THE TRUTH | Software Engineering in USA vs CANADA

[@saadkhan1623]

Nice video this was very helpful ❤

[@khangaroofinance]

Thank you bro!

[@austinmclean7704]

Great video man! I'm a Canadian that's been working in the UK for the past 3 years and looking into moving to the states, and I still learned a bunch of new things. Subscribed!

[@khangaroofinance]

Hi Austin, thanks for the comment I really appreciate it. How is working in the UK? I have looked into the youth mobility visa and it seems really interesting.

[@austinmclean7704]

@@khangaroofinance That's the exact route I took. I'm more than happy to share my experience with you. I'll add you on Instagram!

[@mabutoo]

The US is not just the major cities. I work for a (semi-) major software company but live in Virginia where I bought my home for under $200k now worth $400k but still cheaper than the west coast. Remote work is a game changer. Don't waste money paying rent in a major city when all you need is a fast reliable internet connection. Oh and the money is gooddddddddddd but it sounds like that was already covered.

[@khangaroofinance]

Hey thanks for the comment! I totally agree with your statement here. I do think there is some value for RTO for younger people like myself if there is a culture for it. Many things regarding on-boarding are much more seamless in person. But after that initial stage I think remote work is the play, especially if you can get a offer like yours in a cheaper COL also congrats on ur house :)

[@theyreminisceoverus]

Appreciate the honesty and clarity of this content. As a data engineer working in a top Canadian financial institution I feel I'm grossly underpaid and considering a remote job from the states or potentially relocating. Subscribed

[@khangaroofinance]

Thanks I appreciate the comment ❤️❤️

[@brandonbh04]

As a self-taught developer with no degree, I have no chance of getting the TN visa. It makes me sad, but I do work remotely for a U.S startup as an independent contractor. Going back to school for a degree would be such a waste of time.

[@khangaroofinance]

Hey Brandon thanks for the comment, I agree the visa process is really unfair imo. The nafta list is old and outdated. It’s great that you have a job with a us company as a contractor, I really think that it’s the best of both worlds and probably one of the best situations you can be in as a dev in Canada.

[@Jack-tk1is]

Hi Brandon, I'm curious how did you landed that Remore Role ?

[@shrach8]

Can you say how you self taught?

[@kosnowman]

I am heading to Canada probably start working fulltime in 2 years, and google god brought me here, thanks for sharing

[@khangaroofinance]

Congratulations bro! Thanks for watching :)

[@Visafranchise]

Great video! If structured right, O-1 visa holders can have full-time employment AND contract/freelance work if leveraging a business manager as the sponsor.

[@khangaroofinance]

Hi thanks for the comment, I’ve heard about the O1 visa as well, but under the specifications it seems that you would need to be extraordinary. But I’ve also heard from others that the definition of “extraordinary” can be stretched pretty far.

[@Visafranchise]

@@khangaroofinance there are a few criteria but generally top 5% for pay in your job category for STEM positions does the trick. Someone in the top 5% should be able to meet the other requirements for O1A. The EB-1A (green card version) should have even higher pay.

[@khangaroofinance]

Interesting to know, can this apply to businesses owners and entrepreneurs?

[@Visafranchise]

@@khangaroofinance yes! you can leverage net income. We're helping more and more business owners/entrepreneurs.

[@Visafranchise]

@@khangaroofinance Yes! Business owners and entrepreneurs can qualify if they demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field.

[@natgenesis5038]

I’m iOS engineer Canadian I wanna start applying for entry jobs,thanks for your video .

[@khangaroofinance]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate your kind words :)

[@vikramjeetsran03]

Could you please do a video on how taxes are done by Canadians on TN visa? How does it affect retirement plan and healthcare? Thank you.

[@khangaroofinance]

Thats the next video coming out!

[@Divyv520]

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[@khangaroofinance]

Hey man go for it! Reach out to my on Instagram: khangaroofinance

[@thelearningchap8529]

hey need serious help i am high school sernior. i am passionate software developer i recently got into Georgia Tech, USA and University of British Columbia, Canada for computer science. please suggest which one too choose. Georgia tech is 10k costlier than UBC. so do you think GT is worth the 10k or should i choose UBC.. please suggest

[@khangaroofinance]

Hey thanks for the comment. This is a hard decision, and it’s a very personal decision. For my personal situation, my friend group and I ( about 10 ) were all able to get jobs in the USA, but I would say for us it was a mix of luck and timing, and so many other factors. The job market is so different now so I don’t think you should extrapolate my past performance with how it will be for you 4-5 years down the line. I don’t have regrets going to a Canadian school, but that is because I was able to get a job in the USA, and hindsight is 2020. I have heard that both GT and UBC are great schools, but I haven’t gone to either school so I can’t comment on that specifically. I don’t know anything about your financial situation, but I would also look at the other factors involved aside from the tution cost; like housing, loans etc. I would go on linked in and look at alumnis from each school to try and get some of their perspectives. Good luck with your decision, sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

[@thelearningchap8529]

it is a great help. thank you for the reply. @@khangaroofinance

[@Whyte_fundz]

Hey man, I wanted to ask you something, I am an international student in canada but I want to work in the US. Can you make a video on how to get a job in the US an international student after graduation

[@khangaroofinance]

Hey thanks for the comment! I can look into that. The majority of the tip is to just apply :)

[@claaaaay]

You can't do anything until you get Canadian citizenship. Then TN visa is open for you

[@khangaroofinance]

@claaaaay this comment is right , sorry should have pointed that out.

[@Top1person]

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[@khangaroofinance]

Hey go for it man I would really love to see it! Connect with me on Instagram @khangaoofinance

[@natgenesis5038]

Safety in US vs Canada ???

[@khangaroofinance]

Saftey is very neighborhood and city dependent. From what I have seen, and the places that I have visited; Canada is significantly safer.

[@jackbauer562]

America is very expensive, But better than in Canada.

[@khangaroofinance]

“Better” is subjective. Lots of other things to consider besides just money, but from a purely financial standpoint I think most SWEs would do better in the USA.