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Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2023, 7:51 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: which city in Ontario? UK nurse looking to move!

Seconded in that Cobourg itself is a nice enough town, but commuting up the 401 to the GTA is a hideous prospect!

To the OP, of the places you listed, in my limited experience of either passing...
Forum: Canada
Oct 31st 2022, 5:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,267
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Sudden thoughts of moving back

Thanks a lot, and good luck to you in your next move.

As for your dogs, aren't there companies who can take care of this for you? We used a similar service for our dog when moving from the UK to...
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2022, 1:48 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,267
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Sudden thoughts of moving back

Good luck to you, bats. If I remember correctly, you live in the same area as me. I think we even met once for coffee many moons ago when I was a newbie here :-)

To your question, my wife (who is...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2022, 9:18 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,267
Posted By Jimbo2012

Sudden thoughts of moving back

Just putting this out there to see if anyone else has had a similar experience ... I recently visited the UK for the first time in 5 years (mainly to catch up with family post-lockdowns etc) and I...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2021, 11:13 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 18,660
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Canada is a scam

Where is this "Yorkshire" of which you speak?
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2021, 3:46 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 18,660
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Canada is a scam

That's a slippery slope when you're suggesting that the actions of a few idiots make an entire city or region racist.

I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2021, 11:46 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 18,660
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Canada is a scam

Of course the numbers are never going to be as diverse as Brampton or anywhere in the GTA, but I was referring specifically to your comment: "This is a fun thread for the idea that Peterborough is a...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2021, 11:03 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 18,660
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Canada is a scam

I know you like to pass the time by yanking a few chains on these boards, but this comment just smacks of pure ignorance.

But what do I know? I only live there.
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2021, 10:58 pm
Replies: 162
Views: 18,660
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Canada is a scam

Other than that though, it's all good I take it?
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2021, 12:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,941
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Paid Holidays in canada

20 Days PLUS Stats = generous

20 Days INCLUDING Stats = not so much.

It sounds like the former based on the context of your post.

Also it's worth a mention that Canadians are generally more...
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2021, 12:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,941
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Paid Holidays in canada

That hasn't been my experience, in fairness. Most people I work with take their full allocation, usually in the summer and Christmas, and are encouraged to do so. Any rolling over (5 days max) has to...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2021, 9:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 884
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: New Federal Statutory Holiday (Canada)

Isn't this just a federal holiday i.e. a bit like Remembrance Day? In other words, non-government workers won't be given a day off work?
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2021, 11:34 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,981
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Holiday Entitlement

I work in the private sector (IT role in Insurance) in Ontario, and it breaks down like this:

0-5 years = 15 days
6-10 years = 20 days
11+ years = 25 days

Plus the 10 stat holidays, and 3...
Forum: Canada
Dec 28th 2020, 11:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,194
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Decent salary

Hi there, I've lived in Peterborough for 8 years. It's not without its faults (where is?) but generally we think it's a great place to live. As others have mentioned, proximity to Toronto, Ottawa,...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2020, 2:41 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,282
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Reasons to believe

Oh they do like a garage here, that's a fact.




To your original point, I'd suggest that anyone living in Ontario (but without the misfortune of being in the GTA) who had $800K to spend on a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2020, 2:26 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,282
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Reasons to believe

That largely depends on where you live and what you define as "ordinary".
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2019, 1:16 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 20,888
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Child and teenage wellbeing in Canada vs UK

I can't offer a London (UK) / Toronto / Vancouver perspective having never lived in those cities, but my overall experience is that youth/teenagers in Canada (or at least the parts of Ontario with...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2019, 11:52 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 38,307
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: So when does it "get better"

That might be a big part of the problem right there.



No shame in that. You never know until you try something.



Ha ha, yeah I hear you. But it's still preferable to the general cynicism...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2019, 12:00 am
Replies: 164
Views: 38,307
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: So when does it "get better"

Wow! Is that a Fredericton thing? That certainly doesn't resonate with my experiences.
Forum: Canada
Apr 4th 2019, 9:55 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 38,307
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: So when does it "get better"

Sorry to hear this. In which part of Canada are you living, and what was your motivation for moving here?

For my part, I found things "clicked" after about 2 years here when it started to feel...
Forum: Canada
Feb 2nd 2019, 2:35 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,415
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Positive Immigration Stories (Also, any Welsh expats here?)

Welcome to the forum, Ross.

I am originally from the SE Wales area. Please feel free to PM me for any info/advice/moral support whatsoever.

Scilly nicely nails it with this: "My advice...
Forum: Canada
Jan 18th 2019, 1:16 am
Replies: 39
Views: 11,334
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Things you wish you could’ve done differently

Wish I'd learned to ice skate before moving here, so I could get a bit more out of winter! Alas, age and dodgy knees from playing football make it a bit too risky to start now.

One piece of golden...
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2018, 11:34 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 29,405
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Ferry from UK to Canada?

Just my two cent's worth: reversing into the Tim's drive-thru in rush-hour might be a little tricky.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 15th 2018, 12:15 am
Replies: 82
Views: 9,050
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: A Get Well Soon Siouxie thread!

Very best wishes for a speedy recovery, Siouxie x
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2018, 12:02 am
Replies: 94
Views: 11,914
Posted By Jimbo2012

Re: Why Canada?

Married to a Canadian.



Exceeded (although I was more hopeful than expectant when I came!)



Over 21st century UK? Yes, every time.
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