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nonsense nonsense the Pakistani immigrate they stick together grow communities and get rich the East Indians stick together grow communities and get rich the Chinese stick together grow their community and get rich but the Africans always looking for the slave master as a friend and will never get rich. The white people come to Africa they stick together and get rich and these Africans will never learn like if they are slave for eternity😢
It's interesting cause I left the UK for Nigeria recently cause I couldn't get a job in my field, I was only offered labour-intensive jobs for a long while and I felt miserable, I'm not a lazy person but I could not put my pride aside. Today, I don't know if I regret it or not, but luckily with a UK Degree, I'm doing very well in Nigeria. Japa no be for everyone, having loved ones around for support and to support is fulfiling.
Sounds like my situation in Australia. Even with a PhD from Canada, they seemed so particular about the qualifications needing to be Aussie. After a while, I returned to Singapore. The first few years were extremely tough and I still plan to go back to Canada, but compared to Australia, where I was either stuck with joblessness or menial labour-intensive work, I am at least doing work which allows me to use my skills in university.
Well, I am glad that you are happy in Nigeria, but your situation may not be the same for everyone. I am in the academic sector, and I teach in a high school ( Biology teacher) here in Europe, which is very competitive. So many Nigerians work in their field of expertise while living abroad, and there are thousands of them. At the end of the day, whatever works for you, go with it. There is no right and wrong.
I am a immigrant as well, from Brazil . I have been happy ever since, it was the best thing I ever did in my life, today my grandchildren are Canadians and full of opportunities, I break the poverty circle in my family . my next generation won’t suffer hungry as I did !Thank GOD to place me here, I am a proud Canadian today. Sorry for your experience, change Country is not for everybody.I wish all the best to you and your family in 🇳🇪
@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom Good for you anyway.It depends on where you had some these lifes' experiences But how dare you believe the annual and exploitative house rent in Nigeria is better and is on the advantage side for for anyone aspiring to own his/her personal house.
No place like Nigeria, you pay rent once in a year, or build your own house. you can fill your gas cylinder once in 3 months, it’s your choice to use generator or solar panels or wait for nepa to give you light, you can be your own boss by being an entrepreneur, healthy foods are cheap. Primary and secondary education is great. You don’t have to live to work that’s all we do here. You don’t need to be socked in debt all your life. My honest prayer is to save and establish a business in port harcourt and go back as soon as possible.
Pay rent once in a year! Have you thought of struggles people go through to obtain the money? You talk about building your own house, you can also do so in many countries if you have the funds. Like she said, immigration is not meant for everyone. If people cannot live in those countries they should go back home. Countries are different and you should not expect the same in Nigeria, abroad.
Who told you that? I lived 26 years of my life in Nigeria. I can assure you that Nigeria is hell on earth. I think breakup or regional Government is the only solution to Nigeria problems.
@@meekeverything4937 l respectivefully disagree with you that breaking up Nigeria is the solution. Ordinary people from All tribes that makes up Nigeria are suffering We must understand that this is not a tribe issues but elitist one.
@@oluakinwale4859 what I have learnt living abroad is “no health without mental health “ you see this abroad hmm suffer get level. When I see retired people working just to make ends meet I cry, I even ask myself what is the purpose of man/existence is it just to work and pay bills? Tufiakwa. Africa is paradise.
Went to Canada on a two year working visa. Only lasted a year. Had to come back home. Only Realised while living abroad how good it was in my own country.
This is one of the best videos I've seen on the immigration experience! When I was coming to Canada 2 years ago, I saw so many videos on how difficult life was for immigrants in Canada. Many people talked about doing back breaking work as their first job and how they regretted it. Nevertheless, I persevered, did extremely extensive research and came with my "Why". It's been 2 years and I don't regret a thing. Yes there were some "hardships" but I don't think they're any different from what I would have experienced back home. For example, my 1st job was at an icecream shop and I was constantly exhausted and it damaged the skin on my hands, but that job allowed me to pay my rent so I could stay and find better opportunities...and I did find a better job 4 weeks after starting at the icecream shop. Each job had their challenges but so did the jobs back home. Neither place is a bed of roses. Each place contains people just trying to live their lives. So just carry on and live your life. Thank you for this. It's a refreshing take on the whole immigration scenario.
You’re spot on #Danielle i was brought in by a company with a 2yrs closed permit so those first 2 yrs were like a nightmare to me but i soldiered through and get my certification, during those 2yrs immediately when my 2yrs were over I went straight to my professional job & 6 years down the line I’m super happy i can easily make 1/4 of million per annum without any stress.
