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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12643575)
​​​​​Maybe one day. The biggest reason I was thinking to move back was for a house. Far more likely to be able to own a house in the US vs Canada. I also prefer a fixed 20 or 30 payment vs having to renew every few years. Also more affordable options in the US.
​​​​​​I am just so tired of living in apartments and having unstable housing. Renting in Canada is not fun, leads to unstable housing. I have moved on average once a year, our current place is the longest at 2 years but we cant afford the rent, we just cant find anything we can afford. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12643598)
I don't know anything about Vancouver or rental properties there, but I'm interested in real estate so I had a squiz. I think you pay $1,700 per month rent - would something like this be better? https://www.zumper.com/apartments-fo...ge-richmond-bc Like I say, I have no idea so it could be in a dodgy area or on a dodgy website
We have applied for some places in the 1,400-1,500 range which while lower is not affordable but better, thus far though we have not been approved for any we have applied to. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12642995)
I got a health insurance quote while here and it would be like 800 to 1,000 a month with $5 to $75 co pay. Its the only reason we cant move.
Sucks. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12643776)
Am I right in thinking that you are an American Citizen living in Canada as a PR with a Canadian Wife? You would prefer to move back to the USA with your Wife but you cannot right now as she doesn't have US papers and the US health care is too expensive for you both? Is that the gist of your situation?
JS can't afford to be her sponsor has he needs savings of appropriate 50,000 USD. The fees for the immediate relative visa, and the medical, would cost about $2,000. Then there is the moving costs and set up costs for housing, utilities, etc. Being in the lower finance bracket, they might be eligible for free healthcare in some states. But before he gets that far, he needs a bankroll. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12643776)
Am I right in thinking that you are an American Citizen living in Canada as a PR with a Canadian Wife? You would prefer to move back to the USA with your Wife but you cannot right now as she doesn't have US papers and the US health care is too expensive for you both? Is that the gist of your situation?
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Back in Palm Springs. Have to leave in 2 days.
I need to find a low stress job, my wifes job isn't working out. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12644421)
Back in Palm Springs. Have to leave in 2 days.
I need to find a low stress job, my wifes job isn't working out. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12644533)
It's funny, I say that all the damn time. I'll just get a job driving a van, or I'll get a job stacking shelves at Costco, but at the end the day, they all have elements of stress.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
We are going to go to Powell River this weekend to look at a few rentals, if we could get one rent would be 700-800 less per month.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12645054)
We are going to go to Powell River this weekend to look at a few rentals, if we could get one rent would be 700-800 less per month.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12645077)
Never heard of it before so I google mapped it, it looks miles away from anywhere! Do you have a job lined up?
We are not likely to get a job anywhere in advance, low skill and no reason for employers to fuss with out of town applicants. We have disability so that will get us by until one of us found a part time job to supplement it. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12645120)
Its on the sunshine coast.
We are not likely to get a job anywhere in advance, low skill and no reason for employers to fuss with out of town applicants. We have disability so that will get us by until one of us found a part time job to supplement it. If it doesn't work out to your liking long term, it might at least enable you to save something for the future? |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12645212)
It looks nice enough and everything one needs for every day living seems to be there.
If it doesn't work out to your liking long term, it might at least enable you to save something for the future? At this point we just need to go somewhere in BC with lower rent, 1,000 is still a good amount, but better then 1,750. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
25 minutes by plane from Vancouver so they have an airport... ooooh wonder if there might be a part time job opportunity for you.. Pacific Coastal give discounted and free flights if you work for them too... oooh .. wonder if you could get a job at Vancouver and then transfer ... hmm .. get your stuff moved cheaper too possibly (thinking out loud :D ) https://pacificcoastal.prevueaps.com/jobs/
We offer excellent travel perks within the Pacific Coastal network for employees, their families, and their buddies. Also available to employees and their eligible family members is standby travel on other airlines across the world with major Canadian airlines including Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Cathay Pacific, and more. Additionally, employees are eligible for discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal network. :DTakeoff Tuesdays discounts for Powell River https://www.pacificcoastal.com/takeoff-tuesday/ |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I have applied at Pacific Coastal so many times lol
In a pinch Pac Coastal is a quick way to Vancouver for sure. I would work there if I could get hired or even just an interview. |
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