[worldwidetraveler]

(02-15-2012 05:11 PM)Moma Wrote:  

At this point, I'm all about the legal cheddar, holmes!

Dice.com used to be pretty big for IT job postings. I don't know if that is true any longer.

Maybe it will help you research where the best jobs are.

http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet...cse&WHERE=

[el mechanico]

(02-15-2012 05:11 PM)Moma Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 05:04 PM)el mechanico Wrote:  

Here this is local. The it people there act like they're in High school(fuck around)
http://jobs.raymondjames.com/
Hospital jobs
https://baycare.taleo.net/careersection/...tl?lang=en
Work for the Seminole indians(casino lots of fine big butts to slay)
http://www.semtribe.com/Employment/
Chase has a huge place in Tampahttps://careers.jpmorganchase.com/cm/ContentServer?pagename=JPM_Career/Utilities/Href&urlname=careerhome



I think you should come here and help live my life long dream of having a pizza slice/beer bar

At this point, I'm all about the legal cheddar, holmes!

I don't understand what it is exactly that you do. The IT people I know do all sorts of different shit. What's your strongest hand?

[Deluge]

blackquixote lives in ATL, drop him a line I'm sure he can help you out http://www.rooshvforum.network/user-4885.html
torontokid is visiting him there right now actually.

[Moma]

Time is coming near and I have to be in the US pretty soon or my visa expires and that's me fcuked.

Does anyone know if I can pop in the US and pop out again? Or do I have to remain there for a while until I get my full permanent residency status? I called immigration and they said it would take possibly 90 days altogether and I should remain in the US during that time frame.

Are there any ways around this?

Please advise or point me to a forum for Canadians immigrating to the US for tips and tricks.

Thank you,

[rudebwoy]

(02-15-2012 11:57 AM)DjembaDjemba Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 11:14 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 10:49 AM)DjembaDjemba Wrote:  

(02-13-2012 08:54 PM)Moma Wrote:  

Okay guys, as you know, I've been ranting and raving about how Toronto cramps my style and I finally got my shyt (immigrant visa approved) and I have six months to get out of dodge.

I have fam in Miami hence I can stay there rent free while I get my shyt together. Ideally, I would like to hit the ground running with a job.

I would like to live/work in Atlanta. Tampa would be of interest also but it's all about how much money they gonna pay.

Socially, I don't want to encounter any of that racism that one can experience in the U.S. This means places like Alabama, Mississippi (unless it's not as bad as I've heard) is out of the question for me. I don't need it.

Socially, I don't need an area infested with thugs nor ghetto-fied lizards. My preference is black lizards so a place infested with them (as long as they not that ghetto nonsense but DTF) wouldn't be a bad thing for me. Ultimately though, if the money is right, I am not too concerned (with reason) on the type of environment that I live with. All options are open for consideration.

My field is IT (MCSE 2003) although I am leaning towards some kind of business (I've been looking into import/export) as I would like the time freed up to travel more.

I have a British accent so some people have said that in a customer facing job, Americans tend to trust cats with British accents more. I've been told Americans feel it conveys professionalism and class.

Can anyone provide any leads or advice in this move? I'm ready to chew on the United States.

How did you secure a visa to the US? I'm a Canadian citizen who's also been considering moving to the states, but they don't accept Canadians in the diversity lottery.

What's your qualm with Toronto, from my experience it seems to be one of the few Canadian cities I find to be tolerable for non caucasians/asians in terms of culture.

I got fam in the US that applied on my behalf. What other Canadian cities have you experienced culture wise? I assume you are non caucasian?

I find it very hard to make good money in Toronto. I am not the only one. I thought maybe it was just a flaw on me until one of my friends who had been living in the U.S for years came here with high hopes and got shot down like a fat pigeon. Most of the cats I know, are just doing okay on the 9 to 5 shyt. Middle class living. Leveraging debts and flossing like they bosses. Most people I know here who do have something aside, either lived with their parents for ages (or still do) or live with their lizard.
Fcuk dat dependence shyt. As a man, it's dangerous for me to get into zone on leveraging off of parents or lizards. Did it before and got sweetly fcuked.

The worse thing is, my American neighbours are waving their flash cash in my face every time I go.
I don't drive here not because I am averse to cars but because I find the cost of insurance (anywhere from 200 dollars a month to 400 a month) excessive. Throw in gas on top of that shyt and it becomes ridiculous.

Meanwhile, cats in the U.S work in Dinky Donuts and can afford to drive a car without too much hassle.

