Soon to be moving to Toronto
Oct 5th 2007 | 6:50 am
#1
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From: Southend on Sea, Essex, UK, soon to be T.O.
Soon to be moving to Toronto
Hi All
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
Oct 6th 2007 | 7:46 am
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Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Welcome to BE 
Cant help on toronto, but just wanted to wish you luck
Gill
Cant help on toronto, but just wanted to wish you luck
Gill
Oct 6th 2007 | 8:36 am
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From: Auld Scotia > Nova Scotia > Calgary
Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Welcome to BE Shooter. Congratulations on your new job 
Have been to Toronto several times myself on holiday - I love it! However, we moved to Nova Scotia earlier this year cos OH got a job. Love it here too!
There a quite a few people on here live in TO so hopefully they will give you a shout
Have been to Toronto several times myself on holiday - I love it! However, we moved to Nova Scotia earlier this year cos OH got a job. Love it here too!
There a quite a few people on here live in TO so hopefully they will give you a shout
Oct 6th 2007 | 12:39 pm
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mclauchlan35
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Was Prestwick Ayrshire, now Canmore AB.
Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Hi All
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
Has one been watching a little to much Happy Gilmour with that name
all the best with your work permit.
Dan
Oct 6th 2007 | 2:03 pm
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From: Southend on Sea, Essex, UK, soon to be T.O.
Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Thanks to everyone for their messages so far. I'm genuinely encouraged that so many others have been through what I am about to pursue and have only positive things to say about it.
As for my user name, my first name is Gavin, surname begins with Mc and I love Happy Gilmore!! Seemed like an obvious choice really!!
As for my user name, my first name is Gavin, surname begins with Mc and I love Happy Gilmore!! Seemed like an obvious choice really!!
Oct 7th 2007 | 9:37 am
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mclauchlan35
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Was Prestwick Ayrshire, now Canmore AB.
Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Too right, Happy Gilmore's a great film
Oct 7th 2007 | 9:41 am
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Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Hi All
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
I've recently accepted a job in Toronto and I'm now just waiting for my work permit application to go through in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping that (as I already have a positive Labour Market Opinion) I will be able to get out there by the end of the month.
Though I've been to Canada on a few occasions on holidays (and loved every second of it!!), a big move like this is pretty daunting!! I guess the hardest thing will be not knowing anyone there when I arrive!!
I'd be interested to hear how others have got on with similar moves. Is there anything I should be worried about in particular? At the moment I'm more excited by at all than scared, but maybe that will change as the move gets nearer......
Gav
I'm BC bound but wanted to send best wishes
Terese
Oct 10th 2007 | 3:05 am
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Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Hi Gavin:
I do live in Toronto (mid-town), so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Good idea you're making the move before winter hits; at the moment, we're still having summer-like weather so hurry!.
Good luck and hope you'll be very happy in your adopted country.
I do live in Toronto (mid-town), so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Good idea you're making the move before winter hits; at the moment, we're still having summer-like weather so hurry!.
Good luck and hope you'll be very happy in your adopted country.
Oct 14th 2007 | 8:24 am
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Re: Soon to be moving to Toronto
Toronto is a very large city, like London etc, it is made up of a variety of communities and where you go to live pretty much determines your environment.
You may or may not need a car, depends upon where your job is, you may like the area or hate it, but until you can give some details it is hard to provide input.
You may or may not need a car, depends upon where your job is, you may like the area or hate it, but until you can give some details it is hard to provide input.
