Reflux: Is it really "difficult" to choose Canada after emigration?

Some immigrant friends have ridiculed Canada's "difficulty", especially new immigrants. According to the report of the Canadian Council for Social Development, the income of immigrant families in Canada is lower than that of non-immigrant families, and the income of colored people is lower than that of whites. The poverty problem of new immigrants is particularly prominent, and more than half of the families live below the poverty line. Indeed, most skilled immigrants did not work in the first two years, but their living expenses were much higher than those in China. Most of these new immigrants are in their thirties, and their English communication skills are not enough. Because their previous education and experience are not recognized and they have no work experience in Canada, it is basically difficult to find a job that matches their major quickly.

Many immigrants who used to be excellent professionals in China have become manual workers or struggled to run bleak small businesses here, thus maintaining a difficult Canadian immigrant life. They soon fell from the dominant group in their own country to the vulnerable marginal group. This sharp decline and change in social status is a blow to the self-esteem, self-confidence and self-love of immigrant groups, and it is also the main reason why they choose to return.

However, the wind of return did not begin with mainland immigrants. Before 1997, many Hong Kong residents immigrated to Canada and became the source of Canadian immigrants. Only after some Hong Kong immigrants moved to Canada did they find it difficult not only to find a job but also to do business here. However, Hong Kong remained stable after the reunification, so it became a craze for Hong Kong immigrants to return to Hong Kong after three years of "immigration supervision". Some people describe this as "forced to sigh." The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong believes that business and employment opportunities and reunion with relatives and friends in Hong Kong are the main reasons for attracting Canadian Hong Kong people to return. Then, the return air blows to the immigrant circle in Taiwan Province Province. The reasons for the return of immigrants from Taiwan Province Province and Hongkong are basically the same, that is, it is difficult to do business and find a job. Many highly educated immigrants from Taiwan Province Province are unwilling to give in to low-paid jobs, and the result is either high or low. After being rebuffed, or barely living for three years, they had the idea of "going home".

Since the late 1990s, the number of mainland immigrants to Canada has increased year by year, and soon surpassed Taiwan Province, Hongkong and other countries to become an immigrant group in Canada. They are no exception. They soon found that it was difficult to find a job in Canada and to integrate into the local culture. The Canadian economy and job market are not attractive enough, which is in sharp contrast with China's rapid economic development. As a result, at the same time as the mainland immigration fever, Canada has once again seen an obvious wave of return. Many people who chose the road of emigration have now embarked on the road of return. However, the vast majority of immigrants are far from naked singles with no worries, but couples with children. The choice between going and staying is not so easy.

For this reason, some immigrant families have adopted the "partial return" mode of living in two places and flying trapeze. Whether it's family return, partial return, permanent return or temporary return, different choices made by different people have personal reasons to a great extent, but they are also inevitably influenced by the times, society, economy and trends.

Countercurrent is not easy to live in.

Ms Meng from Beijing got an immigration certificate in the summer of 2000. She said that when she applied for immigration and was approved, she didn't think about returning to China. She has always felt that she is capable and talented, and she can live well anywhere. After emigrating, she may better expand her career development space and adapt to her life by going up a flight of stairs. At that time, Canada's high-tech boom had subsided, and information about the employment difficulties in IT and telecommunications industries was constantly coming through relatives, friends and the Internet.

In order to have more savings, the family dragged on for more than half a year, continued to work in the original unit, and landed in Vancouver in May 20001year until the deadline for immigration documents came. Ms. Meng said that only a few months later, she and her husband were ready to go back. Because they find that there are few high-tech enterprises here, it is really difficult for new immigrants to compete with locals or old immigrants for limited employment opportunities. Most of the recruits here are junior positions. After graduating from domestic universities, they have struggled for more than ten years, and they have quite good social status and relatively rich economic income. If it is not forced by life and from the heart, I still can't bear to work and refuse to give in. In this way, Mr. Wang took the lead in returning, enjoying a high salary and returning to the original big company, and she didn't care that her identity was cancelled. As for her, she felt that she had come out somehow. On the one hand, she is waiting to get her identity, on the other hand, she has learned something. In any case, it is enough for this family to have her and her son's Canadian identity.

At the end of 2004, Ms. Meng finished her "immigration supervision" and said she would come back completely two months later. When asked whether she would adapt to returning to China, Meng said: China has changed a lot, and so have her friends. Everyone's way of thinking and ideas are definitely inconsistent. At the same time, China's environmental problems, toxic food problems, and integrity issues will also be unaccustomed. But after all, people who grew up in that land are also products of the environment, and they will get used to it after a long time. Moreover, the main reason for the return is to return to the husband and wife to earn money together. I will consider going back to Vancouver when I feel that my financial strength is enough.

She believes that most of the returnees are for their livelihood, Canada's overseas qualification certification has not been implemented, and immigrants cannot be employed fairly; At the same time, the economy here is inactive, the turnover of people is low, and the consumption habits are different from those in Asia, so the market for business and employment cannot be very large. She said, I can't say that I don't miss Vancouver, but for new immigrants with insufficient economic strength, life here is still quite difficult. After all, everything needs an economic foundation. Since there are many opportunities to earn money in China at present, it is of course the best policy to return to China first.

Looking for life in the four seas.

Ms. Zhang, also from Beijing, has been wandering overseas for many years. Her husband went to work in America from 65438 to 0989. The following year, she came to America to reunite with her husband and gave birth to her first daughter. From 65438 to 0993, the couple moved to Alberta, Canada, and later moved to Vancouver, where they had a second daughter.

