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Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2023, 11:38 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,084
Posted By zdenka

Re: Any UK Ex pat police working in Edmonton?

My ex used to work for the Calgary police and he said that listening to the radio you'd think you were in the UK sometimes. This was a while back so I don't know if they were actively recruiting...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2021, 1:18 pm
Replies: 144
Views: 13,656
Posted By zdenka

Re: What made you decide to make the move to Canada

I believe (might be wrong) that people are generally financially better off here than in the UK which is the reason many choose to come here as well as stay here. I am making about a double of what I...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2021, 12:29 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 22,215
Posted By zdenka

Re: Moving back home but 18 year old refusing .

Tough call. Sorry to hear you have this extra worry on top of moving/covid/starting over. My friends left a while back to Europe (not the UK) only to return 6 months later because of their children...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 1st 2020, 2:43 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,438
Posted By zdenka

Re: Imminent move and Coronavirus

Wow is that right? I wouldn't have expected that. My trip in June got cancelled (not the permanent move, that is happening next year) because my school is closed.

I hope this means things will be...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 20th 2019, 5:53 am
Replies: 107
Views: 18,270
Posted By zdenka

Re: Am I the only that thinks Canadian supermarket food is crap?

Oh thank you, I will check it out. I am running out of ideas! :)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 20th 2019, 3:06 am
Replies: 107
Views: 18,270
Posted By zdenka

Re: Am I the only that thinks Canadian supermarket food is crap?

I just had this conversation with some Canadian friends. They thought the grab and go selection in stores these days is poor. So it may not be just UK vs Canada thing, but an overall decline of ready...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2019, 5:29 am
Replies: 75
Views: 17,491
Posted By zdenka

Re: UK NHS vs Alberta Health Service - Which one is best?

Wait time can be anywhere between 15 mins to 12 + hrs in Calgary. I have worked in a hospital for over 12 years and have seen a great variety of wait times, also depends on injuries.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2019, 9:04 am
Replies: 36
Views: 10,996
Posted By zdenka

Re: Giving in to the 9 year itch.q

This reads like a book. I am so excited for you. Good luck.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 4th 2019, 3:34 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By zdenka

Re: So it begins.......

Isn't that the crazy part? At one point it's just an idea and next thing you know you are looking at moving quotes and flights online. I remember it all happened so fast when I was moving to Canada...
Forum: Canada
Jul 4th 2019, 3:27 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 13,448
Posted By zdenka

Re: Major life advice needed from wise people

My experience: no, but not worse.


My experience: absolutely NOT

This move might be a good change for you if you just need a change of scenery but be prepared for some struggle in the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 1st 2019, 4:32 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,070
Posted By zdenka

Re: Immigrating to Calgary from UK.

Hello Gavin :)

As somebody else suggested, come over and network a bit first. Calgary has had high unemployment over the last few years due to a slow economy. It may take a few months for a local...
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2019, 4:26 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 17,491
Posted By zdenka

Re: UK NHS vs Alberta Health Service - Which one is best?

I have lived in AB for 13 years and work in healthcare. I have never used the UK system as an adult so I cannot compare.
It can be difficult to find a family physician (but not impossible). And the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2019, 9:10 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By zdenka

Re: EXCHANGE RATE

CIBC has some kind of promo going on now too. This keeps on popping up on facebook.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2019, 8:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,949
Posted By zdenka

Re: Moving (back) to The UK to go to University,with questions!!!

I had a similar issue. I have a EU passport but have lived in Canada for more than 3 years, hence the international fees. Once she lives in the UK for a bit, she should get her residency status back...
Forum: Canniversary
Jun 22nd 2019, 8:16 am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,700
Posted By zdenka

Re: First big milestone....10 years in Canada

Congratulations! I am so glad you are enjoying what this place has to offer and yet being honest about the stuff you miss back home. I wish you many good years ahead.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2019, 5:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By zdenka

Re: moving back question

:rofl:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2019, 6:26 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By zdenka

Re: Costing of Living - Income vs Expenditure

I am trying to figure out the same. Single income (about 30-35K gross a year) but I was looking at one bedroom or even a studio to start. I also used one of those "take home after tax" websites.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2019, 6:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By zdenka

Re: Moving to UK in 2020. Can I pull it off?

Thank you. I was worried about that. I wouldn't want to spend a hefty amount on a program I wouldn't be able to complete due to new immigration laws. I am also past the prime age to become a mail...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2019, 4:25 am
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By zdenka

Re: Battle of Dunbar 1650

I always wanted to go see one of those. Maybe one day.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 15th 2019, 7:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By zdenka

Moving to UK in 2020. Can I pull it off?

Hello,

I am an EU citizen currently living in Canada. I just got accepted into MSc program in the UK. My plan was to finish the program online over the next 3 years and then move to the UK for...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2019, 6:52 am
Replies: 123
Views: 40,595
Posted By zdenka

Re: Second Class Citizen

I think this will greatly depend on where you live. I found bigger cities to be more open-minded about immigrants. Canada has a lot to offer but it's not perfect. Nowhere is. I have had good and bad...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2019, 11:22 am
Replies: 50
Views: 12,392
Posted By zdenka

Re: Vacation/Holiday time issue

Wow lucky! I have not heard of this. My friends who work for international companies for sure don't get that much. Well done. :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2019, 7:33 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,784
Posted By zdenka

Re: Moving to canada - questions about nursing

https://www.athabascau.ca/programs/program-listings.php?/undergraduate/all/all

This is a distance uni. I know people that completed their B Nursing through them. Not sure of what the requirements...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2019, 3:59 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 12,392
Posted By zdenka

Re: Vacation/Holiday time issue

This is gold. My brother visits every 10 years and yet he is treated like a god. I go almost every year and yet it's never enough.
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2019, 2:35 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 12,392
Posted By zdenka

Re: Vacation/Holiday time issue

Honestly, the worst part for me is that nobody back in Europe gets this. I spend all my vacation every year going to visit them and end up sitting on my parents' sofa, with visiting relatives. I do...
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