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Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2013, 8:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By snowgo

Re: No fixed address and wanting a vehicle

Hi thanks for your comment. We have been through through cycle before with leaving the UK permanently picking up an RV on a 1 month hire. Purchasing a truck and trailer before the return date. But...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2013, 9:21 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By snowgo

Re: No fixed address and wanting a vehicle

We have PR status.
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2013, 9:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By snowgo

No fixed address and wanting a vehicle

Ive put the question out but have no clear answer yet. Could anyone please advise on this issue.

I arrive in Calgary june 13 with my family. This is round 2 of moving to canada.

We will be...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2013, 6:18 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,815
Posted By snowgo

Re: Working in calgary as cladder

I agree but the point is I am willing to start over and work my way up within that sector. I am very interested in the drilling MWD side of the industry.

Anyhow we are all moving back out on the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2013, 5:47 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Hi, Im looking to get into the sector generally. Ideally I should stay with construction and work as a superintendent as that is where my Industry skills are and where I could earn a respectful wage...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 7:11 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,628
Posted By snowgo

Re: Slow Employment Civil Engineer

I found myself at Calgary airport in 2007 with my wife and kids, cats and dogs and a container en-route to Van ,about to be put on the next flight back to UK. All because the employer I had been...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 6:50 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,628
Posted By snowgo

Re: Slow Employment Civil Engineer

Canadian employers are distant and slow to commit.
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 6:47 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 10,838
Posted By snowgo

Re: Question about Pet Transport UK to Canada

Book as baggage $275.
We paid £2500 on our first trip out for two dogs and a cat. Royal rip off.
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 6:26 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 10,838
Posted By snowgo

Re: Question about Pet Transport UK to Canada

I booked my Lab and cat as baggage for $550 combined price inc taxes :) Gatwick to Calgary. Fly june 13.
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 6:10 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Is it your first trip?
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 5:54 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,815
Posted By snowgo

Re: Working in calgary as cladder

Work outside all winter? To be avoided if possible. Lungs might have a bit of a hard time depending on the exertion levels. Other than that dexterity becomes a problem with your deer skin or other...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 9:03 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Thanks very much for the info. I had no idea about this . I will be looking into all options. What are you working as?
Forum: Canniversary
Feb 27th 2013, 4:39 am
Replies: 94
Views: 26,234
Posted By snowgo

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

I guess you have not had the misfortune to have been in a situation similar to mine. Out of the country for 3 years and you return as a Mr Nobody!!
Insurance , credit ratings , and kind of previous...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 4:14 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

I worked for PCL as a special projects superintendent for a year. Until they ran out of work on those projects. They let 500 european workers go two weeks before xmas of 2009 with only 2 wks notice....
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:53 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Thats news to me. How much could I expect to be paid on an apprenticeship ?
I would be up for that if its enough to support a family of four in rental accommodation and run a car.
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:40 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Whats your experience ?
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:39 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Hi , nothing to lose this time around. Every dollar earned is a dollar profit .

I am willing to re train to get in to the sector. Doesnt need to be rig work. I could get in on camp set up, site...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:29 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

The UK construction sector is on its knees. Its got to be better in Alberta. Contacts there tell me everyone is busy so, that is a big improvement on my last experience.
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:27 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Hi , im booked to go with the family 13 June. I have a couple of leads to follow up. My experience of networking in Canada is lots of talk about the spring and the large amounts of work coming up. I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 3:20 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Re: Oil Sector

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the link, I did start the application back in 2010 but as I was not totally unemployed others got the places before me. Its pretty tricky to be able to take so much time away...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2013, 2:49 am
Replies: 62
Views: 6,260
Posted By snowgo

Arrow Oil Sector

Hi everyone,

Im looking for an in road to the oil sector. I have PR. I have entry level certs such as First aid,CSTS,Fall Arrest, WHiMiS, HS2 Alive.

My original endeavour to Canada was back in...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 28th 2011, 6:38 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 26,234
Posted By snowgo

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

I must say even now that we are back in the UK I don't see any real sign of my wife making an effort to look for work. This is now a big worry as I have to find 12 grand for upfront rent payments by...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 22nd 2011, 6:44 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 26,234
Posted By snowgo

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

I would return to full time ed if i didnt have to find so much cash every month.
all the best with your studies. What subjuct have you commited to?
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 22nd 2011, 6:42 am
Replies: 94
Views: 26,234
Posted By snowgo

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

Truth be known , i got sick of trying to please people. You have to know when to stop. I gave it everything i was prepared to.
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 22nd 2011, 4:58 am
Replies: 94
Views: 26,234
Posted By snowgo

Re: 4.5 years on and bust.

Im glad its working out for you and your family. If my wife was prepared to work we would still be in canada. Just hanging on but we would be there.

I personally find it alot easier to find work...
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