, I want a better future for my kids, and also I want my wife to be happy and fulfilled in life, but am seriously confused and almost getting depressed.

Sorry for the long post, apologies, please assist if you can.

Many thanks.

nuttyp:
Hello everyone,

We still have till December before the visa expires, I am really confused, almost in a state of forgetting about everything and keep struggling in Nigeria. To resign and start one odd job in Canada would be a nightmare for me. No doubt, I want a better future for my kids, and also I want my wife to be happy and fulfilled in life, but am seriously confused and almost getting depressed.

Sorry for the long post, apologies, please assist if you can.

Many thanks.

I understand your fears. Since you have till December, I'll suggest you make use of pre-arrival services. Google Canada pre-arrival services; there are so many that you can key into, do there courses and they help with job placements also. You may be fortunate to get a job before landing sef.

rosepetraa:


I understand your fears. Since you have till December, I'll suggest you make use of pre-arrival services. Google Canada pre-arrival services; there are so many that you can key into, do there courses and they help with job placements also. You may be fortunate to get a job before landing sef.

Will do that, thank you.

nuttyp:
Hello everyone,

Passports stamped, COPR received and all of a sudden am having cold feet.

No doubt many people doing well find themselves in same position, to port or not to port? I don't have answers to help you make that decision but the stories and experiences shared on this platform can guide you. Including the seniors.

The fact is that their economy need you, if not EE won't have existed. And they are ready to reward you handsomely for your contributions while you grow your career. People from your background get good job quickly. The story of the Indian guy who ported with his family and had it tough is a lesson to learn from.
Plan, plan and plan well. Getting a job before leaving the shores of Nigeria is a nice start, maybe you should try it. Someone shared a story of applying to his comp for an internal move to canny on the other thread.

Porting is nothing to be depressed about, cheer up. Don't let LVO people hear you o

It's BC.

Virt:
@Rainazoe, is your membership with CPA BC or Ontario, cos mine is with BC.

At least you saved some money. Not sure about them asking that you pay tax if you happen to relocate this year o. I am still thinking about how to pay membership fees now.

Virt:
I wrote to CPA BC, they said the zero rated tax for non Canada residents is effective this year and that there is no retrospective application.

With the online payment, once you declare you are non-resident and put in your foreign country address, the taxes are automatically removed. They seem to use a software to confirm the address and one's location to confirm (this was stated on the site).

I eventually paid 515cad as against 573.25cad. Good deal.


By the way, if I relocate to Canada later in the year, would I be asked to pay up the tax element since I would then be resident in Canada and the CPA dues covers some period that I would be in Canny?

Still waiting for PPR though.

Hi guys,

Long time no chat. Some of you might remember this my post below.... Anyway long story short, I got precisely what I was targeting barely 2 months after I arrived in Canada. No Canadian experience or education at all! I did not even apply, they found me on LinkedIn, sent me a message and the application process went on from there.

I got two graduate jobs on the same day but I chose the one that pays far less because it had been my target since I was in Naija and I know it would make far more sense in my resume when i decide to move in the near future.

This is just to motivate someone who might be feeling down about job search or thinking he has to compromise and do something he doesn’t want to. No, you don’t have to if u don’t want to! Have a plan and stick to that plan whilst also trying to improve yourself.

Maybe some other time I can write full gist on the interview process, how I was improving myself when I arrived, my preparation methods, etc.

Wish you all the very best!

Wura27:

You're too much! I'm sure targeting the Big 4.

Thanks very much

Wura27:

Hi guys,

Long time no chat. Some of you might remember this my post below.... Anyway long story short, I got precisely what I was targeting barely 2 months after I arrived in Canada. No Canadian experience or education at all! I did not even apply, they found me on LinkedIn, sent me a message and the application process went on from there.

I got two graduate jobs on the same day but I chose the one that pays far less because it had been my target since I was in Naija and I know it would make far more sense in my resume when i decide to move in the near future.

This is just to motivate someone who might be feeling down about job search or thinking he has to compromise and do something he doesn’t want to. No, you don’t have to if u don’t want to! Have a plan and stick to that plan whilst also trying to improve yourself.

