Is Moving to Canada Worth It? An Immigrant Mom’s Honest Story

Check Your Eligibility to Study in Canada as an International Student - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/studyloan  Moving to Canada as a skilled professional sounds straightforward—until you realize you may have to start over.In this episode of Momversations, Onyeka shares her journey from trained pharmacist to nurse, navigating life as an international student, building a career in Canada, becoming a permanent resident, and eventually becoming a mother far away from the village she once relied on.We talk about the reality of credential recognition in Canada, career transitions, healthcare jobs, motherhood, childcare challenges, mom guilt, and what it feels like to raise a child without nearby family support.If you're an international student, healthcare professional, immigrant parent, newcomer to Canada, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation will resonate with you.🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3Book a Financial Clarity Call:https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbrokerConnect with Onyeka:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyekaasamaka/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/onyekaasamaka This episode is about immigration, motherhood, healthcare careers, community, identity, resilience, and rebuilding your life in Canada.What you'll learn:00:00 - Introduction01:46 - Arriving in Canada as a Pharmacist02:39 - Why Her Original Career Plan Changed04:40 - Choosing Nursing Over Pharmacy06:03 - International Student Challenges06:58 - Study loan recommendation08:21 - Canada's Healthcare System Reality14:16 - Struggle in healthcare jobs18:08 - Becoming a Mother in Canada23:33 - Raising a Child Without Family Nearby31:11 - Advice for Immigrant Moms38:00 -39:42 - Final Thoughts📌 Connect with Kristina:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/---Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants:https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrantsSupport Us:https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian\About:As Told By Canadian Immigrants shares honest conversations about immigration, entrepreneurship, motherhood, family, identity, caregiving, and building a meaningful life in Canada. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help immigrants and families feel seen, informed, and empowered.#Momversations #ImmigrantMoms #LifeInCanada #InternationalStudent #HealthcareWorkers #NursingInCanada #Pharmacist #CanadianImmigrants #Motherhood #WorkingMoms #ImmigrantLife #NewcomerCanada #WomenInHealthcare #MomLife #CareerChange