EVERY person I know who moved to the US is making dollars. I'm not jaded. I don't imagine the US is this nirvana. Probably teeming with assholes and scoundrels. But I never crossed the pond for this Mickey Mouse shyt I've experienced in Toronto.
I tried applying for work in other places in Canada initially. No response.
I am a Canadian citizen anyway so I can always return.
It's time for the US to taste some Momalade.

I'm mixed race black/white. I've been to most major Canadian cities, Calgary, Alberta, Halifax, Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo and I find the culture of Toronto to be the most tolerable (not accepting, just tolerable).

I have a business degree in Econ, with some other certificates on the side. In terms of the job market, I have a ok paying job (high 50s low 60s) but it's not stable. As with most Canadians my age I'm knee deep in debt (Student loans, credit card you name it). Been trying to better my situation. Been to some recruiters for career opportunities and during most interviews I've asked for a comparable salary to what I make now (I usually quote 60k) and I'm laughed at. "You want 60k?" All we can offer is 35-45k. So I figure I'm fucked if my company is taken over or I get laid off, a very likely possibility I work for a tiny firm.

It's almost as if the whole Toronto Job market is stuck at 35-60k jobs.

I live alone to boot. No lizard, no parents. I'm all about self reliance. Been thinking about Oil Sands, USA, or any other boom region looking for willing workers.

Tried doing the lottery visa, no luck, as a Canadian citizen I'm automatically rejected.

Maybe I should try to find a US employer. Or even look at some other countries or suck it up and move to Alberta.

Have you looked into the TN Visa?

Curious to what certifications you have?

I certainly agreed that the Toronto job market is complete bullshit, there are far too many over-qualified people here and you need to know someone to get a hook-up for anything decent.

[kosko]

There is no big money in Toronto if you look at the GDP its just under Philadelphia which is like 8th on the list in America. Aside from a few top flight industries or jobs, Canada is rich-poor. Few people here make exquisite money, everybody is on that 65K shit or they have a comfy as hell Govt job they have been slugging at for 15 years. Few Canadian companies exist so you just get people whom get as high as being a glorified regional manager for a USA Corp. Go chase bigger cash Moma. The states is more radical as in you can land a top flight job or make pennies slaving away but at least you get prospects to the top which don't exist here in Canada.

If Toronto is the most "tolerable" place that says a lot. Its true Toronto is the best mix of lifestyle and earning potential you get in Canad but that still SAYS ALOT about my land of the great white north. You either slug it out like a slave in a toxic hell whole like Fort Mac, or you live a great lifestyle in Montreal and make no loot, or have great nature in B.C. and make a dog's salary, or live on the prairies and cake heavy but be stuck in a boring lifestyle.. Atlantic Canada has no jobs.

Yo Moma don't sleep on North New Jersey there are good industries there with living costs along the lines of Toronto while being close to NYC. It has been catching my eye of late. Do you have family in Texas? There still seems to be decent jobs in those parts also.

[Moma]

(06-15-2012 11:23 AM)kosko Wrote:  

There is no big money in Toronto if you look at the GDP its just under Philadelphia which is like 8th on the list in America. Aside from a few top flight industries or jobs, Canada is rich-poor. Few people here make exquisite money, everybody is on that 65K shit or they have a comfy as hell Govt job they have been slugging at for 15 years. Few Canadian companies exist so you just get people whom get as high as being a glorified regional manager for a USA Corp. Go chase bigger cash Moma. The states is more radical as in you can land a top flight job or make pennies slaving away but at least you get prospects to the top which don't exist here in Canada.

If Toronto is the most "tolerable" place that says a lot. Its true Toronto is the best mix of lifestyle and earning potential you get in Canad but that still SAYS ALOT about my land of the great white north. You either slug it out like a slave in a toxic hell whole like Fort Mac, or you live a great lifestyle in Montreal and make no loot, or have great nature in B.C. and make a dog's salary, or live on the prairies and cake heavy but be stuck in a boring lifestyle.. Atlantic Canada has no jobs.

Yo Moma don't sleep on North New Jersey there are good industries there with living costs along the lines of Toronto while being close to NYC. It has been catching my eye of late. Do you have family in Texas? There still seems to be decent jobs in those parts also.

Come on, bro, I'm Naija asking me do I have family in Texas is like asking me if a bear is hairy, lol.

Yea, I got family there and I am looking at some offers there but truth be told, I don't know if I can really leverage of the family there, they are a bit odd in that aspects.

