8 Stupid Mistakes Newcomers Make in Canada
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What mistakes do newcomer immigrants make in their first year in Canada? We share 8 most common mistakes and ways to avoid making them. From saving money, to taking credit, to networking and eating habits.
00:00 Intro
00:46 Announcement #1
01:42 Announcement #2
02:41 Mistake #1 - Confidence
04:39 Mistake #2 - Credit
05:46 Mistake #3 - Saving
07:16 Mistake #4 - Comfort zone
09:00 Mistake #5 - Food
10:50 Mistake #6 - Survival job
12:30 Mistake #7 - Help
13:50 Mistake #8 - Research
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Biggest mistake is procrastinating and making things a bigger deal than they are =) Just go with the flow and create a lot! :D
I immigrated to Canada 38 years ago. Here's is my take. What you're saying is true. Now, what to do about it ? 1. Embrace the experience. It's the most wonderful ride of your life. Immigration is like living an adventure for the rest of your life. 2. Don't feel overwhelmed. Take small steps, but make sure you do it every day. 3. Learn about financial matters and investments as much as possible and APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE ! 4. This is the big one. Don't stay in 'job oriented' mindset too long. Do whatever's necessary to survive at the beginning, but try to figure out, how to use your skills and knowledge to open your own business. It doesn't have to be big (although the bigger the better).
Instead of being stuck for example as a cleaning lady try to open your own cleaning service company. 5. Figure out where the demand is and try to open business on the supply side. Once your business grows and you employ people, invest excess of money well. 6. Incorporate your business. Learn about taxes. Work with good chartered accountant and lawyer. Preferably become your own financial advisor. It's possible. Take courses if needed. Nobody cares more about your money more than yourself.
You will be fine. Believe it. Have clear vision and remember that the first million dollars is the hardest. Good luck. I made it here, so will you.
Woow
Thank you for this
Thank you Robert. I will definitly keep what you said in mind.
Thank you!!
Thanks alot for your motivating words. We are in the very initial stage of moving to Canada
Your video is so positive . We need more people like you. You are an asset to Canada. It's obvious that you have done your research . It's so refreshing to have your imput compared to people who complain about everything. A lot of them have a political agenda. Keep up the great work. 👍
i have 5 jobs....i have 3 online jobs, 4 hours fast food crew, and an uber driver. I dont spend in luxurious foods, I eat like a soldier, eat little and fast, exercise, i buy clothes in thrift store, and if im bored, i read books. i always think that im just middle class and live below my means.
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Bro how?
Just a video made by privileged girls not knowing what are the actual conditions of most immigrants
Hand me some of those jobs plz
That can't be very healthy
Mistake #5 - Food: spot on! Gained over 30 pounds in my first 6 months. Anxiety, stress eating and all of the works. Might have even inhaled sugar like it was cocaine 😂. Overeating contributed to a decline in mental health and it turned into one giant vicious cycle. Eventually corrected the problem by losing all that gained weight and I live a very healthy lifestyle now.
If I could go back in time and change things, it would be to delete all food delivery apps from my phone, cook my own food, use the internet to find healthy and economically great recipes and most importantly move to a condo with a gym or invest in a gym membership.
Thank you for sharing, Jason! 😊
durianrider says sugar is the most important nutrient and puts loads in his smoothies. He says people who avoid sugar tend to go for loads of stimulants instead.
Inhaled sugar? 😂😂😂I hope you doing better now ❤❤❤🫂
#2: To get the most out of the Canadian financial system, USE the credit card EVERYWHERE you possibly can, and PAY THE BALANCE IN FULL EVERY MONTH. This will circumvent debit transaction number limits if your bank has them, and build a credit score that will approach about 800 (You have to have a mortgage or other major loan to get the top credit scores between 800 and 900).
Amen to that 🙏🙏🙏
I thought you aren't supposed to use more than 30~35% of your credit or you will take a hit to your credit score, is that not the case?
@@bakiiio As A Canadian in Poland said:
If you pay your credit cards automatically every month, you build your credit rating, you don't hurt it.
@@bakiiio that's right, if you use full amount, it will drop.
Wow! Very good advice for all Canadians, not just immigrants. Your first point about not loosing self-esteem is so important too and can happen due to a trauma like losing a job or a breakup. Great channel - thanks!
With Canada planning to increase it's immigration for years to come, this channel gives a lot of very useful tips and helpful facts. Great job.
I don’t know why I didn’t find this channel before.. I can relate 100% , now I look at my previous self and I see those same mistakes! Keep it up!