Everyone wants their country to be developed by western or all other developed countries but how many people pay tax really in Nigeria, for example, if the economy were to perform so well, the situation will be the same in all the countries. What do we pay as car insurance in Nigeria, (#5,000per year-liability like $7 per year. Does that make sense. People have electricity and they don’t want to pay for it breaking laws with impunity. Nothing is wrong with the system in the west it’s just that there’s a lot of waste and fake living in underdeveloped world . There’s no free lunch abroad, you got to work to eke out a living unlike in our continent where a lot of people have access to ‘free’ money by crook or crude.
@@Odua1 please where do you have electricity and people refused to pay?, In my shop in bayelsa, l pay local govt shop permit, board of internal revenue, environmental sanitation, state shop license, extension fee, waste basket all these annually, yet they don't provide what they said. I still bought waste basket in the market, l still call boys to throw the dirts and pay them etc. the once they cut from salaries monthly where is it, where is the recoverd looted funds, where is the NNPC remittance, abeg leave Nigeria and their selfish leaders.
@@FORYOURGLORYJESUS. so only your shop is Nigeria Ozioma. I didn’t mean your shop alone. Generally speaking , Nigerians want their country to be like America and I tell you, Americans toil daily to make their country what it is.
This is the most level headed video I’ve watched regarding this immigration conversations. There’s very little introspection and research done before people immigrate. It’s not just moving to a location. It is an internal conflict about leaving all you know and even your identity and being open to starting from scratch and building an identity that’s adaptable to a new environment. This part is often missing and the “why”.
i did not discover what a wonderful place Nigeria was until I lived in Canada for 4 years! Despite the difficulties, Nigeria is home and it gives you the opportunity to build a life in your homeland. Nothing is free in this world. Whether its in Canada or in Nigeria, you must work and pay the price. For me, I discovered it is better to work and develop yourself in your homeland. I have been back home in Nigeria and I have never looked back. My advice to young people is that they should stay here and fight to develop our country. No matter how successful you may be in another man's country, one day you will hit the glass ceiling.
just do it at your own risk, first they came to Africa and forced slaves there on ship's, same thing going on now but you wilingly take yourself there and are enslaved economically, that plane ticket ride and opportunity is not a guarantee to success in a foreign land,
@@jamulandkim3957 Just be sure of your ‘Why’ whatever choice you make. Back in Nigeria, we are also enslaved by our leaders. If you are in the formal sector, you pay taxes but hardly see social amenities commensurate to the taxes. If the society was led responsibly, citizens won’t emigrate as much as they are doing. At the core of your choice should be your ‘Why’. Assuming emigration is indeed modern day slavery, then you can decide to be enslaved for a number of years, fulfill your ‘Why’ and buy your freedom 🤷♀️😊
I didn't say don't go there, cause it's different strokes for different folks, but what I said is after spending a year out there I believe that immigration is modern day slavery, and even more racism and discrimination esp to black's, working many hrs even 15 to 16 hrs, yes I agree home is not a bed of roses either but I'd rather be close to home and suffer than suffer in the hands of racists and kkk, thx.
I left Canada after graduated from one of the top 2-year-full-time MBA program. And with 20 years working experience, I could not find a decent job in Canada because they told me I have no "Canadian" experience. In reality, Canada simply has not enough high quality job. I was recruited in 2010 by an international company to be stationed in Nigeria. Nigeria has good farm land, energy in the form of oil and people. I believe Nigeria has a bright future if the government invested more in education and infrastructure.
@@inusaabdullahi4294 What are those high quality job that are abound in Nigeria but not in Canada? Let's share it here, so that, many more people can relocate from Canada to Nigeria. This is a very good news!
Harry that is a misleading statement. I have lived in canada for 4 years and I have seen a lot of Nigerians doing high quality jobs, doing very well. Several recruiters reach out to me on LinkedIn and I am saying no to several opportunities because I am happy where I am. The truth is, canada is not for everyone. Living here requires you to be forward thinking and be determined and hard working. Nigeria is where anything goes, favouritism at work even when you know nothing, that doesn’t work here. Like this lady rightly said, know your why
@@chinyereubani7075 I feel happy for you. Everyone is seeking for one's own destiny. For me and over 90% of my friends and classmates, who have left Canada, are keeping only the passport after declaring non-residence. I think in Canada, to find a job and living an ordinary but boring life is not so difficult when you are young and do not need good medical service. If you want to work hard and develop your own future, Canada would provide little chance for new comers. Of course there will be always some lucky guys. I used to get service from a guy who was repairing locks, roof leaks, gardening etc. He is the richest guy I knew because he provided options for charging his service with and without the GST. By doing so, he got a lot of business and do not pay tax properly. I don't want to do that myself.