I am currently looking at an offer in New Jersey right now but negotiating for them fully reimburse me to fly over for an interview as opposed to me shelling out from my own pocket.

However, no one has answered my original question yet..

[el mechanico]

Jersey? Are you crazy? You can choose where you can live so choose where you want to live. You'll get a job don't worry. Capt Ahab moved here and has a job and a place already on a 1k budget.

[Perseus]

Congrats man! finally! hope your job search goes well. I'm following in your foot steps to gtfo of this shit hole.

[kosko]

(06-15-2012 11:27 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(06-15-2012 11:23 AM)kosko Wrote:  

There is no big money in Toronto if you look at the GDP its just under Philadelphia which is like 8th on the list in America. Aside from a few top flight industries or jobs, Canada is rich-poor. Few people here make exquisite money, everybody is on that 65K shit or they have a comfy as hell Govt job they have been slugging at for 15 years. Few Canadian companies exist so you just get people whom get as high as being a glorified regional manager for a USA Corp. Go chase bigger cash Moma. The states is more radical as in you can land a top flight job or make pennies slaving away but at least you get prospects to the top which don't exist here in Canada.

If Toronto is the most "tolerable" place that says a lot. Its true Toronto is the best mix of lifestyle and earning potential you get in Canad but that still SAYS ALOT about my land of the great white north. You either slug it out like a slave in a toxic hell whole like Fort Mac, or you live a great lifestyle in Montreal and make no loot, or have great nature in B.C. and make a dog's salary, or live on the prairies and cake heavy but be stuck in a boring lifestyle.. Atlantic Canada has no jobs.

Yo Moma don't sleep on North New Jersey there are good industries there with living costs along the lines of Toronto while being close to NYC. It has been catching my eye of late. Do you have family in Texas? There still seems to be decent jobs in those parts also.

Come on, bro, I'm Naija asking me do I have family in Texas is like asking me if a bear is hairy, lol.

Yea, I got family there and I am looking at some offers there but truth be told, I don't know if I can really leverage of the family there, they are a bit odd in that aspects.

I am currently looking at an offer in New Jersey right now but negotiating for them fully reimburse me to fly over for an interview as opposed to me shelling out from my own pocket.

However, no one has answered my original question yet..

Haha I really wasn't even going to ask.

El MECH What's wrong with Jersey? You have been living in the sun most your life but to a Canada Jersey is nice and mild with a ton of a immigrant bitches and brunettes. - way better tail for the same price as Toronto. A lot of black folks and not to ghetto in most parts. Jersey is warm to this kat Kosko.

There is not much money to be made in Florida tho? People go there with money it seems.

[el mechanico]

(06-15-2012 12:04 PM)kosko Wrote:  

(06-15-2012 11:27 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(06-15-2012 11:23 AM)kosko Wrote:  

There is no big money in Toronto if you look at the GDP its just under Philadelphia which is like 8th on the list in America. Aside from a few top flight industries or jobs, Canada is rich-poor. Few people here make exquisite money, everybody is on that 65K shit or they have a comfy as hell Govt job they have been slugging at for 15 years. Few Canadian companies exist so you just get people whom get as high as being a glorified regional manager for a USA Corp. Go chase bigger cash Moma. The states is more radical as in you can land a top flight job or make pennies slaving away but at least you get prospects to the top which don't exist here in Canada.

If Toronto is the most "tolerable" place that says a lot. Its true Toronto is the best mix of lifestyle and earning potential you get in Canad but that still SAYS ALOT about my land of the great white north. You either slug it out like a slave in a toxic hell whole like Fort Mac, or you live a great lifestyle in Montreal and make no loot, or have great nature in B.C. and make a dog's salary, or live on the prairies and cake heavy but be stuck in a boring lifestyle.. Atlantic Canada has no jobs.

Yo Moma don't sleep on North New Jersey there are good industries there with living costs along the lines of Toronto while being close to NYC. It has been catching my eye of late. Do you have family in Texas? There still seems to be decent jobs in those parts also.

Come on, bro, I'm Naija asking me do I have family in Texas is like asking me if a bear is hairy, lol.

Yea, I got family there and I am looking at some offers there but truth be told, I don't know if I can really leverage of the family there, they are a bit odd in that aspects.

I am currently looking at an offer in New Jersey right now but negotiating for them fully reimburse me to fly over for an interview as opposed to me shelling out from my own pocket.

However, no one has answered my original question yet..

Haha I really wasn't even going to ask.

