So I am moving to Canada ???.
Saying it out loud makes it very, very real. Two days ago, Facebook reminded me about where I was two years ago, and very honestly, that was the day I began to consider creating a new life for me, one that I was an active participant in, and that I was saying Yes to regularly. Two years ago, I was involved in driving mass retrenchment for the company I worked for at that time. Two big challenges I faced with that process was how random we chose the people who stayed or left, and how little their pay packages were. Also, Nigerian legislation on retrenchment of workers is non-existent and highly unfair, so a lot of companies take advantage of that gap.
I was struck by the injustice of it and at the end of that day, I cried long and hard in my hotel room. I was the exact replica of George Clooney’s character in the 2009 movie- Up in the Air; only I wasn’t enjoying driving the exits or the exit packages.
So my moving to Canada is a manifestation of the vow I made two years ago to never find myself in a situation like that, that I was that powerless against. And here we are, literally counting the hours until I get on a plane, fly for 18 hours to arrive in āāāā freezing Toronto. My boyfriend keeps reminding me about how I’ll miss the heat and sunny skies of Lagos, but lying here, in bed, right now, as I type up this blog post, in darkness and with the neighbour’s generator breaking into the silence of dawn; maybe the cold wouldn’t be so bad.
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Hope your boyfriend is joining you?
You’ve got to keep reading the blog to find out š
I feel like Iām on this journey with you because I plan on moving to Canada as well but in a year. Just started reading your blog and Iām going to be reading everything. ??
Thanks a lot Emediong. Canada is ours to conquer. Congratulations ahead ?
It’s fun to read.. Detailed, funny and also highlighting each motions you’ve to go through..
Haha… Thanks, Okiki
I like.. Moving to read the next post.
Yaaaaay
Reading through your blog post and i must say they are quite interesting and informative, especially for someone like me who plans to embark on this journey soon. Already in the pool with my spouse as the PA, while i”m still chasing my ECA and spouse trying to retake IELTS to boost our scores.
Basic reason for the move is to re-invent myself(stole your lines), but really that’s what it is. Reinvent myself and be the best in my chosen field/endeavour, which will ensure i can compete globally as an IT pro and not just remain a local champion.
Fingers crossed, PPR will be received this year and we plan to travel January of 2019 after i have resigned by December of 2018 to enable me receive certain benefits paid at year end at my organization.
Excited much on the journey ahead!
Keep writing to encourage us. cheers and best wishes in the new land
It’s so doable Iceteam. Your dreams are valid!!! Also there are so many IT/Software development jobs in Canada. I know you will do great here. Pls don’t forget to subscribe. Cheers