Why move to Canada?
#167
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,054
Re: Why move to Canada?
There are some elements of truth in what he says, but the manner in which he descends into hyperbole, sterotyping and mass generalizations provoked my reaction. Not to mention referring to everyone from Vancouver as being lazy and dumb.
Last edited by dboy; Feb 20th 2010 at 9:58 pm. Reason: typo
#168
Re: Why move to Canada?
Have to be honest that is one thing about the US is Americans are proud to be American, waiving the flag, swearing allegiance every morning at school etc, but over in the UK we can't be seen to waive the flag as it can been seen as offensive to ethnic minorities etc etc and practically no one can sing the national anthem! Thats prob a big reason why so many of us can't wait to leave the place, no pride in being British anymore.
#169
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Joined: Feb 2010
Location: TORONTO, CANADA
Posts: 13
Re: Why move to Canada?
New member - just thought I'd throw my two penneth in...
We moved from the UK to Canada 8 years ago - for a new work challenge and a different way of life. Spent 44 years living in the UK and would never knock it. Sure, you can find idiots in the UK, but you can find them in Toronto, Botswana or any where you choose.
Canada offers great people from all cultures, lots of space and a laid back lifestyle....the 'cottage' is the life of most rural based Canadians. I've worked for Global Corps, and for small Canadian family business...lovely workmates and a real team culture.
I guess it depends if you look at the glass - half empty or half full.
Mine's half full...most days
We moved from the UK to Canada 8 years ago - for a new work challenge and a different way of life. Spent 44 years living in the UK and would never knock it. Sure, you can find idiots in the UK, but you can find them in Toronto, Botswana or any where you choose.
Canada offers great people from all cultures, lots of space and a laid back lifestyle....the 'cottage' is the life of most rural based Canadians. I've worked for Global Corps, and for small Canadian family business...lovely workmates and a real team culture.
I guess it depends if you look at the glass - half empty or half full.
Mine's half full...most days
#170
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,986
Re: Why move to Canada?
Lots of people in Toronto seem to go cottaging from what I hear. Nice to hear they enjoy their weekends so much
Last edited by lmartin999; Feb 20th 2010 at 11:59 pm.
#171
Re: Why move to Canada?
In my limited 5 year experience they tend to be private and keep to themselves. Yes they smile in your face and then don't invite you back or return your openess, but hardly back stabbing, true in general they are passive and some are passive aggressive. But I saw some pretty passive aggressive bosses in the UK. In general I behave here with the same ethics as in the UK, do what you say you will do, maintain your integrity, work hard, contribute to the team, earn their respect and ensure that the praise is delivered publicly to the people who earned it and your team will back you to the hilt.
Most people everywhere in the world want to live a peaceful law abiding life pursuing happiness for their families. There is little truth to big stereo type views of nations
#173
Re: Why move to Canada?
Never been to Vcouver, but I like living in NB. It can be tough in otherways here, but there is definitely a sense of work and life. If I worked until 6:30 as is my WASP ethic, I am pretty much the last person in the city still working especially if it is Friday!
#177
Re: Why move to Canada?
Well lets see, there was the recent issue of Met Police officers who were told they couldn't where the Union jack on their uniform, then there was an issue a few years back with Worksop town hall banning the Union Jack being flown at the town hall through fear of offending people. Arsenal FC banned the flying of National Flags in its stadium, There are other examples too.
Thankfully The Met and Worksop council saw sense and did a u turn.
Thankfully The Met and Worksop council saw sense and did a u turn.
Last edited by blue monday; Feb 21st 2010 at 12:32 pm.
#178
Re: Why move to Canada?
Well lets see, there was the recent issue of Met Police officers who were told they couldn't where the Union jack on their uniform, then there was an issue a few years back with Worksop town hall banning the Union Jack being flown at the town hall through fear of offending people. Arsenal FC banned the flying of National Flags in its stadium, There are other examples too.
Thankfully The Met and Worksop council saw sense and did a u turn.
Thankfully The Met and Worksop council saw sense and did a u turn.
Just curious is all.
Last edited by el_richo; Feb 21st 2010 at 1:00 pm.
#179
Re: Why move to Canada?
re what I hope to achieve well I plan on educating the 33 Million Canadians who are not UK expats how to speak the queens English as she is the head of state yet.
Its Football not Soccer, Its a Pavement not a Sidewalk, Its a Boot not a Trunk, Its a Bonnet not a Hood, its a Central reservation not a median, its a Body Warmer not a Vest. Oh and Fanny is not your bottom (I still can't work out how that got lost in translation across the Atlantic).