opening thread
http://www.notcanada.com/forum.htm
August 13, 2006
Not Canada,
As an Immigrant from South Africa eight years ago, I came here as a
spouse and passed the point system. In my opinion, Canada is
sitting on a mountain of knowledge brought in by the spouses of the
immigrants, nurses and teachers are the most common amongst the
spouses.
My background in Adult Education and Telecommunications seem to
have become a burden. Being multi-skilled in Canada is a big no-no
on your Resume. I my opinion seems to intimidate most
Canadians.
My knowledge has far exceeded the people that I have met in related
fields and my experience was unmatched. I had to start at minimum
wage in the retail market and was treated like a minimum wage
employee. My qualifications and experience far exceeded that of the
Store Manager. After working up to 4 part time jobs at a time, I
decided to go back to school. Completed a Diploma in Business
Administration. In some of my interviews I was rejected because of
a lack of either Canadian schooling or Canadian work
experience.
I came to Canada to be with my partner. Unfortunately Canadians
perceived me as a threat and clearly intimidated by my experience.
My perception is that Canadians praise themselves higher than
immigrants, even though our education are superior to most.
Johan Schalkwyk
joha2000 @ shaw.ca
2.same as a PRC Chinese,Indian Indian etc experienced in
SG!!
3.Sg think 'U?U CAN?' is
paradise.(USA,UK,Canada,Aussie,NewZealan).
read more lah!e mail them.see how fair in these country.
wat a good forums u can vertify their info by e mail them.
4.if u cant survive in a country u know and familiar,
wat is the chance in a new place?
5.pl show NO Aussie,NO New Zealand,etc for prospective
immigrants of Sg to read.
i am not asking u to stay.just do more home works.
6.until u compare with other country then u know the if sg
is hell or heaven.
