Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Feb 27th 2006 | 5:37 am
#16
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by britishvixen21
I think you need to hold off on the high and mighty talk until you get here and have spent 3 years of your life settling in before you start ranting an raving about how stupid everyone is. Preperation cannot ultimatly prepare you for 'Real' life.
Karma sent!!
Feb 27th 2006 | 5:46 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by britishvixen21
I think you need to hold off on the high and mighty talk until you get here and have spent 3 years of your life settling in before you start ranting an raving about how stupid everyone is. Preperation cannot ultimatly prepare you for 'Real' life.
Feb 27th 2006 | 5:54 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
he will volunteer to work free of charge for a Canadian company before he expects a full time job interview.
If workers find it hard to find work here, maybe it's because people like your husband are willing to work (illegally) for free. There are labour laws here in Canada that state what the minimum wage is. This does not just apply to those who need the money, but to everyone. You also have to stop and think about what kind of company would do this sort of thing. If they are willing to break the rules about this, what else are they willing to do? And really, what does this say about the person willing to take an illegal position?
If workers find it hard to find work here, maybe it's because people like your husband are willing to work (illegally) for free. There are labour laws here in Canada that state what the minimum wage is. This does not just apply to those who need the money, but to everyone. You also have to stop and think about what kind of company would do this sort of thing. If they are willing to break the rules about this, what else are they willing to do? And really, what does this say about the person willing to take an illegal position?
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:05 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
I may be naive but I am hoping for a warm friendly welcome at the school gate.
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:08 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by debiharper
I may be naive but I am hoping for a warm friendly welcome at the school gate.
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:14 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
In that case dont take Jez
aahh he is a pussy cat really
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:27 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by britishvixen21
I think you need to hold off on the high and mighty talk until you get here and have spent 3 years of your life settling in before you start ranting an raving about how stupid everyone is. Preperation cannot ultimatly prepare you for 'Real' life.
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:28 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by givemeabreak
My husband is a Squadron Leader in the RAF and we have put our papers in for skilled work pr visa Feb 05. Obviously not heard anything yet but I have spent hours reading through this forum and to my astonishment am amazed at the lack of preparation done and investigative work done when people apply to live in another Country. My husband has degrees and qualifications up to the ying yang but doesn't expect to walk into a job. I don't expect warm, welcome arms at the school gates either. We have costed exactly how much taxes are, tumble dryers cost, insurance, flights home, houses, cars and children's clothes cost. My husband is experienced in telecoms and would be looking for a job in this area but being the professional he is we are paying for him to take Canadian qualifications that can be recognised and he will volunteer to work free of charge for a Canadian company before he expects a full time job interview. Why do British people think everything should be handed on a plate without hard work and homework being done. It looks to me that people fill in these forms and apply for visas in Countries they know very little about (either politically or geographically) and then wonder whats gone wrong when it all goes belly up. How on earth you can make such a rash decision within the first 6 months as well, oh please. Everywhere is rubbish when its new in the first 12 months and then things start getting easier. Have I read it wrong or do people not ask enough questions first about life changing decisions? Please feel free to correct me or add to the debate....
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:31 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by steals
well said i totally agree with you most of them that go home will be dollopers anyway
Kicked out of the lounge were you, so you decided to come to the canada forum?
We're all do-gooders here as well!
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:33 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
I was intersted to read your "perception" of other peoples naivity when preparing to emigrate to other countries. Perhaps your confidence may well be your downfall? I sincerely hope not, but I can't help thinking that it might be. I noticed that you mentioned your husband is currently serving in the RAF. Have you given any thoughts to his adjusting to life in the "real world", ie civilian life? I ask because having served in the RAF myself for 14 years, it does take a lot of getting use to when you don't have all the assistance closeby, ie on a RAF base! It took me about 2 years to adjust to life outside the "wrapped in cotton wool" world of the Armed Forces.
I don't agree with your statement that "Everwhere is rubbish when it's new in the first 12 months" either. I would say that it can be daunting, frightening and yet exciting, but that depends on a positive attitude and a willingness to adapt to a new way of life.
My wife and I have found this forum to be interesting and informative, as real life experiences provided here, are invaluable.
I don't agree with your statement that "Everwhere is rubbish when it's new in the first 12 months" either. I would say that it can be daunting, frightening and yet exciting, but that depends on a positive attitude and a willingness to adapt to a new way of life.
My wife and I have found this forum to be interesting and informative, as real life experiences provided here, are invaluable.
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:35 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by willmore
Kicked out of the lounge were you, so you decided to come to the canada forum?
We're all do-gooders here as well!
We're all do-gooders here as well!
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:38 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by steals
no but i bet you have an interesting life going of all your posts
I do indeed....without having to insult people!
You seem to be quite the hit in the lounge these days.....want to define do-gooder for us now?
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:39 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by willmore
I do indeed....without having to insult people!
You seem to be quite the hit in the lounge these days.....want to define do-gooder for us now?
You seem to be quite the hit in the lounge these days.....want to define do-gooder for us now?
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:41 am
#29
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by steals
boring boring boring boring
Is there an echo in here? Im sure I've heard you say that before?
Im so sorry that I miss your posts at nite but unfortuntely other committments come first!
But I am very impressed with how well you play with others!
Feb 27th 2006 | 6:41 am
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Re: Correct me if I'm wrong or start a debate?!?
Originally Posted by dotnron
And really, what does this say about the person willing to take an illegal position?