Maybe some other time I can write full gist on the interview process, how I was improving myself when I arrived, my preparation methods, etc.

Wish you all the very best!

Congrats Wura. You know the Koko of what we want to hear is what you did and how you did it. So please we are still waiting for you.

Good job, you guys are doing here. I have been considering this Canada express of a thing for over 2 years and my wife is really disturbing me about it as some of her friends are living in Canada but i have some challenges which i will need a sincere advice from the gurus in this forum. Below is my case,
I have been working for almost 6 years as a Drilling Engineer in an oil coy in Middle East with annual take home in the range of $62-70k USD (no taxable income in the country) and i am married with 2 kids. I have been trying to consider this Canada express entry but my research on it is not giving me a convincing reason to do it based on the following, there is job insecurity in oil sector in Canada due to the fluctuation in the crude oil prices as cost of oil production in Canada is quite high and IOC's cut back on workforce and drilling activities whenever there is oil price crash. Also, the salary i see online and based on my discussion with my colleagues working there is too low compared to what is obtainable in the middle East. I tried to have a lengthy discussion with a Nigerian friend working in the same comapny with me but Nisku branch and he told me, i shouldn't consider migrating to Canada due to job insecurity and other factors but could it be, he doesn't want me to enjoy the benefit of PR and Citizenship he enjoys there as this guy was laid off and at home for almost 2 years during the last oil crises but was just called back few months ago when oil prices started picking up. I will need an objective response from the gurus in the house so as to take an informed decision in order to be part of you guys.

Apologies for my lengthy post.
Gracias to you all.

Wura27:

Hi guys,

Long time no chat. Some of you might remember this my post below.... Anyway long story short, I got precisely what I was targeting barely 2 months after I arrived in Canada. No Canadian experience or education at all! I did not even apply, they found me on LinkedIn, sent me a message and the application process went on from there.

I got two graduate jobs on the same day but I chose the one that pays far less because it had been my target since I was in Naija and I know it would make far more sense in my resume when i decide to move in the near future.

This is just to motivate someone who might be feeling down about job search or thinking he has to compromise and do something he doesn’t want to. No, you don’t have to if u don’t want to! Have a plan and stick to that plan whilst also trying to improve yourself.

Maybe some other time I can write full gist on the interview process, how I was improving myself when I arrived, my preparation methods, etc.

Wish you all the very best!

Congrats Wura.

Waiting for your updates on how you approached the job market and what you did to improve yourself. If I remember correctly you used to work in the banking industry in Nigeria. Sent a pm

hayor2014:
@Virt

Good day, Please i would appreciate if i could reach you for the CPA wahala, I have ICAN and i am seeking the best means to get the CPA in the shortest possible time, and do you have an idea for the best locations for accounting jobs in Canada, i still am confused on where to live( wanna avoid Ontario, if possible), i am awaiting PPR also, e mail is ayoboy06@yahoo.com

The shortest and cheapest way is to write ACCA , then convert to CPA. This is my plan.

Jejebaba:
Good job, you guys are doing here. I have been considering this Canada express of a thing for over 2 years and my wife is really disturbing me about it as some of her friends are living in Canada but i have some challenges which i will need a sincere advice from the gurus in this forum. Below is my case,
I have been working for almost 6 years as a Drilling Engineer in an oil coy in Middle East with annual take home in the range of $62-70k USD (no taxable income in the country) and i am married with 2 kids. I have been trying to consider this Canada express entry but my research on it is not giving me a convincing reason to do it based on the following, there is job insecurity in oil sector in Canada due to the fluctuation in the crude oil prices as cost of oil production in Canada is quite high and IOC's cut back on workforce and drilling activities whenever there is oil price crash. Also, the salary i see online and based on my discussion with my colleagues working there is too low compared to what is obtainable in the middle East. I tried to have a lengthy discussion with a Nigerian friend working in the same comapny with me but Nisku branch and he told me, i shouldn't consider migrating to Canada due to job insecurity and other factors but could it be, he doesn't want me to enjoy the benefit of PR and Citizenship he enjoys there as this guy was laid off and at home for almost 2 years during the last oil crises but was just called back few months ago when oil prices started picking up. I will need an objective response from the gurus in the house so as to take an informed decision in order to be part of you guys.