Their family is an "old overseas Chinese" among mainland immigrants. Because they came early and stayed in North America for a long time, their language and culture are much more adaptable than new immigrants. Mr. Wang has been working in a mainstream big company, not because he can't find a job. Ms. Zhang said that when Mr. Zhang decided to return to work in 2003, the annual salary here was very good, but he felt that China had developed so fast and had stayed in a foreign country for many years, and he really wanted to go back and try new challenges. There was a good opportunity in Guangzhou at that time. Their former classmates in China are now very good backbones, so they quit their jobs here first. Mr. Wang went back first to see the situation, and then she took her daughters. But one year later, Ms. Zhang's husband moved back to Alberta again, reorganized the factory, and started the forest and timber trade between Canada and China.

Talking about the comparison between the two sides, Ms. Zhang said that she naturally likes China emotionally and culturally. The pace in Canada is too slow, and many things are delayed. But she believes that going back or not is actually related to work. As a professional, where there is a corresponding job and where your potential can be brought into play, you will settle down. She also took her children back to China for a holiday, feeling that China is developing rapidly, but she doesn't feel that she definitely belongs to a specific city. This is especially true for children, who grew up here with limited Chinese level and different cultural backgrounds, and it is difficult to persuade them to go back.

Ms. Zhang believes that Canada and the United States are both immigrant countries. In introducing immigrants, the language adaptability, economic conditions and work level of the first generation of immigrants have been taken into account when formulating relevant policies. However, in the specific management and operation, some immigration service agencies in Canada have big problems, which can not play their due role, and the federal funds have not really been used. The mentality of immigrants themselves is also very important. In fact, there are difficulties and dilemmas everywhere, depending on one's attitude towards life and self-adjustment ability. After living abroad for many years, you may not be able to adapt well to the changes in your hometown. Everyone has his own way of life. As long as he knows how to enjoy life, he will find his own happiness wherever he is.

I like the spinning leather rope.

1Mr. Wu, who moved from Shanghai to Vancouver at the end of 1999, is luckier than most immigrants. Before landing, he was introduced by a friend and got a position in a company here. He went to work on the third day after getting off the plane. Of course, the first job was very hard, mainly because my English was not very good at that time and I was tired at work, but fortunately I had a rare "Canadian experience". A year later, due to the recession in the IT industry, he also tasted the pain of layoffs for the first time. He rested at home for more than half a year. At that time, he also had the idea of returning. Before he made a final decision, he soon found a second job. At present, his third job is doing very well. In retrospect, he was glad that he had his first job, because it was difficult to find a job without local work experience, and the second job was easy to be hired because of his experience, language improvement and understanding of the workplace culture and interview skills here. He believes that once you enter the workplace, you will find that there is still a lot of room. Regular companies here have good welfare, training and exchange opportunities, which are very beneficial to personal growth and development.

Mr. Wu's view on whether to stay or not is like this. He agreed that immigrants used to be the dominant group in China society, and they never had to worry about survival. What they compete with each other is a higher and better quality of life and a bigger living space or stage. After emigration, for various reasons, many people have to submit to non-professional jobs in order to survive, and their situation is in jeopardy. This is a major setback on the road of life, which makes people very depressed and helpless. Self-esteem and self-confidence forced many people to choose the road of return. However, he added: after several years of immigrant life and returning to China, our past glory is hard to find again. In other words, we are no longer the dominant group in the past. The reason is that the development of China is too fast. It can be said that the new generation in China has already become the backbone and elite of all industries. They have the advantage of age, are more localized than returned immigrants, and are in line with international standards in mastering new technologies, new knowledge and new languages. Competing with them on the same platform, immigrants may not win, even if they enter the mainstream, they will be second-rate at most. He said that a couple he knew had a clear understanding when they landed: if they can't find a job within one year, they will leave, and if they find it, they will stay. Because I have been back for a year, my personal connections are still there, and I am no stranger to the national conditions. Everything can move on.

Finally, Mr. Wu hopes that the vast number of immigrant friends will be safe when they come, and their movements will not be as quiet as they are. Returning does not mean returning to the previous dominant group. The growth of emerging domestic forces, unfamiliar national conditions, fierce competitive pressure and the brand of foreign culture left by several years of immigration career are not necessarily beneficial to returning immigrants in middle age. If life is always in a passive position, you will feel more lost and marginalized.

Immigration and return are indeed important turning points in life, and different immigrants certainly have different considerations. However, the reporter believes that for skilled immigrants from Chinese mainland, if they can adjust their mentality, change their attitude towards living abroad to a certain extent, pay more attention to and participate in social and community affairs, and strive to make more contributions to their countries, such immigrants will have a more active life and find their own life value and stage more easily. At the same time, for the Canadian government, the annual policy of absorbing immigrants and introducing resettlement funds have been carefully evaluated and considered. If the mainstream society can't make good use of immigrants, make full use of talents and return a large number of talents, it will be harmful to Canada, which wants to achieve sustained economic growth and expand overseas trade.

Therefore, the correction of backflow needs to improve Canada's economic environment and social system, rather than staying on excessive accusations against Chinese. On the contrary, if the mainstream works together with immigrants, the government and the people to improve economic performance, break the employment stereotype, and let immigrants play their potential role and live and work in peace and contentment, it will be a blessing for immigrants and Canada.