Architect looking to leave UK, maybe Canada
Aug 31st 2012, 9:22 am
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Architect looking to leave UK, maybe Canada
Hello All,
I have been working "on contract" for an architects practice in Hampshire, yesterday I was told I probably have 2 weeks left. I was looking in RIBA appointments and saw an architects job advertised in Alberta, I believe my profession is on the list.
I have only been outside Europe twice, India and Sri Lanka for 6 weeks and 2 weeks respectively and loved both countries and I have visited most of Western and Central Europe.
I am 32 which I believe restricts some of my options and have no language apart from English. I have looked and NZ and AUZ to, but I read an article somewhere and Canada could be a safer bet as they are more short of architects. I would be interested in looking at other countries. Are there any countries in Europe not in the doldrums, no VISA needed!
The problem most countries I have looked at there is a long wait of say 6 months to get VISA sorted, it is hard to find a job in the UK and I don't want to hanging around here I do have some saving to tide me over for a while.
I'm looking for another temporary job in the UK to tide me over.
James
I have been working "on contract" for an architects practice in Hampshire, yesterday I was told I probably have 2 weeks left. I was looking in RIBA appointments and saw an architects job advertised in Alberta, I believe my profession is on the list.
I have only been outside Europe twice, India and Sri Lanka for 6 weeks and 2 weeks respectively and loved both countries and I have visited most of Western and Central Europe.
I am 32 which I believe restricts some of my options and have no language apart from English. I have looked and NZ and AUZ to, but I read an article somewhere and Canada could be a safer bet as they are more short of architects. I would be interested in looking at other countries. Are there any countries in Europe not in the doldrums, no VISA needed!
The problem most countries I have looked at there is a long wait of say 6 months to get VISA sorted, it is hard to find a job in the UK and I don't want to hanging around here I do have some saving to tide me over for a while.
I'm looking for another temporary job in the UK to tide me over.
James
Aug 31st 2012, 6:09 pm
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Re: Architect looking to leave UK, maybe Canada
Hello and a big welcome to BE.
Excellent information can be found in the BE Wiki, not forgetting the Living and Moving Abroad forum that will help you, another set of great help is the permanent threads at the TOP of each forum, they are very pertinent to that particular forum and makes sensible reading.
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Excellent information can be found in the BE Wiki, not forgetting the Living and Moving Abroad forum that will help you, another set of great help is the permanent threads at the TOP of each forum, they are very pertinent to that particular forum and makes sensible reading.
Moderators deal with any problems that arise such as inappropriate posts, spammers etc, you will find their names at the bottom right hand side of each forum's index in bold font.
Please contact me if I can give you any further help.
Rosemary
Sep 1st 2012, 4:02 am
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Re: Architect looking to leave UK, maybe Canada
Hi James,
Welcome to BE!
You've certainly come to the right place to read about moving and living abroad. Our members live all over the world
So dig in, find your way around, read a few threads and get a feel for the place and if you get stuck on anything please don't hesitate to give myself, a Concierge or Moderator a shout
Welcome to BE!
You've certainly come to the right place to read about moving and living abroad. Our members live all over the world
So dig in, find your way around, read a few threads and get a feel for the place and if you get stuck on anything please don't hesitate to give myself, a Concierge or Moderator a shout
Sep 2nd 2012, 3:28 pm
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Re: Architect looking to leave UK, maybe Canada
Hi James,
Canada is gorgeous, many different areas with many different types of scenery & lifestyle. Alberta is beautiful, right on the edge of the rocky mountains, may be wise to look into the job you saw & take a trip out there to see for yourself. Visa's do take a while to come through but if you have a job you can get a work visa & then apply whilst out there but there are many other people on this site that will be able to give you more info on that ...
Good luck with it
Canada is gorgeous, many different areas with many different types of scenery & lifestyle. Alberta is beautiful, right on the edge of the rocky mountains, may be wise to look into the job you saw & take a trip out there to see for yourself. Visa's do take a while to come through but if you have a job you can get a work visa & then apply whilst out there but there are many other people on this site that will be able to give you more info on that ...
Good luck with it