The problem is that communication between Africa and the western world is cut off, and lost in a filter. 99% of what we know about the West is "paradise", so when you come to Canada, reality slaps you in the face. U wake up, and you want go back home. On the other hand, people in the West do the opposite, they are scared to go to Africa, because of what the media selling them. but once they land in Africa, they want to stay, because of the opportunity they find there, People love them, they get jobs easily etc... We have to establish communications systems between the West and Africa, otherwise, we are moving in the loop.
Hmmm. The internet these days makes that communication better. As long as you are not in a country where there is sensorship, individual creators like me bring you the truth about whatever information you are looking for. Sometimes, we are just too lazy to do our research. I appreciate your comment. Thank you!🙏🏾
@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom true what u say. I support you and we want videos like these for our people... but to some extend people in Africa still dont proccess it the way we prcess reality in the West. How many times we talk to our people that, money is in Africa and not in America or Europe, U remember the famous question they ask you, right? why you are not coming back. Not only that, U can give them the base(that money that they are looking for) to start with, but no. They still want to come and burn the money you gave them.
Being from Sweden, I was invited to Ghana by a swedish-ghanaian. It was quite scared and put off the trip first by a year entierly do to media reporting and rumors of Africa being dangerous. Then I decided, let's do it and the fears were not real. I arrived and had this strange but nice feeling of being home. This was not the expected feeling of being in a new country and continent. Sure there are challenges and many are not rich by material standards of the west but people are friendly and happy. There was no rat-race, no stress. People do not worry even though life can be tough. Work as hard as you can, put your faith in God and tomorrow is another day they will tell me. I lived like that for a week and it de-stressed me. I have been back 8 times since then.
Which job are you talking about. 90 present of Nigerian citizens are jobless. So many of our youths are engaged in evil practices because there's no job after graduation.
Hey sister you’re saying all the facts here. All those who’ve ears 👂 can listen and learn from this. I’m also an immigrant based in AB it’s been 8yrs and I don’t regret even a single fraction coming to Canada 🇨🇦 from Southern Africa. Its all about what you want in life you can really make it in Canada
Thanks for making this video! I see alot of these BS videos claiming things are difficult abroad and they are moving back home. It sickens me🤮 I can't even relate the difference in my life in just a few yrs I have lived abroad, it's like night and day. I don't miss Nigeria in any way, I just miss my loved ones and that's it. It's so easy to grow and be part of the the community and system over here. Life is just beautiful!!! Where I live in the US you can get every african food you can think of(Its cheap in my opinion), there is even a buka/restaurant where u can buy Nigerian street-like food. It might be stressful to get settled at first, but it's easier if you have someone to help you ease in...this is really important! Don't be deceived folks! If you have the opportunity to relocate to any nation of your choice, I can assure you that you can grow exponentially career wise and otherwise. As long as you're not slothful, the heavens is your limit!!!!!!!!!
America and Canada are 2 different countries. Also there's less people in Canada in general. Also a lot less African people. Your success in America is due to the American Indians that were there b4 you.
Western World is becoming increasingly difficult to survive. When I look at those bloggers, about how great is London, America, Canada, I have seen some Nigerian working as Nurse for 40 years, still working, then I said, when are going to stop with Working, we have pay mortgage, mortgage for 30 years, there nothing like staying home, when you get right, having lives both in Holland, and US. Everything is absolutely illusion of freedom, this systematic Slavery, you work to pay Bank, Cooperation. I hope the next generation will not make mistakes, my generation made for leaving home, in early nineties. Still picking up the pieces. I lost 3 friends to chronic Stress, traveling is luck, some People made it, some struggling, Some died. If my People didn't mess up my plan, for having trust in them, to build a house, by now I would have move to my village, starting green house farming.
