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It is known that immigrants in Canada have a hard time at it here and I try to keep myself positive for my husband sake. But lately it has been quite the hard task.

We have managed to settle in ok with the culture & surroundings, that isn't the problem. I guess the biggest problem comes with finding a job. Maybe his profession is just a crappy one to get into over here as it seems every simple job needs a person who has a title. He is in the accounting file btw. I wish he had the luck of Pete, but not everyone can be so lucky I guess.

These past week has taken it toll on me. I will be starting a new job in Niagara Falls, while my husband's first job in Canada will be coming to an end. It should have been a 6 week job but it ended up lasting 3 1/2 months. At least we will still have money coming in. With his job ending, he believes he will have a hard time find another job and thinks the Canadian experience he has obtained so far will not help in getting another ok paying job. He received a job offer from the old company he worked with in Europe and is highly considering it since the pay is really good, and I mean good :)

It has come to a point where he feels like packing up everything and moving back to his home country. He feels like an idiot because nothing is recognized here, not even his driving record in order to get ok insurance. We started to talk about moving to Alberta in the fall, hoping he would have more luck at getting an ok paying job. But last night we talked about moving back to Europe.

Sorry that I am venting, but you guys might have some information that can help me get through this rough time. I do have a few questions:

1. Will this Canadian experience help him in getting another job? Will it ease the process a bit??

2. As he is very heavily considering going to work for his previous employer in Europe, will this hurt him, on his resume since he has gone abroad and "left" the Canadian Market?? In this matter he will be self employed and paying taxes in Canada still as he is getting paid in CAD.

3. He has taken 3 courses in the accounting field to see what he knows. Will these courses help at all in finding another job? (his final marks were good)

Any information/spport that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. You are a great bunch of guys and I am so happy that I found this place, even if it was after my process was over

Thanks for all your help!!

Danielle

Hi Danielle. From experience, I know that patience and fortitude would help you and your husband to overcome this dilemma. Your husband's experience will help him in getting another job. It takes time to build Canadian work experience. It would also help him build references in the future. Remind him to update his resume regularly.

If your husband is working on being a CPA, I think that would be a good investment for his future. He can also his previous employer if they have an office in Ontario. They might be able to find a position for him there.

If you're near a HRDC office, he can take advantage of the job bank facilities that are readily available. That might help him. Also, has your husband considered talking to a headhunter or staffing agency?

Just remember, don't lose hope. You're just starting and trying to build a foundation on your new home. Keep in mind that accountants are in demand. It's just finding the right break for you. Studying and updating his skills would be beneficial to his career. Volunteering his accounting skills to a non profit agency would greatly increase his networks and experience.

Good luck!

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My suggestion would be it's never too late to go back to college.
My classmates age ranges from my age 20s to 50s.
I know some grandmother is taking Registered Nurse at my college too.

Beside, student loan is interest free when you are full-time.
If you have hard time to start cash flow, consider use studnet loan as a step stone.
College is the best place to find connection, your love. (it's so hard to find nice chicks after I left college)
College usually offers co-op or internship to collect Canadian experience.


I would more than willing to come back to college after I got my PR.
Even though I have full-time job right now with no problem on paying bills.

Question is how to get a loan from the government.

My wife tried to go back to school this past semester and applied with the government for a loan and all and they awarded her a whole 1,300 between the province and the federal government, hardly enough to cover tuition and books, she tried getting loans from banks but they all wanted a co-signer.

I have decided I probably wont go to college in BC, way too exspensive. In a few years (5 or so) we will go to California for I can finish my degree.

Departure Bay Wrote:My suggestion would be it's never too late to go back to college.
My classmates age ranges from my age 20s to 50s.
I know some grandmother is taking Registered Nurse at my college too.

Beside, student loan is interest free when you are full-time.
If you have hard time to start cash flow, consider use studnet loan as a step stone.
College is the best place to find connection, your love. (it's so hard to find nice chicks after I left college)
College usually offers co-op or internship to collect Canadian experience.


I would more than willing to come back to college after I got my PR.
Even though I have full-time job right now with no problem on paying bills.

you need go to public college instead of private one. my ex got 250/week!!!!! well, public college though, too bad, she just used those money for car! Sometime go to spend those money in the nightclub and dancing with some gay guy get drunk, I was so pissed off. sigh!!

She was gonna go to UCFV (University College of the Fraser Valley) its about the only choice we have out here, not sure if its public or private.

Departure Bay Wrote:you need go to public college instead of private one. my ex got 250/week!!!!! well, public college though, too bad, she just used those money for car! Sometime go to spend those money in the nightclub and dancing with some gay guy get drunk, I was so pissed off. sigh!!

that should be public, go to their financial aid department. You might wanna check out some scholorship too.

Departure Bay Wrote:that should be public, go to their financial aid department. You might wanna check out some scholorship too.

She decided not to go back for the time being, we can't afford it right now and its best to wait til I can work for she doesn't have to worry about working full-time supporting 2 people and going to school.

i know, every family has a hardship experience these days!
Blame the house price!!!!

BCIT offers evening courses and they have an excellent reputation. I did a marketing degree that way -part time, after work. It took a while but I could continue working at the same time. courses are $3-400 each. There is a campus downtown and in Burnaby. Kwantlen also has a good part time program.

travel consultant program might be good option. they teach you all those booking and reservation computer system. Of course I think trade certificate might be better. Market driven, you know.
BCIT is wonderful for 9---5 people have jobs.

I couldn't understand why so many exchage students rather go to private colleges, which a lot of them are no more than a shop with associate degree from little town in TX, has no value at all. They can not get work permit after graduating, none public college graduates have to go thru HRDC confirmation. Trade jobs are most needed here in B.C

if give me one more chance back to 4 years ago, I would rather go to BCIT, or take LPN (licence practical nurse) certificate

starchief Wrote:. I wish he had the luck of Pete, but not everyone can be so lucky I guess.
Danielle

I'm not sure if your referring to me? I didn't have a problem getting a job as I'm a journeyman carpenter and there is a real shortage of them in Canada. I also come from a western English speaking country so that probably helps me too. I'm actually building kitchens for a contractor. I was doing cabinet making in Australia for the last 6 years. Before that I did a 4 year apprenticeship in carpentry and then worked for a contractor for another 5 years building new homes and doing renovations. So I have 9 years in Carpentry and 6 years in Cabinets. Thats why I have no problem finding work. Its not because I am lucky. I just have the skills that are in demand.

Pete

aussie Wrote:I'm not sure if your referring to me? I didn't have a problem getting a job as I'm a journeyman carpenter and there is a real shortage of them in Canada. I also come from a western English speaking country so that probably helps me too. I'm actually building kitchens for a contractor. I was doing cabinet making in Australia for the last 6 years. Before that I did a 4 year apprenticeship in carpentry and then worked for a contractor for another 5 years building new homes and doing renovations. So I have 9 years in Carpentry and 6 years in Cabinets. Thats why I have no problem finding work. Its not because I am lucky. I just have the skills that are in demand.

Pete

oh dude, you are precious metal here as long as property value jacks up every year, soon you can own your own business and hire other carpenters.