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Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2019, 9:28 am
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By yakstar

Re: Permanent VS Contract in BC

Thanks all for such quick feedback, valuable as always.

@dbd33
I'm able to control my and my families spending and am used to working of a budget by making adjustments MoM in my spend so having a...
Forum: Canada
Jan 9th 2019, 8:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By yakstar

Permanent VS Contract in BC

Hi Everyone,
I've posted a few threads previously for advice on relocating to Vancouver and budgets, thanks all for great feedback and support. Since then, I've visited Vancouver for a second time...
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2018, 1:30 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Re: Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

Evening all, I’ve landed in Vancouver earlier today, brought the crappy weather with me it seems. I’m staying near Gilmore station for the next 7 days in case anyone is in the area or could recommend...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2018, 8:48 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Re: Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

noted, unfortunately OH doesn’t like sushi, but does eat katsu curry and other Japanese hot foods, as well Korean. In fairness I’m looking forward to some healthier dishes for a change, so I’m...
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2018, 7:51 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Re: Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

Thank you for sharing your own experiences.

That makes sense and we can easily survive on a tighter budget by cooking larger meals which last the next day (or two or three) as lunches. This cuts...
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2018, 7:01 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Re: Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

Wow, some great advice here, so here we go (will add these comments to original image):
@Scilly
generally I do my own gardening (mowing lawn, etc) and my wife tends to take care of the cleaning,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2018, 5:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

Good question. I’d like to think so, my role isn’t as generic as perhaps the name suggest and in my experience of working on almost identical projects within the same domain mean that I’ve made the...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2018, 3:55 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Re: Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

Thanks, noted. As we're only planning on the one car, it should be a bit cheaper, but also surprising how high the cost is compared to UK. It may be part of the lease agreement but will check. If I'm...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2018, 2:19 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,244
Posted By yakstar

Cost of Living Vancouver (2018)

Hello everyone,
Background:
I've recently started a post to discuss relocation packages (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/relocation-package-how-919182) as I'm in early stages of planning...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2018, 11:04 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

:P Ok, you're right, I'll do that. Interesting about the relocation amounts, I've not found a huge deal of detail/examples of this from others, so will do more research hopefully from others coming...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2018, 10:35 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

So I was planning on starting a new thread on inter company transfers, but I'll keep it brief here. I'm employed for the company here in London, and looking to transfer to a sister company (different...
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2018, 7:12 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

I wonder if similar advice would be given to anyone relocating from Vancouver to London where there’s a similar problem with housing but perhaps salaries are slightly higher.
From what I’m reading,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 12th 2018, 3:49 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

Thank you all for the constructive feedback, the discussion has veered off slightly from the core question which is how I can negotiate a salary and relocation package to allow me to have a similar...
Forum: Canada
Nov 12th 2018, 7:48 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

Ok, so perhaps the properties listed for $2000 on Craig’s list are scams or in undesirable locations, but I have found a few. It’ll be really tough to be picky about perfect house and best price when...
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2018, 10:05 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

Thanks scilly, you’re right and I am well aware of the difficulties locals face due to the shortage of supply in affordable accommodation. Having viewed a number of spend comparison sites/posts, its...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2018, 11:01 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Re: Relocation Package how to?

Thank you, that’s really helpful. Yes I will be employed by my current UK employer during this 1WK trip and will work on a consultancy basis.
Perhaps I should have explained, my decision to leave...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2018, 10:01 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,158
Posted By yakstar

Relocation Package how to?

Hi,
Firstly, thanks to all veteran forum users for providing such a wealth of information including the Wki pages. You’ve reduced my questions down by almost 90%! Also, great banter all around!...
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