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Forum: Canada
May 5th 2018, 8:07 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

The way it typically works is you might start with 2 weeks, but if you are paid salary (not hourly) then with bigger companies you will probably start with 3 weeks. After usually 5 years you will...
Forum: Canada
May 3rd 2018, 9:13 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Moses i would say you are correct. It is of great understanding that everything is expensive in Switzerland. I do not want to sound bitter, the country is beautiful. We get "sticker shock" over a lot...
Forum: Canada
May 3rd 2018, 7:13 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

BristolUK I have lived in Switzerland now for 6 years and can certainly share with you in its natural beauty. Do I think it is "better" than Canada? Not at all. No two countries are identical....
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 9:58 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Jsmth321 I do see you are living out in Vancouver. I lived out there for 6 years and absolutely loved it (yes it rains a lot). Now a snow day in Vancouver would be an EXTREMELY rare event, wouldn't...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 9:05 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Yes, I agree with Moses on this one. Socially we are to blame if on a snow day (best memories as a child) there is no parent at home because we are all in the workplace. One thing about Switzerland...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 8:50 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Check out Lake Lousie, Lake Jasper, or any body of lake in Canada :thumbsup:
Seriously, you need to really take in British Columbia...It is nicked named "Beautiful British Columbia" for a reason.
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 8:48 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

dbd33 let me come back on this one. Switzerland is indeed a beautiful tiny little country that can give you added convenience because everything is only 3-4 hours away max. BUT and this is a big one,...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 8:25 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Tumbling_Dice I just noticed that you are in Halifax Nova Scotia!!!! You are in a beautiful area, my wife and I absolutely love love LOVE the East Coast. I have some family in the Annapolis Valley...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 8:11 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Tumbling Dice i can appreciate and completely understand your point. The leave time is ridiculously low relative to U.K./European standards. I can only hope this improves over time but I guess I lean...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 3:54 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Yes EasyJet makes life easier to travel, I agree. I still can't believe how cheap flights can go for, especially when booked in advance. Still can't get any cheaper than a "Staycation" :p
...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 2:29 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

I can share with you that living as an Expat is not easy. It is a constant question about when we should consider "moving back" as we want our boys to also experience and be culturally connected to...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 2:21 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

dbd33 you need to take the good with the bad with any Expat experience or move on. Living in Switzerland i sacrificed living in a two-story home with inground pool to live in a small flat with no...
Forum: Canada
May 2nd 2018, 2:09 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Please, how factually incorrect can you get. Canada (like Britain) is rich with multi-culturalism. There are lots of festivities annually celebrating different heritages and authentic cuisines...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2018, 9:17 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Yeah, that was my mistake. :blink: Like I was saying is the benefit period has increased to 1.5 years and most employers offer top-ups from the Government's 55%. I believe my last employer offered a...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2018, 8:37 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Believe me, you have only scratched the surface of places to see in Canada. Stay positive with your expat experience and make the most of it. I was just thinking that when you compare travelling in...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2018, 7:26 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Well to each and there own i guess. Canada is a beautiful country. I have travelled from east to west. I have been in the rockies, seen glaciers and emerald lakes. Hiked in temperate rainforests on...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 30th 2018, 8:53 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 6,633
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Accents, pronunciation, Canadianisms

Just hilarious. Had me in tears. :goodpost: I like to think my ear has sharpened a bit more towards the British accent, as I have met many Brits now being abroad and watching loads of Jeremey Kyle...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:56 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Well said, couldn't have described it better. The only part i would disagree with is throwing rubbish out the window.

Now cottaging is about leaving the hustle and bustle of the busy city behind...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:29 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

I should add the Liberal Govt has increased the total leave to 18 months, which is impressive. It's true the Gov will pay something like 55% of pay but a good employer will offer top ups (ex....
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:22 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Oh yeah Canada can offer both extremes 😀
Nothing like a hot humid summer. I hope you are enjoying the cottage country on a nice lake when things get cooking. Absolutely no need to take off, the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:18 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Ahhhh good ol' Canada 😂
If you are not use to the mosquitoes, and find youself deep in the bush, then you will want to wear long pants/sleeves with lots of spray. I spent a good majority of youth...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 30th 2018, 6:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Wellington schools

Thanks Princess very helpful! We will definitely look into this neighbourhood and school you have recommended.
Best,
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:37 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

Bats, in Switzerland you get 14 weeks and United States you are entitled to I believe 12 weeks unpaid leave. 52 weeks is a definite benefit. More pay in UK?? I would say that all depends on the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:32 am
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

I'm sorry, my impression was that you have already accounted for the deep freeze. The weather is obviously cold in the winter. Calling the weather horrible is saddly an overstatement. If you don't...
Forum: Canada
Apr 29th 2018, 8:27 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 40,891
Posted By ExpatSleeFamily

Re: Work/life balance with only two weeks holiday

I can tell you that being a Canadian and having lived in Canada for over 30 years you do not notice the short annual leave. You are right that 2 weeks is a typical offer from small private companies...
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