types of work
May 20th 2009, 9:05 pm
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types of work
what jobs/field of work do you do in canada and what did you do in the UK, or the other way round depending on which side of the pond you are on!
May 20th 2009, 9:26 pm
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Re: types of work
Canada None. I don't take jobs from Canadians. I employ them silly. 
UK. I was highly skilled waiter. You can make a small fortune in London England.
In Canada you are effectively unskilled worker. once you arrive and can't find work in your field within 6 months.
UK. I was highly skilled waiter. You can make a small fortune in London England.
In Canada you are effectively unskilled worker. once you arrive and can't find work in your field within 6 months.
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May 20th 2009, 9:36 pm
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Re: types of work
Me:
UK - Computer Tech
Canada - Self Employed, running a Capis Notes Request Service
The Wife:
UK - Accountant
Canada - Accountant ......some things never change.
UK - Computer Tech
Canada - Self Employed, running a Capis Notes Request Service
The Wife:
UK - Accountant
Canada - Accountant ......some things never change.
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May 20th 2009, 9:43 pm
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Re: types of work
UK: Recruitment type thing with many other responsibilities
Canada: see above
Canada: see above
May 20th 2009, 9:47 pm
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Re: types of work
UK- Procurement
Canada- Procurement.
Canada- Procurement.
May 20th 2009, 9:58 pm
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May 20th 2009, 10:42 pm
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May 20th 2009, 11:07 pm
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May 20th 2009, 11:53 pm
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Re: types of work
UK - Nurse
Canada - Nurse
Hubby UK - Engineer for a biological company
Canada - Pest Control Technician
Canada - Nurse
Hubby UK - Engineer for a biological company
Canada - Pest Control Technician
May 21st 2009, 3:39 am
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Re: types of work
I have done clerical but wanted something different in Edmonton so I work in retail and it works for me, I love it.
May 21st 2009, 3:59 am
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Re: types of work
UK - insurance underwriter
Canada - insurance broker
Canada - insurance broker
