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Should you pick a job over your career?
How did you navigate the work-to-survive trap in Canada?
Oluwaseye Adesina
September 22, 2024
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Welcome to another edition of New Local👋
If you’ve been looking for a resource to help you navigate work-life in Canada like you’ve lived here forever, you’re in for a ride!
Please do us a favour and don’t gatekeep. Share this with a friend …or foe (lol)
In Today's Newsletter
YOUR JOB OR YOUR CAREER?
Do you agree that building a fulfilling life in Canada can be complex?
You came all the way here to improve the quality of your life but then you soon realize that you may have to put your career aspirations on hold just so you can survive.
When I arrived here, the first thing on my mind was making sure I could get a job.
At the back of my mind though, I couldn’t help but wonder why I had to take just any low-end job despite my skill set and years of work experience. Was I really sure that I would secure a better-paying and decent job if I could endure flipping burgers or washing toilets at the moment?
I’d love to hear from you though.
How did you navigate the work-to-survive trap in Canada? Did you have to dump your career goals or were you able to rise above the system?
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CANADA CAPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PERMITS AND RESTRICTS WORK PERMIT RULES FOR FOREIGN WORKERS
On September 18, Canada introduced new measures to limit the intake of temporary foreign workers and international students. This is part of an effort to address pressures on housing and healthcare systems while ensuring better integration of these groups into Canadian society.
This means fewer study permits, stricter financial rules for students, and better worker protection so they don't get ripped off.
TEA O’CLOCK
INSPIRE ✨
“I just fell in love with the concept of potentially moving to Canada, they had a very practical approach to it, you know…”
James Wiles' inspiring journey from South Africa to Canada shows how tech entrepreneurs can succeed in Canada's growing start-up scene, thanks to its welcoming policies.
COMMUNITY CORNER 🔗
Transitioning into Canadian professional life comes with its fair share of surprises. From workplace customs to everyday interactions, the cultural journey is full of eye-opening moments. As people who have navigated the rollercoaster of cultural transitions, we know firsthand how impactful those 'aha' moments can be.
We are eager to learn about your own experiences – the good, the bad, the unexpected, and the downright hilarious! Reach out to us below 👇
LOOK WHO’S HIRING! 💼
Trulioo
Irwin
ShyftLabs
HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝
Canada invites 4,000 workers to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw
Bank of Canada governor hints at large interest rate cuts if the economy gets worse
Why it is ‘very hard’ to find work in Canada, according to recent statistics
Statistics Canada recently released August’s inflation figures. Check it out
TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️
Education and Skill Development
Develop these in-demand skills as your immigration pathway to Canada
NPower Canada offers free tech-training employment programs and IT certifications for Canadian job-seekers, and they are now accepting applications
Finding a mentor can help you transition into the Canadian workforce.This is how to find one
Health and Well-being
Cultural Integration
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