I’m Leaving Canada: My Experience Living Abroad Alone for 10 Years

[@GloriaGao]

Hey guys! I just made a new video on this subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DYY4Cpj9J3nKM

[@n.b.3521]

I'm Canadian and never thought eating alone was weird in any way until my Irish coworker told me she feels sorry for people when she sees them eating alone in restaurants. Not that it changed how I act though. If other people think I am sad or weird for eating alone, that's their problem.

[@GloriaGao]

lol true

[@kme]

I'm Canadian too, and feel the same way - I went to Korea on my own for a couple of weeks about 5 years ago and at a restaurant, I got told how weird and pitiful it was that I sat and ate alone. But I myself didn't feel that way. I thought I was being perfectly normal, bc even though I'm married and have 2 kids, we do our own thing too. We're more than just someone's mum/wife/sister/daughter/etc. (and same for guys!) I go on my own to places, my husband does too. Or well, we *did*, until the pandemic turned everything upside down. But I'm sure you know what I mean. 😁

[@curiouspanther2818]

Canadians are lonely souls with no culture. Lack of family bonds Respect to older age parents Lack of life! Just coz you go to Cuba doesn't mean you have a high life.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Some Canadians are extremely stuck up about that. If you don't mind doing something by yourself then who cares? It's nobody else's business. Eat your food, watch your movie, get into your hobby, whatever you like. A lot of Canadians are paranoid about being perceived as unpopular, but it's just immaturity. It isn't always young ones either!

[@lupeavalos9342]

Lucky you I’m American it’s all a different ball game . I am proud to that my child is Canadian American . I will purchase land there yes .

[@YordanosGindo]

“The loneliest I felt was when I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life “ that spoke to me a lot, thanks Btw I lived in China for over two years and never felt lonely there now I’m in USA and I’m watching this video so you know how I feel

[@sukmasantri]

I was so shocked when I read the title of your video this time and I immediately opened it. Omg, I'm so touched. You are really a talented person. I believe people like you can survive anywhere. And seeing you just now, I feel like I'm in the mirror. Your character is so similar to mine. Maybe that's the reason why I like you. Now you have to go, I will look forward to your video from china.

[@GloriaGao]

Thank you so much for this :) I'm glad to hear it resonated with you. I will keep updating on my life in china! ❤️

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I'm also a loner. My zine used to be called "The Happy Loner". I changed the name of it in 2020 to Électron Libre, which is basically the same thing 💜

[@mayaj3762]

Oh no this is so sad. I moved from Xi’an to Toronto and I love it here and can’t see myself leaving (except to travel!). Your videos have been so good, especially your how to layer for winter videos that are actually warm! You actually pulled off a snow pants and Canada Goose look! Thank you so much for those videos! You are the queen of layering! :)

[@GloriaGao]

Thank you haha :)

[@Elle304]

How is Toronto, I’m planning to move there in future

[@mayaj3762]

@@Elle304 LOVE IT. It's amazing for newcomers, there are communities for everyone. The FOOD is amazing... highly recommended!! Especially great for international students

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

@@Elle304 it depends on what type of person you are and on your expectations, overall it is a major world city, so it comes with whatever such cities come with in general. Otherwise, it is pretty expensive, getting quite little back for a high price, if you are well-to-do it is ok, if not, it is harder. Winter is dreary and quite long, from Nov to late April.

[@silenthill1035]

You are an incredibly intelligent and hardworking student who likes to challenge herself. I'm sure you'll do great where ever you choose to live. Still, all the best !

