If you’ve ever dreamed of studying abroad, as well as working and settling in a foreign land, it’s time to reconsider. A viral video from Toronto paints a stark reality: an Indian student stands in a queue for a part-time job, revealing the harsh truths often overlooked about studying abroad.
Nishat, an Indian student navigating life in Toronto, recently shared a video capturing the cutthroat competition for part-time jobs among international students in Canada.
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In the video, he documents his experience at a crowded Tim Hortons job fair, where over 100 hopefuls stood in line, including himself, all vying for a chance at employment.
Arriving early proved no advantage as the queue stretched long before him, prompting Nishat to reflect, “Looking at the long line, even the white people nearby were shocked, thinking what the hell is happening here.”
Tim Hortons staff just took their resumes and dismissed them with the promise of a future interview call.
Nishat traveled across town to another store. “I don’t know if I will find a job at either store. So this was my day full of struggle,” he candidly shared.
Check out Nishat’s video here:
The plight of Indian students in Canada has garnered widespread attention, especially with recent restrictions limiting the work hours for international students to 24 per week. Despite Canada’s appeal as a top destination for international education, the reality of job scarcity and fierce competition has left many disillusioned.
Nishat’s video struck a chord, amassing over 1.1 million views and sparking a wave of comments and reactions.
Some viewers expressed disbelief, wondering if similar challenges exist in other countries.
Others shared nostalgic anecdotes of a more prosperous past in Canada saying, “This is not the Canada I came to 8 years ago. It was full of opportunities, growth and what dreams are made of. I don’t even recognize this country anymore. Everyone had plenty of growth and employment opportunities. To all the future students that are planning to come here please don’t be fooled, do your research and then make a decision.”
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