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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 11260691)
Agreed, more or less, (you forgot the group who have a relationship with a Canadian met abroad and who have been chivvied into moving here). But the OP on this thread is an IEC visa holder. Not an immigrant.
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11260682)
There seems to be two types of immigrants to Canada. Those who come because of their careers and those who have left because of a relationship or to seek a geographical fix to some problem or another, be it, restlessness, boredom, relationships, financial issues etc.The former are the ones who seem to have a fairly balanced view and perspective of their situation and the latter who have an almost messianic need to justify their decision while being blinkered to the reality. I suppose it depends in which category you fall to begin with as to the advice you’ll accept.
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11260699)
". . . who have left because of a relationship . . ."
I included them. :) |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 11260712)
Sorry. I interpreted that as someone running from a broken relationship. Whatever.
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11260719)
I suppose some people start knobbing a Canadain abroad and figure thats the best they can do so follow them over. Seems a high price to pay though. ;)
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 11260167)
Maybe it's not Canada itself that's the dream, you just want a change from a rut you're in.
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Photoplex
(Post 11260152)
It's more of a "WOW! I get to be on a 1 year vacation and see a whole amazing country, from beaches, to mountains, to cities, to northern lights"
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
I spent several summers in canada when I was a student back in 2004/5 and really liked it. I always said I'd live to go back and work for a year if I had the chance.
I guess I am in a rut and it would be fun to do something different for a bit but at the same time, have a good job in a good team.. Social Work so hit and miss you never know what your team will be like. At the same time I'm not sure I want to do child protection social work anymore, I've only been doing it for 2.5 years but I'm wanting a change. I worry about silly things like christmas. :huh: |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by dodgeroo
(Post 11260809)
I spent several summers in canada when I was a student back in 2004/5 and really liked it. I always said I'd live to go back and work for a year if I had the chance.
I guess I am in a rut and it would be fun to do something different for a bit but at the same time, have a good job in a good team.. Social Work so hit and miss you never know what your team will be like. At the same time I'm not sure I want to do child protection social work anymore, I've only been doing it for 2.5 years but I'm wanting a change. I worry about silly things like christmas. :huh: |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by dodgeroo
(Post 11260809)
I spent several summers in canada when I was a student back in 2004/5 and really liked it. I always said I'd live to go back and work for a year if I had the chance.
I guess I am in a rut and it would be fun to do something different for a bit but at the same time, have a good job in a good team.. Social Work so hit and miss you never know what your team will be like. At the same time I'm not sure I want to do child protection social work anymore, I've only been doing it for 2.5 years but I'm wanting a change. I worry about silly things like christmas. :huh: |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by dodgeroo
(Post 11260536)
Thanks everyone, I know you are right! comments have really helped... A lot of friends keep saying oh you are really brave and then saying they couldn't do it....
My qualification has been assessed by canadian association of sw as being equivalent to a canadian Masters of social work Bats, thanks. I find it a little limited career wise and could definitely make more in London. Normally I'd say give it a shot but in your situation and in all honesty I think it could be a horrendous move. I have a friend who has all the social work qualifications and has not found work here. Social Work is not a skills shortage at all over here. |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11260719)
I suppose some people start knobbing a Canadain abroad and figure thats the best they can do so follow them over. Seems a high price to pay though. ;)
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 11260790)
It sounds like he needs to work though.
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Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by rivingtonpike
(Post 11260909)
We have Christmas here - albeit without Chris DeBurgh's "A spaceman came travelling" or Slade. Christmas trees are cheaper.
Deal. |
Re: Maybe changing my mind....
Originally Posted by dodgeroo
(Post 11260809)
I spent several summers in canada when I was a student back in 2004/5 and really liked it. I always said I'd live to go back and work for a year if I had the chance.
I guess I am in a rut and it would be fun to do something different for a bit but at the same time, have a good job in a good team.. Social Work so hit and miss you never know what your team will be like. At the same time I'm not sure I want to do child protection social work anymore, I've only been doing it for 2.5 years but I'm wanting a change. I worry about silly things like christmas. :huh: There is plenty of work for me in the UK and not so much in Canada but it is my chance to try something new and maybe make something of it whether that be for a 1 year, 2 years or permanently. I think you said you were 31? So we are similar in age and at this time when some people believe you should be 'settled' but that's not always the case. Just go for it, if you get out the and think this isn't for me at least you gave it a go. :) Can't help you with Christmas I am afraid, I don't like it very much although will miss my family |
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