Ray of Hope - 72nd Draw

[iamxty]

Contrary to most people here, I've visited Canada on multiple occasions.

The biggest lie is that 12k or 15k is enough to settle down in Canada. Personally, I would not be coming if my savings were not in six-figure digits.

So decide carefully, otherwise you may end up as a security guard on the night shift, and your master's/PhD diploma won't even get you promoted to regular hours.

Are you saying IRCC should revamp the POF index?

Stay realistic and stay on the subject please. If you're coming from some remote continent as Asia, which means no apartment renting references, be prepared to pay a huge deposit, some say, in other threads, that they had been asked to pay deposits worth 3-4 times of their monthly rent. In Ontario it means paying 4-5k upfront, before you have a chance to send out your first resume. So imagine if 12k is all you have and you must pay 5k just to have a place to sleep. You're very likely to end up as a laborer and the government of Canada must know that.

Someone I know from Central EU went back to his home because he can't cope up with the high cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the world. As a matter of fact, Singapore has been ranked as the most expensive city for expatriates in four consecutive years. On the other hand, a simple lass from a third world country with no six-figure digits savings is having a goddamn good life in this expensive city.

I came here with nothing, not even 5% of the required funds for Canada, and I am proud to tell this community that I have only lived with my optimism of having a better life. As simple as that.

To all my fellow Canadian dreamers, it takes a lot of dedication, determination, self-discipline and effort to make our dreams come into reality. Money isn't everything we need to be successful. As they say, there is no elevator to success, you need to take the stairs.

Anyways, thanks for the heads up, @jon-son, we are all prepared to be poor in Canada and be a laborer.

 

[hishamx87]

I feel your reference to Asia may be very offensive to some people reading this and is therefore unnecessary.

If the Canadian government says the minimum is sufficient, what qualifies you to say that it is not? Nevertheless, not everyone's experience will be the same. I choose to look at the positive reality which states that the standard of living in Canada is number 1 in the world, and that many people have immigrated successfully, as opposed to the negative side that you are focused on.

Regards

I think he is referring to the same Asia which owns 70% of Central London, Empire state Building in Manhattan, Largest investment funds in the world, biggest investors such as China, highest literacy rate compared to other continents, masters of technology (japan) and some poor people like us who live in slums.

People from many region move to Canada for a better living, these people have surplus savings in their home countries which they don't mobilize immediately and when they see the impressive quality(sarcasm) of homes and their asking rents they feel bad about it.

Canada is no doubt a better place to live but when you compare quality with price then many people get disappointed.

As far as you are referring to the people working as laborers etc then buddy you need to get your facts right. People who have money and don't want to lose their savings then they are left with no options but to work on these roles.

 

[TanakaM]

I think he is referring to the same Asia which owns 70% of Central London, Empire state Building in Manhattan, Largest investment funds in the world, biggest investors such as China, highest literacy rate compared to other continents, masters of technology (japan) and some poor people like us who live in slums.

People from many region move to Canada for a better living, these people have surplus savings in their home countries which they don't mobilize immediately and when they see the impressive quality(sarcasm) of homes and their asking rents they feel bad about it.

Canada is no doubt a better place to live but when you compare quality with price then many people get disappointed.

As far as you are referring to the people working as laborers etc then buddy you need to get your facts right. People who have money and don't want to lose their savings then they are left with no options but to work on these roles.

hehehe, great post.

 

[chr0]

Contrary to most people here, I've visited Canada on multiple occasions.

The biggest lie is that 12k or 15k is enough to settle down in Canada. Personally, I would not be coming if my savings were not in six-figure digits.

So decide carefully, otherwise you may end up as a security guard on the night shift, and your master's/PhD diploma won't even get you promoted to regular hours.

Yeah guys, your ECAd degrees won't help you get a better job, but his six figure savings would. Amazing logic.

 

[chr0]

I found a comrade!!

I'm new here, but looking at people's posts I'd say you found more than one!!!

I think I might have found one! Heh.

 

[andieangel]

Contrary to most people here, I've visited Canada on multiple occasions.

The biggest lie is that 12k or 15k is enough to settle down in Canada. Personally, I would not be coming if my savings were not in six-figure digits.

So decide carefully, otherwise you may end up as a security guard on the night shift, and your master's/PhD diploma won't even get you promoted to regular hours.

Oh, excuse me, as long as you VISITED Canada, then you must be an expert! We have a specialist here for immigrating to Canada, well why didn't you say so! Please tell us more what truths of your journies to Canada we missed in our poor life? Oh please your specialist you! It seems you know everything! Have you visited every province in Canada? How long were your visits, 6 months or a year long? Have you been doing any work there during your visit? Did you visit their schools, hospitals, did you receive your social number while you were visiting? Did you work as a manager or a waiter? Do yoy know how much is sales tax in each provice?? Do you know which jobs are mostly required there? I want to know since you VISITED Canada! It seems your knowledge is rich!

 

[Wandering Mind]

I feel your reference to Asia may be very offensive to some people reading this and is therefore unnecessary.

Regards

I was more amused than offended Asia is anything but remote

The only reason I stopped myself from commenting is because some times it's best to ignore ignorant comments from people who are just looking to pick a fight

 

[hishamx87]

I was more amused than offended Asia is anything but remote

The only reason I stopped myself from commenting is because some times it's best to ignore ignorant comments from people who are just looking to pick a fight

Oh @Wandering Mind , why do you always open my eyes.

 

[chr0]

I was more amused than offended Asia is anything but remote

The only reason I stopped myself from commenting is because some times it's best to ignore ignorant comments from people who are just looking to pick a fight

LOL yeah, how would the largest continent on the planet be anything close to being remote.

 

[Wandering Mind]

Oh @Wandering Mind , why do you always open my eyes.

Ha ha ha! I've had a lot of practice dealing with know-it-alls online and offline

 

[Wandering Mind]

Anyways, thanks for the heads up, @jon-son, we are all prepared to be poor in Canada and be a laborer.

Can't wait!

 

[chr0]

To all the people who might have been discouraged by a few posts on this thread:

Many of us are going to Canada to have a better quality of life. Are we scared of starting from the bottom if that's what it takes? I'd wager we're not. It takes substantial guts to leave everything you know behind and settle in an unknown place. It's not for the weak. We're strong and we don't need 100k+ to think of taking a major step like this. Keep at it, and never be discouraged by cowards who define people by their account balance before they've lived a fraction of their lives.

Good luck everyone!

 

[andieangel]

Oh @Wandering Mind , why do you always open my eyes.

@Wandering Mind is nice like that, unlike me!

 

[Samroze]

Any predictions for tomorrow's draw
My crs is 428
Hoping high as there was no ielts result between 6th Sep and 20th sep

 

[andieangel]

To all the people who might have been discouraged by a few posts on this thread:

Many of us are going to Canada to have a better quality of life. Are we scared of starting from the bottom if that's what it takes? I'd wager we're not. It takes substantial guts to leave everything you know behind and settle in an unknown place. It's not for the weak. We're strong and we don't need 100k+ to think of taking a major step like this. Keep at it, and never be discouraged by cowards who define people by their account balance before they've lived a fraction of their lives.

Good luck everyone!

Nicely put!