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The other day, I spoke to an insurance agent whom told us
that on her block lives a family that immigrated to Canada for a better life, and the husband and wife had been some sort of engineers back home, and came here but the husband can´t find work, and the wife ONLY recently got a job at a "kiosk" [i.e. small stand selling products] in a local mall for minimum wage!
Engineers in home country = underemployed in Canada....yet another story.
Shame on all of you immigration consultants in this forum who never admit how hard it really is and made a fortune on creating misery for others!
[08-08-2006,01:08]
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immigrationlies |
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(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
is this YOUR story or a story you cut and paste from somewhere else. I have seen it at least 3 times.
did the person who applied for immigration as an engineer first check the job opportunities and licensing requirements before applying? Probably not.
The entire time they waited for their PR - did they do anything to make them Canadian job market ready? probably not. They just kept asking ´what is your timeline and how long´
what makes you think this and other forums are filled with immigration consultants. They are busy doing things they get paid for. It is only us stupid people that come here to help out of kindness.
[08-08-2006,01:38]
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sharon |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
It´s not kind to give people an over enthusiastic outlook about immigrating to Canada, when all the recent studies show it is beyond difficult to get a white collar job here.
Many of these online forums have ads for immigration consultant type firms, and I´ve seen several people admit that they are.
What´s amazing is how defensive and cruel sounding some of these people are.
[08-08-2006,12:42]
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immigrationlies |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
and what´s your timeline again, sharon?? lol!!
i think if someone is already established in their own country, then they should really think hard about giving that up. it takes a while to build a career. why go through that for a second time??
sharon, i don´t really think the problem is credential recognition. that´s the easy part. the problem is the mentality of the employers. many people have still reported trouble even after credential recognition.
[08-08-2006,13:17]
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degen95 |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
Also, there are many situations where credential recognition isn´t an issue.....
the employers just don´t want to even bother interviewing someone who isn´t Canadian. They consider new permanent residents "not canadian" also. Many resent immigrants, and feel they are taking jobs away from fellow Canadians.
It´s mentality, like degen95 said....not recognition.
Sharon, you are repeating simplified answers, and what you don´t realize is that people make decisions based on these simplified statements...and they may regret them for years to come if not a lifetime.
[08-08-2006,14:37]
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immigrationlies |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
I am waiting for someone I care about very much to finish their immigration. If I thought for one second that they would have a hard time adapting, finding work, feeling welcome in this country... I would tell him not to come and to continue with a reasonably successful life exactly where he is.
degen95 - we are in year 2 of a 3 year process. Hoping to shorten that up with a job offer or work permit.
as for the employers - you are talking only about the bad ones and I am sure there are some. I can also tell you there are thousands of good ones. Just like there are new Canadians that can´t find work but there are thousands of others that you never hear complaining because they have made the adjustment well.
[08-08-2006,15:52]
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sharon |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
American Dream
chase it
Some1 makes it, guys
[08-08-2006,17:08]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
I think its easier for immigrants to the USA, much easier
Sharon, if someone you love is waiting to immigrate, etc...then they already have a support system, [you] whom is presumably going to pay their bills if they don´t get a job.
[08-08-2006,19:21]
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Immigrationlies |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
of course it is easier when there is a support system - but knowing and caring about someone does not mean you invite them into a world of frustration and hardship when their life back home has so much potential.
I might be selfish - but not selfish enough to ruin someone´s hopes and dreams of success.
[08-08-2006,19:53]
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sharon |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
don´t ask what country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. you have to adapte to life here.
we often blame others for our failure.. this is just like dating. we always blame our partners, wish our partners to change...why not try to change ourself...
[08-08-2006,21:42]
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departure bay |
(in reply to: Engineers in home country - unemployed in Canada)
I am a professional engineer and I came to Canada as a SW.
I was a PR and after a few years I became a Canadian citizen and I make LOTS of money, as a matter of fact my pay cheque at the end of the month is very juicy.
So, for some people Canada might not be the best option but I found in this country what I was looking for.
A nice peace country, great job opportunities, awesome people, great steak and cold beer!
BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!!!!
YOU BETCHA..... I AM CANADIAN EH!
[08-08-2006,22:33]
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Mr.Canada |
