Yay
Apr 6th 2005, 7:03 pm
#1
Mad Bint
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Yay
Well here we are in front of Lake Ontario in somewhat sunny Toronto 
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.
Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit
All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
Apr 6th 2005, 7:46 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Platty
Well here we are in front of Lake Ontario in somewhat sunny Toronto
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children ), we decided to take the bull by the horns.
Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit
All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.I've been following your progress so I'm really pleased to read this!
Really pleased for you!
Take Care,
Apr 6th 2005, 7:55 pm
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Re: Yay
That is FANTASTIC....................
how exciting for you. Hope the permit comes quickly for you.
On the road to Àmarillo............
how exciting for you. Hope the permit comes quickly for you.
On the road to Àmarillo............
Originally Posted by Platty
Well here we are in front of Lake Ontario in somewhat sunny Toronto
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children ), we decided to take the bull by the horns.
Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit
All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
Apr 6th 2005, 7:56 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Platty
Well here we are in front of Lake Ontario in somewhat sunny Toronto
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children ), we decided to take the bull by the horns.
Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit
All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.Congrats Platty....time to come to the pub for a quick drink I think and celebrate!!!!
Apr 11th 2005, 7:29 pm
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Re: Yay
Or not as the case may be, at the moment this seems to be off the cards, as although the people who would be my managers are all happy with this their HR in their infinite wisdom have deduced that it would take too long to get me there so this won't be happening now 
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
Apr 11th 2005, 7:51 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Igni
Or not as the case may be, at the moment this seems to be off the cards, as although the people who would be my managers are all happy with this their HR in their infinite wisdom have deduced that it would take too long to get me there so this won't be happening now
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
I feel sorry for you.
Apr 11th 2005, 8:37 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Igni
Or not as the case may be, at the moment this seems to be off the cards, as although the people who would be my managers are all happy with this their HR in their infinite wisdom have deduced that it would take too long to get me there so this won't be happening now
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
Hang in there I know exactly how you feel. Essencially I have been applying since 2001 with varying intensity and had a couple close calls, but in the end it always fell through. I am still scanning websites weekly and sending out 5-10 resumees a week. Something will stick sooner or later, and your chances will get better once you have PR.
To Platty,
Congratulations, hope it all comes through quickly now. It is actually really encouraging to hear someone who made it.
Apr 11th 2005, 9:03 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Platty
Well here we are in front of Lake Ontario in somewhat sunny Toronto
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children ), we decided to take the bull by the horns.
Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.
After Bunac kindly refused our work permit application (They don't allow children
), we decided to take the bull by the horns.Booked tickets to Toronto, sent 2 year old daughter to her grandparents for a week and my hubby managed to arrange a meeting with a company that he's been trying to get a job at (Cogeco Cable). He has had alot of support from a few employees there and one of them that is quite high up staked her reputation on him to management, so that made it easier to get a meeting.
He had the meeting this morning and they've agreed to sponsor him.
We are now happy as pigs in shit
All we gotta do now is wait for them to sort the work visa out.Hey yeah - did you go to the CN tower yet??? Ha ha ha... oh and if you order the boneless chicken meal, there is a piece of bone sticking out of it - my BF - who doesn't like eating meat that has a visible bone on it - was told it was for decoration - HA HA HA!
Apr 11th 2005, 9:28 pm
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Re: Yay
Sorry to hear that Igni On the plus side it's looking good for getting a job when you get there if companies are that interested in your skills!
Best of luck,
Biiiiink
On the plus side it's looking good for getting a job when you get there if companies are that interested in your skills!Best of luck,
Biiiiink
Apr 12th 2005, 9:54 am
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Mad Bint
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by mhhp
Hey Igni,
Hang in there I know exactly how you feel. Essencially I have been applying since 2001 with varying intensity and had a couple close calls, but in the end it always fell through. I am still scanning websites weekly and sending out 5-10 resumees a week. Something will stick sooner or later, and your chances will get better once you have PR.
To Platty,
Congratulations, hope it all comes through quickly now. It is actually really encouraging to hear someone who made it.
Hang in there I know exactly how you feel. Essencially I have been applying since 2001 with varying intensity and had a couple close calls, but in the end it always fell through. I am still scanning websites weekly and sending out 5-10 resumees a week. Something will stick sooner or later, and your chances will get better once you have PR.
To Platty,
Congratulations, hope it all comes through quickly now. It is actually really encouraging to hear someone who made it.
Apr 12th 2005, 9:56 am
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Fluffy Boogie
Hey yeah - did you go to the CN tower yet??? Ha ha ha... oh and if you order the boneless chicken meal, there is a piece of bone sticking out of it - my BF - who doesn't like eating meat that has a visible bone on it - was told it was for decoration - HA HA HA!
We did, I almost kacked myself as I'm afraid of heights
Apr 12th 2005, 7:41 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Platty
Think you've misinterpreted, Igni is my hubby.
Good luck and down with HR
Apr 16th 2005, 10:31 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Igni
Or not as the case may be, at the moment this seems to be off the cards, as although the people who would be my managers are all happy with this their HR in their infinite wisdom have deduced that it would take too long to get me there so this won't be happening now
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
The brown stuff happens I guess, but to be so close is ever so slightly irritating!
Good fun this waiting game innit
Ah well, myself or Mrs Igni (Platty) will report back.
Apr 16th 2005, 11:27 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Igni
A swift email later offering more details over the process, etc, to the company and clearing up a few misconceptions along with satisfying some corporate requirements and things are back up in the air, and to be decided next week!
Good fun this waiting game innit
Ah well, myself or Mrs Igni (Platty) will report back.
Good fun this waiting game innit
Ah well, myself or Mrs Igni (Platty) will report back.
Apr 17th 2005, 5:22 pm
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Re: Yay
Originally Posted by Igni
A swift email later offering more details over the process, etc, to the company and clearing up a few misconceptions along with satisfying some corporate requirements and things are back up in the air, and to be decided next week!
Good fun this waiting game innit
Ah well, myself or Mrs Igni (Platty) will report back.
Good fun this waiting game innit
Ah well, myself or Mrs Igni (Platty) will report back.
KEEP FIGTING, If you win it is a victory for all of us