Thank you 🙏
My second job in Canada after housekeeping on campus was at a Fast-food chain so I gained a bunch of weight because I got a discount. I wish I had joined a gym back then. Also I stuck to a small group of people who were also from my country. I lost opportunities to network but you live and learn. Great tips, thanks for sharing! 😄
what was your home country before u came to Canada?
You went right to the point, developping a low self esteem and losing confidence was definitely an issue for me as a newcommer
It was for many of us!
Many newcomers assume that you just have to be nice and friendly, and all will be fine.
Well, the reality is that in North American culture, the most important personal quality is to be _COOL._ You have to act cool, talk cool, be a talker. That consists of a mixture of being witty, sophisticated, philosophical, insulting, gossipy, a wise-guy, vulgar. You have to be able to tell and laugh at whacky stories and off-the-wall jokes (and then you have the karens/darrens).
But it has to be genuine . . . Canadians can spot a fake a mile away.
I truely love and aprreciate every single word you've listed. Thanks alot for the guidance.
You are hitting the nail right on the head. This video is describing most of what I am experiencing now.
I have been through all these mistakes, those last five years i ve been living in Toronto. You are absolutely right and please let me express my best wishes for this big web step up!
Cheers!
Thank you John! Where did you move from?
He looks greek!
That's right from Athens :)
haha! Good man! How many time are living in Canada?
Great video again!
I’m not in Canada yet, but I have moved to two different countries already.
All those tips are right on point! Thanks for great, refreshing content. All the best for your channel!
Thanks for sharing that Lidia!
I am thankful for your time and effort
Love your videos! This is so helpful for future new comers
Thank you Anfal!
Thank you for the positive advise
Thank you for watching!
I love this topic,Thank you
Thank you for watching🙂
This is so optimistic, i love it. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
Thank you for watching!😊
You have a great channel guys!! Thanks for all the helpful information 💜
Our pleasure!
I speak Spanish and I loved this Channel cause I can practice more… one important point for mostly Spanish speakers is don’t spend too much time with Latin people because it’s could be tricky to adapt to Canada and improve our English…. Thank you so much for sharing with us your experiences
You choosed right topic thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you guys! Some golden rules were spoke in your vids!
Glad you liked them!
The survival job got me the most in this... I'm Canadian and I've lived here all my life. It can be very easy to stay in that job for too long. There are free college resources and counselling services - specifically for immigrants as well - if you feel like your survival job is all you can do, reach out to your city college and university and community centre
that's an amazing advice Jake!
Hi, Anna and Anastasia, Both of you have a great presentation style. Keep up the good work. All the best
Thank you🙏
it was an excellent presentation and the topic was well chosen,
Another great video... really loving your content
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Everything you said is so true and it took me so long to realize that! Keep up the great work and thaank you so much :)
Thanks a lot 🙏🙏
Great video girls, thank you ! Keep it UP
Thank you Ali!
such a wonderful advise100%.
I've haven't yet made the move as I'm still researching work visas vs express entry and looking up job postings/networking opportunities in my field. Your video on tailoring one's resume to Canadian standards is so helpful!
Thank you for watching! Let us know what other topics interest you😊
Do you. Want some for job
.. Like me, I don't know how to start
Thanks a lot for enlightenment and sharing this great ideas
Glad you liked them Joelson!
Thank you so much, I just found your channel recently 😊
Welcome!
Very good advice.
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Thank you!
You're welcome!
Its my fortunate to find out ds chanel b4 immigrate to canada thank you for genuinely share knowledge among us💓
God bless you both & God bless Canada . Amen
Wow guys… you cover everything a newcomer needs to know…. I wish I saw this kind of info when I came 10 yrs back.
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Love all your videos. Thank you for sharing and have a good day :))
Thank you! You too!
😍 Thank you so much ❤
You are very welcome
Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you for watching !
@@MakeThatChange I've been going through your videos. I'm moving to Canada summer next year and I'm scared.
@@johnoliver135 Don't be! just be clear on WHY you are moving to Canada, and have your goals clear! Canada is good for those who know WHY they are here :)
I'm looking forward to moving to Canada this year, your videos are very informative and encouraging, thank you. 😊❤
I'm so glad! All the best with your move! Let us know what topics you'd love for us to cover more!
Hi thank you for your video, I’ve recently moved here from Ireland I have also joined your fb group.
The food is polar opposite to what I’m used to eating I don’t like the fast food in any country.
