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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 20th 2012, 6:38 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 8,204
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Feeling low

Hi Gillyd65, yes all sorted and so excited. Fly out on Sunday. Friends have been incredibly supportive and I am so looking forward to seeing them all.

Like you, I decided that I didn't want to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 20th 2012, 4:45 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 8,204
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Feeling low

So true....:lol:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 20th 2012, 3:11 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 8,204
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Feeling low

Hey Lorry

Nothing helpful to say I'm afraid. It sucks doesn't it?
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 12th 2012, 6:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: American wishing to become a UK citizen

[QUOTE=lovebritain;9836541]My last thread got deleted, with the reason being that this isn't a matchmaking site.

e-harmony comes to mind :D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 11th 2012, 5:44 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 9,628
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Highs and lows for 2 months

Sorry to hear you are having at tough time. Why is family member rushing and bullying you? Take a deep breath and do not rush into any decision on buying a property, once committed to an area it is...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 9:21 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,520
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: temporary medical coverage when moving back.

Hi

Have a look at theis website to find your nearest GP, you will have to ask them if they are taking on new patients. They will also want to see evidence of immigration status (Brit passport,...
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2012, 6:16 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,855
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: UK or Canada

Totally agree, there is no fixed timescale. Some may say you need to give it at least a year to settle.

I have only been here 3 months, but I am certain this is not the place for me and am...
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2012, 2:25 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Can Affair flights

Yes British passport, thanks.
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2012, 2:19 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Can Affair flights

Just a quick question.

So if I am in Canada and want to book 1 way flight from TO to UK, can I call the UK Can Affair office and book it through them (using UK credit card). Would they allow it?
Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2011, 2:30 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 14,360
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Are you Emigrating, or Escaping, or simply dreaming?

Hi Gilly

Gutter style of speaking? lol, if thats gutter style, I am right down there with u! Glad to see that 4 months here and you haven't (or should that be have not) lost your sense of humour...
Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2011, 2:04 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 14,360
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Are you Emigrating, or Escaping, or simply dreaming?

+1 :thumbup:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 21st 2011, 2:57 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 20,193
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: So happy to be home

That sounds great Marietuluse, I'm so pleased that the move back is going so well (except for the ex-tenants, but at least you have got that sorted).

Sounds like you have a lot to celebrate.
...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 21st 2011, 2:14 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 25,120
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

What an awful ordeal for you and your family. I admire the different methods you tried and the determination that you put into it. I guess it was time to cut your losses.

Hopefully things will...
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2011, 6:11 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,399
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Settlement issues

I must be psychic, when I read the first post I did wonder if you were Asian. That can add another layer to the existing challenges of emigration.

Optimistic (Brit Asian).
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 17th 2011, 3:10 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,300
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: We survived the move

Wow that is an amazingly tough year.

I admire your strength and determination.

Here's hoping for a fantastic 2012 for your family, you deserve it :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 16th 2011, 9:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: On the edge of returning Toronto>UK

Potcake thats great news, good luck with the interviews.

Richard, the way I see it, what have you got to lose by trying for jobs both here and in the UK?

True, the UK economic situation is...
Forum: Canada
Dec 12th 2011, 8:54 pm
Replies: 160
Views: 14,360
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Are you Emigrating, or Escaping?

People move to Canada for many different reasons. I agree moving here simply because the USA was too hard to get into or Aus is too far away, may not be the best reasons.

Ultimately the reason...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 12th 2011, 7:51 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 12,035
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Who's going where at Christmas?

+1
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 8th 2011, 2:35 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 738
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: housing associations

I am so sorry to hear the awful time your friend is having.

Would she be willing to go back to the UK without husband? What part of the UK would she be looking to return to?

Does she have any...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 8th 2011, 2:23 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Leasehold

Have a look at this website:

http://www.lease-advice.org/default2.asp

Lots of advice re leaseholds and pitfalls

Personally I too would avoid a leasehold if possible.

Hope that helps.
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2011, 2:53 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 9,382
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: If you could do it all over again....

And how does this relate to the original question?:confused:
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2011, 2:46 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Anyone work in recruitment?

Hi PhatDave

Thanks for your post. I suggested PM is a way of communicating simply because I had a couple of specific questions which I thought were a bit personal and would not be of use to the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2011, 8:38 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Anyone work in recruitment?

Does anyone work in recruitment? If so please PM me as have a couple of questions re working in that sector.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 5th 2011, 3:57 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 13,439
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Benefits in the UK (London)

Hi Mr BritUSA

Firstly Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) falls into 2 types. One is Contribution based and requires you to have paid sufficient UK national insurance for the previous 2 tax years. It is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 30th 2011, 7:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By Optimistic Pessimist

Re: Coming back to uk

Thats exactly what I meant, thanks Dunroving :).
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