[@GloriaGao]

Thank you!:)

[@caedrewan]

I'm a Canadian person living in China, I'm really interested to hear how you will feel to be back in your birth country

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

Great move. I moved to Morocco recently. Nothing beats home. China is probably one of the best places in the world to be doing business at the moment. Great decision. I would go there myself as well. I can't wait to visit one day. May God keep you protected and guide you on your journey🙏🏽

[@seanmcquinn9603]

But you're Moroccan by origin

[@jpmorganrunsthegame1064]

@@seanmcquinn9603 Yeah that's why I said nothing beats home. There are still lots of people from different parts of Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, North America, all parts of the world. They own shops, homes and do great business here as well. This country is very peaceful and welcoming to foreigners of all religions and backgrounds compared to other parts of the world, for example South Africa. Jared Kushner seems to love this country. Rich and famous people like Cristiano Ronaldo own hotels here. This country is beautiful, I welcome everyone to visit.

[@coupe-lee]

As a foreigner living in Canada from a very different background from Gloria, I'm surprised at how much of this resonated with me.

[@TalentedDilittante]

Dear Ms Gau, thank you; what a wonderful video! Your English is exemplary, videos quite professional, and Perhaps in another life, I might be fortunate enough to meet you. I agree with all your opinions--especially being a whole person (not "half") and waiting for the right person. Bon voyage! (You might enjoy French, for several good reasons.)

[@phatbiousworld8434]

Good for you. All the best. I am renounced my the canadian citizenship too.

[@kendalladaramola]

The way you articulate is amazing. I am now a proud subscriber. Fantastic video. And good luck in your new journey

[@GloriaGao]

Thank u! 😁

[@kureomado7698]

Wow, that's really story , I can't imagine how the things can change in 10 years

[@dig2341]

As someone who is Asian but grew up my entire life in Canada, I can still relate to the expressiveness differences. My family are not very expressive and show their love and care in other ways instead of through physical or verbal expressions. It does get really really annoying when people assume something is wrong when I'm not literally grinning or squealing and jumping for joy.

[@smhzenis2417]

Wow...that was a great wisdom. Never thought that way about friendship or relationship to fill the void.👏👏

[@deepamalik2789]

Please let us know when you have your own TV Show back home. We wud love to see you on big screen instead of UTube. Best of luck n take care!❤

[@TheLibraryOfEmotions]

You're very funny and very sincere! I hope things going well with you in Shenzhen.

[@GloriaGao]

thank you :)

[@jiya5423]

I'm that type of person... If i'm alone then i'm most happy... Nd if i'm withsome then i'm most happy!! This duality is imp.. Alone and with someone are just words!

[@budsyremo]

I am an Indian, you Canadians have a great country but living in Canada is making me realise that how much Middle East and Asia in general has better climate . I sometimes think that it’s something that every first world country will suffer from so once your country develops into a first world country the loneliness will follow . I am neither pro nor against immigration but it leads to a segregation problem as well . Asians end up gaining a lot but at the end loneliness gets on them . I was pro weed as well but now I can see it’s a problem as well . But the beauty is amazing but the weather is horrible. This is where Asia wins , the mere diversity is breathtaking. Pros : 1. Beautiful in summers. (We Indians can learn a lot about preserving nature from them ). 2. Can meet very diverse people (I met Japanese , Turkish , phillipines , pakistanis, native Canadians etc) 3. Great cycling trails in Vancouver 4. A job in your field can be rewarding (although taxes can kill you) 5. Taxes pay for Medicare (it’s both a pro and con) Cons : 1. Climate can really make you depressed . 2. A little superficial . 3. I guess isolation has made people a certain way due to extreme cold (being locked inside in winters). 4. Homesickness can get on your nerves . 5. Dating and marriage mostly results in failures (again I think a consequence of a developed country).

[@inneralignmentwithcathy]

I enjoy being alone as well! Your video is so inspiring :)

[@adnansomani8218]

Good luck in your adventures Gloria, wish you well in China

[@GloriaGao]

Thanks!! :)

[@mrUten-ob6xj]

Life is short😭gamble🤡just enjoy🤑😎..if you want to be strong💪learn to enjoy🙏being alone✌..goodluck maam❤tca🙏

[@wjcurious]

Canada is good at raising immigrants expectations. They lure immigrants into the country, have them spend their money earned in their home countries and leave Canada when they realize it's a dead end. That's how their economy works)). I thought about moving to Canada 15 years ago, but then visited Canada and decided not to. It didn't vibe with me. I'm glad that I didn't waste ten years of my life there.

