Do not let bad experiences of some frighten you.

I immigrated to Canada in April 2000 and like all other first generation immigrants, I had my lows in the first year. To put the matter straight, after first 2 months, when I crossed a beggar who was playing flute across the street, I thought…ok, may be I also would have to resort to this profession.

No doubt, initial period is struggling, unless you have some body to old your hand and straight way guide you to a working chair, but this does not happen to all. Others have to struggle.

But This is not an issue that should deter you unless you are of the opinion that you are going to heaven where people earn lots of money with fewer efforts as our relatives, back home think.

I landed in Calgary and was scheduled to reach a friend of mine who had assured me of help but at last moment decided against it. While going to a motel from Airport in the evening, time was very exiting, eyes full of dreams.

From the next day, I had to do all the necessary formalities to a very new country where people are talking that; they do not have time for others However I could find a good person who went all out to help me, and believe me even an Indian bus driver offered me all the help. Though, some people have experienced that people are not helpful and it is true to great extent, but it is also true that those who help, go out of the way to help.

After receiving SIN Card, I started job search. I am a Software engineer and have lots of experience in the field. Unfortunately, my placement consultant could not help me much for any such job in Calgary. For some jobs, that were available, employers were demanding experience and that too Canadian experience. I was surprised when they demand Canadian experience from the person who landed before 20 days.

I passed four-five months doing job from agency. At last, I got job with some Indian company, who though wanted to help me but also wanted an Indian employee who are in desperate need of a job and hence was looking for some employees willing to settle for peanuts. I accepted his offer, obviously it was my need of the day.

There are many factors you have to consider as a new immigrant in this new country. Suppose you have small kids than you have to make comfortable your kids and spouse first.

If you had good job in India than you feel bad in the beginning because you have to find a job in this country and you all know how difficult it is, but if you were doing hard work in India than you feel better from the beginning.

If you try hard than it is possible that you find a good job. After passing one year, I had seen mostly, people settling down and they are happy and living happily with their family (mostly doing odd field jobs).

If you take some education over here in your field than it is easy to find a job in your field.

A year, it was over and are we happy? Four jobs in a year and two layoffs, enough for Canadian experience. My wife who does not know enough English and never dream for a job in India, doing job (hard work) in clothing factory-no choice we had to meet ends.

Friends, I do not want to frustrate all of you but if you are lucky, enough than you could find a good job easily otherwise, you have to wait for it and you should have patience for it, but for sure, Canada is land of opportunities and you would get one.

Good luck to all the new comer friends for their bright future over here.