Any problems obtaining Employment?

[MarkNAshley 0]

I live in Phoenix and I was very fortunate find a job in my field within about a week of starting to apply for jobs. I work in the social sciences field. I think it mainly depends on your field of work, where you live and the opportunities. Where I was hired didn't even flinch when I said I was Canadian.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

It also depends on which area you specialize in. Some professions (i.e. ALL medical/health care, engineers, social workers, teachers...) need to be certified in their state; which means a loooooooooong process of credential validation and in some cases, back to school times.

With other areas it is not as b1tchy. Also, check out how much in demand your area is in Connecticut.

[Earmuffs 1]

I had no problems finding work in my field..

[anxiouslywaiting 0]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I guess I have having a little bit of anxiety because I am leaving such a good job and an amazing company and it would be absolutely dreadful if I wasn't able to find decent employment. Don't get me wrong the reason why we chose to live in the US is because my fiance has a really good job but that doesn't mean I don't need to work. One of the reasons why I am not so sure if I want to stay in the Insurance industry is because in Connecticut you need to have a licence so I am not sure what the process would be to go about getting that but if I am not able to work for 3 months then I guess that will give me some time to get the licence!!!

[Delicia 1]

I have two things to note here:

I lived in Toronto for 2 years (pending immigration with no work authorization the entire time). When I first arrived, I didn't think the CIC process would be so drawn out, so I contacted a couple recruiters and interviewed quite a bit. I got alot of the same responses "We definitely have a position for you, call us after you have your work authorization." Interestingly though, I interviewed with a couple employers who stated that they required more "Canadian" experience and did not qualify. What I found amusing is that I was interviewing for tax positions doing U.S. corporate income tax for Canadian companies. Those are the same tax forms I have years of experience with. Go figure...

When I decided to leave Canada and withdraw my CIC application and instead sponsor my husband into the U.S., I started looking for work long distance. I was flown down for an interview 1 week after submitting a resume and offered the job the next day, complete with relocation benefits. I was moved in, working, and feeling productive less than 1 month after starting my job search.

Like everyone has said, it depends on the area and your occupation. Generally, for any kind of skilled labor, it is easy to find a decent job just about anywhere here.

[trailmix 77]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I guess I have having a little bit of anxiety because I am leaving such a good job and an amazing company and it would be absolutely dreadful if I wasn't able to find decent employment. Don't get me wrong the reason why we chose to live in the US is because my fiance has a really good job but that doesn't mean I don't need to work. One of the reasons why I am not so sure if I want to stay in the Insurance industry is because in Connecticut you need to have a licence so I am not sure what the process would be to go about getting that but if I am not able to work for 3 months then I guess that will give me some time to get the licence!!!

Don't forget to apply for EI!

[anxiouslywaiting 0]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I guess I have having a little bit of anxiety because I am leaving such a good job and an amazing company and it would be absolutely dreadful if I wasn't able to find decent employment. Don't get me wrong the reason why we chose to live in the US is because my fiance has a really good job but that doesn't mean I don't need to work. One of the reasons why I am not so sure if I want to stay in the Insurance industry is because in Connecticut you need to have a licence so I am not sure what the process would be to go about getting that but if I am not able to work for 3 months then I guess that will give me some time to get the licence!!!

Don't forget to apply for EI!

I know I just found out today that we can apply for EI ... how great! The only thing is that we can't apply until we have our work authorization which can take up to 3 months to get so that means by the time I can qualify for EI I may have already found a job! Oh well at least it will be a back up plan if I can't find employment right away.

[L_n_O 3]

you CAN apply before you get work authorization!

apply as soon as you get into the US!!!!

[anxiouslywaiting 0]

you CAN apply before you get work authorization!

apply as soon as you get into the US!!!!

I finally just finished ready the thread of EI and that is my understanding just to apply as soon as I get to the US. I guess my confusion lies with the whole K1/I194 (or whatever it is called) and the 90 day work thingy. My lawyer advised me that I would be able to work as soon as I entered the USA but from reading this thread it doesn't appear that way at all. SO CONFUSED!

[L_n_O 3]

don't listen to lawyers..

they know nothing.

only the Detroit crossing gives the EAD stamp that allows you to work for 90 days..

[Emancipation 2]

I will be living in Connecticut. I guess my concern is that I know I won't be able to work right away as I have to wait for my SSN and what not so I was wondering if I should still start applying before I get the authorization to work? (sorry I don't know all the names and what not for that stuff).

YEAHHHHH Another Nutmegger!!!! You do realize that CT is where Insurance started in the US right? the heads of many Insurance co's are in Hartford So if you are moving close to Hartford then you are all set!!!

If you are moving near New Haven.. the word on the street is to get on with temp agencies that place people into Yale - it's employees get AMAZING benefits (try 1 month off vacation a YEAR), etc.. so it's the most desired place to work and they have all KINDS of different jobs to do over there..

