Antony’s Life Blog

I’ve been getting questions from my friends and family about how to migrate to Canada. Many of them want to migrate to Canada to have “a better life”.

First of all, when they ask me this question, I always ask back

“Are you sure you want to migrate to Canada?”

Then I will also ask

“Are you ready to live in Canada?”

Most of them think that life in Canada is great. They can get easy money. Blah… blah…. well, you know all those BS.

If they answer “yes” to those questions, then I’ll point them to CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) web site. Everything they need to know is available there, including requirements and application forms.
Just open your browser and read the information. My job is done.

Well… actually not yet.

After this point, they will realize that the immigration process is so long and complicated. Some of them will come back to me, “Is there an easier way to migrate to Canada?”, “Do you know any agents who can help me?” Oh boy… don’t they even read the link that I sent them?

There is, of course, no easier way to migrate to Canada. Well, they can come as refugees; but they won’t be able to come back to their home country. Agent or other immigration representatives will not help that much either. It is written in CIC web site:

You do not need to hire an immigration representative. It is up to you. The Government of Canada treats everyone equally, whether they use the services of a representative or not.

Come on people… Do some research… You won’t survive in Canada if you want everything to be “easy”.
Life is indeed “hard” in Canada (well, I guess everywhere is the same).

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It sounds crazy; but I have received several voice calls from +1-888-556-5140 the last 3 days. They said that they are from ICT Group and hired by my bank. They are offering credit card protection services, for example if we lost our wallet when we’re traveling.

On the first call, they explained about their protection services for about 2-3 minutes. I said that I am not interested. They keep telling me about their services. I said again that I am not interested. Surprisingly, they keep telling me about the advantages of having their services. Oh boy…

The next day, they called again (not the same person though). I am just tired with them already. So I asked them, “How do I know if you are really ICT?” They said that they have been hired by my bank. Then, I repeated my question, “How do I know if you are really hired by my bank? How do I know if you are not trying to steal my identity?” Finally, they gave me a number to call. I believe it is VISA call center number.

Today, they called me again. I just ignored the call. A couple of hours later, they called me again. Oh boy… don’t they have someone else to call?

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This is a follow-up to my previous posting, Layoff Everywhere. I have compiled five signs that might help to determine whether you will be laid-off soon or not.

1. Your company’s stock price has dropped more than 90% since October last year.
2. Management keeps saying “The fundamental of our company is still great. We expect to have an excellent growth next year.”
3. Your company started to have all-hands meeting every week; but you have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.
4. Everybody at your office plays Solitaire or checks their Facebook everyday. It is a good sign that your company doesn’t have projects any more.
5. Your coffee machine is broken and nobody cares to fix it.

If you are experiencing those signs above, prepare your RESUME right now!!!