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redleaf1 Feb 4th 2010 1:38 pm

Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
You should check this website out first:

The website = ********* dot com
Or Google - *********

If you have skills stay where you are, you will end up in a bad paid job. I moved back to the UK three years ago after moving to Canada, it turned out to be a very costly experience and I am still paying off the debt three years later.

THINK IT THROUGH AND CHECK OUT THE FACTS FIRST

redleaf1 Feb 4th 2010 1:46 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
A quote from a fellow brit from the website called *******

I wish I had seen this site before I went to Canada. Although I knew something was not quite right with Canada I went anyway. There is nothing on this site that is not true.

Luckily I was able to get out but it has set me back something serious. I can give you a run down of my take on the whole situation and why I had left within six months if you like but it will just be echoes of the 'big eight'.

I hope your site reaches far and wide and hits home to those who want to go there. I still hear all the time how people want to go to Canada and are amazed I left. When you try and tell them why, you can see in thier eyes they have just 'shut down'. The Canadian propaganda machine is a marvel to behold!! I still snowboard there but at the end of the two weeks I am always glad I get to leave, as is my Canadian wife!

Anyway, all the best

Ian Flower (UK)

Auld Yin Feb 4th 2010 1:57 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
What's the point of your posts? Why don't you just have your rant and get it over with? There are other lengthy threads started by other Canada non-likers (perhaps read haters), so what you say wouldn't be a revelation to anyone on this forum.

redleaf1 Feb 4th 2010 2:11 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
Hey I am just trying to make people aware that its not the dream that most people think it is. Trying to save them from making the same mistake as me!!

If you think Im joking about jobs do a job search! On UK sites and Canadian sites!

What few jobs there are go to people they know not the people with qualifications. If you check out the website I told you you will see Im not the only one!

Auld Yin Feb 4th 2010 2:51 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by redleaf1 (Post 8313359)
Hey I am just trying to make people aware that its not the dream that most people think it is. Trying to save them from making the same mistake as me!!

If you think Im joking about jobs do a job search! On UK sites and Canadian sites!

What few jobs there are go to people they know not the people with qualifications. If you check out the website I told you you will see Im not the only one!

That site has been flogged all over the place. You didn't discover it. Despite people such as you there are many posters on this site still wanting to come to Canada. They already know the possible pitfalls they face. They know it's not Utopia and not for everyone. If you had bad experiences that's unfortunate but you weren't the first and you certainly won't be the last.

mandymoochops Feb 4th 2010 4:22 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
There's loads of posts for and against, but seriously if you let your ultimate decision be based upon others viewpoints on a website as opposed to your own findings in 'real life' you probably shouldn't be doing something big like moving to Canada anyway.

dboy Feb 4th 2010 4:28 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by redleaf1 (Post 8313302)
You should check this website out first:

The website = ********* dot com
Or Google - *********

If you have skills stay where you are, you will end up in a bad paid job. I moved back to the UK three years ago after moving to Canada, it turned out to be a very costly experience and I am still paying off the debt three years later.

THINK IT THROUGH AND CHECK OUT THE FACTS FIRST

YAWN!!!!!!!!!

Aviator Feb 4th 2010 4:55 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
Another pointless thread.

minimeeze Feb 4th 2010 5:53 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by redleaf1 (Post 8313302)
You should check this website out first:

The website = ********* dot com
Or Google - *********

If you have skills stay where you are, you will end up in a bad paid job.

THINK IT THROUGH AND CHECK OUT THE FACTS FIRST

That is a rather sweeping generalisation! I have skills, my job is in demand here and I earn about 3x what I was paid in the UK, with more job satisfaction here. But then I did check the facts first :p In fact, I think that anyone that comes over here without checking the facts, is setting theirself up for failure.

Poppit Feb 4th 2010 10:06 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
Well, I can't wait to start my dream in Canada. :D

I've researched and visited many times in the last 5 years (winter and summer) and know it will be tough, but hey, I'm willing to give it a go. If I don't settle I'll come back, but fully intend to give it at least 3 - 4 years because I expect it to take that long to fully integrate into another country and the way of life. And yes, I am going with my eyes wide open.

Goodluck to those returning / returned to the UK and goodluck to those of us going. :thumbsup:

Poppit

el_richo Feb 4th 2010 11:07 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by redleaf1 (Post 8313302)
THINK IT THROUGH AND CHECK OUT THE FACTS FIRST


I take it you didn't :rofl:

Strawberry Feb 4th 2010 11:20 pm

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
"Although I knew something was not quite right with Canada I went anyway"


:unsure: Why?

PS. Could someone please help me as to how you quote a part of someone else post? :o I just copied and pasted above.;)

iaink Feb 5th 2010 12:59 am

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by Strawberry (Post 8314436)
"Although I knew something was not quite right with Canada I went anyway"


:unsure: Why?

PS. Could someone please help me as to how you quote a part of someone else post? :o I just copied and pasted above.;)

Just hit the "quote" box????

Redleaf, if you go around the *** filter again you will be considered a spammer and banned.

Strawberry Feb 5th 2010 1:20 am

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8314673)
Just hit the "quote" box????

Redleaf, if you go around the *** filter again you will be considered a spammer and banned.

yep I know that, I suppose you just delete the bits you dont want to quote..;)

CurtNIR Feb 5th 2010 1:23 am

Re: Thinking of moving from UK to Canada?
 
I fart in your general direction ...


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