The lie that new immigrants to Australia are often told - DON'T FALL FOR IT 

When I arrived in Australia newly, most of the Nigerians I met advised me to go into the healthcare sector. I found it a bit strange they were all recommending the same type of job, because I didn't have any background or interest relating to healthcare. Anyway, fast forward a year later, I now have a professional job in the Tech sector which aligns with my interest and I've never felt the need to work in healthcare. Nigerians need to know healthcare isn't the only lucrative career path here.

Yes Chioma, I lived in Ireland, UK, and now Canada. I experienced the same thing in all of these countries. I was told I can only be a nurse or work in care and nobody will employ me as an accountant. Today, I am a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and work as a Tax Accountant here in Canada. Most Nigerians I met here did everything to discourage me. I tell people the best thing they can do when they relocate to a new country is to try to make friends from other countries.

How i got my job as a with a degree from senegal and chine. 1. Select tbe field. 2 train for 3 months and publish your work if possible. 3. Get an entry job even if it has nothing to do with what you want. Mostly casual. 4. Train and apply and go for placement companies ans choose the field you trained for above. 5. Once hired, do not sleep and work as if each day is your last. 6. Enjoy your work

Preach on Chioma! I can’t stress this enough, the power of focus is key!! Remain focused, stay positive and ensure you have the right circle of friends.

This is my second month into support job and yesterday my employer had a first review with me. So fascinated about how well have done in the job and advised me to get my contract letters and the benefits I would start getting after 6 months but I asked myself, do I really want to work here for that long? And I responded No! Doing it to get the required experience for my social work masters next year. How lucrative is social work in Australia? Biko what aspect of social work did you study? Nursing is not for me, I had thought about it 1 million times and my heart and my head echoed NO!!!! I want to become a social worker and still go further to standing in the lecture hall, teaching it. God help us.

I think why most people pick up care work first is to be able to pay bills ,because some people borrowed money to come.Like you said don't loose focus on the main purpose of migrating.

Thanks for the heads-up and thanks for clearly articulating and explaining the situation of things of there in Australia for intending migrants

You speak so well❤️

Hi Chioma! Your vedios are quite informative ; your are doing a great job.

Chioma this is true of many migrant communities. Don't get me started on nursing😂. It is good that you have highlighted the truth that there are other opportunities for those that wanna try other career paths.

Im glad someone said it because the care worker option is scary if i was to study anything will be Masters social work as i have a Degree in Sociology

Always here..thank you sister Chioma. We love you🎉

It feels like you are talking to me directly. I arrive on a 190 visa on 3rd Nov, I’m supposed to start my internship as part of my pharmacist registration, but I find myself postponing that to pick up survival jobs at the moment. Something to actually pay more than minimum wage. At a point it feels like support is the only option, nice to hear all these.

I live in Sydney and have never been to Perth or know a lot of people who live there, so I don't know unfortunately.

Thank you so much for your video. It is inspiring. As an international student, I feel like I have been stuck in delivery service for a year already. It is so easy to do this job, and, as you said, not to be mentally involved in it. In just a couple of days, I decided to continue my way to PR, and I am about to sit the PTE exam soon.

Relocating is not easy ohhhh. The challenges one might face, the loneliness, the new culture, the fragile situation of not having enough funds to support yourself in a foreign countries. 😢😢 I guess it really takes a clear vision and unwavering determination to achieve these dreams long

Thank you Chioma . I want to relocate as a caregiver and also as a hair dresser

Can one give an example of other casual jobs?

Very interesting video, thank you for the "insiders" scoop. It's very interesting how Australia mirrors Canada almost exactly in terms of what they want new immigrants to do once they arrive. In Canada there is a severe shortage of personal care workers, not just because of burn out but also because it has always been one of the lowest paying jobs so people weren't aiming to work in that industry. Over here there are way too many agencies to act as "middleman" between yourself and work. Unfortunately those agencies take too much of a cut from your hourly wage making all the stress, effort and hard work not worth it for those who are aware and with eyes open to how the system here works. It's also interesting how expensive housing has become in both countries. Apparently Australia is 2nd only to Canada in terms of how housing costs have sky-rocketed in the last 10 years with costs going up 500% in Canada and 400% in Australia. Very insightful video, thanks again.