El MECH What's wrong with Jersey? You have been living in the sun most your life but to a Canada Jersey is nice and mild with a ton of a immigrant bitches and brunettes. - way better tail for the same price as Toronto. A lot of black folks and not to ghetto in most parts. Jersey is warm to this kat Kosko.

There is not much money to be made in Florida tho? People go there with money it seems.

How many people from here have come to Tampa bay and said they wanted to live here and enjoyed the lifestyle etc? You can make money anywhere so why would anyone want to move to Jersey? Even the beach scene sucks balls in the summer compared to here. It's more expensive there as well. The troopers are dicks and the state has loads of suck laws. Where are the Jersey threads here?

[Belize King]

Moma I would go the contractors route. They are constantly looking for talent and the pay is nice. At least it will get you on your feet till your biz jumps off. I know our special forces has a base in Tampa and they are expanding to do more missions. On the military side we have alot of jobs headed that way so civilian side should be the same. Most companies hit you up within 6 weeks, resume writing is too easy, and the starting pay for somebody like you is 60K+. I forget who has the contractors thread but I listed along with another member a list of contractors to hit up.

My personal favorite is L-3 Communications. I've recieved three offers from them, the most recent was in Greensville, TX(40 miles outside Dallas) in Febuary starting at 45K. I work logistics though. I've recieved two offers from Mantech. One was in '08 for HAZMAT duty in Afghanistan for 23hr, 84 hour weeks, 300+ per diem a day. I was still deployed at the time. Google "top 30 defensive contractors" and apply with them. Here is a list I sent somebody thru a PM. Lockheed is deep in FLA, L-3 is pretty deep there too. Mantech is on that VA, Maryland, North Carolina tip. Boeing is Seattle and LA. SAIC is mostly East Coast.

Your only problem is security clearance. Alot of contractor or jobs with 65K+ require it. Search, make a resume, and see what's up. If you need tips on American resumes or contractor resumes hit me up on a PM. Alibahba is a good POC too and I'm sure he can put you up on game better than me.

Lockheed Martin... 20+ apps but no response
Northrop Grumman... 20+ apps no respnse
Boeing... 20+ apps no response
General Dynamics... no response
KBR... One of the easiest contractors to get into, lowest paying, 60K+
L-3 Communications... One of the best companies to work for
SAIC(Science Applications International Corp)... Gives status on apps
DynCorp International... Dont think ive applied
CACI International... They give status on apps
ITT... One of the easiest contractors to get into, low like KBR
Flour... No response
ManTech... One of the best companies, gives response to apps
United Technologies Corp... no info on this one

Top three contractors in my opinon to work for is L-3, Mantech, CACI, Lockheed Martin and SAIC. KBR, ITT, and Flour are lower level but easy to get into.

[Moma]

el mechanico - I just want to go where the money is coupled with decent people. Weather would be a plus but with my background in England and Toronto, there is no place in the States that has weather as shytty.
I consider Toronto a HUGE step up from weather in the UK and yet locals here complain all the time.

Regarding me just coming over and hustling for a job, I have low confidence in that. Toronto has chewed out my will. I have tried numerous hustles here while working and due to the need for people to work within their social groups here, I have been UNABLE to do well on a side hustle and I have tried my hardest.
My thing is, I don't have a social group per se. Nor do I want to be irrevocably tied to a social group either.

I don't exclusively roll with people from my parents home country. Coming from a multicultural city, I have ALWAYS had friends of a different background and this nonsense with people here always asking one "Where are your parents from?" is very limiting.

Never heard it in the UK...ever. No one seemed to care. So because of that, I don't have the inner trust that I can come to any place in the US and just get things popping like that so I am taking the safest route possible..for the time being.
As I become immersed, I am sure my DNA will emerge and I will become the original Moma.

Right now, I am a sub Moma but the inner Moma is pushing for an environment change.

So el mechanico, old buddy, you gonna see me live and in colour soon.

[rudebwoy]

Listen to El Mech, Tampa is the real deal and I would move there tomorrow if I could.

[Screwston]

East Coast states are expensive Moma, keep that in mind. I know you've seen threads on here with guys having roommates and paying almost $1,000 a month.

[Moma]

(06-17-2012 05:50 AM)houston Wrote:  

East Coast states are expensive Moma, keep that in mind. I know you've seen threads on here with guys having roommates and paying almost $1,000 a month.

I wanna come south but right now I am looking at job offers. Anything East and North I gotta ask for higher to compensate for the cost of living.

