Ivanhoe

@ janfrn Thanks again.Your comments were very helpful(the same refers to you dudette10:)).I am now begining to take Norway into serious consideration.I could work there as a personal care attendant.The pay is approx. 3000EUR(tax free).They have an excellent health care system.I don't need a visa which saves me a lot of time.The process of diploma authorization as they call it is easy and goes smoothly and best of all don't have to take any additional exams.After two years I can apply for licensure exam so I can work as a male nurse.They are of course paid better(cca. 5000EUR).The country is in relatively high demand for both attendants and nurses.A lot of my countymen are already working there.There is only one problem.Language.But I'll get into it eventually.A colleague of mine is leaving for Norway in a few months so I'll have all the infos needed.First-hand.Even though I was very enthusiatic about Canada(I really like the country)you guys pretty much talked me out of it.At least for now:).

@janfrn I really appreciate your arguments but what are my alternatives?I don't see any.To work for like 500USD a month here in Serbia?It is almost three times less than prevailing minimum wage in Canada.For truth's sake this comparison means nothing unless one's acquainted with living costs in Canada(and i am not).Which brings us to my next question-would I be able(I am a very saving person)to save some money after a year or two as caregiver. If not this option is basically useless for me.Agencies and lawyers are not required in the process of finding a job.Family of an elderly person can hire you directly and without intermediaries.All they have to provide is a positive Labour Market opinion from Service Canada.That piece of paper along with written contract is one of the pathways to Canada.The rest is nothing but bureaucracy unless my visa officer is in a bad mood :).

Thanks rosannaRN.Maybe I should be aiming for Canada instead?They have this so called live-in caregiver program.You might heard of it.The salary compared to other professions is miserable but at least I don't have to bother with finding a decent place to live in.Are caregivers wanted in the US and how well are they paid?And most important am I qualified to work as a caregiver both in US and Canada?I know I am asking a lot of questions but answers are always welcomed :). P.S. How are immigrant workers treated by their employers and other colleagues regardless of job they're doing? I've heard about lots of complaints from immigrants working as caregivers in Canada.They often end up underpaid and mistreated by their employer. Can't say if this is true but it does raise a few eyebrows.

Hi everyone.My name is Ivan and I am from Europe.From a small country called Serbia to be precise.Is there anyone who could tell me what are my chances of finding a job in the US considering this ongoing crisis and the fact that even you guys,the Americans,have enough of your own problems.To be honest i do have a job but the salary is a little less than 500USD.And yeah,I am a registered male nurse back in my homeland.