When I moved from England to Ontario in 2017, I thought I was prepared for everything coming my way. I’d confidently drafted a list of all my ‘to-dos’ and got to work proudly checking off each item: Apply for a Social Insurance Number ✔ Open a bank account ✔ Find accommodation ✔ Buy a winter coat ✔ Sign up for a phone plan ✔
…. Find a job.
I quickly discovered that this particular task on my list was anything but simple. Before my big move, I’d assumed that my successful Event Management career would be easy to replicate in a new country. Instead, this part of my life (and identity) was about to be one of my biggest challenges yet.
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