Jeffrey, a Ghanaian living in Canada, shared his insights on life abroad, especially the realities of migrating and surviving in Canada.
According to him, Canada initially opened its doors widely due to a demand for cheap labor, which attracted a lot of people. “Some came with fake documents just to get visas. They thought they could outsmart the system—but Canada doesn’t work with shortcuts,” he said.
Jeffrey emphasized that most of those who struggle in Canada are often people who didn’t complete school in Ghana or came through fraudulent means. “Some presented fake bank statements and entered as students but couldn’t even attend school. Others came as tourists and ended up with work permits. But if you’re doing minimum wage jobs here, you won’t survive.”
He contrasted Canada with Europe, saying, “In Europe, you can do cleaning jobs and survive. Here in Canada, it’s not enough. You have to upgrade yourself. Take a six-month course, get certified, and improve your chances.”
Jeffrey also spoke on the mindset differences among immigrant communities:
“The Indian community is a great example—they work together, buy Uber cars as a group, use the income to pay off mortgages, and in 4-5 years, they’ve bought several properties. Ghanaians, on the other hand, lack unity. You’ll hear people in shared accommodation complaining about snoring instead of focusing on goals.”
He advised that buying property in Canada is a smart move: “If you buy a house, you haven’t lost money—you can always sell it later. But rent money? That’s gone forever.”
For those looking for jobs in Canada, Jeffrey suggested using ChatGPT to tailor and standardize your resume to fit Canadian job market expectations. He also mentioned that you can take a 6-month course to become a dental assistant.
Jeffrey currently works in fire alarm systems and added, “If you’re interested in learning the trade, I can help you become a fire alarm technician apprentice. My company is hiring—we just need a reference.”
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