hi,everyone,i would be a new emigrants in calgary,i need the sugguestion ,thanx

[qiang]

my wife is in calgary of cananda
she went to canada for doctor degree and now she is an experienced account ,works and lives in calgary ....
for more info about me ,i am 31，live and work in wuhan of china ,the 6th biggest city in china ,population is over 10 million ,which is a suffering seriously .wuhan city is dirty and bad climate (only 2 seasons ,summer and winter ,both r terrible ,either extremely hot or extremely cold )
i am an architect in national railway company ...i have architecture degree from chinese key university ,but sadly its not committed by canada ,cuz its not from its own land .
my income is about 120000rmb a year which is 20k bux ,and its considered as the high income over here,cuz the income in china is really low due to large population,the average income over here is 40000 rmb(12K BUX),my income is 3 times as the average level,but still live a common life ....
my wife introduce me about calgary ,its really a good place ,environment ,climate ,folk custom,high income ,low commodity price.as speaking about the commodity price ,most of the things r really lower than its price in china seriously,take my car as an example ,my korean car SONATA costs me about 200000rmb which is over 30k BUX,and the same mode over there in calgary is 20K BUX,god ,

so i decide to immigrate to calgary
any suggestion on what would i do for living
thank you very much .......
i just pay much attention to the work ,cuz i need a job for living
as speaking about life ,i know too many chinese restaurants and super markets ...hehe ...

thank you all very much for the work advice ....

thank you ....

[Delthefunky]

Hey Qiang,

Welcome to Calgary!. This is a pretty friendly place so I am sure someone can offer some help. Wuhan sounds a bit like a city just north of us called Edmonton. It's also very dirty, and they have a terrible hockey team. I am sure you will love living here

[qiang]

Originally Posted by Delthefunky

Hey Qiang,

Welcome to Calgary!. This is a pretty friendly place so I am sure someone can offer some help. Wuhan sounds a bit like a city just north of us called Edmonton. It's also very dirty, and they have a terrible hockey team. I am sure you will love living here

God..some . one replied .....that makes me touchED
as a Chinese ...so dream of the life in developed country..
i have heard that westerners r really warm hearted...now i see that
in my country ...ppl r really cold ,,damn,,,i would . regret if i spend the rest of my life in China,,,life in developed . country . must Rock

[icarus]

Here is a resource for some in-demand jobs in Calgary, but your best bet may be to learn to play hockey (centre position, preferably).

[qiang]

Originally Posted by icarus

Here is a resource for some in-demand jobs in Calgary, but your best bet may be to learn to play hockey (centre position, preferably).

very funny ...foaming

[starseed]

Welcome, and best of luck in Calgary! Our Chinatown can help to alleviate the culture shock. Lots of Chinese products can be found on shelves in Calgary, especially at T&T Supermarket. I get dragged there every month or so, and even I experience a bit of culture shock visiting that store.

Also, keep in mind that although you are coming from the Winnipeg of China, you will be required to cheer for the Calgary Flames.

[qiang]

Originally Posted by starseed

Welcome, and best of luck in Calgary! Our Chinatown can help to alleviate the culture shock. Lots of Chinese products can be found on shelves in Calgary, especially at T&T Supermarket. I get dragged there every month or so, and even I experience a bit of culture shock visiting that store.

Also, keep in mind that although you are coming from the Winnipeg of China, you will be required to cheer for the Calgary Flames.

lmao ,,alleviate the culture shock???
man ,are you kidding me ??
western culture has ruined chinese
take me as an example
i wear nike ,watch NBA (since hockey is not that hot as NBA)
drink pepsi ,watch fast and furious
use dell computer ...
talking about american's QE3,so commodity price would up in china ...
no SHOCK AT ALL.............
plus western culture r so popular in china ,,
chinese treat it as fashion

[Bigtime]

You'll have to drop that nasty NBA habit for the NHL.

[STeeLy]

Originally Posted by qiang

lmao ,,alleviate the culture shock???
man ,are you kidding me ??
western culture has ruined chinese
take me as an example
i wear nike ,watch NBA (since hockey is not that hot as NBA)
drink pepsi ,watch fast and furious
use dell computer ...
talking about american's QE3,so commodity price would up in china ...
no SHOCK AT ALL.............
plus western culture r so popular in china ,,
chinese treat it as fashion

As a Chinese (Well, Hong Kong) immigrate from like 15 years ago, we had all of those brand names, and sports from westerners, but trust me, there is still going to be major culture shock.

It's not about what you watch, what you wear, it's about the people. The way people act, the way people do things, etc... It's very different for me when I first moved here.

[qiang]

Originally Posted by STeeLy

As a Chinese (Well, Hong Kong) immigrate from like 15 years ago, we had all of those brand names, and sports from westerners, but trust me, there is still going to be major culture shock.