You have said nothing but the truth brother!!! The real nationality of those countries still have their extended family around them in old age but not we the immigrants, we will work till old age..my uncle left for usa n now came back half paralyzed with stroke. Hav been here in south korea living a lonely, home to work n work to home n even the old nationality here are still working at 70yrs plus n am like is this how am gonna spend my old age?? Bro home am going soon n u can contact me to share plans we ought can do back home else one go land in home care
I’m so glad you made this film! I’m from US and a lot of Africans will NOT LISTEN when I try to explain my stress/depression. Moving to Nigeria March 2023 I will be alone for a while but hope friends will come along the way 😁🦋💛
I quite like your video, i'm similar to our aunty here and and i have lived in the UK just as long, i see some of these Nigerian youtubers saying all these things at times and it makes them sound entitled in some way. After all the hassle for you to finally leave Nigeria (we all know it's not easy) some people now get here and start bad mouthing things. Of course there are bills, how else do you think they take care of their country, there is a reason why these western countries are "functional" and ours has issues hence why everyone is trying to get out in the first place. It is just another country it is not Heaven hence it has it's downsides and as ethnic folks we all have to deal with adaptability issues such as making friends, racism and all sorts. It's not for everyone, if you can't handle it then best go back home. True, there's no place like home, no person really wants to ever leave their home unless forced to by economic issues but i have to say, i accomplished a lot personally while here, my last years in Nigeria were very hard and full of personal problems most i dont like to remember. We can only hope it gets better someday. Anyway this is just my experience and my reality, many people are home and doing just fine so it's whatever works for you.
I can relate to this from my experience. Thank you so much for contributing to the discussion🙏🏽. I wish you all the best in your sojourn as a fellow immigrant!
I recently met a university course mate of about 16years. He told me what he went through in Nigeria for 10years. He could not do anything with his certificate. He was able to escape to Canada 6years ago and he is doing fantastically well here in Canada. He said he weeps anytime he remember how he suffered for 10years in Nigeria. The truth is, not everyone will make it in Nigeria and migration is jot for everyone. Be sure of where you stand.
Good points raised. I listened to lots of these videos about Canada being difficult with a whole lot of reasons. I wanted to make a video about that too. Everywhere in the world is difficult. We definitely have to pay bills anywhere we live. Exactly my thoughts. You can make the food yourself too. A lot of adjustments to make but it's part of re-locating to another country.
You are right! And it definitely is not for everybody. There is a unique path for everyone. We pray to find ours and walk in it. Thank you so much for watching!🙏🏽Hope you make that video soon!
@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom Absolutely...with the video, I will leave it with the Canadians to discuss 😀 I have taken my focus off that now. It's been quite some time since I saw that video. Maybe if I see a new one, I might react. Take care x
Americans, Canadians, Europeans don't migrate to anywhere. They live in their already planned and structured country devoid of surprises or uncertainties. To avoid all these however, vote for a new Nigeria and stop the migration. Vote for a man that can turn around Nigeria to prosperity and stop the migration. Be wise and be properly guided to secure your future and that of the younger generation.
Thank you for this comprehensive and elaborate exposure for everyone who is thinking about emigrating. I will take it as a structured approach to emigrating! I would advise all who intend to emigrate to listen to it before making the first step.
They should know that over there, there is no awoof! There's nothing like "Kamoru gba fifty naira, ko ba mi se moto mi." You will have to pay for all the services you enjoy, no hiding place! If you are not ready for these and many more, stay in your wilderness jeje.
Residing abroad is NOT for everyone. If you're not a person who can adapt, just stay back home and try to make it there because frankly you'll be frustrated. I had a friend who was a superstar in Nigeria but came to Canada and no one cared because his local stardom didn't resonate in Canada and he was so frustrated. I can't accommodate frustrated and complaining Nigerians abroad. I avoid them because nobody has time for that. If you're not a person who can adapt pleaseee do not come to look for people to cry to, stay back home and enjoy your life there.
are you Nigerian??? you don't have to accommodate anyone that's not your job LMAO!!! How would someone know they can't adapt to a different country without moving there first dum dum???
What majority of them are not ready to say is that there's no way of stealing money the way they used to do it back home. Over there, you work for what you are paid. No stealing!
Hahahah you made me laugh. Exactly bro no bribery and stealing .every money you get you work for it. Africans don't really find that funny hence the too many complaints.
Shut up! How many of the Canadian citizens can actually live a life they crave for? It's all about payment of bills for the rest of your life. Be reasonable for once!
@@rachelobi8968 there's bribery everywhere, but it's rare and unaffordable except for the top revenue earners. And a formerly better off in Africa is suddenly lower middle class in the west.
Some of the RU-vidrs with the title ' I want to relocate back to Nigeria ' are trying to get viewers, 10 years after making such video are they still living abroad without relocating.