Apologies for my lengthy post.
Gracias to you all.

I can answer these questions. I use to work in the oilfields in Northern Alberta. I'll organize them in numbers, my post may be long.

1. If you're married with 2 kids, your main focus should be STABILITY instead of money. A real hustler can make it anywhere, especially in a organized country like Canada. I always said one should chase stability before money. The money will inevitably come. With a wife, 2 kids, and no chance of getting citizenship in these Arab countries, you could be easily sent back to naija tomorrow, and then what ? Your wife's female sense are kicking in. She knows stability, getting Canadian citizenship especially for the children, and the amazing perks that comes with it, is more important than any amount of money you're making. Listen to her!

2. Oil is a commodity based on supply and demand. I don't care if the production cost is higher in Canada, when there's an oil crash everyone feels it. If it's job security you're worried about, one can do what I did and go work for the government. For example you can work for the provincial government (state gov't); in this case for the Alberta government, which does work and has projects in the oil industry. You have many Nigerians (Igbo's and Yoruba's) who use to work in the oilfield for private contractors, then decided to work for the Alberta government due to the fear of job security. Some ended up doing what they did for the private contractors they worked for, while some went into something completely different. But in the government it's hard to get fired as they're unionized, they'll always have a sizable budget, and if there's no work they'll move you to a different department as they can't just let you go. My guy worked for a private company but switched into government. He now works for Alberta Regulators and makes sure oil companies follow regulations created by the Alberta government.

3. You really need to sit down and do the math. You may think you're taking home more money, but I'm sure your yearly expenses are more than a typical Canadian. Therefore, I guarantee you a typical worker in the oilfield here takes home more per year. "No taxable income in the country" is usually fools gold. The taxes we pay here offers us a pension at retirement, medical care till the day we die, kids school fees until University, you'd get money every month per kid, for just having kids, etc. And at the end of the year, you'd get money back again when you do your taxes for claiming your kids on your tax return. If you sit down and do the math, I'm sure it's cheaper to live in Canada. But like I said, stability is more important than all that.

4. Always be skeptical of someone who says you shouldn't do X, but yet continues to do X. You should said it yourself. If Canada was so bad why hasn't he left ? Na by force ? His ass was sitting around all day collecting free money every month from the gov't, while he was laid off (see why we pay taxes here) for the first year. The 2nd year he probably got a lot of money back after doing his taxes.

5. Compared to some of these Arab countries, Canada's economy is pretty diverse. Open your mind to other things. Oil and money is not the only thing in life. You may come here and decide to get into another industry. Balance everything out. Me personally my children's well being would be my top priority. Once them and their future is on the right track, I'd go out and hustle. Success in Canada most of the times is based on merits. If you stay focus and hustle, you'll inevitably achieve your goals. I'm not saying it'd be easy or come overnight either. I wouldn't even think twice of doing this. That Canadian citizenship for me and my children is worth more than any money you're making in the middle east.

Jejebaba:
Good job, you guys are doing here. I have been considering this Canada express of a thing for over 2 years and my wife is really disturbing me about it as some of her friends are living in Canada but i have some challenges which i will need a sincere advice from the gurus in this forum. Below is my case,
I have been working for almost 6 years as a Drilling Engineer in an oil coy in Middle East with annual take home in the range of $62-70k USD (no taxable income in the country) and i am married with 2 kids. I have been trying to consider this Canada express entry but my research on it is not giving me a convincing reason to do it based on the following, there is job insecurity in oil sector in Canada due to the fluctuation in the crude oil prices as cost of oil production in Canada is quite high and IOC's cut back on workforce and drilling activities whenever there is oil price crash. Also, the salary i see online and based on my discussion with my colleagues working there is too low compared to what is obtainable in the middle East. I tried to have a lengthy discussion with a Nigerian friend working in the same comapny with me but Nisku branch and he told me, i shouldn't consider migrating to Canada due to job insecurity and other factors but could it be, he doesn't want me to enjoy the benefit of PR and Citizenship he enjoys there as this guy was laid off and at home for almost 2 years during the last oil crises but was just called back few months ago when oil prices started picking up. I will need an objective response from the gurus in the house so as to take an informed decision in order to be part of you guys.