Ideally, I've told recruiters that I want the south. It's time for me to try living in nice weather for the entire year. And winters for y'all in the South don't even phase cats like me.

Remember, I've gone cycling in (-33 Celsius/-25.6 Fahrenheit) weather. I was wrapped up well but well, locals looked at me like I was sick in the skull.

[el mechanico]

You should talk to Rudeboy his company is here and I think it's your field. The place is full of Tail as well.

Now, about your pretzel logic. So if you get a good offer in Buffalo you're going to spend your money to move there? Just because you get a job doesn't mean you'll like it or last a month at the place. There's plenty of jobs in DC as well. You want to go? Pick where you want to live and go there then find a job there's no need to worry. If I were in your shoes I would move to Florida or Louisiana. Pick place you like or think you do and start scanning craigslist job ads. This is nothing to sweat you should be excited

[Moma]

(06-17-2012 09:53 AM)el mechanico Wrote:  

You should talk to Rudeboy his company is here and I think it's your field. The place is full of Tail as well.

Now, about your pretzel logic. So if you get a good offer in Buffalo you're going to spend your money to move there? Just because you get a job doesn't mean you'll like it or last a month at the place. There's plenty of jobs in DC as well. You want to go? Pick where you want to live and go there then find a job there's no need to worry. If I were in your shoes I would move to Florida or Louisiana. Pick place you like or think you do and start scanning craigslist job ads. This is nothing to sweat you should be excited

I spoke to him and I think I applied as well but nothing transpired. We will see, I am working the phones and the net furiously. I have two interviews next week with companies both in Florida. Then after that, I'll try and get into some business.

[playa_with_a_passport]

(06-17-2012 07:26 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(06-17-2012 05:50 AM)houston Wrote:  

East Coast states are expensive Moma, keep that in mind. I know you've seen threads on here with guys having roommates and paying almost $1,000 a month.

I wanna come south but right now I am looking at job offers. Anything East and North I gotta ask for higher to compensate for the cost of living.

Ideally, I've told recruiters that I want the south. It's time for me to try living in nice weather for the entire year. And winters for y'all in the South don't even phase cats like me.

Remember, I've gone cycling in (-33 Celsius/-25.6 Fahrenheit) weather. I was wrapped up well but well, locals looked at me like I was sick in the skull.

I second what Houston says. The tri state area is very expensive(NY-NJ-CT) and outside of NYC metro area you are going to need a car . Also, traffic and tolls add up so you going to have to budget for commuter trains(LIRR, MNRR, NJ Transit) monthly passes that aren't cheap. And to top it off because of global warming, sorry, I meant Climate Change. The weather keeps getting shittier and shittier. I don't even know what to wear anymore. I can't wait to move out of this shitty city.

Not to brag but just to prove a point, I make in the 120K range and I live in the hood in Brooklyn. I can't afford to go out every weekend!!!! My co workers who have wives/kids who don't work and live in the suburbs all have second gigs. Between taxes(Federal, NYS and NYC ) and deductions(Health insurance, 401k's, pensions) half your shit is gone before it even gets direct deposited into your account. From the other half you have to pay your rent/mortgage, utilities, commuting cost, car note and insurance, etc...You see the point? very little is left for savings, chasing lizards around and buying Ciroc Coconut. Trust me, you are not going to have the time or energy to go cycling in -33 C weather..

If I were you, I would do Florida or GA, sure wages are lower than the Eastern states but they more than make up for it with great weather, lower housing cost and overall cheaper cost of living and pleasant attitudes of people.

[el mechanico]

Thanks for sharing that P-w-P +1 and I'm trying to keep Moma out of that trap because he doesnt have ties that some of us have in these places and he's going in for job offer only which is crazy. I'm from Connecticut. Most people do not want to ever want to experience looking for a place to live there.

[speakeasy]

Moma, ATL is perfect based on the criteria you're looking for.

[el mechanico]

So Florida it is?

[Moma]

(06-19-2012 10:06 AM)el mechanico Wrote:  

So Florida it is?

I am still interviewing furiously. I am on the phone with US port of entry right now trying to look if I can extend my visa to enter US. I am being rushed.

[el mechanico]

(06-19-2012 10:11 AM)Moma Wrote:  

(06-19-2012 10:06 AM)el mechanico Wrote:  

So Florida it is?

I am still interviewing furiously. I am on the phone with US port of entry right now trying to look if I can extend my visa to enter US. I am being rushed.

Just hop on the plane dude no worries..

[Moma]

el mechanico - That will take a leap of faith!