This is really the most enlightened and objective video I have seen on this topic. Incidentally, I almost didn’t watch it because of the title. I thought it was one of those rubbish versions (pardon my French). I don’t live in Canada but I visit my children often and I don’t understand why people want to come and transport the inefficiencies of the countries they left into the one they fled to. I really have little to add to all the enlightened comments that have already been added. And I have subscribed. I like this content.
First time here and I got attacted by the title. Apart from the loneliness side of things I agree with every other thing you have analyzed. However in terms of loneliness I can beat my chest it hits both single and even married couples with kids. The solution you have provided obviously does not work mainly because our interest is totally different from theirs. I know it was just one out of many things one can engage in but like I said we have different interest completely. Someone like me I do not like sports, I do not like clubbing, I do not like going to the pub, voluntary work is not my passion etc. You know our kind of vibe back in Africa/Nigeria. Another thing is due to the weather and I will repeat the weather is a killer which limits our mobility. I was born in the Uk but obviously raised in Nigeria and came back to the UK at the age of 23 till today I still have not gotten use to the weather and lifestyle. I am greateful to God I have achieved all my dreams but that's another area after being there and done it all there are limitations. I am at that stage now where I believe much can be done and achieved is back in my own country, having sorted the needful out there, you can live the best life more than you can in the West and this is what has come as a shock to so many because their expectations have been so high levelling it up with the standard of the high and mighty in Nigeria which obviously one can fit in to after accomplishing ones dreams here. I have once moved back to Nigeria with my son and stayed for 10 good years due to all the obvious reasons stated high cost of living, paying excessive amount to child minder, etc. I had to come back after secondary to support him through university and I must say it was the best of my 10 years on earth, coming back to the UK got me so depressed and finally my long term goal is to retire back there by Gods grace. There is definely no place like home, people live there and will continue to live there. My advise has always been it's ok to japa if you want to but don't loose focus after a while your eyes will open and you will find out that these countries are not paradise it just a little bit better than African countries.
Wow. Thanks for spending the time to comment and for sharing your experience. Glad that you have found what works for you. I will address the weather and other topics in subsequent videos. Thank you for watching!🙏🏾
It's the prayer of everyone that Nigeria will be okay as many people still want to go back after taking care of their lives. My fear is the way evils are spreading back home unchecked. The case of a man that spent 26 years in US who later came home to start an hotel biz at Ogbomosho, only to be kidnapped and killed is still fresh in our minds. If course, people are living in Nigeria and will continue to live but, of what use is living in stress, fear of unknown? Before I left home in 2012, I was visited by Armed-Robbers five times in the middle of the night. I am sure, that time was still better than what's happening presently. The question we need to ask ourselves is this: " why are investors not coming like before?"
The only thing we lack in Nigeria is bad leadership. Nigeria is blessed with everything needed to make a country great. Once we get the right leadership I'm sure many Nigerians abroad will return back home. No place like home.
Appraising your unique position in Nigeria and the advantages it poses you as against the country you're leaving to is very very important. You need to look at both thoroughly, and unfortunately a lot of people aren't able to do the second part, they know very little about the day to day of living in the place where they're going. They just assume it's better than Nigeria because to a lot of people that's a given, but in truth it's not. Great video to bring this to light !
Is never easy anywhere in the World. Especially when one moves out from home.I have been 4years away from home and it has been so lonely and not easy, especially been a single lady who is Just focused on the reason She Left home but then i am glad and happy with the experience cos i made my research and took that bold decision to go through What ever comes my way in my New location.Any day,any time there is never a Place like one's home.No Place like home indeed.
Thank you for this video, you have said nothing but the truth. I also agree! I find it annoying when I see some RU-vid videos and they're complaining about western countries. Like you said" you can't eat your cake and have it" . There's always a price to pay!
I think you don't get them when they say you pay bills. What they mean to say is that the bills are outrageously high as compared to those in their home countries.
There is so much competition here. If you are not fit for the competition in Canada then Nigeria will be better. If you fit in the competition and make good money then Canada is an amazing place.
I really do not know what to add here. You explained the situation so well. Presently, I relocated to Nigeria from the UK (England) and just like you explained it is not all roses anywhere. Planning, adaptability and patience would go a long way if you would like to succeed no matter where you are.
Street Food. She can start a business with the Street Food if she can cook. I find it interesting that some Canadian companies/people (Canadians) are fascinated with international food. I am from the Caribbean so I know that some foods are in high demand throughout Canada and not only with Caribbean people. Secondly, immigrants don't be afraid of trying to start your own business. It's hard in the first couple years but worth it after a couple years. I also recommend to start freelancing while working at your other job then go into it fully when it grows.
