Earning a Living in Canada

IMG_0026The participants who immigrated to Canada after World War II had vastly different job prospects than those who arrived in this century: The older generation emphasized accepting whatever work they could get, whereas those in the younger generation often had more options; some immigrants switched careers, whereas others maintained theirs throughout their lives here; and many made ends meet just by using their connections (nowadays called networking). Several German immigrants also started their own businesses that have since become strong contributors to the local community (and some even beyond). This chapter will introduce you to the many ways the immigrants made a living here in Canada.