From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen?!
Aug 7th 2012, 5:10 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
well i suppose that's an improvement. Not long ago you were praising all things British and bemoaning all things Canadian.....
Aug 7th 2012, 5:17 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with England:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
Aug 7th 2012, 5:21 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with England:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
Aug 7th 2012, 5:30 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with Canada:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than anyhere else in North America.
The Imigration policy is a joke they let foreign people in along with British people, it's just not on. They flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in Canada are those that don't work and milk the benefit system. Plus those who bought houses in Fort McMoney / Vancouver 30 years ago.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
Canada has an underfunded and overstretched army to.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than anyhere else in North America.
The Imigration policy is a joke they let foreign people in along with British people, it's just not on. They flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in Canada are those that don't work and milk the benefit system. Plus those who bought houses in Fort McMoney / Vancouver 30 years ago.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
Canada has an underfunded and overstretched army to.
Aug 7th 2012, 5:33 am
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Aug 7th 2012, 5:37 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with England:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
Aug 7th 2012, 5:38 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with England:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than any other country in Europe.
The Imigration policy is a joke since the EU opened up its borders, they flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in England are those that don't work and milk the benefit system.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
They are about to cut the Army by a 5th, making redundant 20,000 soldiers, myself included, but they still expect me to do a tour of Afghan first.
I could go on but lifes to short, which is why I must consider other options. I decided I would emigrate years ago but after spending the last 3 years in Germany with the army I decided it would have to be a English seaking country.
They expect you to go to Afghan first, (like everyone else who goes). Something about following orders, which everyone accepts when they enter the service. Maybe quite ealry if you don't want to go.
You think tax is excessive in Britain, with until you get here!
Complaining about immigrants, then becoming one is a bit hypocritical don't you think?
Aug 7th 2012, 5:44 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Whats wrong with Canada:
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than anyhere else in North America.
The Imigration policy is a joke they let foreign people in along with British people, it's just not on. They flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in Canada are those that don't work and milk the benefit system. Plus those who bought houses in Fort McMoney / Vancouver 30 years ago.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
Canada has an underfunded and overstretched army to.
They tax everything and I do mean everything, we pay more fuel tax than anyhere else in North America.
The Imigration policy is a joke they let foreign people in along with British people, it's just not on. They flock in because they know they can milk the benefits.
The wealthest people in Canada are those that don't work and milk the benefit system. Plus those who bought houses in Fort McMoney / Vancouver 30 years ago.
Child care costs a fortune.
The education system is a joke.
Canada has an underfunded and overstretched army to.
I'm not after benefits, I've worked hard every day of my adult life. Including nearly 12 years in the army and I'm in line for my fifth tour, I think I can say I've done my bit. I just want a job.
As for the Canadian army, are they making redundant a 5th of its numbers?
Aug 7th 2012, 5:49 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Did the army train you in a trade?
They expect you to go to Afghan first, (like everyone else who goes). Something about following orders, which everyone accepts when they enter the service. Maybe quite ealry if you don't want to go.
You think tax is excessive in Britain, with until you get here!
Complaining about immigrants, then becoming one is a bit hypocritical don't you think?
They expect you to go to Afghan first, (like everyone else who goes). Something about following orders, which everyone accepts when they enter the service. Maybe quite ealry if you don't want to go.
You think tax is excessive in Britain, with until you get here!
Complaining about immigrants, then becoming one is a bit hypocritical don't you think?
As for trades, I have all but 2 licences, I'm an armoured vehicle instructor, I constantly work around vehicles so thats what I see as my future.
My complaints about the Immigrants are of those that come in with no intention of working and just milking the system, I work hard, always have and will.
Aug 7th 2012, 5:49 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
We pay £1.40 to £1.50 per litre of fuel
I'm not after benefits, I've worked hard every day of my adult life. Including nearly 12 years in the army and I'm in line for my fifth tour, I think I can say I've done my bit. I just want a job.
As for the Canadian army, are they making redundant a 5th of its numbers?
I'm not after benefits, I've worked hard every day of my adult life. Including nearly 12 years in the army and I'm in line for my fifth tour, I think I can say I've done my bit. I just want a job.
As for the Canadian army, are they making redundant a 5th of its numbers?
Once the rose tinted specs are removed, and you become more settled into life in canada, if those things worry you, you'll be as unhappy as you are now.
Unfortunately you really need to do much more research, and think more clearly rather than empotionally about things.
Good luck, and ten four rubber duck
Aug 7th 2012, 5:50 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Aug 7th 2012, 5:53 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Forgetting the Armed Forces slant, everything you complain about i'm afraid is not better in Canada.
Once the rose tinted specs are removed, and you become more settled into life in canada, if those things worry you, you'll be as unhappy as you are now.
Unfortunately you really need to do much more research, and think more clearly rather than empotionally about things.
Good luck, and ten four rubber duck
Once the rose tinted specs are removed, and you become more settled into life in canada, if those things worry you, you'll be as unhappy as you are now.
Unfortunately you really need to do much more research, and think more clearly rather than empotionally about things.
Good luck, and ten four rubber duck
Aug 7th 2012, 6:31 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
Nope i tend to highlight the good things about the UK and the crap things about Canada when people (usually in the UK) say how shit the UK is and how Canada seems to be the promised land...my feelings about Canada are no different than they were say 2 years ago.
Aug 7th 2012, 7:22 am
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Re: From British squaddie to Canadian truck driver, whats the worst that could happen
So far I'm getting quite a bit of negative comments about Canada and driving trucks there, theres got to be something good going for it surely?!