She can try to get into IT or Canada’s version of GovCon. A lot of Africans in the USA are doing GovCon..Providing services to the gov: Moving business, janitorial, Vending machine rentals.
The above is a good timely piece...as nigerian youths are busy doing what they can to get out....do enquire and learn a thing or two about the culture of the country you want to move to.... My first impression of the Londoners....they appeared weird, no talking, no greetings, hiding behind their newspapers....everybody was just minding their business.....all you could hear was the sound of their shoes on the pavement on their way to work....but Nigeria is not so.....The Nigeria i just left behind was a loud place.....hawkers, greetings from people, cars blaring etc... I hope one or two do learn from the article..... Kudos to you Diekola....
Thank thank you for the time taken to address these issues. I made a very important decision to leave Nigeria. I knew the challenges but i resolved to better my situation. Their bills are not problem if you plan your finances. I am enjoying it. My attitude is that i don't watch or listen to videos of regret or relocating to their native country. Focus Sojourners
I really appreciate this. Thank you. Immigration and any other major decision, project or venture requires huge patience and endurance. I pay all my bills in Nigeria. children school fees, energy, medicals, house rent etc. It is the same every other country. I am still planning to immigrate to the UK cos i want to live in another place and have my own experience and i pray by God's grace it works out.
Greener pasture is not a location. Greener pasture is a realm where the Holy Spirit directs you. Your prosperity is where the voice of God is for you. Know this and know peace ✌
Mature perspective. She covers all the bases. This isn't a flighty 20-something year old trying to be contrarian to impress the community back home. Very well done.
Thanks Diekola for being practical and clear, Love the fact that you covered many angles and aspects of relocating all in one video, learnt a lot, Gracias!
God bless 🙌 you ma for this video 📹 🙏 presentation. Nigerians have BSc in complaining. If you can't cope abroad quietly return back to your country it's not by force what works for Mr. A might not work for Mr. B I have not seen any white resident in nigeria complaining the way we Africans especially nigerians lament.
@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom Very true 👍 ma'am Abroad isn't for everyone I if I can survive the uncertainties in nigeria where nothing is certain, with proper planning and a little sacrifice, I can succeed in a society where their system works 💪
A very balanced view about life and immigration! There is always an opportunity cost to every choice we make and we can’t eat our cake and have it. Many Thanks for this lovely video. A lot of prospective and new immigrants need to view this.
Thank you for letting me know about Wes Hall. It's inspiring to know that it is possible for anyone to make it in Canada as an immigrant. And we see it more and more in the major cities. Thank you for the informative videos.
We Nigerians are in the habits of expecting "freebies", we are conditioned to bad habits. Hence, when people migrate abroad they are shocked by the status quo. If you travel abroad, you pay for services and you get what you paid for, but in Nigeria you pay for services you don't get, so tell me, which one is better? Some people just come on social media and upload nonsense and post rubbish comments.
I am not Nigerian,I am an Assyrian and have no country to go back to like Nigerian,still if you choose to leave then as this video's explained,you need to know that you are making a drastic change that need adaptation. Great video 👍
I think you have said it all. Everyone has a different path and you have to know what's good for you and in doing that, you've got to take responsibility for your choice. Be courageous, be ready for whatever comes your way on life's path and be positive that it will end well. Welldone auntie Diekola for the eye opener information
Good Morning, I enjoyed listening to your perspectives on migrating. I am a successful immigrant from the Caribbean to the US. All of your points were spot on. The first question I had which you did address was (Why is a person moving?) Additionally, there is so much info to be had today compared to 25 years ago; when I migrated; we have no excuse regarding not knowing today. First we need JESUS CHRIST, discipline and hard work in planning prior to migrating. One point I would like to make is that whenever I see or meet someone from the islands or African continent it warms my heart because I know I am not as alone as it appears sometimes.
Thank you ma!! You said it alright… I think what frustrated her was the accuracy of the bills, unlike Nigeria, and also in Nigeria they don’t pay for water bills as everyone drills borehole, and so on… even in UK there are Nigerian street foods like Ankara, moi moi, jollof, yes in the road side. …regardless there is no place like home. You have said it all
I'm from the UK but my husband is Canadian and I've lived in Canada for 11 years now. But I'm going home as soon as I can. There's no place like home, I miss my family and the familiarity of things I grew up with. Even though I'm from Europe it is still hard to fit in.
