Immigrant Life Podcast

A lot of times organizations rarely know why people leave their employment despite exit interviews. Why is that? Well, there could be many reasons but whatever the reason, don't burn bridges. How you leave is just as important as how you engage. In this episode, I provided ten ways you could professionally execute your exit plan from an employer without burning bridges, even if you've not been treated well.

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Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors, there is safety. Seeking counsel is good. Very good. If sought from the right person or group of people. Those are basic qualities to look for in people who counsel you. Seeking counsel is seeking perspectives, not instructions and the more perspectives you have the better for you since you are able to stack all that together to make the decision you need to make. While it is important to be careful with the kind of people you listen to, it is also VERY important to pay attention to HOW you seek counsel. Your attitude and what you do with it. Uncover great actionable insights from this episode and share it with someone out there!

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In this episode, I talked about the 27 lessons that I learned from my job loss experience. This wraps up the series on job loss and lessons learned. It is my first time sharing these lessons the way I shared them and I am sure you will find them invaluable. Although you may not need them today, you are going to appreciate the wisdom they bring with them. Enjoy and share with someone you love!

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Pay VERY CLOSE attention to this episode. This is a continuation of the story I started in episode 83. Someday, sometime, you will be thankful that you listened to this. And if you think it makes sense then share with someone else.

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As an immigrant, one of our greatest fears is that despite taking the risk to abandon all and come to Canada in faith that we did the right thing for ourselves and our family, we will eventually discover that we made a mistake.

When it seems like you are finally settling down in your career and you lose your job, naturally you are threatened and you could start to question why you left your home country in the first place. That happened to me. In this episode, I shared what led to my job loss and a few lessons I learned from the shocking exit itself. Enjoy!

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I am sure many people are no stranger to that "strong knowing" on their inside that tells them when something is right or wrong. A strong sense of calmness, warmth, and openness in the presence of someone when in a certain place affirms they are on the right path. Or that eerie feeling that leads to a tightening of your stomach, a sudden palpitation of your heart and sometimes very cold hands that you can't explain. There are many words for it - the sixth sense, gut feeling, inner voice, intuition or whatever name you prefer.

In this journey of integration and in life in general, there are many things that won't make sense. In those moments, your sixth sense will make way for you. It will be your guiding light to the path you are meant to walk on. Learn to trust your intuition. Even neuroscience has proven that the majority of the decisions we make are not logical. Some we end up understanding them but a number of them, we don't yet that does not make them wrong. We just need to learn to trust and develop that sense like a muscle. That's what this episode is all about. Enjoy!

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Understandably, the coronavirus has become a worldwide health concern. It's a hot topic everywhere today. However, there is a lot of misinformation about it especially in the online world which has extended and is influencing our habits, interactions with people and even economics. As a result of this, this episode serves to highlight salient truths about it, what we can do to protect ourselves and others as well as how to get access to authentic information about coronavirus in Canada.

It is not caused by the Chinese or your Chinese colleague, friend, classmate or neighbor of Chinese heritage that you never really liked. This is a viral infection so the way to take care of yourself is typical with most other viral infections:

1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or if you prefer, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer2. Sneeze into your inner arm/elbow3. If possible, don't touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.4. Avoid (don't stigmatize) anyone with flu-like symptoms - cough, cold, fever, etc. And if you are in a public place, respectfully maintain a distance of at least 1 meter according to the World Health Organization's advice.5. That said, stay home if you feel ill. Just talk to your employer.

Authentic up to date information about #coronavirus in Canada: 

Contact the Public Health Agency of Canada's coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397 or visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

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If it is to be, it is up to you. The future of a confident and great business analyst is exciting. No one can stop that person whose mind is made up for success. In this episode, I shed light on the possible career paths that a BA can pursue, what the future of a BA looks like and I also provided some useful insights and seven key steps that you need to take in order to become a confident business analyst. In summary, if you want a great career that you can be proud of and which can take care of you and your family in Canada, the BA career is a great one to consider. And can you do it? Absolutely! Listen to this episode and thank me later!

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Can I really be an organizational magician? Yes and No. It depends. I mean, that implies you can be a great Business Analyst (BA) if you want. We all have different likes and dislikes regarding our preferred career and typical working environment. In this episode, I laid out some questions you need to ask yourself as you try to make the decision regarding whether the BA career is for you. They are by no means exhaustive but they are great pointers to the typical life of a great BA. You will really find this informative!

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Who is a Business Analyst (BA)? A joke answer that expresses some reality: "A Business Analyst is someone who does precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge. See also, wizard, magician." This is an actual definition that I have on one of my hoodies. But seriously, according to the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), "A business analyst is any person who performs business analysis activities, regardless of what their job title or role is in the organization."

The BA role is one that a lot of landed immigrants typically consider as they embark on their career journey here in Canada. This is why I think it is important to shed light on this popular but quite confusing career path. This is first in a series of three episodes so, in the next two episodes, I will be answering two more questions - Is the Business Analysis Career For Me? and How Can I Become A Business Analyst?

If you have someone that is struggling to answer these questions or is even remotely interested in the BA career, please share this episode with them and ask them to follow Immigrant Life on Facebook and Twitter and also join the community here: https://community.immigrantlife.ca/signup

Enjoy!