Hi All,

me and my partner are thinking of moving to PEI. I was just wondering if there was anyone who currently lives there and their thoughts.

I am a software consultant (2171) and my partner currently works for local government in transport.

I know there are some jobs there for IT etc, so I am not to worried, my only other worry is winter. I dont mind the cold or the snow, but at the same time, wanted some honest opinions on it.

thanks

Sorry, you know there's jobs? Where? PEI's unemployment rate is currently around 11%.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/pt_lfs.pdf

Yes, i know there are jobs our there which i could do (not saying i would get them). E.g. a few jobs with companies such as Ceridian, similar company and job that I do now.

I'm surprised to hear there's a computing job in PEI but I suppose anything's possible. Have you been there?

on a flying visit yes, planning on spending more time there before making the decision.

On the job front, example of one below (which would suit me, not everyone)

Application Analyst Job in CAN - PE - Charlottetown for Ceridian | Software Support

anything you think i need heads up on?

Other than there will be hundreds of other applicants for the position, 99% with Canadian experience, nope.

There is one BE member that frequently posts on BE Canada threads, maybe she can weigh in on your post.

In the meantime, weather wise

Government of PEI: What's the weather like?

on a visit, to get to see it at its worse, I suggest that you come over in the dead of winter, generally lasts from November - late March, mid April.... lots of snow & cold

On the job front

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tabl...bor07a-eng.htm

Mostly Canadian Federal government jobs which you likely wont qualify for. followed by tourism & retail

There are approx 74,000 people in total employed on PEI, 20,000 work for the Federal Government

Employment numbers by sector

Distribution of employed people, by industry, by province (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)

Unemployment runs in & around 11%

http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/pt_lfs.pdf

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Isolation. If the one job doesn't work out then you have to leave. It'll be like getting a job with Orkney Telecomm.

If you're not from PEI with generations of family, one is an outsider & retired, then its a great place to be 6 months a year May -October.

However, some folks like the cold, rain, snow & outdoor island living isolation.

Come visit, make the first trip in January or February

PEI is gorgeous but I know of quite a few native PEI'ers who now work and live in NS as they cant get the jobs they want to do in PEI. Just factor this in to your decision making.
Plus each time you leave the island you have to pay - either the ferry or the bridge. Last time I went on the bridge it was $44+ and that's cheaper than the ferry (makes the Severn Bridge look cheap)

$46 when I was there on Saturday to pay as you leave the island

4 months of no snow... That's a lot of snow!

Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174-A) - Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island - outlook (local) - Job Bank

However, expect PEI jobs for those currently unemployed, have Canadian qualifications & experience, or who are employed looking to move up

When all else fails....

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/job_search_...&action=SearchPrince Edward Island - Job Bank

All Computer Jobs in PE | WowJobs

looks as though computing jobs are in other Provinces

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/job_search_...&action=Search

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thanks all! your info is very much appreciated!

All of that in 14 posts in 4 hours since the thread opened.

imagine the time, effort & cost going to a immigration consultant in the UK.

Daleboy, have you looked at other Atlantic provinces (NS or NB), or is your mind set on PEI?

Do you have any related work experience in the computing field'?