I made it ok...finally have a bit of time to write!
Aug 28th 2006 | 6:00 pm
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I made it ok...finally have a bit of time to write!
I just wanted to say hi to everyone who gave me so much help and support in the weeks leading up to my return to Canada to live. I thought I would give a bit of an update.
Me and my two children arrived at Toronto on July 28th.
Interestingly, this was a week or so before the terrorist trouble and I had a hand luggage bag that contained 25 srynges and 25 viles of liquid medication (for my son). At check-in I declared this and offered to show them my doctor's note, but they said to show the security staff, who would take it off me and have it put safely on the plane. At the security checks, I declared this stuff again. They just put the bag through the xray machine, didn't bother to read the note, and told me to hand the bag into staff when I actually board the plane. When boarding, I offered to hand over the bag, but was told to give it in to the cabin crew. When on the plane, I offered it to the crew, who told me just to keep it wit me!!!! So, nobody checked the doctor's note at any time, and I was allowed to sit there with all those syringes and liquid medicine (which could have been anything for all they knew!). No wonder there are security threats.
Anyways, I have been 'home' for a month. It has been mostly a struggle, because we don't get our house until Oct 1st, so we are couch surfing and living out of suitcases, which is tough on us all. We had a bit of a disaster in that the day after we arrived I found out that our puppy (who is still in England, but was meant to be coming with my husband when he joins me) broke its leg. So the puppy and my husband are now going to be very much delayed. I don't have the heart to tell the kids about the dog, but they are starting to wonder why they haven't got here yet. It is looking like it will be another month at least. Bummer.
The great news is that I was working within two weeks of arriving!! I got here on the friday and had pre-arranged interviews (all arranged when I was back in England) on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All three employers offered me work! And since then I have had further offers for interviews and had to refuse! Anyways, I took a job as a manager at a youth detention centre. It is really interesting and quite a challenge. Its like I am training all over again because I am having to come to grips with the Canadian criminal justice system. I am enjoying it so far. The pay is ok. Its slightly less money than what I was on in England, but it also has a pretty good benefits package, so I figure I am better off.
There is so much that I could write about, but I think I will end it there for now.
I have one question regarding taxes/tax benefits. How do I sort this out? Where do I start? Any help would be appreciated.
Kellie
Me and my two children arrived at Toronto on July 28th.
Interestingly, this was a week or so before the terrorist trouble and I had a hand luggage bag that contained 25 srynges and 25 viles of liquid medication (for my son). At check-in I declared this and offered to show them my doctor's note, but they said to show the security staff, who would take it off me and have it put safely on the plane. At the security checks, I declared this stuff again. They just put the bag through the xray machine, didn't bother to read the note, and told me to hand the bag into staff when I actually board the plane. When boarding, I offered to hand over the bag, but was told to give it in to the cabin crew. When on the plane, I offered it to the crew, who told me just to keep it wit me!!!! So, nobody checked the doctor's note at any time, and I was allowed to sit there with all those syringes and liquid medicine (which could have been anything for all they knew!). No wonder there are security threats.
Anyways, I have been 'home' for a month. It has been mostly a struggle, because we don't get our house until Oct 1st, so we are couch surfing and living out of suitcases, which is tough on us all. We had a bit of a disaster in that the day after we arrived I found out that our puppy (who is still in England, but was meant to be coming with my husband when he joins me) broke its leg. So the puppy and my husband are now going to be very much delayed. I don't have the heart to tell the kids about the dog, but they are starting to wonder why they haven't got here yet. It is looking like it will be another month at least. Bummer.
The great news is that I was working within two weeks of arriving!! I got here on the friday and had pre-arranged interviews (all arranged when I was back in England) on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All three employers offered me work! And since then I have had further offers for interviews and had to refuse! Anyways, I took a job as a manager at a youth detention centre. It is really interesting and quite a challenge. Its like I am training all over again because I am having to come to grips with the Canadian criminal justice system. I am enjoying it so far. The pay is ok. Its slightly less money than what I was on in England, but it also has a pretty good benefits package, so I figure I am better off.
There is so much that I could write about, but I think I will end it there for now.
I have one question regarding taxes/tax benefits. How do I sort this out? Where do I start? Any help would be appreciated.
Kellie
Aug 28th 2006 | 10:34 pm
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Re: I made it ok...finally have a bit of time to write!
Hi Kellie, and congrats on the move over, job etc. Sorry about your puppy, that is a bummer, but hopefully you can all be reunited soon. Can't help with the tax stuff but will be interested in the replies you receive.
