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Attention - Survival job seekers

Mahara,

I got your PM but unable to respond as I don't have "reply" option activated yet. I will have to request admin to allow me to respond to PMs.
 
baba1234,

I dont see any PM from you. I am surprised my PM can receive only 2 messages which is now full. I will check with admin to see how my access can be expanded.

Rank2010
 
Friends

I have receivd my passport trhough visa tronix yesterday at my door step, Visa Issue
Al hamd o Lillah
thanx and wish u all the best

one problem
on my CORP landing is written TORONTO but we want to go to Calgary pl advice what to do
 
Hey Chief,

Just emailed you... Can you plz confirm reciept... If you see it suitable and convenient you can reply me on the forum which can benefit and be useful to others as well.. I'll be more than happy to provide any further details to seek guidance if required.

Regards
Vikram
 
azmatgaad said:
Friends

I have receivd my passport trhough visa tronix yesterday at my door step, Visa Issue
Al hamd o Lillah
thanx and wish u all the best

one problem
on my CORP landing is written TORONTO but we want to go to Calgary pl advice what to do
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It does not matter.So go ahead and land in calgary if you so desired it.No violation of law.you are safe!!
 
Vikram,

I have responded to your email as your enquiry was very specific to you and not a general question.

Again for the benefit for all other aspirants, if a person in his / her native land is comfortable financially with a decent job and reasonable savings, then it makes more sense to stay put there as there are too many sacrifices and compromises one has to do here in Canada. Job in one's own area of specialization is not easy to get, social life may be restricted, weather conditions are different, cost of living is not cheap and the list goes on. But yes, if one converts the savings here into their native currency, then the savings may look good. One needs to look at the pros and cons and then take an appropriate decision.

Let me give my personal example. I feel I was saving more in Houston Texas than here in Edmonton. The weather was much much warmer in Houston, the cost of living was at least 25% cheaper in Houston, house property cost was almost half of what is here in Edmonton. But still I decided to move here as I was on H1B for almost 6 years in Houston and it would have taken at least another 5 years to get my green card there due to the long wait list. Here I can change jobs as many times I want and I can take up even a second job if required which I could not do in Houston.

Hope this helps to many of you who are yet to arrive here in Canada.

Good luck to all.
 
Rank2010 said:
Vikram,

I have responded to your email as your enquiry was very specific to you and not a general question.

Again for the benefit for all other aspirants, if a person in his / her native land is comfortable financially with a decent job and reasonable savings, then it makes more sense to stay put there as there are too many sacrifices and compromises one has to do here in Canada. Job in one's own area of specialization is not easy to get, social life may be restricted, weather conditions are different, cost of living is not cheap and the list goes on. But yes, if one converts the savings here into their native currency, then the savings may look good. One needs to look at the pros and cons and then take an appropriate decision.

Let me give my personal example. I feel I was saving more in Houston Texas than here in Edmonton. The weather was much much warmer in Houston, the cost of living was at least 25% cheaper in Houston, house property cost was almost half of what is here in Edmonton. But still I decided to move here as I was on H1B for almost 6 years in Houston and it would have taken at least another 5 years to get my green card there due to the long wait list. Here I can change jobs as many times I want and I can take up even a second job if required which I could not do in Houston.

Hope this helps to many of you who are yet to arrive here in Canada.

Good luck to all.
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Thanks RK.... Your support and guidance is really appreciated...
 
Hi Rank2010, Thanks for starting this thread,

Can you please elaborate, what kind of survival job are available and how much they pay. is it easy to get a Job in SUper store, or food chain or Gas station etc.

Approximately on average how much time it require to land a survival job (I am not talking about pure hard labour job as I might not be able to do it due t Diabetics, well actually I dont know may be I can do hard labour but being spoiled by Seat Job for many years and not travelling without Car had not left us in any physical shape :))

Further can one will be able to manage time to attend interview while doing these survival jobs.

