Anyone not happy with Canada?

Originally Posted by radhakarthik

hi sati,

its nice to see someone talking positive about canada, we became PR last year and still we live in US, we are planning to move next year, my hubby is in IT, can u tell me how the market is and exact city where you live and cost of living there, and how much basic pay is required to buy a house there, we have one 6 year old kid.

thanks for your reply.

radha

Hi Radha,
I live in a smaller city with meager Indian population. Bigger cities have lot more opportunities but you know competition is also bad. Look for jobs using websites like eluta or workopolis or monster. They have jobs listed city wise.

IT market is slow but its not like down south with lay off but then again it depends. Well cities like vacouver and toronto its hard to buy a house as they are very expensive, Edmonton, calgary, montreal are suppose to be better.

Originally Posted by mbhatt

HI Sati,
It’s nice to hear some good things about Canada, otherwise 99% people say bad things. We have applied for Canadian PR which probably we may receive in 2-3 months. Recently we are in USA where everything is good but still there are some disadvantages too. I know Canada’s weather is very cold but you have a freedom to work.
We are planning to live in Calgary. Can you tell me about the job market in Canada as my hubby is in IT.
Thanks for posting good things about Canada so people like me who scare to come there will get boost.
Looking forward your reply,
Mona

Hi Mona
Calgary is a great place to live( Great scenic beauty !). Alberta was booming becoz of oil existence, i am not too sure about IT. As far as i know they are doing alright when compared to USA. Look at the sites mentioned above for the job categories. Let me know if you have any ?s
Regards
Sati

Hi all
My name is Priya.I lived in Ottawa,Canada for 10yrs.After my marriage I went to Canada.I have two kids.They were born there.Regarding the waether it is bad and sometimes its even worst in the cold months.But in summer you wont even believe how the weather is,with people walking,jogging,kids playing out in the streets for long hrs.

Myself being a full time mom I had depressions every now and then.But after six months or so I started making new friends.So every weekend or alternate weekends we used to have potluck dinners at our friends place.So its a nice gettogether for all of us.

But recently we moved to India for many reasons.Sometimes I regret that I left my house and the beautiful city and all the nice things over there.

Once again it all depends upon the beholders perspective.So be happy and enjoy the life there,bcos once u miss it, its impossible to get that kind of lifestyle.It is my own opinion.So cheer up and be happy.


-Priyas.

Originally Posted by talktosati

Hi Radha,
I live in a smaller city with meager Indian population. Bigger cities have lot more opportunities but you know competition is also bad. Look for jobs using websites like eluta or workopolis or monster. They have jobs listed city wise.

IT market is slow but its not like down south with lay off but then again it depends. Well cities like vacouver and toronto its hard to buy a house as they are very expensive, Edmonton, calgary, montreal are suppose to be better.


Hi Mona
Calgary is a great place to live( Great scenic beauty !). Alberta was booming becoz of oil existence, i am not too sure about IT. As far as i know they are doing alright when compared to USA. Look at the sites mentioned above for the job categories. Let me know if you have any ?s
Regards
Sati

Hi Sati,
Thanks for your quick reply...The job sites which you mentioned will help us.
Sati,While coming to CAnada should we bring all our stuff from USA or sell it here only.?we are family of 4 includes 2 kids (11 and 8 years). I am in USA since 2006..bought many electronic and kitchen items etc. which I don't want to throw here. I am really confused what to do? are the electronics items cheap there as compare to USA, any idea?

Regards,
Mona

Like any other place in the world, Canada too has plus & minus. Any weather , however cold is manageable if you are clothed appropriately. Do people complain about the scorching, extreme heat of the Gulf, when they move there ------ NO !! Then why does weather become an issue when moving here ... it is the major 'excuse' used by many .

Things on career front are same as elsewhere in the world ... a slump. After many years in the Gulf, we came here 8 months ago from Montreal for a project my husband was offered. He is in IT. The project ended in mid-March ; since then he is hunting for a job .....

It is a huge struggle, we have to make sacrifices, adjust & compromise a lot ------ still it is what we as immigrants should expect to face. The initial days of swallowing difficulties & pushing thro' is what is going to reap good results in the long run . It is a test of your mental strength & resolve , how badly you want to make it in this beautiful country.
Good Luck to all you folks preparing to come to Canada .

Originally Posted by mbhatt

Hi Sati,
Thanks for your quick reply...The job sites which you mentioned will help us.
Sati,While coming to CAnada should we bring all our stuff from USA or sell it here only.?we are family of 4 includes 2 kids (11 and 8 years). I am in USA since 2006..bought many electronic and kitchen items etc. which I don't want to throw here. I am really confused what to do? are the electronics items cheap there as compare to USA, any idea?

Regards,
Mona

Mona,
When you relocate I am assuming, you will do it after you DH gets a job. If it is the case, most of the companies provide moving expenses. If that is not the case then if I were you I would think about how much it would cost me to buy there(canada) and how much i really need it. When I started here, I got a lot of things from Garage sales , .. which usually happens in summer. Like I said, it depends on lots of different things, all things are very close to USA price.
Regards
Sati

Hi Sati,

Again thanks for your quick reply....I will try to sell as many items I can and will come there with minimum stuff.

BTW,which place do you live in Canada? We are planning to stay in N.W Calgary.
take care,
Mona

Originally Posted by mbhatt

Hi Sati,

Again thanks for your quick reply....I will try to sell as many items I can and will come there with minimum stuff.

BTW,which place do you live in Canada? We are planning to stay in N.W Calgary.
take care,
Mona

I don't live in Calgary, I have been to Calgary. It is so beautiful....especially Baunff and Jasper....... i have not seen anything that beautiful :)

Just Google for Indian association in Calgary or Hindu temple in Calgary. It would just make it easier to find somebody in your city to start with.
Regards
Sati

Originally Posted by pmahensa

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Originally Posted by naliniraghavan

Hi

I am new here.My name is Nalini and I regret moving here to Canada so badly.I married a tamil boy born and bought up in Canada and have been here for the past 4 years and dont like the cold at all and often think back and regret about my decision.My husband is very nice which compensates for part of the country problem but recently I have been getting depressions.I also have a son who is 20 months old now.Any suggestions how to cope with depression?I live in Moncton(New Brunswick Province).

Hey Nalini,

Sorry to hear that you aren't able to cope with the cold here. I am from New Brunswick too. i live in St Andrews. I visit Moncton once in 3-4 months. If you'd like, we can chat sometime. I have a 23 month old daughter.

Deepa

Originally Posted by naliniraghavan

Hi

I am new here.My name is Nalini and I regret moving here to Canada so badly.I married a tamil boy born and bought up in Canada and have been here for the past 4 years and dont like the cold at all and often think back and regret about my decision.My husband is very nice which compensates for part of the country problem but recently I have been getting depressions.I also have a son who is 20 months old now.Any suggestions how to cope with depression?I live in Moncton(New Brunswick Province).

Hi Nalini, I see you are having trouble with cold. Just a question...silly as it may sound; are you dressing up properly? Like, do you have thermals? They help a lot. When we have long winters (like this year) it is difficult. Do you know we havent been to camping at all this year! Dress properly and take multivitamins. You wil be fine.

Canada is a beautiful country....