It's not about what you watch, what you wear, it's about the people. The way people act, the way people do things, etc... It's very different for me when I first moved here.

15 years ago??that would be like 1997
lmao,1997,,,what a hypersensitive year,ur hongkong,u know what it means...
so is it because of the year 1997 that hongkong would be back to the mother land ,so ur family decided to immigrant to canada ?
to be honest ,if i live in hongkong ,i would never go to other places ,cuz its a DEVELOPED place ,,but mainland ,sigh ,,,,what a place ...

[qiang]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

You'll have to drop that nasty NBA habit for the NHL.

YES I WILL,i promise ...

[STeeLy]

Originally Posted by qiang

15 years ago??that would be like 1997
lmao,1997,,,what a hypersensitive year,ur hongkong,u know what it means...
so is it because of the year 1997 that hongkong would be back to the mother land ,so ur family decided to immigrant to canada ?
to be honest ,if i live in hongkong ,i would never go to other places ,cuz its a DEVELOPED place ,,but mainland ,sigh ,,,,what a place ...

Actually, my family moved after the hand over in 1998. We didn't leave because of the handover, but other family circumstances. My parents were going to immigrate sooner or later, and it just so happened to be the year after the hand over.

I know quite a few people who left because of the hand over and went back to Hong Kong afterwards because they saw no benefit in leaving.

Only parts of mainland I have been to is Shen Zhen and Guangzhou, and those 2 places, I have to agree with you, that it is a little behind.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by qiang

lmao ,,alleviate the culture shock???
man ,are you kidding me ??
western culture has ruined chinese
take me as an example
i wear nike ,watch NBA (since hockey is not that hot as NBA)
drink pepsi ,watch fast and furious
use dell computer ...
talking about american's QE3,so commodity price would up in china ...
no SHOCK AT ALL.............
plus western culture r so popular in china ,,
chinese treat it as fashion

So if you call tech support do you also have to talk with a "Gregory" from India?

[qiang]

Originally Posted by STeeLy

Actually, my family moved after the hand over in 1998. We didn't leave because of the handover, but other family circumstances. My parents were going to immigrate sooner or later, and it just so happened to be the year after the hand over.

I know quite a few people who left because of the hand over and went back to Hong Kong afterwards because they saw no benefit in leaving.

Only parts of mainland I have been to is Shen Zhen and Guangzhou, and those 2 places, I have to agree with you, that it is a little behind.

lmao....my dear friend...shenzhen is the fashionable place in China ...you consider IT as behind

but to be honest ..mainland...sigh...
the place that i think not worth the rest of my life

[qiang]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

So if you call tech support do you also have to talk with a "Gregory" from India?

dude..tell me what do u think of India...
in your western impression..is IT similar with China

[STeeLy]

Originally Posted by qiang

lmao....my dear friend...shenzhen is the fashionable place in China ...you consider IT as behind

Well, possibly over the last 15 years it's developed a lot. (I haven't been there in at least 15 years). I know that they now have a subway system. But 15 years ago, most definitely, SZ was behind.

[qiang]

Originally Posted by STeeLy

Well, possibly over the last 15 years it's developed a lot. (I haven't been there in at least 15 years). I know that they now have a subway system. But 15 years ago, most definitely, SZ was behind.

well the passed 15 years is the most impressed economy miracle in the world...take my family as an example..15 years ago we Live in a 2 bedroom home...cant afford cars or investment stuff ...and now they have 6 property....so EASY to have the life like porsche.....
China grows really fast but i still wanna go out

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by qiang

dude..tell me what do u think of India...
in your western impression..is IT similar with China

We see them as two very distinct cultures. I think the question was a bit of a joke, we call tech support and get somebody with a thick Indian accent, however that person will use a non-traditional Indian name.

It sounds like you are like most of the Chinese people I have met; polite, friendly, and eagar to please. That will get you far in Canada; most of us judge others based on how they act. (Are you a nice guy or not.)

[Reaper]

Some small etiquette tips to make your transition easier:

1) Do not push your way into lines or on to transit vehicles. While this may be the norm elsewhere it is seen as rude in North America.
2) Be aware of where you are walking. For instance, if you are in a busy shopping area look around to see your surroundings and avoid walking into the path of someone moving along.
3) Say please and thank you when dealing with others. A bit of politeness goes a long way.

Good luck in your transition to a new life. This must be exciting and frightening at the same time.

[qiang]

Originally Posted by ken0042

We see them as two very distinct cultures. I think the question was a bit of a joke, we call tech support and get somebody with a thick Indian accent, however that person will use a non-traditional Indian name.

It sounds like you are like most of the Chinese people I have met; polite, friendly, and eagar to please. That will get you far in Canada; most of us judge others based on how they act. (Are you a nice guy or not.)

like i said before..the traditional Chinese culture is social stratum...too stupid .....treat the up class like a King ..like developed country...treat the down class like a hick....like...hehe...dont mention