It is definitely harder for some than others. Like I said, everyone has a path God has planned for them, and we should all seek to make a choice that aligns with that. I wish you the very best in your decisions. Thank you so very much for watching!🙏🏾
@@thyra_UK Wow sis,I need an invite from you before you finally live ,lol.But,I won't still advise you relocating back.Nigeria you left behind for eleven years is not the same again sis.Alot as changed, insecurity, high cost of living,Kidnapping, non availability of light,okay you can make use of generator, fuel or diesel is been skyrocketed honestly, I prefer you visiting but relocating, no no no and no.
@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom Please correct me if I'm wrong, but from my observations, I've seen that a lot of immigrants that go to Canada are first time immigrants. Like you've mentioned in your video, a lot of the complaints like having to pay bills, looking for jobs, and being expensive are a constant anywhere you are in the world. You will have to work hard (and in most cases, harder than locals) as an immigrant regardless of whether you're in the USA, Australia, UK, or Canada. I have been an immigrant myself for almost 22 years in countries back home in Africa and the USA, Australia. I can say this with certainty.
Choices until you have no choice if you have the choice move back then go back. Going back may not be the answer. You will find yourself came with you. Be at peace where you are at then decided should you move✌🏽 0:00
Your video reminds me of my time in 2014 when I landed as a permanent resident in Australia, and was searching for work to survive then. As someone with Canadian qualifications, these were not recognised in Australia and the prospect of needing to study again or settle for really menial jobs was real then. I returned to Singapore, and am still looking into going back to Canada. There is really no perfect city or country, and it is what opens for you to allow you to flourish. A friend now in Australia, who is also a former Singaporean turned Canadian citizen, had told me that the Singaporeans who immigrated to Canada in Vancouver actually often end up complaining so much that I would be surprised at the way they behave, especially considering that many do immigrate to Canada for the benefits and opportunities they could not find in Singapore. I don't believe in the glass ceiling belief that many Asian and African immigrants to western countries claim applies to them as non-whites. Canadians are actually a very diverse and inclusive lot compared to many societies, and compared to decades ago, it has opened up so much more than any other society.
@@calebadeleye the culture and political system are stifling, and it is increasingly impossible to get jobs here as locals. In Canada, I could at least do menial work and feel that with the health insurance and system of healthcare that I was happier.
EXCELLENT presentation that creates awareness as well. I like the issue of being involved with different professional groups which eventually become more important and more like a family. The world is a global Village. Thank you very much PRESENTER for the information. Apparently I have been to Canada on a CONGRESS and was not aware that hotels in Norh America don't provide bed and breakfast but only bed and have to buy breakfast. I reallly appreciate the experience I gained from there. Francisca Mapitso Matsoha.
So overall, I am getting a 24 min lecture over whether you can adapt or you cannot adapt. I was looking at the current problems already in Canada, which is making people leave Canada for their home countries like the crazy inflation rates, tax rates, expensive school fees and daycare, not to mention also poor or pathetic healthcare system in Canada. Also, not to forget, the rising Covid19 situation in Canada is another cause of concern. Besides that, the racial discrimination factor in job recruitments, dont forget. A person with extensive research / work experience, as a PhD professor is forced to do menial odd-jobs to survive. Please talk about what professions, Canada actually needs and what are the payscales. Like they need mostly are truck drivers, doctors and nurses mostly now.
In 2004 I wrote a somewhat famous article called 'Top 8 reasons not to immigrate to Canada'. In short, the Canadian authorities tried to destroy my life. They made it so that I could not be employable in Canada. So I moved to the U.S. in 2005 and then some years later I moved permanently to the Philippines. I am happy that so many years later videos like yours are saying essentially the same things that I did. I was ahead of my time. I will never go back to Canada. Not to live, not to visit, not even a connecting flight. Too cold, too expensive, taxes are astronomical, no freedom, no jobs, no opportunities, xenophobic people, too depressing. It has become the North Korea of the western world.
God bless you ma. You have given me hope again because I was almost frustrated with the negative report I get from people about Canada on RU-vid. With this video I'm not going back on my Canadian dream. Thanks..!
When all is said and done , East or West home is best ! I say this as someone who's lived out of her motherland for the last 15 years ....and nothing beats the feeling I get whenever I go home .
