Holly-Jade

Hey Guys,

I am new to this Forum so apologies for any duplicate posts. I am moving to Vancouver this summer and am just looking for some tips:

Good places to rent / house shares / cheap as possible of course

Places I can watch the footie

Places to hang out and places to meet people

Job Opportunities

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

alcat2010

Hi there,

Sorry, cant really give you advice on houses etc as have only been there on holiday.. Just dont rent / buy in the downtown eastside!
Makes Easterhouse look like disney land ha

What kind of job opportunities are you looking for? I presume you wont be going over as a 'skilled worker' visa?

Good luck

el_richo

What's your budget? How far from downtown are you willing to be time wise. Will you have a car or need public transit? Check out Craigslist Vancouver for cheap places.

No idea about football

To meet people, if you're on your own I would personally join a club. Dragon boating, yoga, fitness, painting, running, etc.

What job ops are you looking for? Try Craigslist for that too

Holly-Jade

Hey thanks for the tips yeah downtown eastside seems to be a no go zone so thanks for that . I speak fluent German so an office based job would be what I am looking for . Thanks for your help

Holly-Jade

Oh Craigslist great idea! I would need to get public transport budget I guess as low a possible thanks for the ideas !

el_richo

No problem.

See what Craigslist throws up for your budget and if you're unsure on areas or commute just ask away.

I'm not sure German will be a huge draw for an employer in most companies out here. French or mandarin could be though.

rivingtonpike

Are you coming over on a 1 year holiday working visa or some other method? If it's one year it might restrict the sort of office jobs that might be available - maybe temp translation work might be available.

dgagitw

Why would speaking German restrict you to an office job? I second the Craigslist suggestion btw.

jandn

What team do you support ?

Former Lancastrian

I think if I was contemplating on offering her room and board Id be asking how fit she was not what soccer team she supports

Holly-Jade

Hey Everyone thanks for the help. I know German wouldnt be a massive draw but I guess its a skill. I have been checking Craigslist and a few nice places out there.

I also got a tip where where I can watch SPL games so am very excited. To team question I am a blue nose ( but dot hold that against me lol )

Beaverquest

yeah speaking german ; i guess it makes sense you would be of the hun variety......

should'nt you be baliling them out rather than jetsetting round the world

Holly-Jade

yeah I only have 80 million not enough I'm afraid

Anyway I go for the football and nothing else !

CanadaJimmy

There's a nice little cafe on Commercial Drive called Abruzzo Cafe that always shows football games, whether it be the premier league or other matches in europe. For meeting people there are some good sites like meetup.com. Everything else is covered by craigslist as others have said

Holly-Jade

thanks jimmy that's ace