anyoneANEELA said:Would you discuss here about the problems a single female new immigrant can face in Canada? and how to cope/manage /overcome to these one?
Miss AneelaANEELA said:anyone
Hey Aneela,ANEELA said:anyone
Bhai I did not mean here any negative in my question .I was just asking for any problem/ potential challenge.cocknbull said:Hi!
Be positive and think positive. As such there are no problems to be faced by single male or female in Canada. Canada is a free country with equal rights and opportunities. Its not like our 3rd world country Pakistan, India or Bangladesh where women are suppressed. You will be free to walk or travel in bus or look for job/accommodation, shopping etc. Nobody would stare or give a bad look except from an isolated incident. Only be careful when travelling or walking alone at nights as some mishap can occur but again that is only possible in some bad areas of city. You can easily live and work as pointed out by Wilson and I know some girls from this forum who immigrated alone to Canada and are doing good. So relax and every thing will be ok. A single female who has already immigrated to Canada can tell you more..Good luck to you..
I appreciate and oblige your suggestions wilson ,have a wonderful weekendwilson said:In my opinion problems are every where in the world but comparatively Canada is one among few safe country for trouble free living. Most of the condos/apartments have 24 hrs security with restricted entry to visitors. Individual houses are either equipped with burglar alarms or surveillance cameras. Still isolated cases of theft, assault or molestation were seen in the media. My advice is to keep a good circle of friend ship, cautiously deal with strangers and try to avoid travelling alone in late night.
Thank you for so helpful tips.shells said:I'm in the midst of applying for CEC, so I can't call myself an immigrant (been here only since 2008, but on student visa, then post-graduate work permit. I got to know my fiancé in late 2009, went through a few jobs, and am now doing CEC.
Learn to be street smart. If you are not sure what a situation is; observe more first, speak less. People are kind and nice in general, but take things with a pinch of salt (especially some people who come up to you out of the blue). If you are nervous about making friends at first or don't know where to go, http://www.meetup.com is a good place to search for activities and interest groups in your area. You can even find your own community group sometimes (Race/Nationality/Asians in general, etc...). I'm a member of a few groups in Vancouver (people hang out in a big group - both men and women, and always in a very casual mood). So far I only have pleasant experiences (I've been using it for two years now). If you find a group you like, just go to their gatherings two or three times first to give it a try.. It only gets easier each time. If you don't like it.. You ain't losing anything. . But if you say you will attend a meeting, make sure you go.. If you have change of plans, just inform at least 24hrs in advance.. They hate people who do not show up without informing.. In stricter groups, you get kicked out of the group immediately.
My first two years was very difficult.. I often questioned myself if I made the right decision by coming to Canada.. But I was determined not to let circumstances get me.. I will win whatever difficult situation is given to me.. Cried a lot, grit my teeth, stuck to it. Anyway, I'm still alive and kicking.. Haha! Made lots of new friends in the process and my life feels very much richer!
Good luck, girl! You can do it!!!