Canada
is the new favourite land for people to migrate to from India and for good
reason. But many a times, Indians find it a little difficult to adopt Canada as
their new home. This is why; we have put together a list of top tips that can
help you settle in Canada happily.
Focus on all the things that you are truly good
at and look for employment where you can do justice to your skills. If you
excel in your field Canadians are very quick to recognise efforts and
felicitate them. Just make sure that unless you accept change wholeheartedly,
it might get very difficult for you to survive the rest of your life there.
Remember that unlike a tourist from India, who
is essentially earning in Indian rupees and then spending in Canadian Dollars, you
are now going to be able to earn in Canadian Dollars as well, so spending in
the same currency should not be a problem.
Be committed. To make anything work, you have to be committed towards it. A change so big will not be absolutely seamless right form the first day. You have to make sure that you keep an open mind and are willing to accept everyday as it comes to you.
1. Look forward and accept change
One of the biggest things that you have to
come to terms with is the fact that your life is about to change in a major
way. A new country has accepted you as its citizen so it is time for you to be
able to fully accept it as your new home.
2. Stop converting your currency
If you continue to convert your spending
form Canadian Dollars to Indian rupees, you will probably get a mild shock each
time you do so. Don’t try to gauge expenses and costs based on Indian currency.
Yes things might seem expensive but that is their unit of earning, so there, it
might not be very expensive at all.
3. Appearances matter
If
you want to be respected in the community in Canada, it is important that you
look respectable. It is very important to be well dressed and polished if you
want to be seen as someone who is educated and knows how behave in a society.
Being
well groomed as opposed to be unkempt is the first step. In fact, looking the
part is absolutely important in every aspect. You don’t want to come across as
unhygienic and downright lazy, when you have so much more to offer.
4. No Job is too small
While
in India, one might feel that the job of a waiter is menial, in Canada, each
and every profession is respected so long as you are hardworking and dedicated.
Until you find the right job that you believe suits your potential and your
qualifications, do not hesitate to take up any job for your sustenance.
In
fact, it might even be a good idea for you to undertake a local course while
you are at it. This will increase your credibility as well as improve your
chances of landing a good job.
5. Plan everything ahead of time
Don’t
wait to move there to start searching for a job or an accommodation. Start your
planning while you are still here so that you can make sure that once there,
you know where to start. Often, finding the right place to live on the right
budget becomes the most challenging part about moving to a new country.
However, if you do some research and get the right post visa assistance
in time, you will realise that things don’t have to be so difficult at all.
In Conclusion
Be committed. To make anything work, you have to be committed towards it. A change so big will not be absolutely seamless right form the first day. You have to make sure that you keep an open mind and are willing to accept everyday as it comes to you.
