ready...set.....where do i go ?
Jul 17th 2015, 3:49 am
#46
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Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
if this was 50 or 60 years ago without all of the wealth of information accessible on the internet, forums, chat & ease of travel, you'd have loads of folks at the Australian, NZ & Canadian high commission immigration section to get signed up to on the first ship out of the UK. Most all with little money, no jobs, never a thought of what-if, where to go, what will happen when they got to the 'new found land' - folks that wanted out seemingly just got to it & did it.
All the BS & waffling these days, it makes me wonder why folks come on BE forever trying to find answers to every possible question ... should we, shouldn't we, what did you do, how do you find this that & the other, what location or school in a particular city is the best to be at.
Is it just me or do others see it the same, that wannabe immigrants these days want it all...100% safe & secure moving from the old country & setting up in the new one without any glitches, then when they get there they whinge - 'its not like back home, this, that & the other'
Maybe I emigrated at the wrong time & should have waited till till now being 40 years younger doing it today
All the BS & waffling these days, it makes me wonder why folks come on BE forever trying to find answers to every possible question ... should we, shouldn't we, what did you do, how do you find this that & the other, what location or school in a particular city is the best to be at.
Is it just me or do others see it the same, that wannabe immigrants these days want it all...100% safe & secure moving from the old country & setting up in the new one without any glitches, then when they get there they whinge - 'its not like back home, this, that & the other'
Maybe I emigrated at the wrong time & should have waited till till now being 40 years younger doing it today
Last edited by Howefamily; Jul 17th 2015 at 4:12 am. Reason: missed a bit
Jul 17th 2015, 5:14 am
#47
"In cruce vincam"
Joined: May 2010
Location: Mill Bay, Vancouver Island
Posts: 3,232
Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
This thread is an example of why so many new members get upset and leave the forum.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
I just think the way to elicit information (of which there is loads on offer from well meaning people on here), is to maintain civility and treat what information you are given with the respect it usually deserves.
Jul 17th 2015, 5:28 am
#48
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Joined: Nov 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 24,539
Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
This thread is an example of why so many new members get upset and leave the forum.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
The OP repeatedly (and politely) said he was just looking for location advice.
Jul 17th 2015, 5:47 am
#49
"In cruce vincam"
Joined: May 2010
Location: Mill Bay, Vancouver Island
Posts: 3,232
Jul 17th 2015, 6:08 am
#51
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Jul 17th 2015, 9:21 am
#52
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Joined: Nov 2014
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 118
Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
if this was 50 or 60 years ago without all of the wealth of information accessible on the internet, forums, chat & ease of travel, you'd have loads of folks at the Australian, NZ & Canadian high commission immigration section to get signed up to on the first ship out of the UK. Most all with little money, no jobs, never a thought of what-if, where to go, what will happen when they got to the 'new found land' - folks that wanted out seemingly just got to it & did it.
All the BS & waffling these days, it makes me wonder why folks come on BE forever trying to find answers to every possible question ... should we, shouldn't we, what did you do, how do you find this that & the other, what location or school in a particular city is the best to be at.
Is it just me or do others see it the same, that wannabe immigrants these days want it all...100% safe & secure moving from the old country & setting up in the new one without any glitches, then when they get there they whinge - 'its not like back home, this, that & the other'
Maybe I emigrated at the wrong time & should have waited till till now being 40 years younger doing it today
All the BS & waffling these days, it makes me wonder why folks come on BE forever trying to find answers to every possible question ... should we, shouldn't we, what did you do, how do you find this that & the other, what location or school in a particular city is the best to be at.
Is it just me or do others see it the same, that wannabe immigrants these days want it all...100% safe & secure moving from the old country & setting up in the new one without any glitches, then when they get there they whinge - 'its not like back home, this, that & the other'
Maybe I emigrated at the wrong time & should have waited till till now being 40 years younger doing it today
Where is their sense of adventure???? lol
Jul 18th 2015, 12:35 am
#54
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Joined: Oct 2007
Location: In a darkened room somewhere.............
Posts: 34,160
Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
This thread is an example of why so many new members get upset and leave the forum.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
You have all been doing it so long you don't even realise what you are doing wrong.
The OP did not start this thread for advice on immigration, he started it to determine if a specific area in Canada would be suitable before taking the big step ahead.
While some of you commented that the first step would be determining eligibility, surely the first step is to decide if you actually want to do it?
The immigration advice given was exceptional, and very well prepared, but was not what was requested at this time.
You should also remember that these first steps are confusing and pretty terrifying. It doesn't take much to push people over the edge.
Jul 18th 2015, 1:59 am
#55
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Joined: May 2012
Location: Qc, Canada
Posts: 3,787
Re: ready...set.....where do i go ?
We'll have to agree to disagree. The OP may not have specifically asked about visas, but he posted incorrect info about visas. I think it's important that forum members correct info that's wrong, not only for the sake of the OP in case he's planning things around it, but more importantly for anybody else reading.
I've posted erroneous information before, & am grateful there are posters with the knowledge to correct it.
(In fact, this reminds me that I did so on another thread this week, & need to go acknowledge that.)
/end sanctimonious stuff.
