Ghanaian in Canada Shares Experience: “Skilled Workers Make Up to $3,500 a Week — Learn a Trade Before Coming”
A Ghanaian man based in Montreal, Canada, identified as Michael, has shared his honest experience about life and work opportunities abroad. Speaking in an interview on SVTV Africa’s “Daily Hustle Worldwide” show with DJ Nyaami, Michael revealed how skilled workers in Canada are earning impressive weekly wages — but also warned that not everyone can handle the reality of life overseas.
Michael, who has lived in Canada for just a year, explained that skilled labour is one of the most profitable and stable sources of income in the country.
“I know guys who make about $3,500 a week from skilled worker jobs. Some even earn $83 per hour, but after taxes, it reduces to around $43. Still, it’s good money,” he said.
According to him, many Ghanaians underestimate how valuable trade skills like welding, barbering, and construction are in Canada. He emphasized that skilled workers often don’t even need to apply formally for jobs because their services are always in high demand.
“People in construction work long hours but they make real money. The more houses you build, the more you earn. That’s how they raise their salaries,” he explained.
Michael, however, admitted that he personally doesn’t enjoy doing warehouse work because he finds it “boring,” even though it pays well.
He also shared stories of others succeeding through small businesses:
“There’s a Ghanaian lady here who braids hair for women and makes a lot of money. In Canada, if you have a skill, you’ll survive,” he said.
Living in Quebec, Michael described the city as busy and modern but said traffic can be challenging.
“I use my bike most of the time, but during winter, I can’t. The cold makes it impossible,” he noted.
Touching on spirituality and migration, Michael advised Ghanaians to pray when preparing to travel but focus more on acquiring useful skills before leaving Ghana.
“There’s no spirituality behind getting a visa. The prayers are needed when you’re coming here or even on the plane. But don’t just pray—learn something. Learn how to barber, weld, or operate a forklift. Those are the jobs that pay well here,” he advised.
Michael added that a friend of his who works as a welder in Canada has never complained about hardship since arriving.
“He’s always busy and satisfied. That’s what I tell people — don’t come here empty-handed. Come with a skill,” he concluded.
Through his experience, Michael’s story serves as a valuable reminder to aspiring migrants that life abroad rewards skills, discipline, and adaptability, not mere wishful thinking.
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