Decision to Leave Canada
Jan 20th 2006, 8:14 pm
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Decision to Leave Canada
Hello everyone!
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. Fortunately I have a job waiting for me and we should be able to start to quickly rebuild our lives again in England.
Deep down, I know why my relocation to North America has failed, it was basically because I didn't really want to be here, my heart wasn't in it. I tend to think those that succeed will ultimately overcome any problems with jobs and Canadian experience and make it work, simply because unlike me, they want to be here.
My commitment to Canada has generally been weak at the best of times. I became deeply homesick rapidly and never endeared myself to Canadian 'culture' or even Canadians themselves. I found it very hard to get along with people here and the few lasting friendships I have made have mainly been with other immigrants, many of whom have been in a similar situation to myself.
I hope that others will find some solace in this message and realise that you CAN make it in Canada. You just really have to want to make it work and most of all, you really have to want to be here.
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. Fortunately I have a job waiting for me and we should be able to start to quickly rebuild our lives again in England.
Deep down, I know why my relocation to North America has failed, it was basically because I didn't really want to be here, my heart wasn't in it. I tend to think those that succeed will ultimately overcome any problems with jobs and Canadian experience and make it work, simply because unlike me, they want to be here.
My commitment to Canada has generally been weak at the best of times. I became deeply homesick rapidly and never endeared myself to Canadian 'culture' or even Canadians themselves. I found it very hard to get along with people here and the few lasting friendships I have made have mainly been with other immigrants, many of whom have been in a similar situation to myself.
I hope that others will find some solace in this message and realise that you CAN make it in Canada. You just really have to want to make it work and most of all, you really have to want to be here.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:16 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by seacreature
Hello everyone!
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. .
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. .
Jan 20th 2006, 8:27 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Thanks for the update, seacreature, and all the best with your move home.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:32 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Good luck back in the UK!
Jan 20th 2006, 8:34 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by seacreature
Hello everyone!
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. Fortunately I have a job waiting for me and we should be able to start to quickly rebuild our lives again in England.
Deep down, I know why my relocation to North America has failed, it was basically because I didn't really want to be here, my heart wasn't in it. I tend to think those that succeed will ultimately overcome any problems with jobs and Canadian experience and make it work, simply because unlike me, they want to be here.
My commitment to Canada has generally been weak at the best of times. I became deeply homesick rapidly and never endeared myself to Canadian 'culture' or even Canadians themselves. I found it very hard to get along with people here and the few lasting friendships I have made have mainly been with other immigrants, many of whom have been in a similar situation to myself.
I hope that others will find some solace in this message and realise that you CAN make it in Canada. You just really have to want to make it work and most of all, you really have to want to be here.
I hope you're all well!
As you may know, moving to Canada has not gone very well for me for many reasons, not least problems finding suitable employment. Anyway, I have now booked my flight home and will be back in Manchester in just over 6 weeks. Fortunately I have a job waiting for me and we should be able to start to quickly rebuild our lives again in England.
Deep down, I know why my relocation to North America has failed, it was basically because I didn't really want to be here, my heart wasn't in it. I tend to think those that succeed will ultimately overcome any problems with jobs and Canadian experience and make it work, simply because unlike me, they want to be here.
My commitment to Canada has generally been weak at the best of times. I became deeply homesick rapidly and never endeared myself to Canadian 'culture' or even Canadians themselves. I found it very hard to get along with people here and the few lasting friendships I have made have mainly been with other immigrants, many of whom have been in a similar situation to myself.
I hope that others will find some solace in this message and realise that you CAN make it in Canada. You just really have to want to make it work and most of all, you really have to want to be here.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:46 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by willmore
Bye bud - dont let the door hit your arse on the way out!
That's the sort of brainless comment I've come to expect from you.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:47 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by seacreature
That's the sort of brainless comment I've come to expect from you.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:51 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Good luck with the future.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:52 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by willmore
Not at all. With all your derogatory remarks about canada - Im amazed you're still here - but then again you always have enjoyed drama and being the center of attention!
You just couldn't resist making some nasty spiteful remark could you?
Shameful.
Jan 20th 2006, 8:53 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by seacreature
Why on earth did you reply to my message?
You just couldn't resist making some nasty spiteful remark could you?
Shameful.
You just couldn't resist making some nasty spiteful remark could you?
Shameful.
You'll be very happy to know that the childish and vindictive side of me is alive and well!
Jan 20th 2006, 8:57 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by willmore
Why did you respond to my message?
You'll be very happy to know that the childish and vindictive side of me is alive and well!
You'll be very happy to know that the childish and vindictive side of me is alive and well!
Jan 20th 2006, 8:59 pm
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I am amazed you arent on each others ignore lists. If you cant play nice maybe you should be.
Jan 20th 2006, 9:02 pm
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Originally Posted by seacreature
Pathetic.
Well you see with mickj not around - you're the next best thing - not that you would ever be as good as he was/is! And Im incredibly bored!
Jan 20th 2006, 9:02 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by iaink
I am amazed you arent on each others ignore lists. If you cant play nice maybe you should be.
Jan 20th 2006, 9:03 pm
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Re: Decision to Leave Canada
Originally Posted by willmore
Why do you keep answering me - you really are a glutton for punishment!