sochrisash

So I'm coming to the end of my college course, and will soon be looking for a job. As my Dad is Canadian, I have citizenship. yay. And I've always wanted to go out there. And I have family there, Aunt actually in Toronto, and Grandparents an hour north.

Only worries are, leaving my massive family, and going to my tiny family in Canada. And missing my little sister grow up.

But I'm young and nothing is tying me down, and if it falls apart i can always go home

Anyway

I plan/hope to get into radio, would love to know if there is any Brits in radio. And if it was easy enough to get into.

Also anyone know what the aircooled vw scene is like in Toronto?

JAJ

First step is to ensure you have your Canadian citizenship card and Canadian passport.

Also, for reference, read:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Canadi...hip_by_Descent

lmartin999

I think dbd33 has one of these...

dbd33

Uh-uh, mine has water, and the motor in the right end.

sochrisash

Depends on the perspective

Cheers JAJ, all forms filled in now, well that was loaaadss of fun.

So anyone know about the radio industry in Canada?

dbd33

I don't know much about the radio industry but a daughter of mine graduated with a relevant degree in Canada, made powerful connections while in school (she worked as the personal chef to a big shot in the CBC), got paid for selling some documentaries to the CBC (see above), won prizes at documentary festivals and took a job as host of a radio show (in French, no work in English).

After a year she gave it up as a bad job and went lawyering. I don't think this bodes well for an immigrant radio person.


Oh, and she won't ride in Volkswagens, calling them "fairy ferrys".

sochrisash

Ah cool thanks dude.

Where are you in ON anyway?

Thats not a set back, I'll get a round it somehow :P. I'll stay positive/ pick up the accent a bit more. :P

Beetles and Busses seem cheaper out there aswell, which is better then over here.

Also any kind of mot's out there?

dbd33

I'm 75 miles NW of the CN Tower but I know a little about Toronto.

There's no MOT, there's a one time check when a vehicle is sold, a "safety" and an air pollution test, "Drive Clean" which is a straight up con, costing $400 each time.

Novocastrian

Goodness me! Why? That would destroy whatever chance you might have on radio here.

sochrisash

Yeh I suppose, I guess its an extra edge people competing for a radio job wont have