Apologies for my lengthy post.
Gracias to you all.

$62 to $70k per year is actually low in the oil industry for your level of experience. Using the max $70k, that is only around $36 per hr. You would make much more than that for a similar role in Canada; hence, the quality of your research is in doubt. If I were you, I won't think twice before moving with my family. Especially that kids are involved. They should come first in any decision you make. Don't limit their chances in life for selfish reasons.
Tax free or no tax free, that is not even an excuse. The government needs it to fund roads, hospitals, education, social services etc.
I know some folks that work in the oil industry in Nigeria or the middle east with family living in Canada. if you are much concerned about your job, get your family here then return to your work in the middle east. After 2 or 3 years, you can join them too. If you are lucky, you may even get a job in Canada from the middle east.

maternal:


I can answer these questions. I use to work in the oilfields in Northern Alberta. I'll organize them in numbers, my post may be long.

1. If you're married with 2 kids, your main focus should be STABILITY instead of money. A real hustler can make it anywhere, especially in a organized country like Canada. I always said one should chase stability before money. The money will inevitably come. With a wife, 2 kids, and no chance of getting citizenship in these Arab countries, you could be easily sent back to naija tomorrow, and then what ? Your wife's female sense are kicking in. She knows stability, getting Canadian citizenship especially for the children, and the amazing perks that comes with it, is more important than any amount of money you're making. Listen to her!

2. Oil is a commodity based on supply and demand. I don't care if the production cost is higher in Canada, when there's an oil crash everyone feels it. If it's job security you're worried about, one can do what I did and go work for the government. For example you can work for the provincial government (state gov't); in this case for the Alberta government, which does work and has projects in the oil industry. You have many Nigerians (Igbo's and Yoruba's) who use to work in the oilfield for private contractors, then decided to work for the Alberta government due to the fear of job security. Some ended up doing what they did for the private contractors they worked for, while some went into something completely different. But in the government it's hard to get fired as they're unionized, they'll always have a sizable budget, and if there's no work they'll move you to a different department as they can't just let you go. My guy worked for a private company but switched into government. He now works for Alberta Regulators and makes sure oil companies follow regulations created by the Alberta government.

3. You really need to sit down and do the math. You may think you're taking home more money, but I'm sure your yearly expenses are more than a typical Canadian. Therefore, I guarantee you a typical worker in the oilfield here takes home more per year. "No taxable income in the country" is usually fools gold. The taxes we pay here offers us a pension at retirement, medical care till the day we die, kids school fees until University, you'd get money every month per kid, for just having kids, etc. And at the end of the year, you'd get money back again when you do your taxes for claiming your kids on your tax return. If you sit down and do the math, I'm sure it's cheaper to live in Canada. But like I said, stability is more important than all that.

4. Always be skeptical of someone who says you shouldn't do X, but yet continues to do X. You should said it yourself. If Canada was so bad why hasn't he left ? Na by force ? His ass was sitting around all day collecting free money every month from the gov't, while he was laid off (see why we pay taxes here) for the first year. The 2nd year he probably got a lot of money back after doing his taxes.

5. Compared to some of these Arab countries, Canada's economy is pretty diverse. Open your mind to other things. Oil and money is not the only thing in life. You may come here and decide to get into another industry. Balance everything out. Me personally my children's well being would be my top priority. Once them and their future is on the right track, I'd go out and hustle. Success in Canada most of the times is based on merits. If you stay focus and hustle, you'll inevitably achieve your goals. I'm not saying it'd be easy or come overnight either. I wouldn't even think twice of doing this. That Canadian citizenship for me and my children is worth more than any money you're making in the middle east.