Omg. The point #1 is spot on that's how I know ur legit! This is me right now.. daily tasks are hard. I was ambitious and extroverted and am currently listening to positive self talk every night
Stay strong and take care, it gets better 🧡
Thank you so much for all of the points of view. Im already on the express entry pool. Now I can prepare myself psychologically and financially. Cheers 😇
All the best to you!
You ladies nailed it 👏. Shalom from Kuwait 🇰🇼
Shalom from Toronto 😀
This is Great I have learnt alot 100% Kudos to you guys.
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That is very interesting and informative , thank you dears ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks its use for me who new here! !!
Thank you for joining our community
It's my dream to move to Canada. I just find your channel today and it's helped so much! I'm bingeing videos while at work. The thing I'm most afraid of is accidentally doing something illegal. Any recommended resources for Canadian laws?
Edit to correct spelling mistakes
You just took away my fear of the unknown to migrate to Canada, thank you for sharing this important information, much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful! All the best with you move!
You have mentioned all the point I can correlate to being an immigrant 👍🏼
this video is really superb!
Glad you liked it!
You guys are awesome video and very meaning full content.Thanks
Thanks Ankit 🙏
@@MakeThatChange you are welcome ,Keeping helping people with your knowledge and god will help you in Favor of that,This is how god made this process chain,Which very few people understand.
Great video again.
I’m not an immigrant. However, I have signed up to be part of your Facebook group.
As for Credit Cards I personally hate them. To much bad history.
There are alternatives such as “Stack”.
Thanks for signing up Tom!
Thank you Dear Madam for this video please
I am in Canada since December 2022
My mistakes were :
Low Self Esteem
Not Saving or Investing
Bad eating habits
Not asking for Help
Not doing my own research
Thanks again for your consideration by opening my Mind
Thank you for the Video
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I hope to make that change very soon and I move to Canada without any mistakes. Thanks.
Wishing you all the best in that!
young newcomer and I'm terrified of my financial future. I'm afraid of living out in the streets.
But yeah I'm doing my research and now I'm checking your video of "traveling alone"
u guys have helped me -and still- more than I ever thought. thank you so much
Thank you for being here Alma. You’re doing the right thing already - doing research on how to prepare for the life you want to have and ensure your great financial future. You’re on the right path. We are working on a video about building wealth in Canada - stay tuned :)
Is that a Michael Jackson's Vinyl behind you guys? Love him! 😍❤️ Thanks for the tips girls!
That's right, it's Anna's most precious possession - MJ's Black or White vinyl single with his autograph ❤️ and thank you for watching!
Thank you
You're welcome!
love u guys sm
Love you back ❤️
Amazing 👏
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Hello
I Discovered your channel today, it's really interresting
Glad you enjoy it!
Two intelligent and beautiful with grade informational video.
Respected mam 🙏, took much useful information 👍
Thanks a lot
Anna and Anastasia > you guys make extraordinary videos. Contents are so meaningful. I enjoy a lot. You guys are cool and rock. Keep on rolling like this. Like your videos every time. I am Hasib Khan from Bangladesh.
Thank you so much Hasib! It’s great to have you around!
вы лучшие!!!! через год мне исполняется 18 лет, я очень хочу стать иммигранткой в канаде, и ваши видео очень информативны и полезны для меня ❤️
благодаря вам я не теряю надежду и искренне верю, что у меня всё получится !!!!
Нет, вы лучшие! У вас все получится! 🤞 Удачи 💪☺️ дайте знать, если есть какие-то вопросы - постараемся раскрыть в видео
What?
Loved your video🤗. Nothing wrong with the guy adding lots of mustard on his bowl, mustard barely has any calories.
True. It’s been only 10 days I arrived in Canada with my husband and we have somehow gone through those mistakes. Will be sticking to your positive self-talking tip in order to win 🏆 the second week
Best of luck with your first few days in Canada! Enjoy the summer here too
We are planning tk move to Canada 😊. Your channel has very useful info thats why i've shared it with my kids too. Kindly share some stuff for homeschooling too. My kids are homeschooled ❤
All the best for your channel
Just subscribed
Thank you Hamza!
all too helpful
Glad it helped!
I find your channel helpful for an immigrant in Canada. The mistakes I have made are
1. Spending money on any thing I could find fancy without controlling my budget.
2. Staying in the same community I came from. This is tricky as I got a lot of help from people who migrated to Canada from my country when I just came here. But staying with the same people may not get us more opportunities
3. When life got busy with studies and work, I forgot about my physical and mental health. I ended up gaining weight and having anxiety. Also there are counselling programs in every university free for all students. But I took that opportunity a bit late.
thank you for sharing your challenges Kushanee, it takes courage and self-awareness to realize it and share it. We hope others can learn from your experience. We hope you are staying well and healthy these days! Sending you big greetings.
