feeling low!
Jan 31st 2009, 2:45 am
#46
Banned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3
Re: feeling low!
hi everyone,
So here I am, We moved from the UK in Mid Dec 2008, have now been in Toronto for a month.
Experience so far..
Honestly it's not been great, I hate the TV, Can't get a job, find the food prices to be very expereince! have had enough of the snow!
Vegetarian food seems to be non exisistant.
The only plus pointm, I have a 5yr old who is enjoying school..
I'm feeling very sad, and low! I wonder if I've made the wrong decision about moving, I've already considered moving back to the UK..
ohh I'm sorry but I have nothing positive to write about!
$15 an hour seens like a basic wage here..
I don't think I can do this
I wanna go home.........................
:-(
Jinn
So here I am, We moved from the UK in Mid Dec 2008, have now been in Toronto for a month.
Experience so far..
Honestly it's not been great, I hate the TV, Can't get a job, find the food prices to be very expereince! have had enough of the snow!
Vegetarian food seems to be non exisistant.
The only plus pointm, I have a 5yr old who is enjoying school..
I'm feeling very sad, and low! I wonder if I've made the wrong decision about moving, I've already considered moving back to the UK..
ohh I'm sorry but I have nothing positive to write about!
$15 an hour seens like a basic wage here..
I don't think I can do this
I wanna go home.........................
:-(
Jinn
Feb 2nd 2009, 2:10 am
#47
Just Joined
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Richmond Hill Ont
Posts: 14
Re: feeling low!
Hi Jinn
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Feb 2nd 2009, 5:29 pm
#48
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 111
Re: feeling low!
Hi all,
Not sure if this helps, but here is my situation.
I came across with my wife in September and I suffer from the same feelings every now and again. Homesickness being the worst of them. I have my good days and my bad days.
Skype allows me to see and speak to my family and friends at pre-arranged times.
I have achieved some of my milestones, e.g. passing the BC driving test, but have found it more difficult to achieve others, such as find work - if anyone knows of any IT helpdesk roles going in the Vancouver or Fraser Valley, BC, please let me know.
My wife, a Canadian, says not to give up, and that she will support any decision we make about whether to go back to the UK, but I also committed myself to staying at least a year to try to find our feet.
We are staying at our in-laws just now, which is not the best situation, but at least we have a roof over our head.
I have researched shops in my area to get British goods, such as my favourite beverage, Irn Bru, and frequent them often.
Jinn, if you are missing UKTV visit a site called UKNova. You have to sign up for it, but it is one of the best sites I have found for those missing their soaps, etc.
All in all, I do not regret moving over here, despite the situation I am in at the moment.
Best wishes
GW
Not sure if this helps, but here is my situation.
I came across with my wife in September and I suffer from the same feelings every now and again. Homesickness being the worst of them. I have my good days and my bad days.
Skype allows me to see and speak to my family and friends at pre-arranged times.
I have achieved some of my milestones, e.g. passing the BC driving test, but have found it more difficult to achieve others, such as find work - if anyone knows of any IT helpdesk roles going in the Vancouver or Fraser Valley, BC, please let me know.
My wife, a Canadian, says not to give up, and that she will support any decision we make about whether to go back to the UK, but I also committed myself to staying at least a year to try to find our feet.
We are staying at our in-laws just now, which is not the best situation, but at least we have a roof over our head.
I have researched shops in my area to get British goods, such as my favourite beverage, Irn Bru, and frequent them often.
Jinn, if you are missing UKTV visit a site called UKNova. You have to sign up for it, but it is one of the best sites I have found for those missing their soaps, etc.
All in all, I do not regret moving over here, despite the situation I am in at the moment.
Best wishes
GW
Hi,
Thanks for your replies.
Our main reason for moving was our children, as mentioned before we have a 5yr old and a 2 yr old, everyting in the UK just seemed to be getting bad, we thought a move here will be good for our children and gives us all a new start.
I have started to miss the London life, my job, certain foods.. especially TV..anyway I can get UKTV here.?
Anyone know of an Iceland type store here? mississauga.
I think I'm gonna give it somemore time here but come the summer if things have'nt improved and I still don't like it. We might have to move back to the UK.
Anyone ,know of people who have actually gone back home?
Thanks for your replies.
Our main reason for moving was our children, as mentioned before we have a 5yr old and a 2 yr old, everyting in the UK just seemed to be getting bad, we thought a move here will be good for our children and gives us all a new start.
I have started to miss the London life, my job, certain foods.. especially TV..anyway I can get UKTV here.?
Anyone know of an Iceland type store here? mississauga.
I think I'm gonna give it somemore time here but come the summer if things have'nt improved and I still don't like it. We might have to move back to the UK.
Anyone ,know of people who have actually gone back home?
Feb 2nd 2009, 9:41 pm
#49
half a century
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Sarf Lundun to East Van :)
Posts: 10,222
Re: feeling low!
Hi Jinn
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Feb 2nd 2009, 10:22 pm
#50
Just Joined
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
Re: feeling low!
Hi there, I just joined the forum upon reading your post. Sorry you are feeling low. I am a Canadian but the winters still get me down. I can not handle the lows but it is all natural. You are just a human. Remember to exercise and sleep well. As for veg food, TO is the BEST place in the world to buy anything you fancy. Just let me know what is it that you can't find and I will help. As for the jobs, they will come. Winters are slow but keep faith. Talk to others, don't keep your feelings to yourself. All the best. Al
Feb 2nd 2009, 11:19 pm
#51
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: blackpool
Posts: 197
Re: feeling low!
Hi Jinn
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Know exactly how you feel, have been here in Richmond Hill since end of November and have had very good and bad days but like everyone says it will hopefully get better and yes am hoping that it does. I too am looking for work - we have 2 children but a bit older than yours at 15 and 12 so that has brought its problems as well. If you fancy a chat or pm me.
Feb 4th 2009, 12:40 pm
#52
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Joined: Jan 2009
Location: London, UK but want to be in Seeleys Bay
Posts: 245
Re: feeling low!
so jinn hasnt responded to all these posts?
hope shes ok?
hope shes ok?
