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Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2013, 3:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Just about to sign Lease but found this (bed bugs!)!

We aren't gonna risk it - not for that price - thankfully I checked the bedbugs website and saw all the complaints on there. Gutting as it was PERFECT location - but as one of the people said on...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2013, 1:14 am
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By emjaca85

Just about to sign Lease but found this (bed bugs!)!

Going to sign lease for a new apartment tomorrow( they are transfering lease over to us for 2 months) and just found this!! We are on a higher floor - what would you do? Disaster! :cry_smile:...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2013, 5:40 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

We are gonna sublet for a couple of months right next to wellesly subway then an option to take on the new lease. its 1900 all utillities inclusive - yes expensive but I come form SE London so not so...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2013, 4:25 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

We viewed the property and the area and it was a bit rough - reminded me of home lol - the apartment wasn't too sad to be honest, but wasn't that fussed on the area and felt it was too expensive -...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2013, 11:30 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

no we don't have to be near a subway, street car is fine..
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2013, 3:00 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

Been looking on Craigslist and Kijiji forgot about viewit, ill check that one..

We want to be as close to Downtown as possible or near a subway, we need to be out of our current place by the 1st...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2013, 2:22 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

Thanks - everyone is saying that is quite expensive, im finding it hard to find anything that is less then that without it being tiny 1 + den and bad shape.

Ideally we want semifurnished (this...
Forum: Canada
Jul 7th 2013, 8:14 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By emjaca85

Bloor/Landsdown area to rent in Toronto

Anyone know what this area is like, its right near the subway? 2 bed apartment for $1750, utilities are between $80 -$120 a month - does that sound accurate?


Been in Toronto a week - currently...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2013, 4:31 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 9,929
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Understanding flat rental prices in Glasgow

Average salary in the UK is about 26k by the way so 38k is a very good wage. I don't think you'd have any trouble living on that personally. Like every major city though - its never cheap - but you...
Forum: Canada
Jun 18th 2013, 11:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,236
Posted By emjaca85

Re: me myself and i

Love this! Good for you! :)
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2013, 9:15 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,744
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Offering to work for free to get your foot in the door?

Thank-you this was what I was kinda getting at.. :rofl:
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2013, 9:11 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,744
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Offering to work for free to get your foot in the door?

Thank-you for all this people. I'm headed over on June 28th - less the two weeks!!!!. The plan originally was to just get a low paid job ie Starbucks ect and have some fun for a year - maybe two.
...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2013, 5:38 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,744
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Offering to work for free to get your foot in the door?

Yeah sorry I am coming over on my first IEC, I was thinking like a free work trial - nothing dodgy! I have a digital portfolio of my work, great references ect.

I would rather work free for a few...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2013, 4:05 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,744
Posted By emjaca85

Offering to work for free to get your foot in the door?

When looking for work in Toronto has anyone tried this approach? Regarding office work type jobs?

My background is 8 years in website admin and content managing for a small family run e-commerce...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2013, 9:53 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

This is interesting but I imagine it would piss off the landlord, and if i needed a reference in the future.........
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2013, 9:48 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

LOL haha I street viewed it on google and it looked umm rough... thanks for the area info..
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2013, 10:57 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

Something like this from craigslist looks ok doesnt it? Minimum 6 months lease is great! - especially if that landlord has to go on trust. all inclusive for $1750pm. No sure of the area though. But...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2013, 10:24 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

Thanks for all the feedback. We'll definatly be aware of scams, I think coming from a big city helps we'll try and have our wits abouts us. We know it wont be cheaper - we just want a change of scene...
Forum: Canada
Jun 13th 2013, 6:53 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

Well this kind of thing gives me hope! Although I would like to see the place in person and see the area ect. Was your proof of funds just a print out of your UK bank statement?

Has anyone had any...
Forum: Canada
Jun 13th 2013, 12:22 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

wow 12 months rent! If i was just on my own then it would be easier I guess, lots of rooms out there, its becuase we want to rent on our own - 2 beds. Well we'll just have to see how it goes, people...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2013, 10:43 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

As for the renting we'll just have to go over and see what happens, and hope we are lucky!
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2013, 7:21 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Re: Toronto Renting

He was aware he had to re-train - is that not the same thing? I think he hoped to retrain on the job or some sort of course - he did make some calls. I shall pass this info and link on - thank you.
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2013, 4:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By emjaca85

Toronto Renting

We are coming over to Toronto end on June and staying in a hostel until we find something permanent.

Anyone have any advice as to wether agencies/landlords would be happy if we can put down say 6...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2013, 10:23 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,796
Posted By emjaca85

Has anyone been sponsered/gained PR without a degree?

Hi there,

Just wondered are there ways/has anyone gained PR by working your way up from the bottom and gaining sponsership from being a good worker with no degree or particular skills?

I'm 28...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 13th 2013, 12:01 pm
Replies: 8,642
Views: 758,075
Posted By emjaca85

Re: IEC 2013

Me and my mate submitted ours on the 20th march(not quite a month) and not heard anything yet. Don't know whether i should phone them or wait as you have received yours. My mate phoned and they said...
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