I have a Ph.D. in Physics. This is why I scan barcodes in Canada

April 06, 2026 00:07:55
I have a Ph.D. in Physics. This is why I scan barcodes in Canada
The Trials Of Women
I have a Ph.D. in Physics. This is why I scan barcodes in Canada

Apr 06 2026 | 00:07:55

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Show Notes

"In Canada, we value efficiency." Those were the words my warehouse manager used right before he told me I was moving too slow. He didn't know that I have a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Zurich. He didn't know I spent years studying quantum field theory, only to end up scanning seasonal garden hoses in an Etobicoke warehouse.

This is the reality of underemployment in Canada in 2026. Despite a global reputation for welcoming talent, thousands of highly educated immigrants—doctors, engineers, and scientists—are trapped by the "Lack of Canadian Experience" barrier. In this episode of The Trials of Woman, we go inside the quiet decay of a professional life buried under the 6.7% national unemployment rate.

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