When I arrived in Australia newly, most of the Nigerians I met advised me to go into the healthcare sector. I found it a bit strange they were all recommending the same type of job, because I didn't have any background or interest relating to healthcare. Anyway, fast forward a year later, I now have a professional job in the Tech sector which aligns with my interest and I've never felt the need to work in healthcare. Nigerians need to know healthcare isn't the only lucrative career path here.

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad you stuck to your interest! I will pin your comment.

@YELMA-gb6tg

6 ай бұрын

am from Ghana i really want to come and i need your help@@lifewithchioma

@adibiologunfunkeoluwaseun3118

6 ай бұрын

How did you getinto the IT sector? kindly direct me on what to do

How i got my job as a with a degree from senegal and chine. 1. Select tbe field. 2 train for 3 months and publish your work if possible. 3. Get an entry job even if it has nothing to do with what you want. Mostly casual. 4. Train and apply and go for placement companies ans choose the field you trained for above. 5. Once hired, do not sleep and work as if each day is your last. 6. Enjoy your work

Yes Chioma, I lived in Ireland, UK, and now Canada. I experienced the same thing in all of these countries. I was told I can only be a nurse or work in care and nobody will employ me as an accountant. Today, I am a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and work as a Tax Accountant here in Canada. Most Nigerians I met here did everything to discourage me. I tell people the best thing they can do when they relocate to a new country is to try to make friends from other countries.

Thanks for the heads-up and thanks for clearly articulating and explaining the situation of things of there in Australia for intending migrants

Preach on Chioma! I can’t stress this enough, the power of focus is key!! Remain focused, stay positive and ensure you have the right circle of friends.

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Being around the right crowd is so important!

Always here..thank you sister Chioma. We love you🎉

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Thank you too

The care industry isn't always easy. Some carers don't last a day. Going into an old person's home and finding them dead or trapped since last visit without their alarm. Finding the house full of shit from bed to kitchen and bathroom isn't easy for a lot. House full of gas ,possible suicide. Having police assistance to get lady into residential with a crazy son causing trouble. There is a lot that is not made public. Then, the racial issue the company can't discriminate on color or gender but the client can and do. Nursing, my sister is and eventually gave up due to the criminal hours.

Hi Chioma! Your vedios are quite informative ; your are doing a great job.

You speak so well❤️

Im glad someone said it because the care worker option is scary if i was to study anything will be Masters social work as i have a Degree in Sociology

Thank you very much!!!

I think why most people pick up care work first is to be able to pay bills ,because some people borrowed money to come.Like you said don't loose focus on the main purpose of migrating.

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

You are very correct. Thanks, sis.

Very interesting video, thank you for the "insiders" scoop. It's very interesting how Australia mirrors Canada almost exactly in terms of what they want new immigrants to do once they arrive. In Canada there is a severe shortage of personal care workers, not just because of burn out but also because it has always been one of the lowest paying jobs so people weren't aiming to work in that industry. Over here there are way too many agencies to act as "middleman" between yourself and work. Unfortunately those agencies take too much of a cut from your hourly wage making all the stress, effort and hard work not worth it for those who are aware and with eyes open to how the system here works. It's also interesting how expensive housing has become in both countries. Apparently Australia is 2nd only to Canada in terms of how housing costs have sky-rocketed in the last 10 years with costs going up 500% in Canada and 400% in Australia. Very insightful video, thanks again.

@lifewithchioma

8 ай бұрын

The comparison between Australia and Canada is insightful. Thanks

So informative ❤

Thanks for the information

Thanks so much for sharing

Chioma this is true of many migrant communities. Don't get me started on nursing😂. It is good that you have highlighted the truth that there are other opportunities for those that wanna try other career paths.

Hello Chioma. Thank you so much for the content. My wife and I are doing masters degrees in quantitative economics in the University of Tartu(Estonia) with an ultimate goal of relocating to Australia. I'd like to ask...as someone who's been there for quite some time do you think our degrees shall suffice or might we have to get accredited by Australian universities

Chioma .. Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is it a good course for pathway to get a PR . Will it be in demand in two or three years time . I do get people telling me it’s not worth going to this course n etc. What are your thoughts on this course dear ? Looking forward to hearing from you , Regards

You make alot of sense ma'am, thanks for your videos.

