What are the living habits of Quebec immigrants in Canada that are different from those in China?

Quebec French, with a strange pronunciation. We just came from France, which is basically difficult to understand. what can I say? We will feel ugly, but in fact, people think it is authentic ancient law! There will be many different expressions from French words.

Quebec was founded by prostitutes and abandoned people left over from France during the war, so it is much less culturally than France. Although I have been following France, the gap is not generally large. This Quebec skilled immigrant is very rude. Don't expect others to look at you and say Bonjour, don't expect you to help others, others will say Merci, and don't expect others to accidentally touch you and say prepare. Of course, some people from France will keep this courtesy for a while, and it will be gone after a long time. Make yourself vulgar earlier, and you will adapt to cultural differences.

Because Quebec still uses English, the best thing about people here is that English and French always appear alternately when speaking, which is quite comfortable, just like we speak our own dialect and Mandarin. Unfortunately, English and French are often not standard for most people.

The existence of bilingualism has brought some troubles to finding a job. Many jobs need to be bilingual, that is to say, you must know both French and English, otherwise many jobs will shut you out. People in China are often poor in language. To tell the truth, the petty bourgeoisie life in France has infected us a lot. I believe that most comrades in France haven't learned much French, and English is even more deserted. It is difficult to find a job under such circumstances. If you can only speak French, HR will deliberately use English with you. If you can only speak English and HR will insist on speaking French to you, then you can only open a small restaurant and a small shop by yourself. Of course you can have plenty of food and clothing. Because there are still many immigrants from China who can hardly speak French, China people live on the edge in Mengcheng. The canteen here is called Depanneur, which is a major feature of Mengcheng. A little French TABAC, but the difference is that almost everyone in China is a shopkeeper. Because this industry has low language requirements and low principal, it will hardly lose money, and of course it will not make big money.

If you don't want to, French is not good, you can learn French. Learning French will give you money. You can actually get around 600 yuan in a month. Learning English is generally free, but you won't be given any more money. The biggest advantage of Mengcheng is to pay back the money to the school. Anyone who can apply for a full-time school can apply for a subsidy. If you want to find a job that pays cash every month, there are several famous universities in Mengcheng. If your major is not very good, you can come and study. It is very useful to get a North American diploma and find a job in North America.

service

In Quebec, the service attitude of the office is very good, because it represents the official attitude. Government departments are inefficient, just log in and you will know. Canada is also a slow country.

But in Montreal, many government agencies, such as job seekers, immigration reception, SAAQ (Vehicle Management Office) and so on, have a good service attitude, because they represent the national image. If their services are better, you will feel even more disappointed. As far as the vehicle management office is concerned, after all, the ticket for not paying the parking fee is 52 Canadian dollars, while in France it is only 1 1 euro, so people's service is very good. But in France, if the fine is not paid, it may be doubled, and then it will take several months to go to court. In Quebec, if you don't pay within 1 month, a summons will come. But how many times can you deal with the government? Because, after we come, we are permanent residents, and we don't need to go to government agencies all the time to do anything anymore. The total time you go to these places with good service will not exceed 1 day.

More time is spent facing people on the street, facing unreasonable mobile phone charges, insurance, fines, taxes and so on. More often, you have to face the less enthusiastic waiters in the supermarket. More than half the waiters are too lazy to say hello to you. Goodbye. Seeing that you are from China, most people will speak English with you or not at all. Don't expect the enthusiasm of French supermarket waiters any more. There is no such word as dinner party. The best I can do is say goodbye to you. Of course, there are also good waiters. Don't choose words. Good things and bad things coexist. I'm just talking about common phenomena.

It is basically difficult for newcomers to find jobs. What I said is that it is difficult to find a suitable job. Of course, if you don't dislike being a laborer, it will be soon. But in fact, most of them also need work experience, but it's good that you can tolerate low wages. First of all, when looking for a job, don't compare it with the salary standard in France. The euro is more valuable than the Canadian dollar. The minimum wage in Quebec is 9.65 pounds per hour or before tax. If in China's circle, this is basically the salary, and someone will give it to 10 yuan. Quebec is not a law, and there are few CDI contracts, all of which are CDD, and the probation period is 3 months. You can be dismissed for no reason within 3 months, and of course you can resign. After becoming a full-time employee three months later, the company can still lay off employees and you can be laid off, unlike France, which can't fire you. Working in Quebec is not a lunch break. For example, Chinese businessmen who invest in Malta have a lunch break of 1 hour. Please take your lunch box to the microwave to heat it up and eat it. There is no meal ticket subsidy in France, and it is not like France to give you money during breaks. No, it's nothing. Disappointed? Don't be disappointed, this is the working situation in Quebec, which may not even be as good as in China. Because the paid holiday in Quebec is only two weeks, forget the one-month paid holiday in France. This is the case here. If you are lucky and get 1400 salary for 35 hours a month, after deducting your messy taxes and pension insurance, you may only get 1200 yuan. Oh, by the way, I always have to buy a monthly subway ticket at work, which is 70 yuan a month. Deduct it. According to today's exchange rate, 1200 Canadian dollars is only 894.4438+0 Euro! Students, is it acceptable in France? I'm afraid giving you 1000 euros a month will be called a black worker. But that's the truth. Canadian dollar 1200 is equivalent to RMB 8 1 14.79. Is it similar to going back to work?

