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Biggest pitfalls for Irish people in Canada

Yonge Street · 2012-02-19 13:36:06

I don't know why there is a thread about applying for the IEC visa with 800+ replies. The visa is easy to get and they won't run out till November - guarenteed. Filling out the forms is merely a formality. You should be most concerned about finding a job in Canada. So I've decided to impart some wisdom to those planning to…

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#122 09-03-2016 9:55pm
Cupcake_Crisis

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Toronto !

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#123 10-03-2016 6:37pm
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Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

I have to agree. I've had 2 jobs since I got here, one in retail for christmas and the salon I'm in atm and both have pretty much told me my accent and "irish" sense of humour got me the job. I have clients that book in with me just because they want to listen to my accent for a few minutes. It's a definite edge!

I know I got the job coz they liked me over my actual skills. A guy started a week after me who was way more qualified and knew his **** way more than me but he didnt get on with everyone else so he was let go after 2 weeks and im still here

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#124 11-03-2016 5:37am
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Im in toronto folks.PM me

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