@lifewithchioma

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

what do suvuval jobs require ? i have only matric and i really want to come to australia. how difficult will be if i want to study that side after coming with survival jobbs

I live in Sydney and have never been to Perth or know a lot of people who live there, so I don't know unfortunately.

How can I relocate to Australia as a Consultant Gynaecologist?

Please what is the cheapest University in Australia. Are you working with Charles Sturt University. Advice me on which University i should apply to. Am interested in becoming a teacher

This is my second month into support job and yesterday my employer had a first review with me. So fascinated about how well have done in the job and advised me to get my contract letters and the benefits I would start getting after 6 months but I asked myself, do I really want to work here for that long? And I responded No! Doing it to get the required experience for my social work masters next year. How lucrative is social work in Australia? Biko what aspect of social work did you study? Nursing is not for me, I had thought about it 1 million times and my heart and my head echoed NO!!!! I want to become a social worker and still go further to standing in the lecture hall, teaching it. God help us.

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, sis. Glad to read that you are being honest with yourself. Social work is so diverse and your dream to become a lecturer is very achievable. I am thinking the same myself. Salaries are on a ranging scale depending on the field of practice, but there's so much opportunity for growth. I work in the Family/DV and sexual violence sector. Goodluck sis.

@alokehossain5593

9 ай бұрын

My wife confuse to have her master's on social work or early child education. Plz help me which one should she go

@ChySpace

9 ай бұрын

@@lifewithchioma lovely

@rolahmwirigi5245

9 ай бұрын

I have a masters in sociology in my home country,am wondering which course do I take to come as a student

Please chioma how do I get in contact with an agent or legal practitioner

Can one give an example of other casual jobs?

Social work is good. It's what I had in mind for my Msc. I read sociology and I can relate.... It's a good job. Plz would like you to talk more on social work am interested

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Please check out my social work playlist on this channel. Lots of useful videos there.

Thank you for this really informative and also very wise video. I really enjoyed the way you spoke with so much conviction and passion, to encourage new immigrants to be confident in themselves whilst trying to overcome the hurdles of migration. I think your determination and resourcefulness is truly admirable. Thanks for producing great content!

@lifewithchioma

7 ай бұрын

You are most welcome!

It's common in most countries, you find the care workers are black. But some people have more choices.

am from Ghana i really want to come and i need your help

Love each and every word you have said. I am already frustrated in the process of relocating to Australia. I want to study business, however, due to my psychology background, everyone is advising me to go for social work. I know social work and nursing both is not for me. What do you suggest one can opt a pathway if their course is not in the skill occupation list?

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

I hear you and can imagine your frustration. Unfortunately, the Skilled Occupation List is unavoidable in nominating an eligible occupation for skilled migration. Otherwise only other option will be to study towards the occupation.

@iamfaith_faith

7 ай бұрын

Have you considered going ahead to Masters in your current Psychology field but major on Industrial Psychology instead? It can give that platform to make a transition.

Hi chioma, how do i enter the country, what visa is suitable for me that does not require skills assessment before applying for the visa. Appreciate your reply

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Please check out the playlists on this channel and watch the videos related to your enquiry. There's lots of them

Thank you Chioma . I want to relocate as a caregiver and also as a hair dresser

@user-ks5uu6wb9o

9 ай бұрын

I don't understand your reply

Thank you so much for your video. It is inspiring. As an international student, I feel like I have been stuck in delivery service for a year already. It is so easy to do this job, and, as you said, not to be mentally involved in it. In just a couple of days, I decided to continue my way to PR, and I am about to sit the PTE exam soon.

@lifewithchioma

7 ай бұрын

Good luck on your PR journey. I am glad something resonated with you from the video.

wow 64 an hour all I see in job boards are 40 dollars for entry social work jobs. You are blessed! I hope my turn will come next :)

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

Ma’am please is carer job same thing with social work because I want to do my msc in social work

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Not the same.

