Global immigration challenge,the Pros and Cons

[ODEYEMI]

Global immigration issues, the pros and cons

 

[ttrajan]

Main problem is getting a good job. Other things we can manage if we have good job.

 

[haznac]

Cons - Inevitably feeling uprooted and even lost sometimes, difficulties in cultural adaptation.
Pros - A chance to get away from all the negatives of home country, potentially higher standards of life.

 

[dell2]

Pros - Tim Hortons, Good future for your kids, Higher standard of living.
Cons - Starting life from scratch, New culture & Difficult to adapt for some, Constantly striving, no comfort zone, Preferred job (takes time).

It is a personal choice and you need to have a lot of patience in order to migrate successfully.

Good Luck 8)

 

[emamabd]

Global immigration issues, the pros and cons

Pros:
1.Becoming "global citizens"
2.There is an opportunity to achieve better success...(but only if you know how to grab it)
3.Better quality education for the kids, and parent's too if they want to persue higher studies

Cons:
1.First generation (parents) will never feel home here.
2.Kids will loose the ties/feeling of belonging to their parent's countries of origin
3.Kids may feel lost between two cultures...i.e. what they are being told at home may not match what they're being told at school.

 

[cuppabaileys]

Pros:
- Start a new life
- New culture
- No comfort zone
- Progressive society

Con:
- The process

 

[Hansdza]

Just to clarify, most of cons and pros mentioned here mainly apply to people immigrated from Developing Countries to Canada

What about people from Developed Countries immigrated to Canada? e.g. USA, Germany, France, UK, Netherland? What are the pros and cons

 

[Andre_Smol]

Just to clarify, most of cons and pros mentioned here mainly apply to people immigrated from Developing Countries to Canada

What about people from Developed Countries immigrated to Canada? e.g. USA, Germany, France, UK, Netherland? What are the pros and cons

I think thats a very valid point.

I found it fairly easy to adapt to canadian culture as there are many similarities to western europe, so i didnt feel that the gap was so large as to be a real issue.

as for cons, it is so hard to say as it would vary greatly depending on your particular sutuation and ability to market yourself and how quickly you are able to get a hang of things.

In my personal experience, i found that once you make some connections, people are extremely helpful and open to newcomers and was lucky enough to find a job quickly.

Since I immigrated to canada from a very expensive country, i was actually pleasantly surprised, as many items are cheaper in canada than what i was used to.

My main advice for anybody would be to try and actively meet people and network quickly, as there is no better way to find a job and feel welcome than to create a network of locals who can provide insight and help.

 

[karandeepwalia]

I think thats a very valid point.

I found it fairly easy to adapt to canadian culture as there are many similarities to western europe, so i didnt feel that the gap was so large as to be a real issue.

as for cons, it is so hard to say as it would vary greatly depending on your particular sutuation and ability to market yourself and how quickly you are able to get a hang of things.

In my personal experience, i found that once you make some connections, people are extremely helpful and open to newcomers and was lucky enough to find a job quickly.

Since I immigrated to canada from a very expensive country, i was actually pleasantly surprised, as many items are cheaper in canada than what i was used to.

My main advice for anybody would be to try and actively meet people and network quickly, as there is no better way to find a job and feel welcome than to create a network of locals who can provide insight and help.

TRUE.

 

[randomly]

Pros: Better life

Cons: Not worth mentioning. But bring cash.

 

[haznac]

Sure, it all depends. Not every person from one certain culture will experience the same either. Everyone is unique and so will their experience be. I, for one, am from Turkey - certainly not a stereotype Turkish one would imagine: nonbeliever (no offense to believers out there), exposed to Western culture throughout my life; yet, I think it is still inevitable for an immigrant (me included) to feel a certain level of homesickness at some point.

Despite being English literate at a reasonable level, it is not my native language. This fact alone may play a big factor in homesickness. Simply because I am not used to expressing myself in English all the time. And my competency in expressing myself in English will inherently be limited, and incomparable to the same in Turkish. Plus, you need to be socially accepted to feel that belonging. Of course, it is all up to the person to act on these stuff and make them happen, and I am definitely not saying it is unsurmountable or anything, but still, it is a struggle. Lesser of a struggle for younger people maybe; I am 36.

 

[Andre_Smol]

Despite being English literate at a reasonable level, it is not my native language. This fact alone may play a big factor in homesickness. Simply because I am not used to expressing myself in English all the time. And my competency in expressing myself in English will inherently be limited, and incomparable to the same in Turkish. Plus, you need to be socially accepted to feel that belonging. Of course, it is all up to the person to act on these stuff and make them happen, and I am definitely not saying it is unsurmountable or anything, but still, it is a struggle. Lesser of a struggle for younger people maybe; I am 36.

I think the language ability issue you mentioned is often overlooked and many focus too much on just doing as well as their can on their iELTS exam, maybe overlooking the fact that your comfort level with the language in everyday life definitely can make a huge difference once you move to Canada.

If you feel comfortable using English, it will not only help you socialize but it will also help you during your job search, as a lack of language skills will always run the risk of being preceived negatively during any job interview you might go to.