What is an idea worth really? For several centuries, and even the present one, it isn't worth a lot until put to execution.
Years back, I had this wish of testing my ability to work for Big 4 accounting firms. Now, I have worked for 3 of those 4 firms. I was branded as a specialist in two of those, and by the time I joined the third Big 4 firm, I was branded as a good-for-something generalist. It was my experience that got me most of these jobs. I wouldn't have had the chance to quote my experience, hadn't it been for my idea to specialize in something specific.
Now, when I look back, even immigrating to a foreign country was an idea. An idea of trying to test our worth in getting a permanent resident visa in a western, developed nation - away from our own native land. To try and secure a cleaner, unbiased future for our daughter. To make the leap away from the basic living problems of clean air, water, women safety and achieve greater proximity to better colleges. This idea has now materialized into us living in Canada for about an year now. It has been a struggle and a humbling experience. Putting this idea to execution used up our guts, our monetary investment and also tested our ability to work with lesser experienced professionals. Being a parent by sacrificing our comfort zone, our years of familiarity with Bengaluru (India) and leaving our family behind.
It is true that immigration makes us take chances. Just like ideas test entrepreneurs, they also test the ability of immigrants. In fact, immigration is just like giving birth for the first time. The changes are not always pleasant, there is a lot of re-learning and un-learning and there are new rules that you are supposed to follow. Just like entrepreneurs believe strongly in the efficiency of their idea, immigrants are meant to believe that they can make it work in an alien land based off their hard work and perseverance.
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