@miratv9171

9 ай бұрын

Okay ma which one do you advise I go for carer job or social work

Please make on video for Western Australia policy for 2023-24 for non-graduate stream of Western Australia

@aio4128

9 ай бұрын

Lol.... Do your research if you are interested to know about it.

@a.s7518

9 ай бұрын

Lol I have already done my research that is why asking for a video so that whatever confusion I have her video will clear it out

@aio4128

9 ай бұрын

@@a.s7518 ok..that is good to know!

Really hit d nail on the head.

Chioma I'm getting frustrated on this journey of relocating to Australia

@ojebecynthia3751

9 ай бұрын

It is well... same boat but not frustrated. I wish you the best.

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Give it your best shot but also consider other countries if Australia is not working out for you. Best wishes❤

At this I must confess that you're well lettered

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Relocating is not easy ohhhh. The challenges one might face, the loneliness, the new culture, the fragile situation of not having enough funds to support yourself in a foreign countries. 😢😢 I guess it really takes a clear vision and unwavering determination to achieve these dreams long

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it can be tough but the fact you know all these things means you can prepare yourself mentally. Good luck

I cant wait to tell you that "I have arrived "

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Aww. Best wishes Linda. It will be great to hear it too.

It feels like you are talking to me directly. I arrive on a 190 visa on 3rd Nov, I’m supposed to start my internship as part of my pharmacist registration, but I find myself postponing that to pick up survival jobs at the moment. Something to actually pay more than minimum wage. At a point it feels like support is the only option, nice to hear all these.

@mirembevictoria4205

9 ай бұрын

Wooow congs to you. Will be sitting for the KAPS exam in November too

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome and congrats on your 190 grant. It's important not to lose focus even if you take on a support job temporarily after you arrive.

@emediongibanga8254

9 ай бұрын

@@mirembevictoria4205 all the best

@heatherwanjuguna4629

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations. If you don't mind, could you please share a little more in terms of how long it took you to get a state nomination, visa etc after you lodged your EOI? Which state and how many points did you manage? I alhave lodged in all states and am awaiting feedback after passing the exam in July

@emediongibanga8254

7 ай бұрын

@@mykTmrockss Nigeria

❤❤

I'm currently doing bachelor of social work in my home country and wanting to do Master in Australia. My agent, however, tell me that it's hard to get a job if you don't study the and have SW bachelor degree in Australia. It is true? 😢😢😢

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

My personal experience is very different from what your agent has told you. You can check out my Social Work playlist on this channel to learn more about the pathway and my own experiences.

@roc22

9 ай бұрын

@@lifewithchioma Thanks for your reply, I'll certainly look into that

15:35

Please recommend the best part to leave in Australia, probably your own location

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

I live in Sydney, but you'd have to do your own research on where is best for you to live.

Hie Chioma, as a food delivery driver, how much were you earning?

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

I was earning $24 an hour and this was 6 years ago. My support job paid $21.50

@jackytatendavambe9868

9 ай бұрын

woow thank you, and which location was that?

🤣🤣🤣 nursing is not for the weak, glad you realized it. It’s really not for everyone and the burn out is real. Thank you for this video💙

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

Very true. You all have my respect❤

Hey sis

@lifewithchioma

9 ай бұрын

😘😘😘

Applies to the UK too. SMH. The people you waka with will likely determine your pathway

Hi Chioma, I hope this text meets you well. Please someone advised that I change my school which is in Joonalup, Perth because they are no job opportunities there. Please is that true. Please I will appreciates if iget a reply from you @lifewithchioma

@Ama-Tranquil

7 ай бұрын

There are lots of jobs in Perth. Don’t be discouraged.

@nwoguhrita4916

7 ай бұрын

@@Ama-Tranquil Thank you

@immanueledeke6025

7 ай бұрын

​@nwoguhrita4916 hello, can we connect? I'm looking to move to Australia early 2024.