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Agreed:)

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Yes, I'm with the where and why brigade. I live in 'Europe' and I wouldn't want to live in the UK again....but I know that Canada is going to be a completely different ball game yet again, and is going to take some work and effort if we want it to be a happy transition. You can't measure one country against another, because we all have such great big differing needs. Depends on your age too, and your financial needs. We will maybe take a drop in income in Canada, but my husband isn't interested in building a career because he's done it, and we won't - hopefully - be financially too strapped. We are more interested in giving our son a better future, and despite the great things about where we live - getting the hell out of dodge! We want another adventure too!

What do you want? Why do you want it? Is there anyone other than 'you' in the equation? If you are young, and building a career, follow your heart and take a punt at whatever you fancy. Live like there's no tomorrow. If you have kids or other responsibilities and are of the 'what if's and regrets' variety, think very carefully.

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Have you considered the winters here? Personally I would stick to Europe for various reasons.

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From my perspectuve, the overall cost of living between here and the UK (6 years ago) is about the same. Some stuff cheaper/more expensive on both sides of the pond. I took what would have been considered a significant drop in salary to come to Canada (if looking purely at exchange rates), but when looking at where I'm at financially at the end of each month, I'm at the same level I was at in the UK, possibly a little better off.

However, would I say my quality of life has increased? I'm not so sure. It certainly hasn't decreased, but I do miss my close circle of friends, family members (some of them!), significantly cheaper airfares and ability to travel, had much more time off in the UK than here ...
However, I do have: distinct seasons of the year with activities that go along with that, a much more beautiful home than I would ever have dreamt of having in the UK and a fabby Canadian husband (of 3 weeks, woohoo!)

As the other posters have said, it very much depends on your personal circumstances and what you're wanting out of life!
Good luck with your decision!!

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If you want your kids to learn in English in Montreal, wouldnt you have to pay for that? I dont think there is any publicly funded English education there, but maybe someone on the ground there can correct me?

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Given the choice plus it is a more senior position..it would be Europe all day long:thumbup:

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If on a work permit your kids are eligible for the English School Board schools, if not it is french or private english schools (which still teach in both languages).

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Why, Cheeky Monkey? Are you not happy? Why would you prefer Europe do you think? I've visited Canada fairly frequently, but have never lived there, but I have lived round a few bits of Europe, France for the last ten years. I like lots of things about it, but there's lots that drives me nuclear.

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Don't forget Montreal is in Quebec, therefore not wholly the same as the rest of Canada, definitely has a more European feel than the rest of Canada (and you have to speak French).

Loved Montreal when I worked there for 9 months or so, but depends where in Europe its up against I suppose.

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You dont HAVE to speak french, several posters here live in Montreal and get by without. Its helps though Im sure.

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im happy with my lot..but i f i was given the opportunity of a more senior role in Europe or have a less senior role for the same money in Canada..i wouldnt hesitate to move to Europe.

i have worked alot in Northern Europe but never had the chance to live in Europe..im simply much more European than i ever will be Canadian..plus i would relish career enhancement and the challenge that brings more than the rest...thats just me though, other people have other priorites.

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Lisbon,Portugal. Although rural Latvia sounds relaxing.

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Get in here. It's a laugh! You'll love it!

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Where's here? Montreal or Lisbon?

Thank for all for the responses. Better role is hugely tempting but also have kids in tow so their academic wellbeing is a big factor.

Also, being close to extended family and friends, but far enough away to have some quality time with the wife and kids is also a draw.

Taking everything into account, will make a decision tonight, just have to toss the coin one more time........best out of five......

mB

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One other consideration is that if you've "done" Europe but not NA then come and have a look at Canada. Otherwise, do Europe first, because once you are here you probably won't get the chance.