So you have any idea about insurance field jobs, will it help if you have started studying Canadian qualification relevant to you profession and still in progress when you land in Canada.

Lastly the million times asked question,

How much do you think a family of Couple + 3 years old kid would require monthly to survive decently (on tight budget) what will be the monthly expenses in first month or couple of month.

Do yo think 30-35000 are enough to survive for a year or year and half in worst case scenario

I chose to post it here instead of PM for the benefit of all the memebrs
 
Humsafar,

I arrived in Edmonton just about a month ago. I have seen "hiring now" boards in a number of stores like Walmart, Super Store, etc. I have also seen ads for administrative jobs in local newspapers. Starting salaries in most of such jobs is about $ 10-12 an hour. Since the new entrant has no previous Canadian experience, one must take what ever job is available to start with and keep changing as new options one comes accross. It is better to take up a job that pays at worst $ 1,600 - $ 2,000 a month instead of waiting for a "good job" and getting frustrated and spending the savings in the hope of getting that job of satisfaction.

As for minimum income for a family to survive, it depends on the city and local set up. I would say one can get a 2 bed apt for as low as $ 600 - 800 a month, utilities (if not included in rent) about $ 150, internet, cable tv and phone $ 100, food exp for a family of 4 about $ 600 (varies depending upon eating habits and needs). If one gets a apt near downtown or where there are bus facilities, then car can be avoided for the first 6 months.

Hope this gives some insight on jobs and living exp
 
Rank2010 said:
Vikram,

I have responded to your email as your enquiry was very specific to you and not a general question.

Again for the benefit for all other aspirants, if a person in his / her native land is comfortable financially with a decent job and reasonable savings, then it makes more sense to stay put there as there are too many sacrifices and compromises one has to do here in Canada. Job in one's own area of specialization is not easy to get, social life may be restricted, weather conditions are different, cost of living is not cheap and the list goes on. But yes, if one converts the savings here into their native currency, then the savings may look good. One needs to look at the pros and cons and then take an appropriate decision.

Let me give my personal example. I feel I was saving more in Houston Texas than here in Edmonton. The weather was much much warmer in Houston, the cost of living was at least 25% cheaper in Houston, house property cost was almost half of what is here in Edmonton. But still I decided to move here as I was on H1B for almost 6 years in Houston and it would have taken at least another 5 years to get my green card there due to the long wait list. Here I can change jobs as many times I want and I can take up even a second job if required which I could not do in Houston.

Hope this helps to many of you who are yet to arrive here in Canada.

Good luck to all.
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very well explained dear......keep posting such valuable info. +1 for u
 
Rank

which professional you are?
Why Alberta? Why not other provinces? You got relatives, friends there?
 
Rank2010 said:
Humsafar,

I arrived in Edmonton just about a month ago. I have seen "hiring now" boards in a number of stores like Walmart, Super Store, etc. I have also seen ads for administrative jobs in local newspapers. Starting salaries in most of such jobs is about $ 10-12 an hour. Since the new entrant has no previous Canadian experience, one must take what ever job is available to start with and keep changing as new options one comes accross. It is better to take up a job that pays at worst $ 1,600 - $ 2,000 a month instead of waiting for a "good job" and getting frustrated and spending the savings in the hope of getting that job of satisfaction.

As for minimum income for a family to survive, it depends on the city and local set up. I would say one can get a 2 bed apt for as low as $ 600 - 800 a month, utilities (if not included in rent) about $ 150, internet, cable tv and phone $ 100, food exp for a family of 4 about $ 600 (varies depending upon eating habits and needs). If one gets a apt near downtown or where there are bus facilities, then car can be avoided for the first 6 months.

Hope this gives some insight on jobs and living exp
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Dear Rank2010

Thanks for your post. Almighty must help you. Because we all are happy & inspired for u.

Best Regards
 
Sterileinjection,

Thanks for the compliment. I am doing my "little bit" for all aspirants wishing to settle down in Canada
 
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