Newfoundland possible move...
 

Hey all,

This is my first post here, so be gentle!!!

My wife has a potential opportunity with a position in Newfoundland, with a multi-international company (no real time constraints). I moved to the UAE last April, but my wife found it difficult to get work due to the discriminatory manner in which the companies are allowed to operate, so I came back to the UK (I'm British) a couple of months later.

I'm not concerned about getting a visa, as the company have already advised that this won't be a problem (although understand that EVERY situation varies...).

I'm keen to hear of actual experiences, rather than hypothetical stories please...

Moving with a wife and 2 young children, where would YOU recommend living, where we could survive with one car (and use of public transport)? Preference would be a house, and needs to be 4 bed (for family who would be visiting a lot!), but apartments could work (on a low level!). Monthly budget of c.C$2500, but really that's the upper limit...

Childcare: our children would be 4 and 2 years old - what are the normal schooling ages, what are the average costs for (a really good!) Kindergarten, and are all of the schools for non-Canadians private? If so, approximate fees? Are the Kindergartens open year round as in the UK, or are they like the UAE where they seem to only open term times?

What is the REAL cost of living for a family of 4, in both cities? Is there a lot to do as a family in our spare time?

Tax seems fairly complicated - presumably there are such things as Tax Accountants, who can ensure that everything owed is paid (and not a cent too much!!!!!!!)?

Sorry if this is all already covered in previous posts... It's a very varied post, so really appreciate your responses...

RHJ

Re: Newfoundland possible move...
 

Welcome to BE!

Which Cities or specific areas were you looking at - you didn't mention any.

:)

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No it's not - I knew your post rung a bell! http://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-5.../#post11329368

Which is fine, but there's going to be a huge difference between life in a major US city, and life in Newfoundland. If you were originally looking at a big city, would you be happy in a more remote location?

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Ooooh!

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No wonder he didn't specify any cities! He just woofed the cities out and pasted! Well spotted Christmas! You get your girl guide spotter badge:thumbup:

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New York, NL or San Francisco, NL I assume.

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Commonly known as St Johns and Gander :lol:

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It's Newfoundland

Google untill your tired and then google some more

Its great place if you fit! ... if your don't then you'll regret it realy fast

its not just the people(who IMPO are amazing) it called the rock for a reason

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I'm trying to think of a company that has offices in St John's as well as NY and San Fran that would be looking at bringing in someone on an international transfer. Oil and Gas is the boom industry here but NY an SF don't seem like hubs for that.

To the OP. If this is a genuine enquiry then I've lived and worked in St John's and the surrounding area for 10 years or so. Happy to provide advice, what do you want to know?

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An answer to my questions would be nice, instead of moaning that I've copied, pasted and changed a little... Not aimed your way Atlantic Xpat!

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Knowing which Cities you want info on would be helpful.

:)

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Newfoundland ain't that big... Never mind.

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:blink: its quite a bit larger than the UK:thumbup:

About Newfoundland and Labrador - Land Area

It is almost one and three quarters times the size of Great Britain.

Area of the Island of Newfoundland - 111,390 sq km
Area of Labrador - 294,330 sq km
:thumbup:

I assume the job is in St John's, if so AX I'm sure can offer some great advice, my advice is to really research, St John's compared to SF or NY is chalk and cheese in many different ways, weather springs to mind:eek:

I have been to St John's for work a number of times, my personal opinion, beautiful place in the summer, not sure I could live there, would feel stuck.

What are the top 5 most important things for your family for this move to be a success?

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In your original post you asked for information on 'both Cities'

Sorry, I'm not a mind reader.

Curtness won't get you too much help - courtesy will get you a lot of support.

You may want to keep that in mind when posting.

Re: Newfoundland possible move...
 

My bad, St John's is the area where the offices would be. I appreciate your comment ref curtness, perhaps the other respondees should show "support" instead of satisfying their egos.....