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#1 | Looking for work in Canada datum

22.05.2013 23:37

Aus Verständnisgründen Folgendes auf Englisch.
I am considering getting work experience in Canada, maybe even complete immigration.
This isn't a spur of the moment thing, I have given it a thought for almost 10 years.
I have immigrated twice in my life yet. First was Switzerland (lived there 3 years),
second was Hungary (now 5 years). Background is German with roots in former Transleithania
(Kaschau) and relatives on 2 continents.
Switzerland - my stance toward life is different then theirs.
Hungary - quite interesting (taking several steps down) with quality of life but making a
living as a foreigner (especially German) here is getting more and more strenous, to say it diplomatically.
I have started reading this forum and others for research and I think I'm getting quite
the picture (still there is lot more to learn). But before I put up my question I want to explain my background.
38 years old
1 month english language course in California
high school diploma (abitur), Berlin
3 years full vocational training (Elektro-Techniker bei Siemens), Berlin
3 years University studies as industrial engineer (TU Berlin) but without certificate (reasons explained another time)
advanced certified training course in international export-import in Switzerland
Work experiences in hospitality, translation, department store sales, maintenance, construction, customer service,
agriculture, business development, international sales of industrial goods, management of procurement and sales
departments - experience in multi-cultural environments (Europe, America, Asia)
basic to good knowledge in MS Office, SAP, SolidWorks-AutoCAD, 4 spoken languages
beside leisure activities long-term voluntary services for 3 denominations (2x evangelic + baptists) in Germany,
Switzerland and Hungary, mainly warden, gardener and keeper duties
Married with children
When I go to a new country I never enter unprepared. I try to size up the lay of the land before entering.
I like the Hemingway approach - if you don't know the answer to a problem in a foreign country, go into the next
pub, drink a beer or two, and in a hour you will have the contact details from someone who can be of help.
When I went to Switzerland I thought that I could blend in easily - I was wrong. Partly my mistake.
When I came to Hungary, I had evolved. Here the ambiance was different. Main life theme - do not expect anything
from government. Do what you want to get yourself a good life but don't piss on another man's lawn.
Easy said but sentiments against other people who don't have Hungarian citizenship makes this rather hard.
So here comes the point:
I am not looking for job offers here (if one comes along, why not).
What I am interested in is experience, or better, process knowledge.
I read CIC and your accumulated informations here (and still evaluate) but I would like to hear from people
who walked before me to this land of their experience. What I can imagine for myself (taking NOC and provincial
peculiarities into account) - ranging from blue to white collar work: maintenance work in resort-hotel-lodges,
construction (electrotechnology), production of industrial goods, sales and marketing (nationwide & international).
Here in Europe when you screw up in 1 country you can always return home - trying it on in Canada is different.
I have read about work and travel visa (I passed the age bar but heard from others about exemptions).
Is it a good way to get an impression about work and life in Canada? I imagine to take a 3-6 month leave
(maybe more) to try out the canadian market and then decide if it's worth it (depending on what I can get or
being offered). What are your opinions? Feel free to answer in D, EN, FR.

Regards
tulontuli