I think it's time I dissapear...

[Smokepuddle]

I've lived in Montreal all my life and love this city but lately I've started thinking I don't really belong here and that i wouldn't have much of a future here. About 3 months ago my dad moved to Ontario and I've been living with my mother and brother since which wouldn't be a problem if my mother wasn't always finding a reason to give me shit so my home life isn't exactly that great but that's not the only problem here. I'm almost 18 and have yet to get an actual job even though I've been trying for 2 years all because even though i speak french decently and understand it perfectly I have a horrible accent meaning most of the time i won't even get an interview even for a job at a fast food place. The biggest worry i have though is cegep or college anywhere else. In Quebec post-secondary education is ridiculously competitive the past few years and while i don't have to worry yet because I'm in adult ed, it's supposed to get even more competitive over the next few years. Honestly the one thing that stopped me from leaving with my dad is I'd miss my friends and over the past two years I've been more and more timid when meeting new people and I wouldn't want to move to a new city just to be alone all the time.

I've been thinking seriously about this for a while now but still haven't gotten any closer to finding a solution so any help or advice whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Chasing-The-Light]

Sometimes the fun in moving to a new city is the sheer fact of actually /being/ somewhere new -being able to start all over and re-create yourself and your entire life to be what you want it to be, instead of being followed by anything in your past.

My advice to you would be, if things aren't working out where you are, then what would it hurt to go out to live with your dad for perhaps a couple months just to see what it's like. See if you can get a job and if you like it there at all. Doesn't necessarily have to be a permanent thing right off the bat, just something to try out.

It might give you some ideas as to what you want to do from there!

Best of luck

 

[aegix drakan_v1legacy]

Hey! A fellow montrealer! Wassup?

In terms of what CEGEP to go to...it depends what you want to do. Personally, I went to Champlain, and aside from crappy lying advisors, I had a blast.

And if you really need a job, try looking up VMC. they're a game testing company I worked for for a year. It's not great work, but it's alright.

And don't feel bad about having a bad accent. Trust me, Mine is pretty bad too. >_<

 

[Elysis]

First of all, here's the ugly truth : Life is competitive. Wherever you go, whatever you do. You're scared of not being "good enough"? I don't mean to sound harsh, but how can you be sure without even trying anything out?

University is all about discovering yourself, meeting new people, and pushing your limits. You are lucky to have access to education, let alone a kind of education where councelling is usually GREAT. In France, you're 1000 students in a lecture, you don't know your teachers, and you can rot in the pits if you have any questions about the lesson. There is no councelling, no student groups/aid and whatever else you guys have in North America.

Also, you're bilingual, and that's great! Do you know how many Canadians DON'T speak french if they're first language is english and vice versa? Don't bother about your accent!

Make a plan, set a goal, work towards it. Why not try Toronto or Vancouver?