Aug 29th 2006 | 2:51 am
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 565
From: Nr Belleville, Ontario
Re: I made it ok...finally have a bit of time to write!
Originally Posted by cancov
I just wanted to say hi to everyone who gave me so much help and support in the weeks leading up to my return to Canada to live. I thought I would give a bit of an update.
Me and my two children arrived at Toronto on July 28th.
Interestingly, this was a week or so before the terrorist trouble and I had a hand luggage bag that contained 25 srynges and 25 viles of liquid medication (for my son). At check-in I declared this and offered to show them my doctor's note, but they said to show the security staff, who would take it off me and have it put safely on the plane. At the security checks, I declared this stuff again. They just put the bag through the xray machine, didn't bother to read the note, and told me to hand the bag into staff when I actually board the plane. When boarding, I offered to hand over the bag, but was told to give it in to the cabin crew. When on the plane, I offered it to the crew, who told me just to keep it wit me!!!! So, nobody checked the doctor's note at any time, and I was allowed to sit there with all those syringes and liquid medicine (which could have been anything for all they knew!). No wonder there are security threats.
Anyways, I have been 'home' for a month. It has been mostly a struggle, because we don't get our house until Oct 1st, so we are couch surfing and living out of suitcases, which is tough on us all. We had a bit of a disaster in that the day after we arrived I found out that our puppy (who is still in England, but was meant to be coming with my husband when he joins me) broke its leg. So the puppy and my husband are now going to be very much delayed. I don't have the heart to tell the kids about the dog, but they are starting to wonder why they haven't got here yet. It is looking like it will be another month at least. Bummer.
The great news is that I was working within two weeks of arriving!! I got here on the friday and had pre-arranged interviews (all arranged when I was back in England) on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All three employers offered me work! And since then I have had further offers for interviews and had to refuse! Anyways, I took a job as a manager at a youth detention centre. It is really interesting and quite a challenge. Its like I am training all over again because I am having to come to grips with the Canadian criminal justice system. I am enjoying it so far. The pay is ok. Its slightly less money than what I was on in England, but it also has a pretty good benefits package, so I figure I am better off.
There is so much that I could write about, but I think I will end it there for now.
Kellie
Me and my two children arrived at Toronto on July 28th.
Interestingly, this was a week or so before the terrorist trouble and I had a hand luggage bag that contained 25 srynges and 25 viles of liquid medication (for my son). At check-in I declared this and offered to show them my doctor's note, but they said to show the security staff, who would take it off me and have it put safely on the plane. At the security checks, I declared this stuff again. They just put the bag through the xray machine, didn't bother to read the note, and told me to hand the bag into staff when I actually board the plane. When boarding, I offered to hand over the bag, but was told to give it in to the cabin crew. When on the plane, I offered it to the crew, who told me just to keep it wit me!!!! So, nobody checked the doctor's note at any time, and I was allowed to sit there with all those syringes and liquid medicine (which could have been anything for all they knew!). No wonder there are security threats.
Anyways, I have been 'home' for a month. It has been mostly a struggle, because we don't get our house until Oct 1st, so we are couch surfing and living out of suitcases, which is tough on us all. We had a bit of a disaster in that the day after we arrived I found out that our puppy (who is still in England, but was meant to be coming with my husband when he joins me) broke its leg. So the puppy and my husband are now going to be very much delayed. I don't have the heart to tell the kids about the dog, but they are starting to wonder why they haven't got here yet. It is looking like it will be another month at least. Bummer.
The great news is that I was working within two weeks of arriving!! I got here on the friday and had pre-arranged interviews (all arranged when I was back in England) on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All three employers offered me work! And since then I have had further offers for interviews and had to refuse! Anyways, I took a job as a manager at a youth detention centre. It is really interesting and quite a challenge. Its like I am training all over again because I am having to come to grips with the Canadian criminal justice system. I am enjoying it so far. The pay is ok. Its slightly less money than what I was on in England, but it also has a pretty good benefits package, so I figure I am better off.
There is so much that I could write about, but I think I will end it there for now.
Kellie
Shame about the dog, however he's a puppy he should mend very quickly and you will all be reunited again.
Good luck
Jane
Aug 29th 2006 | 9:06 am
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Ottawa, ON.
Re: I made it ok...finally have a bit of time to write!
In case you haven't though about this - pet insurance might be smart over here... The puppy of a friend of mine broke his leg, too, and so far it has cost her close to $600 in vet's bills. Another couple of visits are necessary, so this broken leg will cost her at least a grand before it's mended...
