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Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2016, 4:33 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By Poolsadie

PENSION Transfers

Hi,

Has anyone transferred their UK DB pension to Canada. We have been looking into this recently, and don't seem to be able to find an adviser that can just offer TVAS. All companies seem to...
Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2012, 12:30 am
Replies: 64
Views: 12,203
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Thinking of going back :(

LOL you made me laugh..yes that is the expression I had for a long time. He is in banking, and found it really difficult getting a job, but you know I believe in looking forward and not looking...
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2012, 6:07 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Anyone else in Caledon/orangeville

Yes definately agree, he works for a bank that works on UK hours..he starts at 4.30am and leaves at 1pm...and he actually loves it (strange I know!!). It takes him 45-50 mins to get to his office.
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2012, 5:53 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Anyone else in Caledon/orangeville

Yep, no brainer really isn't it. I work in Mississauga also, and my other half in Toronto (he is early start and finish so misses the peak time) so works out perfect for both of us.

If you ever...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2012, 4:05 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 12,203
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Thinking of going back :(

How long have you been here for??

It took my husband nearly 5 years to get a job, however I was fortunate to get one after 3 months..for us it was worth the wait - he now has a really good job,...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2012, 3:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Anyone else in Caledon/orangeville

We are in Caledon, and have been since 2007 (originally in Brampton). I have met lots of other brits whilst in shops both in Caledon, Erin and Orangeville but apart from the usual chat of where are...
Forum: Canada
Nov 27th 2011, 9:26 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,168
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Advice on where in Ontario?

I live Caledon Village and work hwy 10/Matheson Blvd (2 mins north of Eglington) , travel hwy 10 to 410 to Hurontario...it takes me 45 mins at peak time door to door (I leave 7.10am)
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2011, 7:06 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Keeping uk family ties close with your kids

My kids were 6 and 4 when we came to Canada, and they used to write letters, send photos and talk on phone. Now they use Facebook to share everything..and feel like they are not missing out on any...
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2011, 7:00 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 10,213
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: UK or Canada

We have found that there is not a big drinking culture here like there is in the UK, we drink a whole lot less now that we live in Canada - previously from Liverpool so say no more :) We have also...
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2011, 6:53 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 5,782
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Ontario Car Insurance

We pay $245 for two cars (one vw jetta 2009 and chevy trailblazer 2003) I can give you the name of the broker I use, the insurance company is Dominion Canada. I live in Caledon so the premium is a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 22nd 2011, 7:42 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 5,494
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: moving to Toronto with family

After arriving in Canada with two young girls our main concern was finding a good school, and trust me you really have to look into surrounding areas.

Schools you attend are based on what boundry...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 3:44 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Electronics/DVD Question

So true, that's why ours is connected to their TV...and not the main one :)
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 3:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Electronics/DVD Question

Yep...bought one from Walmart when we first came over 7 yrs ago and still working fine..was $30 at the time. Brought a load of English DVD with us for the kids mainly Disney and stuff but well worth...
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2011, 8:57 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,772
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: is it worth taking your furniture etc with you??

As I say we brought everything from knives and forks, sheets, bedding, beds etc. We didn't bring them over and thought we will replace as soon as we can afford to....as you I liked some of the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2011, 7:02 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,772
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: is it worth taking your furniture etc with you??

I would definately say bring what you can over. We did, and my brother didn't...which he regrets as they started from scratch and needed everything from knives and forks to living room, bedroom...
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2011, 1:05 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,387
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: 3 years on - home sickness

I see my parents two or three times a year, but they visit for longer (3 months at a time - retired so able to). Friends I keep in regular contact on Facebook along with all my cousins and aunts who...
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2011, 6:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: I know it tastes awful but

If you mean canned Sardines in Tomato sauce...we can get them in most supermarkets but that's in Toronto GTA
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2011, 6:50 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,387
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: 3 years on - home sickness

I was in a similar situation...it took me over 4 yrs to settle, but this was mainly due to the fact that my OH couldn't find work, in addition to missing family and friends and wanting to go home all...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2011, 3:10 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,168
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Advice on where in Ontario?

Nope, me neither...we recently bought some Granite in that area which is why I know it took me much longer to get there, than it does to downtown Toronto, no other real reason to go (Vaughan Mills...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2011, 2:58 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,168
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Advice on where in Ontario?

True, I live in Caledon and it takes me much longer to get to Vaughan Mills than Toronto. It does however take 40-45 mins door to door to downtown Toronto now that the 410 extension in at Hwy 10...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2011, 2:29 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 6,311
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Last Minute Nerves

Its natural to have last minute nerves, it's a big step and change that you are taking. You will feel much happier when your house in UK sells - we had the same scenario when we first came over. My...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2010, 6:47 pm
Replies: 247
Views: 29,201
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Serious about going back

Granted, however if you read through the replies I am not sure it does give a true or complete picture of what to expect. Most replies where in retaliation to the OP's obvious dig at Canadian life...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2010, 5:19 pm
Replies: 247
Views: 29,201
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Serious about going back

There is more to their reasons for returning and whatever they are...no advice here is needed - they have already posted that they are arranging shipments of their possessions and moving back. ...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2010, 3:50 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Someone posted a website on here a while ago...

http://www.giftofcards.co.uk
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2010, 6:29 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By Poolsadie

Re: Immigrating with young kids

My kids were 7 and 5 when I brought them over, and like the comment earlier I think the younger they are the better...and again as before they picked up the Canadian accent as soon as they were in...
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