Hi good morning, I am a new follower and I am listening to you from Barbados in the Caribbean. I am doing my research now into coming to Canada and which pathway is best for me as a mature person who is over 50. I am established in my country but I am ready for a change, especially for the benefit of my children. I am researching and adjust my attitude even before I do anything officially because everything starts in the mind. I enjoyed your video
In my opinion, Canada is a better place to raise a family for immigrants. In USA, there are towns that are mostly black because white people who have economic means moved out. For these towns, their schools are underfunded and students don't perform as well compared to those schools in affluent suburbs.
thankyou so much for being so real. you have really articulated alot of areas that any immigrate my benefit from. i believe patience and planning will see us through in theses areas
Oh I agree... Migrating is not for everyone It requires perseverance and hard work Mental strength even But if you have a good paying job back home its better to stay and work hard also no need to migrate.
Hi, This is my first time watching you. You make a lot of good sense and give good advice. Want part of Canada do you live in? I always watched Marina Esiri's videos every week when I thought of moving to Canada from the USA. But my son was still in University. Marina lives in Saskatoon.
Wow....this just popped up on my list of recommended videos and I can't believe I listened to everything. So much truth in this video having been here in ON for 4 years.Now, I need to start enjoying hockey and probably support Mapleleafs by force.😀Thanks ma'am.
Thanks for this video. Just as you said, migration is not for everyone. I never had the intention of leaving Nigeria until 2years ago because I was doing relatively well in Nigeria. When, i was sure relocating was my next move, I started the process last year and I got my PR within a year. I got to Canada 24th September, having prepared my mind for whatever will happen. Though, was already putting in place things that will make me transition quickly. Within 2 months, I got a good job in my field and everyone were like how did you do it. How do you get to Canada on Sept 24 and start work 28th Nov in your preferred field. Well, my conclusion is "God is involved". I have to say this, before taking the migration step, be sure it's what you should do and please, do it legally. I see that there are no shortcuts here in Canada
I think it’s only the millenniums that complain . They feel entitled, generation x know the power of resilience and hard work . Am happy you mentioned the WHY factor. Many came cause it’s the trend.
Stop blaming millennials. I'm a millenial and I like living in the US. People need to know why they are going abroad. Don't go because of other people.
Why will millennials not complain when greedy boomers & Gen x have stolen all the wealth? And moreover millennials have realized the stupidity in living your life for crap! Cars, etc... We realize our basic needs of life and when we attain that we stop working to make corporations rich.
If you are doing good in africa there no need to move to western country but for nigerian even they are ok back home still they want to go to Europe I don't nkow why?
You are getting it twisted about Nigerians complaints about the bills,, especially in places like the UK the prices of house rent and food are now on the high side which even the native English are not left out
Thanks so much for watching! My point is that bills exist everywhere. High prices are everywhere too. In Nigeria as well. And to your point, it affects everybody else in each of these countries, and it's not because you are an immigrant. I appreciate your comment 🙏🏾
@@anthonytobi9773 Very true and well said 👌👍💯. Before I left Nigeria to Australia I thought that Australia was heaven on earth. As you mentioned the cost of living in the western world is the major issues. Is too expensive to live in the western world today. To be honest I'm moving back to Africa next year. There's a bills to pay allover the world, but the bills in the western world is too high that's my opinion.
No u don’t understand about African immigrants or anything between Africa or the western world …20/30 years ago,African immigrants used to move to the US and Eu …worked hard,saved hard owned house in multiple countries…helped out many people…they changes their lives and their families ….now days new African immigrants won’t be owning houses in the US due to unaffordable price (California,Florida and many others r full of skyrocketing market) ..cost of living r skyrocketing, limited opportunities, the dollar is losing buying power …u won’t be helping fam or friends back home…it’s really sad ….
In Nigeria/Afrịka, y'all complain about lack of jobs; over here, y'all complain about having to work too much. Many of you want manners to fall from heaven, but don't want anything to do in the wildernes Pfff. .
Unfortunately, people don't always remember their initial intentions,plans & aspirations before nursing an ambitions of travelling abroad. I still imaging why people will like to return to Nigeria, because things are expensive in foreign land. Can it be as expensive as this land? Can life generally be as terrible as this place? People needs to face reality of life in foreign land, it's not 100 percent smooth. You need to learn to think outside box & hustle hard. Remember,they don't pick money on the floor on Ontario,London,Paris or New York.
That you for that simple comment. They are just wailer who don't appreciate what abroad has done for them. Let them return to Nigeria let matter rest. I hope she is making this video from Nigeria.
For anyone that is commenting saying they wish they were back in Nigeria, I pray that this 2023 your prayer get answered, for you and your family. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
Wow this is so refreshing and informative. Wish all these culture shocks videos we keep seeing will learn something from your video. Many of us we underestimate how critical research is before taking a big step immigrating to foreign country. Thanks for sharing.
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