[@knowwork9]

So is it good to go to Canada and stability or not!! I need to know that please someone says negative the other says positive!! Im mechanical engineer and photographer and designer can live there and build my future or not!!

[@knowwork9]

@awesome_dude_ca ohh man thank you finally someone can tell me the right thing.. I hope i can come😔 i lost 4 years and im still waiting.. Are you live in Toronto or Ontario

[@knowwork9]

@awesome_dude_ca oh man thank you so much for that ❤️❤️Do you know anyone who can help me to find a church there :(.. I'll come by sponsoring churches but I couldn't find a church!

[@maskagopnik152]

lol....im chinese male, same age as you, came to Vancouver 10yrs ago for education straight after high school in china. Hated my job, traveled all the major city in western canada. AB, BC, YT. Now in edmonton, but now you got me thinking: should I go travel to a different country again.

[@karenzhang1020]

Why? Are you sick of Canada? lol I have been in the U.S. for over a decade, now I am actually thinking of transferring to Canada. 😅

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Oh no! I still hope we get a chance to meet when you come back! Keep making videos! I'll be watching ❤

[@GloriaGao]

I'll be back at some point!! And maybe I'll visit quebec too ❤

[@mdtowhidul]

Really liked your insights! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ibraheemali9541]

I am alone beacuse i enjoy my company There is no other half you are a whole person

[@curiouspanther2818]

Lmao. Humans are not built to be alone. Get a life and confidence

[@ibraheemali9541]

@@curiouspanther2818 this is what she said in the video

[@aregmartirosyan2076]

I might go back to home or Russia East Europe is my home good luck from a Armenian 🇦🇲 and I am trilingual I know Russian English and Armenian and in Canada there are only 100k Armenians it's lonely here....

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

This is so relatable, thanks for sharing，谢谢共享！

[@sabrinawang302]

LOL im a CBC and i also struggle to express that amount of enthusiasm when I’m interacting with ppl 😆🤣

[@GloriaGao]

looool

[@pablosamaniego1764]

Great video! I can relate to you so much. I was curious to know what's the editing software you use for your videos? they're great quality

[@GloriaGao]

❤Thank you! :) I use Adobe Premiere

[@nisrine-touzani]

I loved your personality, what did you say is totally right thanks for making this video

[@briaf3370]

Wow she blew me away. LOVE HER

[@yashrajsoni7541]

The best video I have seen in a while now

[@lostmoose7352]

Very well observed very well said

[@gammaechofoundationproductions]

Hello Gloria! 🙂 I was very touched to hear about your story on why you went to Canada. Six years ago I moved to South America to start a new life, but I still have a house in the United States. Anyway, I've been in your shoes, so believe me when I tell you that I completely understand where you are coming from. It takes enormous courage to leave everything you love and hold dear behind and start fresh in a new country with different people and customs. You are very courageous and I applaud you for taking the plunge and getting out of your comfort zone. By the way, your English is excellent! 👍🏻 I trust your move back to China was a smooth transition and I look forward to seeing more of your videos! You just earned a new subscriber and friend! 😊

[@GloriaGao]

Thank you! :) My time back in China was nice. I think I'll adopt a snowbird lifestyle for the next while!

[@ladyjade6446]

I wish you all the best! ❤️

[@carmensegattini]

Good luck for you🤍 And wow 3 tickets haha nothing can go wrong now!!

[@GloriaGao]

Thank you!! Just landed lol

[@andreamai]

Haha, totally get you on the enjoying being alone. Introverts paradise.

