I am back online. The sudden disappearance, I apologise
We have moved, from the sunny little island, Singapore, which was home for the past decades, to Vancouver, Canada.
We have moved, from the sunny little island, Singapore, which was home for the past decades, to Vancouver, Canada.
We immigrated, or what Mr. Goh labelled us as "quitters"
We have moved, not because S'pore is NOT GOOD.
We have moved to seek a different pasture in life, not necessarily greener, but hopefully.
We have been asked thousand of times, why immigrate, whats wrong with Singapore, will you come back if you don't make it in Canada .... the list goes on. We had to answer all these repetitive queries in the midst of packing up (we packed till the last moments when we left for the airport, no kidding),
We have been here since mid September 2006. Everyone who sees me on MSN will ask, "Have you found a job?"
We have moved, not because S'pore is NOT GOOD.
We have moved to seek a different pasture in life, not necessarily greener, but hopefully.
We have been asked thousand of times, why immigrate, whats wrong with Singapore, will you come back if you don't make it in Canada .... the list goes on. We had to answer all these repetitive queries in the midst of packing up (we packed till the last moments when we left for the airport, no kidding),
We have been here since mid September 2006. Everyone who sees me on MSN will ask, "Have you found a job?"
While the Canadian market is vibrant, its not easy to penetrate into the market, they need "Canadian experience", agree that its a crazy requirement.
But we are prepared for it, we have been warned by friends who immigrated here before us, its a humbling process that God is putting us through. Advises are :"Grab any job that comes by, and more jobs will fall into place, no social stigma here, nobody cares what you work as, unlike Asia, so long as you are not a bummer living off the welfare!" So, yup my hubby got 2 jobs for now, this arrangement is not permenant, but we are taking the advise seriously. Hence I say, immigration is not everyone's cup of tea, eh...
We have moved not because we want to live in big houses, drive flashy BMWs. The main and foremost reason is my kid and hubby has eczema, we are not able to do some simple things in life, like enjoy a stroll in the park, have a decent meal in the hawker centre, or have fun at the playground, coz the warm and heat will cause them to perspire and scratch, everyone will get really really frustrated.
But we are prepared for it, we have been warned by friends who immigrated here before us, its a humbling process that God is putting us through. Advises are :"Grab any job that comes by, and more jobs will fall into place, no social stigma here, nobody cares what you work as, unlike Asia, so long as you are not a bummer living off the welfare!" So, yup my hubby got 2 jobs for now, this arrangement is not permenant, but we are taking the advise seriously. Hence I say, immigration is not everyone's cup of tea, eh...
We have moved not because we want to live in big houses, drive flashy BMWs. The main and foremost reason is my kid and hubby has eczema, we are not able to do some simple things in life, like enjoy a stroll in the park, have a decent meal in the hawker centre, or have fun at the playground, coz the warm and heat will cause them to perspire and scratch, everyone will get really really frustrated.
So for the past 2 months that we have been here, kiddo had been to the beach, the playground, the park many times and she truly enjoy herself, the smile on her face makes us feel the move is worth it, we will try, no matter how hard it may take.
For now, we are still in the settling down process, it will take months or years. Just enjoying the moments for now. Should we not make it here for some reason (again, that depends on one's expectation of "MAKING IT"), at least we tried and not live in regret for not trying. Its a dream where we both share as a couple.
For now, we are still in the settling down process, it will take months or years. Just enjoying the moments for now. Should we not make it here for some reason (again, that depends on one's expectation of "MAKING IT"), at least we tried and not live in regret for not trying. Its a dream where we both share as a couple.
And yes, we do miss S'pore at times.....(minus the weather lah...)
2 comments:
Hey! So happy to hear about you! Remember, even in the midst of all that questioning, this is a miracle for your family. God has seen you thru'the application, He will bless you ever more. I truly admire your courage to take that leap!
Hey Mel! I really give salutation to you and your family to decide to come here! Like you said.. He will watch over you! Just keep your faith and strength to go on. I know is hard.. but u guys face even tougher situation..with no one here with u guys..
Keep in touch...coz our background are the same...immigrants! :)
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