You Wish You Knew This Before Immigrating | Beneath The Accent with Yauhan Mehta

Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!Moving to a new country brings opportunities for personal growth through embracing new cultures and shedding aspects of upbringing that no longer serve you. Hard skills may get you a job, but soft skills like teamwork and communication keep you employed in Canadian workplaces.• Unlearning and relearning are essential parts of adapting to life in a new country• Consequences of actions should be considered carefully - even taking no action is an action• Movies like "The Pursuit of Happiness" provide inspiration during challenging immigration experiences• Focus on what you can control rather than things beyond your influence• Traditional comfort foods like dal chawal (lentils and rice) provide emotional connection to home• Many immigrants discover new talents and passions after relocating, like cooking• Maintaining language and cultural traditions with children can be challenging but valuable• Canada represents opportunity for those who appreciate what it offersRemember that kindness and empathy toward others create positive impact regardless of how people treat you.Follow the host and the podcast on Social Media channels below:  My Thick Accent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mythickaccent/MyThickAccent.com - https://www.mythickaccent.com/My Thick Accent on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mythickaccentGurasis's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamgurasis/Gurasis's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamgurasis/__________________________________________To contact Yauhan:Yauhan's LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yauhanmehta?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_viewSupport the showWant to share your story? Or know someone I should invite next on the show? DM us or write to us at [email protected]