Originally Posted by dbd33

I don't think many people in Canada take 27 days off. 10 actual vacation days is usual in the first full year of work but is by no means assured. One may or may not get the statutory holidays depending on the field of work.

The key difference is that to take holidays here is frowned upon, it's usual to be left with most of them at the end of the year, whereas people in the UK can take even a fortnight off without harming their position at work.

Originally Posted by AusScotInSaskCan

< hates ice hockey< hates the fact there are NO Poms/Scots/Aussies within a 900km radius (asides from the kids) But nice to be in the room so to speak

Originally Posted by dad4geer

Sorry do you mean you cannot take a large chunk of your holidays at the same time? For example I normally take 15-20 days in one go as I use to visit my parents back home..by your statement it appears this will not be easy to get in Canada.

Originally Posted by dad4geer

Hello all, I have recently joined this forum and have gone through few threads which were quite helpful. This is my first post

Let me briefly describe my current situation and then I will put my questions for your thoughts.

I am a British Citizen, not by descent but a naturalized Citizen. I am living in this country for last 9 years or so and working as a Senior IT Consultant.

In May 2012 I got Canadian Immigration (Fed Skilled worker) as a result of my application in 2008. Now I have to make a decision before Sept 2014 either to stay here in UK or make a move to Canada as otherwise my PR status will be in jeopardy. I know I have time up until May 2015 but I would rather move earlier rather than later. I am a bit confused as to whether I should really move and if it is really worth it? If I do move, I will be moving to Ontario..most probably Mississauga, Milton or Kitchener area.

Here are my questions:

1) I am on a £65K/year salary here which equates to £44,500 (CAN$82K) take home money after tax and NI. Would I be able to get a job in that bracket provided I don't have a Canadian degree but lots of technical certifications and 7 year UK experience? what do you think I should be able to get a starting salary there and how it is taxed? (take home money)


Thanks

Originally Posted by dad4geer

How did you end up in Canada? do you like it more than UK or Australia?

Originally Posted by floatsy

IT consulting here - got 86 which I think is very very low by the way but I'm heading East, not West. Certificationsin ITIL, PPM and Microsoft

Good luck

Originally Posted by dbd33

Yes, that's what I mean. It is not customary to take more than a week off at one time. Someone who sought to do so a second time would be making a "career limiting move".

I suppose I should qualify that by saying that my recent experience is of computer related positions in Ontario; it may be that plumbers out west take comparable holidays to people in the UK.