Should I go to Canada?

[porthis77]

Hi everybody,

My name is Jimmy, I am from Indonesia (South East Asia). I am an IT professional (certified software developer Java and Oracle) with 7 years working experience and currently I am working in Singapore.

I am supposed to get my permanent resident this year, but now I am pretty much in doubt about migrating to Canada because I heard a lot of stories about how hard it is for immigrants to get a job.

I am wondering if it is true. I am about to make an important decision in my life.

So, any comment, suggestion or story you would to share.

 

[abelkwh]

If u are a certified computer guy with all yr oracle and microsoft or Java qualifications, then i would say, its not too hard to find a job in Eastern Canada, Ontario side. However, it also depends on yr spoken English proficiency level and yr Bachelors degree, where did u get yr education from?

 

[clubcanada]

noone can answer your question than yourself. quite depends how hard it is for you to leave your country and how flexible you're. just come over, give yourself some time 6-12 months and then decide to stay or return. so just make sure to leave all doors behind open. i guess if it doesnt work out in canada for you and if you're smart you'll can go back and sell it as some kind of foreign work experience and just continue where you were before....

 

[porthis77]

If u are a certified computer guy with all yr oracle and microsoft or Java qualifications, then i would say, its not too hard to find a job in Eastern Canada, Ontario side. However, it also depends on yr spoken English proficiency level and yr Bachelors degree, where did u get yr education from?

I got my education from a s h i t t y computing school, although it is one of the best in my country.

I speak quite fluent English although far from perfect. I scored an average 7.5 at IELTS.

Does Canadian employers care so much about things like education, GPA, etc?

My agent told me that I might have to go back to school to Canada, taking a diploma or something to ease my way in finding a job.

Do you think it makes sense? Will that work?

 

[porthis77]

noone can answer your question than yourself. quite depends how hard it is for you to leave your country and how flexible you're. just come over, give yourself some time 6-12 months and then decide to stay or return. so just make sure to leave all doors behind open. i guess if it doesnt work out in canada for you and if you're smart you'll can go back and sell it as some kind of foreign work experience and just continue where you were before....

Yeah, that is an option, but am kinda prefer "go there or no go at all" options.

 

[clubcanada]

Yeah, that is an option, but am kinda prefer "go there or no go at all" options.

and i 'kinda prefer' to win the lottery jackpot.... but 'you cant always get what you want'
all i'm saying is that every immigrant should be prepared to go back if it doesnt work out as we dont have a crystal ball. no one is planning to go back in the first place but this should be an option. a high percentage of immigrants return after a couple of years due to various reasons...

 

[abelkwh]

I got my education from a s h i t t y computing school, although it is one of the best in my country.

I speak quite fluent English although far from perfect. I scored an average 7.5 at IELTS.

Does Canadian employers care so much about things like education, GPA, etc?

My agent told me that I might have to go back to school to Canada, taking a diploma or something to ease my way in finding a job.

Do you think it makes sense? Will that work?

To answer yr questions:

If u do speak fluent English with not much local accent where Canadians can understand u easily then u should do fine.

Yes, some Canadian employers do care and look at transcripts but some do not, it all depends on the firm.

Yr agent is right indeed, to be able to find a job here or get employment, u either have to have Canadian local qualifications (so a Diploma or a degree from Canada will surely help and also get u some network) or Canadian experience as some employers do look for those requirement.

What works or not depends on yr luck and also yr qualifications and yr skills, and if the employer values yr skill and yr value. So no one can answer that for u, but all u can do it maximize yr potential, take the risk if u want to work and live in Canada. No risk no gain dude!

 

[newtone]

Flip a coin....Heads Canada Tails Australia

 

[porthis77]

Well, what i was saying was i would prefer not to go if the chance is very small. that's all.

and i 'kinda prefer' to win the lottery jackpot.... but 'you cant always get what you want'
all i'm saying is that every immigrant should be prepared to go back if it doesnt work out as we dont have a crystal ball. no one is planning to go back in the first place but this should be an option. a high percentage of immigrants return after a couple of years due to various reasons...

 

[porthis77]

do you think Australia is a better opportunity?

Flip a coin....Heads Canada Tails Australia

 

[porthis77]

Ok, noticed. Thanks for the advice. I think I will go.

Life is not for coward. No guts no glory. ^^

To answer yr questions:

If u do speak fluent English with not much local accent where Canadians can understand u easily then u should do fine.

Yes, some Canadian employers do care and look at transcripts but some do not, it all depends on the firm.

Yr agent is right indeed, to be able to find a job here or get employment, u either have to have Canadian local qualifications (so a Diploma or a degree from Canada will surely help and also get u some network) or Canadian experience as some employers do look for those requirement.

What works or not depends on yr luck and also yr qualifications and yr skills, and if the employer values yr skill and yr value. So no one can answer that for u, but all u can do it maximize yr potential, take the risk if u want to work and live in Canada. No risk no gain dude!

 

[newtone]

I have a few friends there who have immigrated from Canada because of the job market. Found well paid jobs in their respective fields. So they are happy

 

[porthis77]

LOL I prefer Canada over Australia because:

1. I hate Australian accent.
2. I am thinking about the possibility of moving to USA someday.

However, Australia is not a bad option, I am always open for the possibility.

I have a few friends there who have immigrated from Canada because of the job market. Found well paid jobs in their respective fields. So they are happy

 

[David_TVO]

... I am pretty much in doubt about migrating to Canada because I heard a lot of stories about how hard it is for immigrants to get a job.

I am wondering if it is true. I am about to make an important decision in my life.

So, any comment, suggestion or story you would to share.

You might find these videos helpful. Five highly skilled immigrants talk about the challenges they have faced with their new life in Canada.

Web Video : Voices of New Canadians
http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/index.cfm?page_id=3&action=blog&subaction=viewPost&post_id=14150&blog_id=323