I landed in canada with wife and two kids with 500 USD - A big mistake.

But with Sai Baba's grace got job on the very first working day as m/c operator - full time permanent job. Got interview call with in 5-10 days time of landing from the same company where i used to work in india. within 2 months got job as technologist with same company. Right now i am an EIT and writing my PPE this august to get PENG

My wife is working part time with city. So overall not a bad start.

You need luck and references with hard work.

Most important you need to be positive and you should avoid talking to people those always talk negative about this country and doesnot go back even after living here for last so many years.

Good Luck