Canada from Dream to Nightmare as published in Indian Express
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Orginally posted by BlueLobster
Would you say "fortune" is the only factor that played a part in Jughead's getting a job quickly in Canada?
And if the answer to that is yes, when did atheists start believing in stuff like fortune?
The use of the word "fortunately" is not to imply that it was the only factor. I have also mentioned that his being from an IT background, and having worked in the US for a good period of time has been an important determinant in his success.
When we talk about the "failure" factor that afflicts immigrants, I think we mean the people who are coming in fom their home country for are the first generation here.
Coming to your second queston about atheists, please realize that they are different from the religious only in the sense that they believe there is no god. In fact, it is the very existence of arbitrariness in life that defies explanation and thus gets attributed to fortune, luck and the like that goes a long way in forming their belief system.
If there was a God then things would not be so random would they?
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Diogenes
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The Cynic
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Orginally posted by alwaysforget
I think as a beginner I am doing fair, and why?
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And above all else, DON'T EVER READ THESE DEMORALISE POSTS ON CANADIAN DESI. Read success stories only. That's it.
Good luck to all of you, and once again Stay positive in this struggle. You'd soon see the light in the end of tunnel. I can bet.
Excuse me, but would you mind shaing something? What exactly were you doing back home before coming to Canada?
Thanks for the answer in advance.
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Diogenes
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The Cynic
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Orginally posted by DiogenestheCynic
If there was a God then things would not be so random would they?
How would you know?
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Posted on: 31-10-05 00:22:09
Hi,
It is now 14 months, since I landed in Canada in August, 2004.
I am a graduate in engineering and MBA, and my experiences are:-
1. After landing (with wife and 3 kids) on 25 AuG, 2004, I stayed at
a guesthouse for 4 days and then hired a 2 bed apartment at DON
MILLS and Sheppard. Completed initial formalities, and those were
good days because I alongwith family enjoyed roaming in Toronto.
Three weeks after landing, I got first job at Future Shop as an
Sales Associate per hour OR Commision (whichever is higher).
2. Applied for P.Eng to PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario), and
appeared for PPE (Professional Practice Exam) in Dec, 2004. After
Christmas, I was laid off from Future Shop. I did not get depressed,
because with in a week I got a Telemarketing Job In Feb,
2005 I got the good news that I have passed PPE exam so I have
become a licensed EIT (Engineer -in Training). Soon after I was
invited for interview for a nice job, but when I demanded pay,
so they replied "You are asking too less so it means you are under-
confident of your abilities. Sorry, we hire only confident people"
3. In April, 2005 I was hired as Manager-in-Training by a dealer of
TELUS Mobility, and I was told that after 90 days of paid training
(@$10/hour) my status & salary will be confirmed. This was a fraud,
because soon I found out that it is just another "FUN JOB" as SALES
ASSOCIATE job, with added responsibilities. I was shocked and felt
being cheated, so in APRIL, 2005 I quitted the job.
4. My wife started job in StarBucks, and I studied to earn the PMP
(Project Management Professional) designation on 1st June, 2005. Now
I was much hopeful, however, inspite of getting many tele-interviews
and two physical interviews I could not get a suitable job.
Meanwhile, I got driving license and purchased a Dodge minivan.
5. To earn food for family, in June, 2005 I got a Telemarketing Job
While I was still searching another job, one day a
customer complained that I was getting "Too Friendly" so as a result
I was fired from the telemarketing job. It was a real shock to me,
because I still believe I was just trying to provide best customer
service as a telemarketer. Any way I again started looking for jobs.
6. In August, 2005 I re-joined Future Shop to take up sales job
(Commission Based). During last 3 months (Aug - Oct 2005), I have
been trying to put in my best but still my bi-weekly cheque is
hardly equal to my apartment rent, so means 50% of my pay is going
as rent of apartment, and remaining 50% is consumed in Car
insurance, gas, mobile/Internet/phone Bills, and misc bills. Wife's
salary is consumed in "Grocery", and child benefit cheque is
consumed to buy clothes, shoes, and needed household items.
Practically, the total earnings are consumed with ZERO savings.
7. I have shared my experiences and to sum up "Life is Hell". I
strongly believe and openly admit that immigration to Canada was a
blunder and now I am paying price for that blunder. I wish if time
could unwind and I could again start enjoying the elite life style
that I used to enjoy in Pakistan. My children and wife daily curse
me that why the hell I brought them to this "Beautiful Country". Now
I am unable to go back, as I had resigned my job, and I have no home
in Pakistan. So I wish that I can buy a home in Pakistan, and rush
back as soon as possible for never to come back to this wonderland.
Will somebody advise me that what to do, and how to steal time for
job search?
Regards
Asad
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I am a Gents and not a Ladies.
To all who belong to the Canadian Desi Boo Hoo Brigade
You missed the boat
You blew the deal
and lost that crucial game
and now you face a mirror and point
"you , you are to blame"
When guilt and shame and self reproach
lie heavy on your head
BREAK FREE of burdens such as these
BLAME SOMEONE ELSE INSTEAD
If you can't understand what this poem means and who it referes to, do youself a favour. Upgrade your language skills or go back to India. PLEASE!! We have just about had it with your complaints.
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There is not much to say
There is not much to hear
Days are not far away
When you will be in his shoes ........
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Orginally posted by Charlie
There is not much to say
There is not much to hear
Days are not far away
When you will be in his shoes ........
You know what Charlie boy, your rhyming sucks!! Also, don't pretend like you know anything about me. When I have a problem, I tackle it by analyzing what I am doing wrong, not by blaming others or the system.
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