Of course, it depends on your major and whether you are willing to choose a new life!

Because there are also training courses here, you will be trained as an IT expert in a short time, for example, you will be trained as a software testing expert in three months, then your starting salary will reach 40/ hour, which is the minimum standard in this industry. Of course, even if your annual income is 80,000 Canadian dollars, the tax deduction may be around 50,000. Training can't develop any skills. If you don't have a foundation, it will be difficult to start work, just give you a set of interview methods.

Why is it so difficult to find a job? Because the economy here is average and not prosperous. China has less than 60,000 talents. Mengcheng has no status and there are no tourists here. Because there is nothing to buy here, you are a new immigrant, and the important reason why no company is willing to hire you is that you are too short. They think you know nothing about Canada and the culture and technology here, so apart from high-tech talents, your work belongs to professional fields, such as IT industry. For example, experts in biological research. It is a high-paying job in any country, so it is easy to find a job. Others will face the problem of not finding their peers.

Many jobs in Quebec are still recruited internally, not externally. It can be said that 70% of the work depends on the back door. If you don't know anyone and no one recommends you, it's really not easy to find a job by yourself. Even the little Depaneur wants to recruit English-French bilinguals with Depaneur's working experience. But the salary is still very low, because in Quebec, the minimum wage does not include delivery workers, restaurant workers and so on. These jobs are allowed to be a little lower, maybe only in 6 yuan, because tipping is mandatory in Canada, and part of the income of waiters comes from the equal income after tipping in restaurants every night.

You have to have a car to deliver the goods. This is a car, unlike France. The restaurant gives you a scooter, and the boss pays for it. Here, you pay for the gas yourself and drive around. If the car breaks down, you repair it yourself.

go shopping

There is another reason that it is not fashionable to say that Mengcheng soil is here.

Paris includes almost all major brands, and it is easy to discount. There is also Val d'europe in the suburbs. In addition, there is a famous brand village in Trouvat. One-month discount every two seasons, plus websites like Vente privee, buy some luxury goods in Paris. Fashion brands are simple and affordable.

How about Montreal? What brand? Let me see, as far as luxury goods are concerned, there are several others if Guess can count, but Guess is just an ordinary brand. Other? I don't know anything, I don't know anything, and the clothes are not very beautiful and the quality is very poor. The price is much more expensive than Paris. Zara is only a few, and it is more expensive than Paris when it is discounted. HM is also a popular brand that belongs to everyone's long-term consumption. Not much. Anyway, things here are more expensive than Paris and America.

Because in Canada, you have to pay taxes to ensure that immigrants buy things! France has increased the shopping tax, that is, you can have as much as you want. But Canada depends on how much it costs, and it has to pay more tax when buying it, but it is added later. Everything is pre-tax price. Goods and services tax is levied by the federal government (GST) and Quebec government (QST). GST and PST in Canada are equivalent to VAT in China. Quebec's tax once claimed to be relatively low, but unfortunately it has increased this year. This tax varies from province to province. Canada has a high degree of autonomy. Each province has its own standards and management methods. Everyone has blurred the concept of province in France, and they have to adapt to it when they come to Canada. For example, a call from Quebec to Ontario (the province where Toronto is located) is a long distance call. Let's not talk about cell phones, but later.

For shopping, that's all. 10 yuan, add10xgst5%+10xgst5% xqst8.5% =11.39.

Of course, you don't need to calculate. You calculated all the equipment here. Remember to bring more money when you go shopping anyway. If you are optimistic about 50, you must be above 50.

But vegetables and fruits are not taxed, that is, unprocessed food is not taxed. Even so, it is expensive. Milk is much more expensive than France!

If you go to a restaurant, you have to tip, unlike in France. Canada is required, which is generally 10%- 15% of the total amount before tax.

So don't think that the restaurants here look cheap, Mengcheng is not cheap, and there is not much food (compared with Toronto and Vancouver, it is richer and cheaper than China). However, the supermarkets in China are much bigger and more varied than those in Paris, but they are still not as good as those in Toronto and Vancouver. I will write about Toronto and Vancouver later.

If you can't stand it and feel bad, you can ask questions. Canada and Mengcheng are different from each other.

There are too many difficult places to write. Then I will write something good today.