[@curiouspanther2818]

FYI - Canada + Basement life will kill you. Almost killed me some day. But I ain't ever giving up for the money

[@jasminezhao7378]

b站一遍yt一遍，一路平安呀Gloria！无论你在哪里都一定会闪闪发光⭐！

[@GloriaGao]

谢谢你呀～

[@keithrodgers1030]

Never give away your independence , you can do what you want not try and please somebody else.

[@margarytaaliksandrenko7953]

Hi! I have just seen your video. I am from Ukraine, but I would never think we are so similar in terms of showing emotions. That really looks not sincere and really weird. Sometimes i am in a bad mood, but I have to look "so happy" to see someone if I am not. Never understand this.

[@mengniuhk5923]

真高兴您回来了😁

[@valdanowill]

All I can say is please take me with you

[@BoZhaoengineering]

I am surprised you are going back to China. I am a Chinese and don’t feel the cultural difference play an important role. I never care about it. I am very adaptive and expressive person. Anyway, good luck to your life back to China.

[@daveb5374]

I love your Wisdom

[@jiya5423]

Her maturity level😘

[@navinchandrabhalani2659]

I was in Canada for one year 93 had 0000 landing condition I did not settle , my son studied there for four years he too did not settle there we both are happy being in our country but apart from this I have come across roughly one hundred people in gulf and in India who told they never feel sorry for not staying in Canada so I assure you will never feel sorry for not settling in Canada however surely Canada is a good country to stay , I wish you better lucks in china

[@amrithatalks1103]

Then why do indians immigrate to Canada ..like if it was not good..then why?

[@navinchandrabhalani2659]

@@amrithatalks1103 no, mem it is surely a better and stable country comparing many unstable countries there people are very kind same for government enough kind and cooperative but one needs to get settle enough times and in some cases it could be as long as ten years like this lady says, but apart from these good things its economy is too slow, climate is too harsh and one must keep in mind that may be family life may get disturbed if any one asks me to migrate to Canada I will say yes.

[@sunkeytripper]

Totally agree with you it is very lonely there people work like animals

[@Exceeding_Limits]

Great personality

[@jiya5423]

If you think about culture diff... You should consider this before moving to any country not after!!

[@luisasterioquerubin6829]

Hope for your best happiness!

[@SuperKingemperor]

Nice perspective on being alone. 😁

[@sabahaysc2508]

I feel I am watching my twin in personality I totally understand not feeling lonely alone if I have something to do or pursue. Sometimes I feel lonely if I am with someone that we don't shared interests. Not showing much of what I am feeling. Being reserved. Not being in a rush to get married. Wanting and sometimes leaving if I don't feel fulfilled or Sense of belonging

[@GloriaGao]

❤️❤️❤️

[@user-my6yf1st8z]

love it, subscribed

[@bdmix6171]

I'm Bangladeshi but i did my bachelor from Guangzhou, China Now I'm planning to move in canada for Masters. But It's really shocking to see lots of immigrants leaving Canada!!

[@muhammadosmanalimd.hanapi1105]

Yea I just watch a video from KZbin link below it gives detail explanation why immigrants leaving Canada. Lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-4mINrmrKbpqM

[@rustyscrew5776]

Hey did my Bachelors in Wuhan, planning on moving to Canada for post grad. I’m kinda worried that so many people want to leave. Also do you by any chance want to exchange contacts. I know it’s odd but I’m kinda going through the process and don’t know where to narrow my focus . Maybe we can help each other?

[@Cruze7777]

I also left Canada...I had PR...Dont come here ...Life is hell...Dont see Canada beauty just see facts

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Its the terrible corrupt Trudeau Liberal government

[@Cruze7777]

@@lawrencelawrence3920 Trudeau spoiled Canada and calling boastful Punjabi Indias who are mostly overacting and don't deserve to be here..Canada is DARK Country now....Khalistan terror is growing here

[@MsElke11]

Regarding you being an OLD MAID at 25 by CHINESE STANDARDS, I thought that women can wait forever now and have some FUN because they have so many MEN to choose from in CHINA (due to the one child/ male birth policies of 20 years ago)

[@a.d.milara578]

I wish you best luck

[@lionelblanchet2365]

Excellent English. Congratulations!

