I am a 58 year old Canadian that has lived in Los Angeles for 25 years. Three years ago I moved back to Canada and have realized what a big mistake that has been. Moving from a state with a population of 33 milllion, to a country of 33 million, high paying job prospects for someone my age is slim to none.

     Being unable to obtain a job with my qualifications, I "settled" for a supervisor position at a liquor store. After being on the job for over a year, a work place accident occured and have been on workman's compensation for a year. During that year off from work, I have gone back to college to upgrade my computer software skills and finished a TESOL course I started 9 years ago, with 5 specializations.

     I have tried relentlessly to obtain work for the past year, have had interviews with no job prospects. Canada does not want to hire someone with my experience, or pay for that experience. They would rather hire someone much younger and pay them less with no benefits. Unions have ruined this country.

     After 1 day after finishing my TESOL teaching certificate in Canada, I had a job offer from an agent in Montreal for teaching in China. The offer was to teach English and Canadian history in a high school in Shenzhen. The benefits are fantastic. What a feeling this was! I love travel and photography. This is ideal, for a new career and I look forward to documenting my year in this country.