Why do I always say Mengcheng? Because Mengcheng is a place where Chinese live more and immigrants often come. As for Quebec City, Sanhe and other places, there are not many Chinese. Not much writing for the time being. After all, Mengcheng is so big that I can't finish it at the moment. After all, it's a long story. And I also stressed that this is my personal feeling, for reference only. It's hard for everyone to listen. Every time I write something, there will be a different sound. Very understandable. If everyone in this world has the same opinion, it is meaningless. Some incorrect information is also very welcome. The article will also integrate the views and experiences of many friends who have lived here for decades, and then write it later. I'm not a saint, I'm just an ordinary immigrant, writing about my feelings. If you don't like my article, you can not read it. I just want to try my best to express a different point of view, so that everyone can treat it dialectically in the overwhelming articles on the Internet.

be free of charge

Quebec differs from other provinces in welfare. As far as Canada is concerned, community construction is also very complete. Basically, the government will use your taxes to do something meaningful for everyone. There are many free facilities, such as swimming pool. Basically, each community has several swimming pools, some even in your building and even a sauna, all of which are free immigrants after studying in Canada. The swimming pools in Mengcheng are free for local residents, and some of them are free whether you are a local resident or not, so you will see many children going swimming in the afternoon, and some middle-aged women coming to take swimming lessons. Generally speaking, after 8 pm, there are fewer people. I often go at 8 o'clock and swim for an hour. We close at 9 o'clock here, just opposite our house. Very comfortable. It's like a private swimming pool, because there are very few people after 8 o'clock and they are all familiar with it. Chatting and swimming are all good ways to relax and blend in with the local people.

Libraries are also free for local residents, but they are also free in most provinces. But it's really convenient. When my wife took the driver's license test, she went directly to the library to read the borrowed materials. You can also read them in the library. There are workstations, computers and private space. You often see some academic researchers make it their home. You can also borrow DVDs and CDs. As long as you have a library card, it is free, with no deposit, no commission and nothing but trust. Canada is honest. Like France, everyone keeps their promises. You will feel that life is beautiful, you don't need to doubt anything, and you will gradually feel that you need to maintain your integrity. Some people say that foreigners are idiots because many foreigners are simple. They don't lie, they don't make excuses, they tell everything. Of course, there are some shortcomings.

It is also free to see a doctor. Just your sun card (medical insurance card) in case of accidents, and you don't have to pay a penny. This is actually the case in France. Just take carte vital out, which is basically the same. But Mengcheng really doesn't need money. Unlike in France, sometimes some doctors charge first and then refund, or they can only get 70% without buying mutuelle. Quebec sun card is still much more convenient. But seeing a doctor is the same as seeing a doctor in France. I don't think friends in France will feel anything. Everyone is used to it. But Quebec has to pay for medicine by itself, unless you buy insurance, unless it is included in the insurance your company gives you. Otherwise, there would be no reimbursement for French medicine.

Learning English is free, the registration fee is 30, and the textbook fee is 180. In addition, you just attend classes, 20 hours a week, and you can study for several months. Learning French is also free, even giving you money. As mentioned earlier, because Quebec promotes French in large quantities in order not to forget to speak French, the advertising law here is even stricter than that in France. In France, a lot of English is also quoted. For example, KFC is allowed to be called KFC, but KFC in Quebec has changed its name to PFK (Poulet Frit Kentucky), which is completely in French. So the government is willing to pay you to learn French. Many people come here to learn French when they can't find a job, which is good, because many French teachers are French and their pronunciation is much better. In addition, immigrants and citizens can apply for subsidies in full-time universities here, but foreign students can't, not only the tuition fees of immigrants are not several times. It is better to go to France to study in Quebec. Most French public schools have no tuition fees and only a little registration fee.

If you are pregnant, of course, you are a female compatriot, and you get a lot of free benefits, the government will give you free milk every week, and you can't finish it. . . Because I don't want to drink anymore. If you have worked for a year before pregnancy, congratulations, you can still get money during maternity leave and rest at home with peace of mind. This is my parents' money. In fact, there are many other posts, so I won't go into details. That's about it.

There are also many free seminars and organizations to help new immigrants and guide you to integrate here and into this society. For example, Quebec is a government agency, which revises your resume for free, helps you find a job, and there are many immigration service centers. Some organizations, such as job search agencies, are free. If you send your resume to them, they will help you revise it, give you advice and help you find a job according to your characteristics. I once had a job that an intermediary helped me find. Their commission is obtained from the company, so the salary of the job you find from the intermediary may be slightly lower than the normal range.

What else is there? Welcome to add, because I was very vague about the concept of welfare when I was in France. I choose the living environment, and the benefits are often bought with your own tax work. You are young and strong, of course you want to make more money.

But to be honest, perhaps it is the so-called welfare that binds some people. Many people actually don't know French at all, and they are still crowded here. While talking about the bad things here, they have more children and apply for subsidies and subsistence allowances. Of course, everyone has his own way of life, and everyone has his own satisfactory attitude no matter what he does. I always feel that people are happy when they are alive, and don't need to look at other people's faces. A friend has been here 1 1 for many years. From studying abroad to immigrating, although I have been working in a restaurant, I have bought a house and have a good life. Although he has been here for 1 1 years, he can't speak French and his English is not good. People always have their own life skills and attitudes. It is much better to live an active life and have your own happiness than to be angry and unhappy when you are idle.