India is better? Viral video reveals job struggles in Canada

Time of India

5 hours ago

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A viral video from Canada is striking a chord with thousands online—and not because of what it says, but because of what it shows. In the clip, a long queue of job seekers stands silently in the freezing cold, waiting not for a job, but for a shot at an unpaid internship with just a few openings.
The scene has sparked conversations about the harsh realities faced by international students and young immigrants chasing dreams abroad. It's a quiet but powerful reminder that life overseas isn't always as easy as imagined—and that sometimes, even hope comes with a waiting line.
In the now-viral clip that's sparking debate across social media, the creator walks past a long line of people standing outside in the cold.
Some are hunched in heavy coats. Others checking their phones or quietly wait. At first glance, it looks like the crowd is lining up for a major job fair or a hiring drive. But the truth is both simpler and harder to digest.
'Guys, hamare jo Indian friends ya relatives hain jinko lagta hai ki Canada mein bahut jobs aur paisa hai, unko ye video dikha dena,' @kanutalescanada says in the video, which is now going viral on social media.
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"Life abroad isn't always a dream. Sometimes it's just… a long queue," she has captioned the video.
The video reveals that the position everyone is queuing up for isn't even a full-time job. It's an internship. Just five or six openings. That's it. And yet, the line stretches on dozens, maybe hundreds of people, all hoping for a chance.
In Canada, as in many other countries, international students are often eager to get local work experience.
An internship, even if it's unpaid or short-term, is sometimes seen as a necessary first step. It can help build a résumé, make local connections, and possibly open the door to better roles. But what this video shows is how competitive and difficult that first step really is. 'It's not a job. It's just an internship,' she says.
'And still, look at the line.'
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For young people who dream of going to Canada for better opportunities, this clip is a reminder that the reality on the ground can be far more difficult than expected.
Many students are juggling studies, part-time jobs, and survival in a new country. They don't just want internships, they need them. Not just for experience, but sometimes to extend visas, meet program requirements, or simply get one foot in the door of the job market.
When hundreds show up for a handful of positions, it's not just about jobs. It's about hope. And how fragile that hope can feel when faced with the numbers.
"Not as easy as it looks," comments one user. "It's everywhere and unfortunate people perception like abroad is simple , easy no one has to do anything working an 9-5 no help, support have to do everything I love that you are showing the reality," writes another.
That quiet sentence, 'India is better,' isn't just about missing home. It's about how hard it can be to chase a dream. This video reminds us that even after reaching your destination, the real journey is just beginning. And sometimes, it starts with standing in the cold, waiting with hundreds of others, hoping that this one chance works out.
'This is the reality of Canada. If you're prepared for this, then come to Canada — otherwise India is better,' she says in the video.