Chioma I'm getting frustrated on this journey of relocating to Australia

Thanks so much for sharing

Thank you very much!!!

You make alot of sense ma'am, thanks for your videos.

So informative ❤

I cant wait to tell you that "I have arrived "

Please make on video for Western Australia policy for 2023-24 for non-graduate stream of Western Australia

wow 64 an hour all I see in job boards are 40 dollars for entry social work jobs. You are blessed! I hope my turn will come next :)

Thanks for the information

Social work is good. It's what I had in mind for my Msc. I read sociology and I can relate.... It's a good job. Plz would like you to talk more on social work am interested

Love each and every word you have said. I am already frustrated in the process of relocating to Australia. I want to study business, however, due to my psychology background, everyone is advising me to go for social work. I know social work and nursing both is not for me. What do you suggest one can opt a pathway if their course is not in the skill occupation list?

It's common in most countries, you find the care workers are black. But some people have more choices.

Thank you for this really informative and also very wise video. I really enjoyed the way you spoke with so much conviction and passion, to encourage new immigrants to be confident in themselves whilst trying to overcome the hurdles of migration. I think your determination and resourcefulness is truly admirable. Thanks for producing great content!

Hello Chioma. Thank you so much for the content. My wife and I are doing masters degrees in quantitative economics in the University of Tartu(Estonia) with an ultimate goal of relocating to Australia. I'd like to ask...as someone who's been there for quite some time do you think our degrees shall suffice or might we have to get accredited by Australian universities

Chioma .. Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is it a good course for pathway to get a PR . Will it be in demand in two or three years time . I do get people telling me it’s not worth going to this course n etc. What are your thoughts on this course dear ? Looking forward to hearing from you , Regards

Please chioma how do I get in contact with an agent or legal practitioner

🤣🤣🤣 nursing is not for the weak, glad you realized it. It’s really not for everyone and the burn out is real. Thank you for this video💙

Please recommend the best part to leave in Australia, probably your own location

At this I must confess that you're well lettered

How can I relocate to Australia as a Consultant Gynaecologist?

Please what is the cheapest University in Australia. Are you working with Charles Sturt University. Advice me on which University i should apply to. Am interested in becoming a teacher

The care industry isn't always easy. Some carers don't last a day. Going into an old person's home and finding them dead or trapped since last visit without their alarm. Finding the house full of shit from bed to kitchen and bathroom isn't easy for a lot. House full of gas ,possible suicide. Having police assistance to get lady into residential with a crazy son causing trouble. There is a lot that is not made public. Then, the racial issue the company can't discriminate on color or gender but the client can and do. Nursing, my sister is and eventually gave up due to the criminal hours.

Really hit d nail on the head.

am from Ghana i really want to come and i need your help

what do suvuval jobs require ? i have only matric and i really want to come to australia. how difficult will be if i want to study that side after coming with survival jobbs

Australia is constant flow of labour from poor countries.

Applies to the UK too. SMH. The people you waka with will likely determine your pathway

Hi chioma, how do i enter the country, what visa is suitable for me that does not require skills assessment before applying for the visa. Appreciate your reply

I'm currently doing bachelor of social work in my home country and wanting to do Master in Australia. My agent, however, tell me that it's hard to get a job if you don't study the and have SW bachelor degree in Australia. It is true? 😢😢😢

Hey sis

Ma’am please is carer job same thing with social work because I want to do my msc in social work

Hie Chioma, as a food delivery driver, how much were you earning?

Modern slavery

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Hi Chioma, I hope this text meets you well. Please someone advised that I change my school which is in Joonalup, Perth because they are no job opportunities there. Please is that true. Please I will appreciates if iget a reply from you @lifewithchioma