I had no problems finding work in CT.. seems like a dedicated, hardworking and intelligent worker is difficult to find in these parts (who knew).. the hardest thing in CT is to actually find a job that pays well... that's the trick.. it's an expensive state so you need to make 15$-20$ an hour to even think about it being worth it!!

http://www.ctjobs.com/

http://www.kaiserwhitney.com/

Edited May 22, 2008 by Emancipation

[anxiouslywaiting 0]

I will be living in Connecticut. I guess my concern is that I know I won't be able to work right away as I have to wait for my SSN and what not so I was wondering if I should still start applying before I get the authorization to work? (sorry I don't know all the names and what not for that stuff).

YEAHHHHH Another Nutmegger!!!! You do realize that CT is where Insurance started in the US right? the heads of many Insurance co's are in Hartford So if you are moving close to Hartford then you are all set!!!

If you are moving near New Haven.. the word on the street is to get on with temp agencies that place people into Yale - it's employees get AMAZING benefits (try 1 month off vacation a YEAR), etc.. so it's the most desired place to work and they have all KINDS of different jobs to do over there..

I had no problems finding work in CT.. seems like a dedicated, hardworking and intelligent worker is difficult to find in these parts (who knew).. the hardest thing in CT is to actually find a job that pays well... that's the trick.. it's an expensive state so you need to make 15$-20$ an hour to even think about it being worth it!!

http://www.ctjobs.com/

http://www.kaiserwhitney.com/

thank you so much, finally another person in CT!!! I know that Hartford is the Insurance Capital of North America but for me to drive into Hartford from where I will be is aroundan hour or more! We are in Redding, CT! I don't know how far away we are from New Haven (not too familiar with CT). But I definitely like the idea of 1 month vacation!!!

I know that CT is expensive, gosh just by looking at the prices of houses I almost had a heart attack! How do people afford to live there! That is good to know about the hourly wage, thank you!

Thanks for the websites, I will keep them handy when I start to look for work. Still waiting on my interview! Just a quick question is the second website you gave me a temp agency??? Thanks again.

[Emancipation 2]

I will be living in Connecticut. I guess my concern is that I know I won't be able to work right away as I have to wait for my SSN and what not so I was wondering if I should still start applying before I get the authorization to work? (sorry I don't know all the names and what not for that stuff).

YEAHHHHH Another Nutmegger!!!! You do realize that CT is where Insurance started in the US right? the heads of many Insurance co's are in Hartford So if you are moving close to Hartford then you are all set!!!

If you are moving near New Haven.. the word on the street is to get on with temp agencies that place people into Yale - it's employees get AMAZING benefits (try 1 month off vacation a YEAR), etc.. so it's the most desired place to work and they have all KINDS of different jobs to do over there..

I had no problems finding work in CT.. seems like a dedicated, hardworking and intelligent worker is difficult to find in these parts (who knew).. the hardest thing in CT is to actually find a job that pays well... that's the trick.. it's an expensive state so you need to make 15$-20$ an hour to even think about it being worth it!!

http://www.ctjobs.com/

http://www.kaiserwhitney.com/

thank you so much, finally another person in CT!!! I know that Hartford is the Insurance Capital of North America but for me to drive into Hartford from where I will be is aroundan hour or more! We are in Redding, CT! I don't know how far away we are from New Haven (not too familiar with CT). But I definitely like the idea of 1 month vacation!!!

I know that CT is expensive, gosh just by looking at the prices of houses I almost had a heart attack! How do people afford to live there! That is good to know about the hourly wage, thank you!

Thanks for the websites, I will keep them handy when I start to look for work. Still waiting on my interview! Just a quick question is the second website you gave me a temp agency??? Thanks again.

Yep the second is a temp agency that fills positions at Yale.. but yep.. New Haven will be further for you than Hartford.. and from where you'll be geographically the traffic to Hartford would be attrocious!! Danbury will be your closest "big" city.. haven't tried a job search there, but CT jobs might be a place to start! People here find it pretty hard to make ends meet here.. We struggle, but make ends meet by getting stuff for free or almost free with CVS (drugstore) and shopping at Aldi's (super discount food place), and just watching the gas we use (it's 4.14 a gallon here tonite) UGH>. anyway, I'll help ya out as much as I can with the "do's and don'ts"!! I'm just thrilled there's another CDN out there in CT!! YEAH!!!

[Cassie 8]

I have yet to find work in the career I had when in Canada, it's been supremely frustrating and sad to work at jobs that I have no real lasting passion for. Right now, we can get along without me having to work, so I am officially Housewife Extra-Ordinnaire!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Cassie, if I remember correctly, you worked in the Heritage field in Canada, right? I did too - and it is specialized field with not a great number of openings to begin with in either country, and unless you're the director of the Smithsonian, you are not likely to get rich at it either (VBG). I am again working part time (very part time) in the heritage field - but the part time is by choice - I don't want to deal with the 1 to 2 hour Atlanta commute twice a day which is where any good heritage sector jobs are located. Before I was married I could relocate to be close to where there were jobs in my field. Now, I have to try and find jobs that are close to where we live. That is the biggest challenge in finding good paying appropriate employment. Fortunately, my husband is the main breadwinner in our family; he does the daily commutes to Atlanta.