Moving to Canada from india. Thoughts? Let’s discuss
Moving to Canada from india to get international exposure. What are some pros and cons?
It's cold and salaries are mediocre but is a good way to move to the US once you get citizenship for higher salary. Housing problem has gotten worse so it's hard to afford a house there but so is true everywhere. If you can start a side business in Canada while doing a full time job then it's more lucrative.
Dezi Everett
Stealth
a year ago
Ahh thanks, helpful! Are you there right now?
Isaiah Everett
Stealth
a year ago
And what kind of side businesses?
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Karilyn Taye
Stealth
a year ago
Thoughts? That you're doing a mistake
Karilyn Lee
Stealth
a year ago
Acha. Do substantiate with reasons
Matilda Hyrum
Stealth
a year ago
Cold weather. High taxes. Socialist medical system. Away from family and friends. Not enough high payung companies
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Jordon Taye
Stealth
a year ago
Bhai, listen to everyone here except this hutiya- AliveYouth guy. Pata nahi kya trigger lagaya hai isne har migration wale post pe "don't go, stay in India" hagne aajata hai
Aaron Everett
Stealth
a year ago
Hahahah ok noted
Coy Everett
Stealth
a year ago
AliveYouth troll tu hai yaha pe
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Pros -
The worklife is absolutely incredible. Get used to not working beyond 5pm and your weekends finally being free of work.
Cons -
You might need to take 1 step back to get your foot into an org (Example if you were a senior manager in India you might have to start as a manager)
2 watchouts -
1) anyone who talks to you about "Canadian experience" being a thing, this is absolute nonsense. Worked here for 4 years now and sat for multiple interviews, not ONCE have I been asked for Canadian experience. There is a different style to interviews here and nailing that is more imp vs this myth of needing Canadian experience.
2) Maintain very strong networks back in India to easily return with a job if you ever need to. I've tried to return to India recently for family reasons and found it just impossible. Hiring managers and HR in India just refuse to believe that you might have a legit reason to come back and they're constantly suspicious you might run back to Canada again. Not necessary but an important route you wanna keep open just in case.
Hope this helps. :)
Isaiah Olive
Stealth
a year ago
Yes, absolutely! Super helpful. Thanks
Is there a way to connect with you outside this app?
Aaron Vernon
Stealth
a year ago
Cons - Socialist economy with limited growth opportunities, lower salaries and higher tax(Medicare is double edged in some cases) intense winters; Pros - Strong south Asian diaspora, negligible institutional racism, good starting point if you want to migrate to US eventually.
If you want to settle down and start a family it’s great but could be a foot in the leg if you’re super ambitious and want to grow exponentially in your career. Choose wisely and good luck!
Kendall Denver
Stealth
a year ago
Thanks, appreciate the response
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