Hi from Harrogate
Jul 31st 2008, 11:57 am
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Hi from Harrogate
Hi
I'm James and have been thinking about Canada on and off for a number of years now. I've been lurking on this forum for a little while now but have decided to take the leap and sign up
Well, a little about myself - I got divorced in March so am now seriously looking at a move to Canada as you only live once. I haven't got any suitable skills but am prepared to retrain. I have worked in various driving jobs for the last 6 years or so but would like to train up for the trucks as this is a skill in demand both here and in Canada. Have already done my HGV medical and am waiting for my provisional HGV licence to come back from DVLA.
Be good to hear from anyone else in a similar boat to me, someone already in trucking or anyone with any helpful advice - both good or bad
I'm James and have been thinking about Canada on and off for a number of years now. I've been lurking on this forum for a little while now but have decided to take the leap and sign up
Well, a little about myself - I got divorced in March so am now seriously looking at a move to Canada as you only live once. I haven't got any suitable skills but am prepared to retrain. I have worked in various driving jobs for the last 6 years or so but would like to train up for the trucks as this is a skill in demand both here and in Canada. Have already done my HGV medical and am waiting for my provisional HGV licence to come back from DVLA.
Be good to hear from anyone else in a similar boat to me, someone already in trucking or anyone with any helpful advice - both good or bad
Jul 31st 2008, 12:05 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
I'm not in a similar situation really at all - applying for Oz not Canada!!
However, couldn't resist replying as I too am from Harrogate (now in Essex!)
I am sure that you'll find all the help and support that you want on this lovely forum
However, couldn't resist replying as I too am from Harrogate (now in Essex!)
I am sure that you'll find all the help and support that you want on this lovely forum
Jul 31st 2008, 12:29 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
Well it's good to hear from you anyway 
Harrogate's a cool town but it's changing and not for the better. Good luck with your preparations for OZ.
Harrogate's a cool town but it's changing and not for the better. Good luck with your preparations for OZ.
Jul 31st 2008, 1:00 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
Hello Stickystickman
Used to live and still have a house near wetherby.
WElcome and good luck!
HGV driving I believe could get you here relatively quickly.
Gryph
Used to live and still have a house near wetherby.
WElcome and good luck!
HGV driving I believe could get you here relatively quickly.
Gryph
Jul 31st 2008, 1:08 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
Hi
I'm James and have been thinking about Canada on and off for a number of years now. I've been lurking on this forum for a little while now but have decided to take the leap and sign up
Well, a little about myself - I got divorced in March so am now seriously looking at a move to Canada as you only live once. I haven't got any suitable skills but am prepared to retrain. I have worked in various driving jobs for the last 6 years or so but would like to train up for the trucks as this is a skill in demand both here and in Canada. Have already done my HGV medical and am waiting for my provisional HGV licence to come back from DVLA.
Be good to hear from anyone else in a similar boat to me, someone already in trucking or anyone with any helpful advice - both good or bad
I'm James and have been thinking about Canada on and off for a number of years now. I've been lurking on this forum for a little while now but have decided to take the leap and sign up
Well, a little about myself - I got divorced in March so am now seriously looking at a move to Canada as you only live once. I haven't got any suitable skills but am prepared to retrain. I have worked in various driving jobs for the last 6 years or so but would like to train up for the trucks as this is a skill in demand both here and in Canada. Have already done my HGV medical and am waiting for my provisional HGV licence to come back from DVLA.
Be good to hear from anyone else in a similar boat to me, someone already in trucking or anyone with any helpful advice - both good or bad
Jul 31st 2008, 1:22 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
I like the look of it all, but Alberta and the Rockies look great though quite expensive. New Brunswick looks up and coming and isn't too far away from the US so plenty of opportunity to pop over for hols. Saskasomething or other looks ok but might be a tad cold. Actually I'm pretty easy as it all looks great and I could always move.
What about yourself?
What about yourself?
Jul 31st 2008, 2:25 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
Hi Sticky,
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
Jul 31st 2008, 3:02 pm
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Re: Hi from Harrogate
Hi Sticky,
Can't help you re trucking save for pointing out this link to the Trucking forum, which might be worth a good read...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=118
and this article in the WIKI...
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Truck_Driving_in_Canada
Hope they help you to pick out the best way forward. Good luck. Oh, and welcome to BE too
Eamonn & Janet.
Can't help you re trucking save for pointing out this link to the Trucking forum, which might be worth a good read...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=118
and this article in the WIKI...
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Truck_Driving_in_Canada
Hope they help you to pick out the best way forward. Good luck. Oh, and welcome to BE too
Eamonn & Janet.
