U.K. To Canada
Apr 18th 2016, 6:01 pm
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Re: U.K. To Canada
Yep it called a social insurance number (SIN). You go to a service canada location with your work permit (you get this when you land) and you get a temp SIN valid for duration of your work permit - it gets given to employers to get tax deducted.
Apr 18th 2016, 6:11 pm
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Ok that seems simple enough. How have you found being there? Obviously there's had been highs and lows, but on the whole are you happy there?
Apr 18th 2016, 8:05 pm
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Just be open to everything. There are going to be things you will love about your new environment and things you hate. One thing I will say is it takes time to get established. I've been out here over 18 months now and only now do I feel like I can call this 'home'
Apr 19th 2016, 2:19 am
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I don't know if this is useful or not but I'm on good terms with a coffee shop owner and, although I'm not his bartender, he tells me his problems. He wants people who have worked a coffee grinder and an espresso machine before. He wants people who can make change, who are used to handling cash. He will pay $2/hr more for these skills. These skills on top of the house requirements of being young, female, personable and pretty; this is a university town so there are no end of people who meet those requirements.
If I were going to look for a job serving coffee in a foreign country, I'd get one locally first, be able to turn up knowing where the coffee goes in and the steam comes out (or whatever it is, I just drink the stuff and sell the owner eggs).
If I were going to look for a job serving coffee in a foreign country, I'd get one locally first, be able to turn up knowing where the coffee goes in and the steam comes out (or whatever it is, I just drink the stuff and sell the owner eggs).
When they realised my sheer incompetence it was too late.
The old English clique of the club thought I was the best thing to happen to the place in years even though I had no idea how to make a Mojito.
No tips there though sadly.
Apr 19th 2016, 2:20 am
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After that though everyone back home has moved on and Canada saps your energy so moving back is harder.
Apr 19th 2016, 7:33 am
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I lived in Spain for a few years so I have already experienced being away from England, although Canada is a lot further away. I think I decided a while ago that the U.K wasn't for me and whilst I wasn't here I experienced all kind of 'home sick' feelings then so I suppose it won't be s massive shock. I think it's something I want to give a go and won't take lightly and I think i am prepared for hardship, as I experienced in Spain. Things don't happen overnight I suppose.
May 25th 2016, 10:01 pm
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Hi,
Just a quick post, basically I'm at the beginning stages of starting the process of IEC but think I'm am going to wait for the 2017 dates and apply then.
After posting a thread asking about the ins and outs of the whole process I think I'm quite comfortable I know how to go about applying now (thanks to everyone who replied and were really helpful).
My question is this, is there anyone out there who is in the same position as me and thinking about applying next year but hasn't really formulated a solid plan yet and are not entirely sure where they want to go and when etc etc?
I am going to use the coming year to plan as thoroughly as I am able to and save like crazy so I will have a good cushion to help see me through until I can get a job. If anyone is in the same position as me and wants someone to bounce ideas off or maybe even be travel partners let me know as it would be good to either have a point of contact actually in Canada who has already done it or someone that can offer ideas etc for the time leading up to getting an IEC.
Also I would just like to point out that I know the process of IEC incase anyone was going to explain the process.
Any replies would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Just a quick post, basically I'm at the beginning stages of starting the process of IEC but think I'm am going to wait for the 2017 dates and apply then.
After posting a thread asking about the ins and outs of the whole process I think I'm quite comfortable I know how to go about applying now (thanks to everyone who replied and were really helpful).
My question is this, is there anyone out there who is in the same position as me and thinking about applying next year but hasn't really formulated a solid plan yet and are not entirely sure where they want to go and when etc etc?
I am going to use the coming year to plan as thoroughly as I am able to and save like crazy so I will have a good cushion to help see me through until I can get a job. If anyone is in the same position as me and wants someone to bounce ideas off or maybe even be travel partners let me know as it would be good to either have a point of contact actually in Canada who has already done it or someone that can offer ideas etc for the time leading up to getting an IEC.
Also I would just like to point out that I know the process of IEC incase anyone was going to explain the process.
Any replies would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Hey, me and my partner are looking at doing the exact same thing!
Have you applied for the IEC yet? I'm guessing your waiting til 2017?
How are you planning on staying after the 2 years? I'm going to try and get a TWP in my field, but this is probably going to be really difficult.
What parts of Canada have you looked at?
May 25th 2016, 11:05 pm
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If you get a job in skill class 0,A or B whilst here on IEC you may qualify under CEC on EE, provided you have enough points. Be simpler than getting a TWP. Jus to reiterate that under IEC you will get an open work permit so can work in your field then. We have a number of young engineers in our firm on IEC work permits because its the quickest way of getting people over if they are under 30/35 (depending on citizenship)
Last edited by Siouxie; May 25th 2016 at 11:09 pm. Reason: fixed your quote :)
May 26th 2016, 6:52 am
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If you get a job in skill class 0,A or B whilst here on IEC you may qualify under CEC on EE, provided you have enough points. Be simpler than getting a TWP. Jus to reiterate that under IEC you will get an open work permit so can work in your field then. We have a number of young engineers in our firm on IEC work permits because its the quickest way of getting people over if they are under 30/35 (depending on citizenship)
so its definitely possible to stay in Canada by first getting there on an IEC?
Thanks!
May 26th 2016, 7:09 am
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And yes, it's possible, as mentioned on your previous thread - doesn't always happen though as it will depend on the job you do, your employer, and the province you are in, so it's not automatic and if you want to try and stay permanently it's best to look at before you go.
If you have further questions, please do add them on to your own thread rather than posting them on somebody else's, thx.
May 26th 2016, 7:22 am
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And yes, it's possible, as mentioned on your previous thread - doesn't always happen though as it will depend on the job you do, your employer, and the province you are in, so it's not automatic and if you want to try and stay permanently it's best to look at before you go.
If you have further questions, please do add them on to your own thread rather than posting them on somebody else's, thx.
And yes, it's possible, as mentioned on your previous thread - doesn't always happen though as it will depend on the job you do, your employer, and the province you are in, so it's not automatic and if you want to try and stay permanently it's best to look at before you go.
If you have further questions, please do add them on to your own thread rather than posting them on somebody else's, thx.
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