tweetstreet said:I've probably mentioned before but if any Aussie blues have any comtacts in the oil and gas industry I'd love to hear from u, I've had a visa in place just been looking for the job offer.
I'd give a limb for a life in oz
otherwise said:I know I'm biased but I would say Canada is great (born and raised Canadian). Calgary would probably be the best bet for a big city, maybe Edmonton too, though it has a bit more of a crime problem. (mostly gangs).Jackson-ctid said:Looking for peoples opinions on moving away, not entirely sure where, I like Canada and Australia and feel like I'm sick of Britain, crime is sky high, eu legislations are fucking us something ridiculous, no opportunities for work so I want out.
Me and my partner are talking about it, leaving family and all is tough but I really want to do it, right now we both work full time in professional jobs, I work in marketing but don't have any qualifications for it(is this an issue?)
Anyone on here done the same, pros and cons, etc.
thanks for any help I do get
Alberta and Saskatchewan have the best economies in the country. If you don't mind living in a smaller city Saskatchewan might be a better bet, our provincial government is really encouraging immigration, espcially for skilled workers. ( you can always move later if you really don't like it here.) It's probably best if you come over for a bit of a visit first to see if you like it or not (go to a few different cities too). Also try and get a job lined up over here before you do make the move, it will be easier.
As for the weather there is a lot more sun, and in the summer it gets hotter than the UK.
While people may make fun of me for suggesting Saskatchewan, it really is a nice place with lots of open space and a lot of recreational activities to do, it's also a pretty laid back lifestyle. It's not that expensive to live here, espcially compared to the UK. Though EU regulations still manage to cause problems here too.
I'm not sure about your lack of qualifications, at least you have some experience which should count for something.
If you have questions about life in Canada I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.
nimrod said:I came to Oz 25 years ago leaving problems behind in the UK, the biggest problem was the shite weather, I didnt want to spend my life in the rain & cold, another problem was the mean spiritedness of the UK, having to pay for everything, even for a sachet of sauce or to put air in you tyres, paying through the nose just to keep warm and fill your car with petrol, 18 mile tail backs on motorways, I realized all these things would get worse and worse.
Im much happier here, just to wake up every day to warm sunshine has a positive effect on me, whereas grey damp drizzle has the opposite.
Im always bewildered when people say 'Canada or Australia', surely with the weather being polar opposite in those places you'd know which climate you preferred to live in, do you want it to be dark 18 hours a day in winter with 8' snow drifts and minus whatever temperature or do you want sun, sand & parrots ?[/]
There are no 8' drifts and it's only -5 today. It was also sunny and there is sand on most of the roads. There aren't parrots here and I'm happy about that. :)
What part of Canada was he living in?jordinho09 said:I was speaking to a guy at work yesterday about emigrating to canada. He lived there for a year. He would've stayed but he couldn't get his Visa renewed. He said it was mint and highly recommended it to me.
ell said:Dont forget OP the whole world is struggling with the recession and these countries have employment problems too!
I cant comment on Australia as Ive never been but Ive got family in Canada (Calgary) and I love it. Been considering moving ever since I turned 16 and was old enough too but obviously its a big decision so Im hanging fire for now (Building my prospects etc)
Absolutely beautiful country I love it. The weather although its snowy and cold in winter they have much better summers than us. Not saying its like Spain but while we get 1 week of sunshine per year they get a few more.
Aunty is English the only reason she would move back to England is because she misses the family
tweetstreet said:I've probably mentioned before but if any Aussie blues have any comtacts in the oil and gas industry I'd love to hear from u, I've had a visa in place just been looking for the job offer.
I'd give a limb for a life in oz
Jackson-ctid said:Gonna take some steps to try and sort it out, really happy with the response from you guys, the immigration/emigration confusion is rather unforgivable considering I'm a copywriter haha.
What's it like travelling from Canada to the US for immigrants? Just curious
JULES said:come to panama;
fags-60p
petrol 2.50 a gallon
gas bill---£15 A year!!!!!!!
weather--fantastic
birds---some fantastic but a lot have huge arses
beer kicks off at 40p a bottle
food is okish
entertainment is zero, but there a limitless empt beaches
work--this is a tough one, best to just retire
bank account- cant open one!
crime-- in the city and colon it can be bad but nowhere near as bad as uk, elsewhere its safe
the people- are v friendly, everyone talks to you, people just walk up to you and introduce themselves
far better than aus or canada, as the ammount of canadians over here proves.
MCFCinUSA said:personally speaking I've never had any problems getting out & about (lived in NYC, Atlanta, Istanbul & Chicago; visited & stayed short-term in many other cities in North America, Europe & Asia) and would recommend anyone get experience living overseas, if you're that way suited/inclined.
if the glove fits, you may enjoy more permanently wearing it - but you'll not get back as much to see City and may end up missing all of Kinkladze's matches (my biggest City loss) but then you can't have your cake & eat it.
- for me North America represents best value (in all ways, from the lingo to the people and economic opportunities) including its geographic location, as I don't want to be too cut-off and remote.
ever been surfing?mcmanus said:JULES said:come to panama;
fags-60p
petrol 2.50 a gallon
gas bill---£15 A year!!!!!!!
weather--fantastic
birds---some fantastic but a lot have huge arses
beer kicks off at 40p a bottle
food is okish
entertainment is zero, but there a limitless empt beaches
work--this is a tough one, best to just retire
bank account- cant open one!
crime-- in the city and colon it can be bad but nowhere near as bad as uk, elsewhere its safe
the people- are v friendly, everyone talks to you, people just walk up to you and introduce themselves
far better than aus or canada, as the ammount of canadians over here proves.
You ever been canoeing?
pominoz said:MCFCinUSA said:personally speaking I've never had any problems getting out & about (lived in NYC, Atlanta, Istanbul & Chicago; visited & stayed short-term in many other cities in North America, Europe & Asia) and would recommend anyone get experience living overseas, if you're that way suited/inclined.
if the glove fits, you may enjoy more permanently wearing it - but you'll not get back as much to see City and may end up missing all of Kinkladze's matches (my biggest City loss) but then you can't have your cake & eat it.
- for me North America represents best value (in all ways, from the lingo to the people and economic opportunities) including its geographic location, as I don't want to be too cut-off and remote.
How is this going down with the locals?
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Ant said:I moved 10 years ago the NZ... wild horses would not take me back to the UK
if your a hard worker and have some reasonable skill. all of the above mentioned countries will welcome you.
I still have a huge place in my heart for the UK but i will never return to live, im a KIWI now.. it is hard to leave family but they can always visit for a free accomodation holiday and spend quality time with you.
Whats the worst that can happen ? you go back to the UK after a year ?
didactic said:Ant said:I moved 10 years ago the NZ... wild horses would not take me back to the UK
if your a hard worker and have some reasonable skill. all of the above mentioned countries will welcome you.
I still have a huge place in my heart for the UK but i will never return to live, im a KIWI now.. it is hard to leave family but they can always visit for a free accomodation holiday and spend quality time with you.
Whats the worst that can happen ? you go back to the UK after a year ?
10 years for you to turn your back on being British tsk, tsk.
I am going to move to South America / Africa in the next two years sorting out the final stages and getting the right qualifications so I can be very comfortable. The standard of life for what I am earning now over there is about 10 times better than how I am living now and to be honest I feel like I am getting ripped off at every turn over here.