Thanks for taking time to analyze this bro. Your analysis are well appreciated. You are absolutely spot on about the citizenship issue as regards Arab countries as they don't offer something of such. This was the reason i decided to start having a good structure in Nigeria in case of being sent home. We decided to start a biz in Naija and therefore asked my company to change my job contract to a Rotator instead of resident as this will avail me the opportunity of cutting cost and focus on investment in Naija whenever i am days off.
There is no job security in the oil sector as you rightly said, when advised by my mentor, he asked me to first concentrate on having liquid assets worth of 100M NGN before thinking about immigration, so in case things don't pan out as planned in the Express entry, i can still have my family survive on return of investments, ROI of the 100M, which can give average of 12% p.a (12M yearly of 100M investment). In view of this, we made changes to our life, relocate back to Naija, reduced vacations to twice a year (New year and summer only) which avail us the opportunity to invest 12M in 2017 and we plan to replicate this in 2018 till we reach the financial goal of 100M.
Job in the middle East don't give pensions, they only give you terminal benefits once fired.
This issue has been giving me sleepless night for some time now anytime my wife brings the issue of Canada Express entry up as i am afraid to loose all our life savings/ investments and not being able to get a worthwhile job after migrating because the stories i read on Quora about experiences of Canada PR immigrant is so scary and i am afraid to subject my family to any hardship they never experienced before.
I will need to sit down and crunch the numbers again except if some of the people i contacted about take home pay in Canada are not telling me the truth because they told me, they had serious pay cut due to the oil crises and their pay package is yet to be restored to their old package pre-oil crises.

prettysussie:


The shortest and cheapest way is to write ACCA , then convert to CPA. This is my plan.

Me too !!

maternal:


I can answer these questions. I use to work in the oilfields in Northern Alberta. I'll organize them in numbers, my post may be long.

1. If you're married with 2 kids, your main focus should be STABILITY instead of money. A real hustler can make it anywhere, especially in a organized country like Canada. I always said one should chase stability before money. The money will inevitably come. With a wife, 2 kids, and no chance of getting citizenship in these Arab countries, you could be easily sent back to naija tomorrow, and then what ? Your wife's female sense are kicking in. She knows stability, getting Canadian citizenship especially for the children, and the amazing perks that comes with it, is more important than any amount of money you're making. Listen to her!

.

When I first read his post, I was going to tell him exactly the same thing. Jejebaba should go for the best interest of the children by leaving his Comfort zone. Just as the say goes, life starts at the end of your comfort zone. It may seem intimidating to move to Canada but as I always tell everyone, you will be surprised of the way all the pieces will fall into places once you have moved here.

For your dilemma, I would tell you in French that
"Il est plus risquant de ne pas risquer que de risquer"

Meaning:
It is more riskier NOT to take a risk than to take a risk.)

salford1:

$62 to $70k per year is actually low in the oil industry for your level of experience. Using the max $70k, that is only around $36 per hr. You would make much more than that for a similar role in Canada; hence, the quality of your research is in doubt. If I were you, I won't think twice before moving with my family. Especially that kids are involved. They should come first in any decision you make. Don't limit their chances in life for selfish reasons.
Tax free or no tax free, that is not even an excuse. The government needs it to fund roads, hospitals, education, social services etc.
I know some folks that work in the oil industry in Nigeria or the middle east. if you are much concerned about your job, get your family here then return to your work in the middle east. After 2 or 3 years, you can join them too. If you are lucky, you may even get a job in Canada from the middle east.

You are really right sir and really appreciate taking ur time to respond to my yearnings, the salary is really low now, imagine from a pay of $102K USD (130k CAD) in 2014 and just 2 years experience to now around 70k USD (89k CAD) in 2018 after 6 years experience. Sometimes, i regretted joining the oil field because no one prays to have such huge paycut and its that bad to the extent that, Schlumberger in the USA now pay them per hour and the friend in Nisku told me they stopped paying them base salary and they only get rig bonus and coupled with the fact that, they can't work for 2 months in a year due to the weather which means, there will be no income for the 2months and these were some of the reasons he discouraged me from considering Canada Express entry.
If i were to be selfish, i would have chose the Canada PR immediately as i will have better work-life balance as Canada is a secular country but i am trying to not be broke and subject my family to untoward hardship just because of Citizenship. The option of not resigning my job but sending my family and kids to Canada while i keep working in the Middle East till i can get a job in Canada sounds good than to resign my job and we all move to Canada without a job guarantee which could drag us into debt if i dont get job there in time and having need to start from the scratch all over.