MY EXPERIENCES IN CANADA

[TO DREAMLAND]

Hi friends,
I am really overwhelmed to see the discussion on my topic going on. I was bit hesitant to log in again since I saw some replies questioning my integrity. I just wished to convey that life here is not a bed of roses but with thorns. You all, however wealthy, educated or lucky you are, the first experiences are always painful but they help us to lay down a very strong foundation for a better living in Canada.
I would never say Canada is not a bad country. You know Toronto is one of the most safest place to live. Here almost every thing is perfect or nearly perfect. Compared to Canada, India is 20 years back because of our nasty politics, corruption and disrespect to fellow human beings. Here you will enjoy better roads, traffic system, metro, public transport, street beauty and neatness, efficient garbage disposal, better water/power supply, best quality products and services, respecting people and what not. I always think of my country where we can see child rapes, bribery and miserable life of common people and where 9 paise in 1 rupee actually spent for public welfare against 95 paise in 1 rupee spent for the intended purpose here, whenever I confront with the respectful social life here.
So, come to Canada if you have a will to work hard, if you are sincere to yourself and family and of course if you have a pure heart and daring spirit. It really is a beautiful country worthy to work and live. Lot of fun awaiting for you here. Best regards to everyone and best of luck. TD

 

[Goku]

Hi friends,
I am really overwhelmed to see the discussion on my topic going on. I was bit hesitant to log in again since I saw some replies questioning my integrity. I just wished to convey that life here is not a bed of roses but with thorns. You all, however wealthy, educated or lucky you are, the first experiences are always painful but they help us to lay down a very strong foundation for a better living in Canada.
I would never say Canada is not a bad country. You know Toronto is one of the most safest place to live. Here almost every thing is perfect or nearly perfect. Compared to Canada, India is 20 years back because of our nasty politics, corruption and disrespect to fellow human beings. Here you will enjoy better roads, traffic system, metro, public transport, street beauty and neatness, efficient garbage disposal, better water/power supply, best quality products and services, respecting people and what not. I always think of my country where we can see child rapes, bribery and miserable life of common people and where 9 paise in 1 rupee actually spent for public welfare against 95 paise in 1 rupee spent for the intended purpose here, whenever I confront with the respectful social life here.
So, come to Canada if you have a will to work hard, if you are sincere to yourself and family and of course if you have a pure heart and daring spirit. It really is a beautiful country worthy to work and live. Lot of fun awaiting for you here. Best regards to everyone and best of luck. TD

Every country has its own Pros and cons. What you described here is Pros of Canada and cons of India (one side of each coin). I partially agree with what you said. That's my point of View.

 

[vizsagar]

Guys,

This is one of the reason we want to move to Canada for better life and quality life.
Which is lacking back home in India.

I full agree Canada is no bed of roses and all is very good there but still we have to
see how much is good and bad and decide accordingly.

India is wonderful country for sure no doubt about it but then if we can't get basic
needs taken care off then what do we do?

Anyways again this is very much my personal view off course and somebody may have
different way of looking at things.

All the best to everyone.

God bless !!!

Viz

 

[abuali69]

TO DREAMLAND , Thank you for your very informative post.

 

[springchicken]

Same here, thanks. It's not always easy and most employers care about Canadian or US experience. Good luck Dream Land.

 

[KRP]

You can try for a paid internship at www.careeredge.ca

 

[raja053]

Second Part
Thanks for all your responses. Here I am posting only what I have learned or experienced. Others may have different experiences. So, please take it that way. I don't need any +1 please
What I share is just my observations and experiences and with the objective to throw some light into what you are going to face. So, no controversies please. I wish you all success and great future in Canada.
During the first week of arrival, I managed to get a bank account with TD Canada Trust, which has more ATMs and branches all over in Ontario. Got my SIN- you just go to a “Service Ontario Center” and fill some forms, that's it. Upon landing I applied for PR card at the airport and it was delivered to my home address after 45 days. No big issue.
Now it's time for job hunt. Spent hours on online search, sent resumes but the responses were very limited. Who dares to hire a new comer without Canadian experience or education while hundreds stand on queues with all their requirements/qualifications. The interesting thing I noted is for every job fair, there are lot of jobless people, everywhere. Yes Toronto's unemployment rate is very high. Somehow, on the 15th day of I arrival, I managed to get job, entirely strange and new with minimum pay. I knew the start is not at all easy; it's really hard and need lot of enthusiasm and perseveration. Meanwhile I continued the search, attended a few interview with banks, offices (administrative positions) and some multinational companies
Work environment:
The Canada's work environment, I think, is entirely different. As I told you before, many offices, companies, outlets and coffee shops work round the clock, with 3 shifts. Every second is counted, no frequent breaks or leisure time and chit chats, always monitored by surrounding cameras/cctvs and supervisors. It's really tight. No guarantee for work, you may get an envelope with money for work at the end of your shift and a word “you'll get a call from the manager”- which means you are fired. The important thing that I learned from my experiences is we can't predict the behaviour and can't make sure the 3 ws in Canada-“Work, Women and Weather”
Another important thing you all should take care of is getting a driver's license. The people with minimum driving experience in India have more chances to get the Canadian Driver's License easier. Because here the roads, traffic rules and roads are entirely different. Canada really deserves an appreciation about her roads and traffic rules- they are almost perfect and praiseworthy. Here there are number of drivers' licenses starting with G1-written test, you have to score 80% in two sections-traffic rules and signs. Then G2-it's a road test for 15 minutes in rural and urban roads. If you pass both you are qualified for G license (highway test). It's not easy to get through all tests, really tight, because the licensing system is operated by a profit oriented private company “Serco DES operating as DriveTest, is a private company licenced by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario” http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx Driver's license is an important photo identity card, and life is really difficult without a car due to the extreme climatic conditions. NOTE: Remember to bring your previous driving experience/driving particulars in official letter head, which would help you to qualify directly to “G” after G1, otherwise G1-G2-G. Don't go to the test without sufficient preparation and practice, appear only when you are 100% confident, because it costs you lot of money and time. Here everybody obeys traffic rules contrary to our place, so, if you make a mistake it costs so much!!!
Will continue

Nice Sharing bro...

Thanks

 

[ali_aff]

I have question regarding tax return!
I have income in Pakistan out of few dollars invested there, will that be taxable,
and for purpose of taking advantage of no tax in first year, should i have to divest and bring all money to Canada?