[@ivykilat8368]

Relatable

[@curiouspanther2818]

That Oh MY GOD expression is usually fake and pretend nice / avoid confrontation. Same goes with sorry too.

[@Amirm_y1]

I enjoy watching.کیف کردم

[@lordjabari6927]

well Canada is a big disappointment to me too. I think about moving to the USA tbh. very high tax rates here in Canada, unaffordable houses( +1 mill for houses in Toronto and Vancouver), mostly low paying jobs, extremely cold winters which can last for 5-6 months. ugh! I'm so over this deception called Canada!

[@sukjeetkaursandhu5003]

Good luck dear

[@alexwyler4570]

LOL thinking that English Canadians are expressive.! You should have tried hanging out with French Canadians or Latin people hihi :-)

[@GloriaGao]

Lmaoooo

[@shanti888]

All the best ….

[@tutuSeagull]

祝顺利！

[@GloriaGao]

已经到啦～

[@knowwork9]

So is it good to go to Canada and stability or not!! I need to know that please someone says negative the other says positive!! Im mechanical engineer and photographer and designer can live there and build my future or not!!

[@meowmiaumiauw]

Probably not because we have too many engineers. The European Union has a shortage though, so you can resettle in Germany or the Netherlands really easily instead

[@knowwork9]

@@meowmiaumiauw i hate these countries i need canada i asked someone with the same degree he said it cool so its ok thanks

[@Erintii]

I spent five and half years in Toronto. It was amazing learning experience after all but can relate to your points. Loneliness, being far away from family (I am European) and cultural shock made horrible mix. Toronto is of course very multicultural but I personally felt lost in such mixture of cultures and races. I was looking for company for people culturally similar to me and the same appeared to dating simply because I felt more confident in their company. I always felt people considered mu behaviour bad and racist only because I preferred company of other Europeans. Maybe it was just wrong impression, but I felt pressure of inter racial dating which I didn't want to do. All of this plus of course networking crucial to get a job made me relocate to Switzerland where I feel more like home even though the language barrier exists. In general I think both Canada and Switzerland are great countries to live but maybe for different people as countries are different when it comes to culture etc. Canada is great start to learn expat life but each of us need to decide if want to stay in our first country of choice. While being in Canada, I realised I was too conservative for Canada, and Toronto, especially whereas where I am now I am more middle of the road and even slightly liberal.

[@GloriaGao]

I'm happy you found a city where you feel more at home :)

[@Erintii]

@@GloriaGao Thank you! All the best.

[@eu9234]

I think it's normal to feel more confortable with people with a similar cultural background as you. There's less of an effort to understand certain points of view on different topics and that helps the conversation to flow and avoids awkward moments (as you understand the intricacies of the other person's discourse and where they're coming from). I say this because I've met people in hostels from all over the world and I'm aware the cultural barrier can exist. I'm actually currently living in Switzerland and will move to Toronto very soon :)

[@Erintii]

@@eu9234 I have the same, when are you moving to Toronto? Hope you will like it.

[@monikam9069]

Yes, in Canada young white must date other races to prove they are not racists. I would think one should like someone and be attracted to them , not the race thing. Look at Germans, they are still being made guilty for World War II, constantly being brainwashed about mixing. Being white German is a bad thing...Like everything else, it will eventually change..

[@jasminecarriker7047]

I'm American but I have the same problem expressing emotions. 😅

[@GloriaGao]

Hahaha I guess not all North Americans are that expressive 😂

[@a.r1832]

You have mix emotions?!

[@subnrana9930]

God blessed

[@Wpn568]

Lol, what an awesome personality you have !!

[@bero3249]

For your point of view, which better when we compare goods and services, Canada or China, which one is more developed?

[@dimelo3027]

Goods from China, services from India. Cananda has the best from both worlds.