Hey! Thanks for the beautiful and useful video :) Can you please share what Investment service you use yourself?
Hey, you can check out Wealthsimple, it's very nice!
Thanks for your videos, I'm starting to learn English and I can understand what you say :D
That's great Alex! You can also use closed captions to get subtitles on what we say, in case we sometimes speak too fast
@@MakeThatChange In fact, I do it lol
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Many people I've met in Canada have claimed that Winnipeg was the ideal destination for immigration as of five years ago. However, its current status is uncertain. Even retirees from other countries, tired of their retirement lifestyles, often choose Winnipeg as their retirement destination. Winnipeg welcomes everyone.
Hi dear your content so good
Thank you so much 😊
Very useful information in Cánada
Glad you liked it!
I like meeting immigrants and learning more about their old country and their culture.
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Awesome
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Hello friends and hello lovely anna i am seen your videos and thanks a lot for the important information.
You are most welcome, Bazmohammad!
I'm waiting on the ECA eval of my Master's degree to submit my express entry application. And ofc I have to take the IELTS even though I'm a native speaker who completed my entire education in English in the US...
I'm really hoping a Toronto workplace will take a chance on me with only US work experience. It'd really boost my application.
bravo
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Hi dears, could you tell me how can I gather information about setting-up a grocerie shop in a middle town in Ontario ?
Thanks for your help, I didn't realise what is wrong with me....I moved in Australia, 8 years ago, now I'm 45 years old and is so difficult to adapt.... from Romania to Australia 😂😂😂 everything is upside down......❤ love and light, Cristiana
I haven't moved yet. I'm in the process to get the Visa, but my mistake that I'm perhaps be committing is migrating by impulse.
Wow... your videos are amazing. it really useful for me, as I am trying to immigrate Canada so I am delighted about your videos. it gives confident to get my visa after overcome various issues. I feel your videos are made for me, because it's gives some elegant information when I was thinking how to tackle the various situation after immigrate Canada. if I will get Canada permanent residency ,your contribution would be one of the significant reasons..
Thank you Suresh! You’re too kind! All the best with the rest of the process, and looking forward to having you in Canada!
Thank you for the video review. However, I can't help but ask, for what purpose do you have a mask hanging on the wall behind you?
Thank you for watching! The mask is just for decorative purposes and good memories from a theatre show I once attended 😌😅
Iam planning to imigrate. Thank u for these wonderful tips.
Always welcome! All the best with your move!
Looking forward to come to Canada soon too, greatest fear is how to live alone kindly advise on that
Wishing you a safe journey to Canada!
Please advise invest platforms you've mentioned in the video
Wealthsimple is the platform both Anna and I use. You can get started with as little as you want. You can also use our code to sign up and receive a free stock up to 3000$ value. referral code: IEQ2DA
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Mistake # 9 Trust : Don't trust anyone who you know less than one year. Don't share what are you up to or your plan. Hypocritical people like to take advatage of , or manipulate innocent new comers.
Sorry to hear you’ve had that experience. that definitely exists especially in corporate culture
Hi thank you for this channel. Can you advise me which auto investment i can get into? Appreciate your reply thank you
The most scary thing for me by immigrating to Canada is not finding a jobs for me and my wife. I know I can handle every thing that will be thrown my way, but my wife is getting scared from big changes usually and a bit picky about jobs
Your wife would need to be ready to get less picky about jobs if you guys want to optimize for finding a job and income as soon as possible. This depends on her professions of course, some professions are in such high demand, that you can afford to be picky.
Can I get a truck driving job in Canada without any profession?
Yes to get a credit card is easy . And to add to this, if the bank sees you max out your card , they might even offer more credit ! Happened to me recently, they offered me $ 3000 a month from the $ 1500 I had when I got the card. It can be a good idea if you don t use all of it. So you want a 3000 limit but use it as if it s still 1500 a month
Beautiful Canda
"the list of mistakes you can make is infinite..." well thanks for the encouragement :p
hahah that is to say - it's ok to make mistakes, they will always happen - it's part of the learning process
I have a doubt, I have already made the request for my first whv but instead of using it I would like to make the request from scratch and include my partner who will come with me, so as to take advantage of the common law later. I can do it? simply ignore the current even if positive and do it again? I can't find the answer....