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  • 25-03-2014 4:44pm
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    Loblox
    Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭


    Alright, so I'm in Canada on a one year IEC. Currently, I'm a tourist visa and just waiting for my CAL.

    My boss told me that, without the visa, they couldn't keep me employed, but as long as I got the visa and kept my nose clean, the job would be waiting for me. My previous contract would end when my visa ran out, and a new one would be drawn up once I got it renewed. So, basically take a few months vacation and walk straight back into a paying job. Sweet deal.

    Last night I was informed that the company is massively downsizing and my contract will not be renewed. Bit of a kick in the teeth. So now, I'm in Toronto, living off my savings for a while, then going on a job hunt once I get through the IEC process. Before, it was fine because I'd just be going straight back into a job with no worries, but now I'm quite worried, because even though I have savings, they're finite. A few months of paying out without anything going in is going to take a toll.

    I'm considering heading back to Ireland until I get the whole thing sorted, but again, that's more money to get there and back, having to find a subletter, and missing out on a few months of making calls and job hunting, I'm not sure what to do.

    Help.


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    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Stay where you are. It makes no sense to come home. Lots of money for flights used up instantly, that could be used for rent/networking/job hunting. Stay put and put 110% into finding a new job, starting right now.


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    Toronto
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Toronto


    I agree with Faith, you're better off staying where you are and networking like crazy to find a new job. Sure some flights home would cost you the same as a month's rent in Canada!


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    CBCB2
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭CBCB2


    I would agree too. I came over on the iec last year. The job I'm in now I applied for in early May, I moved in mid-June, got the call the end of June & started work the start of August.

    Jobs here move very slowly so is start looking now & act like you've got the visa until you get a job. I couldn't see you getting a job fully sorted before the visa comes through. But at least if you start now you're in the job process.

    I was 5 weeks from date of getting wtn to getting my actual visa. I'm sure you'll be something similar. (I applied Jan 29th, had it March 3rd, it was for personal reasons I didn't move until June)

    Best of luck with it. Let us know how you get on! :-)


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