[@timothyrex43]

That's interesting. It' like listening to myself talk. Have you ever checked MBTI? You might be INFJ. It's worth checking out if you are.

[@GloriaGao]

I'm INTJ lol

[@karenzhang1020]

I can totally related to everything you have said. Are you going back to China permanently?? I have the same experience as you: have been living and studying in the U.S. for 11 years. But I don't have plan to go back, I mean, how's that possible? lol You will get reversed cultural shock, the job you will get in China is probably not gonna worth the money and effort you spent overseas, and most importantly, you have reach the age that is in the "leftover women" category (I am even older than you, lmao). Your relative is going to pressure you to get married and set you up to blind dates. 😂 How can you have connection with those Chinese guys because if you have lived overseas for a decade? Unless you date someone who has the same experience as you or you date a Western guy in China. But those just my thoughts and opinion, take a it as a grain of salt. 😆 Keep us updated when you are in China. 🙂

[@GloriaGao]

My plan is to spend half a year in China and half a year in Canada lol. Should be a pretty interesting experience :)

[@lijason5470]

Hi, shall we business collaboration?

[@Gaurav56609]

If you can go back in time ,Do u still chose going to Canada? Is it worth it?

[@dehua-2730]

how did you pick up Cantonese?

[@romeoandjuliet6522]

Bieng lonli for one year is different but for rest of your life is different and that is what canada is . long cold winter i like canada but there is no purpose or taste of life if you are that lonley

[@liyan.]

姐姐一路顺利

[@GloriaGao]

已经到达啦～

[@Cruze7777]

Canada is full of depression...I also left Canada after 2 years of getting my PR...I moved with family but honestly I hardly get time to spend with family...Life becomes horrible by doing 2-3 jobs which hardly made me survive...In home country I was earning nice had my own house and getting good interest on my bank balance...I got wasted so much money...You can't save money in Canada..You never become rich in Canada...Canada is full of isolated areas, house is too expensive to buy...In this amount I can buy 10 houses and live like a king in my country..So I thought why keep working hard as life is once lets enjoy by touring countries instead working in hard country whose future is DARK..Better don't come Canada reality is different

[@amrithatalks1103]

But I know people who have moved to Canada who are doing well.

[@Cruze7777]

@@amrithatalks1103 Nothing is well..Its all fake image they showing..Posting family pics at beautiful places on social media doesn't reflect a reality...Nodoubt Canada is beautiful but this beauty will extort everything from you.. Canada is just INDIA 2 nothing else...But here rulers are just whites rests are slaves.

[@amrithatalks1103]

@@Cruze7777 Bro..everywhere it's about money .To earn money is hard..that's what atleast i understood in this small life of mine

[@williammac7084]

里面的人想出来 外面的人想进去…

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Well in europe 50% of the people are divorced! So yes,I people go out by themselves

[@yennyh5420]

😲

[@SaadonAksah]

Hehe..

[@helenai7529]

Do you plan to work in China ?

[@ibraheemali9541]

After two years this happens 🤣🤣 6:34

[@nibussss]

Nice vid...

[@moza260]

introvert?

[@douglessilva1662]

I'm like to leave with you.

[@pannapan5727]

姐 你好潇洒

[@srggn6673]

She is back In case there is a nuclear war

[@AWhistleblower]

I didn't know you are alone.. i will regret

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

还是中国好！

[@javeriahabib2255]

If you would've waited I could be there to date you 😋

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

Chinese spy?? Lol.. jk.. or am I??

[@kayflip2233]

Why would anyone spy on Canada? Nothing much going on up there.

[@curiouspanther2818]

@@kayflip2233 owned

[@kayflip2233]

​@JV UFSC Those aren't spies, they're just rich Chinese people or Chinese people that need to launder their money.

[@kayflip2233]

@JV UFSC It's the opposite - they are trying to hide the money from the government, either for taxation or confiscation.

[@UJT-ft8ye]

She’s on the button with her experience