Hi! I’m Carmen, not the famous writer from Autostraddle (perfect writer btw) but a queer, 30 year old industrial engineer from the Caribbean. I’m thinking about moving to Canada next year because rights (!!!!!). My idea is to study a Skilled Trade. That would mean changing careers (YEAH!! I hope i can do it so I can say FUCK YOU DESK JOB). In theory I would be throwing my career away but in practice I’d be gaining so much more because I’ve ignored my sexuality for so long it hurts and it’s basically because of who my family is and whatever. Could any Straddler living in Canada give me some advice about where to move or what skill to study and why? I have some money, I think enough to move but there’s always the fear to take the plunge. HELP!
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Tori posted an update in the group
Canadian Straddleres, I need help (I need somebody, not just anybody… that's why I need someone l 3 years, 2 months ago
Realised this was from 6 years ago. I hope you made it to Canada.
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Alice posted an update in the group
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Thatโs awesome that you chose Canada to move to. The only suggestion I have is based on where you should move to within Canada. My suggestion would be British Columbia which is a province on the west coast. Itโs very progressive and liberal. Alberta is not amazing, I love in Alberta and the current government and job market are both ter…[Read more] -
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nat posted an update in the group
Hey, do you have an email or other social media? I’ve lived here all my life but I know there’s a few different resources in my city for migrants. I think Toronto probably has the most access to different things that might help you get settled (it’s really populous, and has been for some time, so there are more resources). There are a LOT of…[Read more]
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Mari posted an update in the group
Hiii… im on the same page that you are, looking forward to move to Canada! Maybe we can help each other with this!
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Carmen posted an update in the group
Oh, two things: I love my career but at the same time I loathe it and I think I only have enough money to study something for a year. After that, it’s over!
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