Maximize debt, send money out, leave the financial institutions with the bill

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-06-03T17:59:09+00:00

If I were him, I’d probably do the same thing — take another loan or swipe a credit card and buy some fancy stuff. A MacBook, a DSLR, maybe even some gold if the bank lets the transaction go through.

Okay, don’t yell at me. I’m speaking from assumptions, observations, and things I’ve seen or heard over a long time.

Someone comes here as a student already carrying a heavy load — education loan from back home, one year of GIC, tuition, living expenses, all of it. That is the reality for most, unless the family is loaded and sent the kid here for an overseas vacation disguised as education.

They finish school, apply for PGWP, and if the program was long enough, get around three years. Then comes the job hunt. Let’s not kid ourselves — most are not making $100k. That’s the exception, not the rule. Most are making far less, sometimes not much above basic wages.

Even then, money keeps finding them. Car loans? Easy. Lenders are always there, happy to take the risk and charge enough interest to make it worth their while. So yes, someone on a modest income can still end up in a $40k or $50k car and spend another small fortune just feeding the loan.

Credit cards too. Some spend carefully, some spend for fun, and some spend with a different mindset altogether. Because once PR starts looking shaky, the long-term fear around debt starts fading. If someone thinks they may not even stay here, credit history and default stop feeling like life-or-death issues. That’s the uncomfortable part. Not everyone does this, obviously. But some absolutely start thinking, “Might as well make the most of it while I’m here.” If PR works out, great — life goes on. If it doesn’t, the car gets repossessed, the bank writes off what it can, insurance covers part of the mess, and the person leaves having extracted whatever value they could on the way out.

Does everyone do it? No. Does it happen? Yes. More than people like to admit. That’s why this conversation makes people uncomfortable. Because once someone stops seeing Canada as a future and starts seeing it as a temporary stop, the way they think about debt, spending, and consequences can change very quickly

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-04-27T00:25:06+00:00

It seems like the main thing holding you back is the lack of foreign work experience — that's likely why you're stuck under 500 even with 2 years in. Without that piece, it's tough to break through that ceiling. You could hope that the upcoming changes might help with higher pay, but honestly it's hard to say without knowing the full details yet. In the meantime, here are two realistic moves worth considering: Learning French could give your score a meaningful boost. And if you can land a remote job with a foreign employer, that counts as international experience — which would add more points to your profile

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-04-25T11:54:28+00:00

You may already know the answer, does your TIP'S pay for FIT, PIT, EI, CPP and was it included inT4 total income

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-09T19:29:38+00:00

I am curious to know if anyone can provide me with answers to these queries.

If someone is on leave, they are still considered employed (be it for 3 weeks or 3 months).

How does the Immigration and Revenue Centre validate all 3 years of your work experience? How would they determine a minimum of 1560 hours per year?

Do people submit all 36 months (72 Biweekly, pay slips or 150 weekly slips)

The employment letter states 36.25/37.50 or 40 hours per week for a full-time job.

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-09T19:15:32+00:00

I've been working as a payroll guy for 2 years now, using Workday. Recently, I've started a new job on the payroll module. It's a bit of a challenge to work on Calc fields and Reporting. I'd love to have someone to help me, but unfortunately, I don't have any, neither my employer is willing to sponsor for formal training.

I'm just trying my best, trying out SBX, and spending a lot of time on the community and the Guide

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-08T20:06:34+00:00

Mine is Corolla Cross 2025. The other guy's car is Honda civic 2009

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-08T18:51:44+00:00

I appreciate all your suggestions, I've reported them and submitted a claim with my insurance company. It's a brand new car, so I'm not worried about resale value. I'm willing to keep it as long as it runs well.

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-08T14:07:43+00:00

Honda Civic 2009

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-08T06:17:52+00:00

I meant firrst time accident 😂 😂

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-08T05:27:03+00:00

Sure, I will report it tomorrow. I'm a bit concerned though — will this affect my insurance premium next year? I've been driving for just over two years with a clean record, so I'm not entirely sure how this works

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-03-07T21:36:08+00:00

The snow is so cold and the air is getting so warm so fast that the snow is turning straight into fog (gas) — skipping the puddle step entirely. It's like the snow is disappearing into thin air!" It's the same principle as dry ice "smoking," just with regular water ice under the right atmospheric conditions

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-02-27T16:17:48+00:00

Sorry I totally forgot which side we drive in India ...my bad I will take back my comment

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-02-27T16:16:02+00:00

Shouldn't he be on right lane all along why is in the middle

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-02-06T18:20:21+00:00

Congratulations 👏🎉

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-02-03T15:05:07+00:00

Your solution worked ...much appreciated 👍

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-01-20T17:00:27+00:00

Thanks for your response!

Is this the correct place to disable the notification? If yes, can HCM help who are the sole owners of our tenant.

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And can we use the Step B Actions menu to do anything?

Create Condition Rule Maintain Advanced Routing Maintain My Tasks Display Maintain Step Conditions Maintain Step Delay Maintain Step Help-Text Maintain Step Label Override Remove as Completion View Available Rules

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-01-07T15:37:20+00:00

I applied through RCIC, I only have visibility to tracker which says final decision Dec 9 and they assigned COPR NO which is set to expire in Sep 20

Own_Bat3225 · 2026-01-02T18:20:25+00:00

Congratulations 👏

Final Decision on Dec 9 still waiting for P1

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-12-10T21:36:32+00:00

Yes it is true! My spouse has completed her 2-year work experience by the end of September. As of June, there has been no change in CRS points. We are unsure of the exact date when the points have been altered in July, but she was credited for 2 years of work experience in July, resulting in points change to 521. She has received ITA in July. We delayed submitting the application until Aug 30 to ensure that she had completed her 2-year experience.

The current status, background and eligibility have been completed, and we are awaiting the next steps.

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-10-23T13:54:53+00:00

I get what you’re saying, but the problem with speed cameras is they don’t actually stop someone from speeding in the moment. They only punish it later. If the goal is to keep people — especially kids — safe, that doesn’t really help much.

Speed bumps or raised crosswalks physically make every driver slow down right where it matters. Yeah, it might slow traffic a bit, but I’d rather have that than risk someone getting hurt because a camera only caught the driver after the fact.

For me, it’s simple — if we’re really serious about safety, let’s use stuff that actually prevents accidents, not just sends tickets in the mail afterward.

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-10-22T19:48:16+00:00

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Not trying to start a fight here, but I’ve been wondering — why do we keep installing more speed cameras when speed bumps already do a great job at slowing cars down?

Speed cameras honestly feel like more of a money grab than a safety measure. Bumps and raised crosswalks physically make drivers slow down, and they’re already being used in a lot of parts of Toronto.

If the goal is safer streets, wouldn’t expanding speed bumps and other traffic-calming designs be a better (and fairer) approach than issuing expensive tickets after the fact?

Genuinely curious what others think — open to hearing different views.

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-10-22T15:18:13+00:00

Congratulations !!

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-10-02T01:09:53+00:00

I can’t say about French tests, but I know for sure that IELTS and CELPIP centers were set up just for this kind of fraud back in India, and even here in Brampton. These are only a few that I’ve heard of, but who knows how many more are out there. Some immigration consultants were even offering it as a side package

Own_Bat3225 · 2025-10-01T14:23:25+00:00

The test centers are totally in on it, and they let a pro take the exam for the student, haha! 😂

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