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Forum: Canada

Dec 8th 2020, 1:52 am

Replies: 27

Revolut for UK to CA transfers (vs Transferwise)

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Posted By whytrigg

Re: Revolut for UK to CA transfers (vs Transferwise)

Why don't you have canadian accounts? My bank opened canadian accounts for me months before I came over, it was one less thing to worry about. I used HSBC and can see my UK and Canadian accounts all...

Forum: Canada

Nov 7th 2020, 3:01 am

Replies: 20

Do we have enough money to move?

Views: 3,906

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Do we have enough money to move?

Yes, I do shop at local farmers markets, we have plenty of them in my area - although they close down in Oct and don't start up again until April/May time. There are also Hutterites that sell produce...

Forum: Canada

Nov 5th 2020, 5:25 am

Replies: 20

Do we have enough money to move?

Views: 3,906

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Do we have enough money to move?

With all due respect to Daniel, I don't think that $600 a month grocery bill for a family of 4 is accurate. I have a family of 4 (my kids are 2 and 4 so don't even eat much) and I mainly shop in...

Forum: Canada

Jul 13th 2020, 6:48 am

Replies: 25

New immigrant car/auto insurance

Views: 4,507

Posted By whytrigg

Re: New immigrant car/auto insurance

The Economical also accepts UK history and no claims, doesn't change the fact the insurance is astronomical here in Calgary. I pay about $1800 for my truck and car combined with full coverage and...

Forum: Australia

Jun 26th 2020, 3:13 am

Replies: 49

Changing plans from Canada to Aus?

Views: 10,319

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Changing plans from Canada to Aus?

Interesting thread.

I moved to Canada 4 years ago, I live in Calgary and I have never regretted the move at all, although, I'm somewhat drawn to Australia because the winters are so long and cold...

Forum: Canada

Nov 4th 2019, 7:01 am

Replies: 16

Viability of moving to Canada and accounting qualifications

Views: 2,375

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Viability of moving to Canada and accounting qualifications

Canadian employers don't recognize much in the way of UK designations and really struggle to credit you with your UK experience - you will need your CPA if you want to be paid like a CPA.

Pretty...

Forum: Canada

Oct 5th 2019, 2:53 pm

Replies: 41

Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Views: 10,473

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

I moved my family to Okotoks 3 years ago from Newcastle UK,

I was on more money in the UK, but I consider that the "new Canadian discount" which I'm hoping to erode. Saying that, I'm able to...

Forum: Canada

Sep 23rd 2019, 8:33 am

Replies: 12

Calgary salaries, cost of living, childcare and general help!

Views: 2,934

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Calgary salaries, cost of living, childcare and general help!

While I know this is from a few months ago, its information that is hard to find unless you've lived here so anyone else researching may find this useful.

I live in Calgary, we are a single income...

Forum: Canada

Sep 10th 2019, 3:52 am

Replies: 123

Second Class Citizen

Views: 40,608

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Second Class Citizen

My family and I have been here 3 years this month (citizenship time, oh yeah!). We had a leaving party in the UK when we left, we catered for about 50 or so but over 200 people came along, it was...

Forum: Canada

Jul 23rd 2016, 7:45 pm

Replies: 49

Renting Pitfalls in Calgary

Views: 7,011

Posted By whytrigg

Re: Renting Pitfalls in Calgary

Snap - I was just offered a job there on Friday and booked flights to move there today. I'm going to fly out a week in advance of my family to find somewhere to stay which given the time frame will...

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