With everything that is going on in the world today, we sometimes forget that our country, Canada is one of the best places to live in the world.
Fiona joined our Lifeview Financial team in March. After much research, work and patience and despite Covid delays, she and her husband chose to leave their home in Albania and make Canada their new home.
Although it is officially Spring here ….. the other day was minus 17. We all felt the cold, but especially Fiona as it doesn’t get that cold in Albania!
We thought we would share some initial comments from Fiona (in her words) below:
“Moving to Canada, the journey that exchanged dreams into reality. This was one of the toughest decisions we have had to make in our life so far and has turned out to be the best. First days were not what we expected it to be, feeling like a stranger in a whole different continent, however, what we came to know in the upcoming days and weeks is that every single person in Canada (well almost everyone), is eager to help newcomers and embrace them in this warm and welcoming society.
We went through a culture shock (and are still going through it) on our first week as we kept comparing everything with Albania, our home country. Eventually, we learned how to see things through a Canadian perspective and try to adapt to this new culture.
Another big change we had to adapt to was the fact that Spring here comes with a few snowfalls and freezing rain - totally different of what I am used to. I still have not put away my jacket and I probably won’t for another couple of weeks.
Finally, (and the most important of all) I happened to encounter a great team like Lifeview Financial, who helped me feel at home and gave me a great opportunity to express myself and start my first steps towards a long and beautiful career path.”
We felt like sharing Fiona’s comments with you …… we live in a great country and it is nice to hear a new Canadian’s perpective on our home country!!
“I believe the world needs more Canada.”
Bono - Musician