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Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2015, 2:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By kevinm

Re: Haggle over job offer

I would like the job so didn't want to push my luck.
I'm not sure of how many people in line but went for the interview Friday afternoon and was told I wouldn't hear anything for about 2 weeks, I...
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2015, 2:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By kevinm

Haggle over job offer

Hello all, I have received a job offer and the holiday entitlement is 10 days.
Is this something you can negotiate ?
The job is with a big bank so wasn't sure how flexible they would be.
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2015, 4:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By kevinm

Smile Nova Scotia - hello

So we arrived last week in the Storm which made getting here interesting.
Now we are here I'm looking for a job.
I have applied for a couple of jobs online and emailed 1 of them with updated...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2015, 10:20 am
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By kevinm

Re: Nova Scotia - Coming over in 2 weeks

Thanks for the replies. I know she wouldn't want to work in a call centre but TD could be a good place to look.
I know she would need to make her qualifications Canadian but she has considered...
Forum: Canada
Jan 21st 2015, 10:17 am
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By kevinm

Re: Nova Scotia - Coming over in 2 weeks

Hi, initially we will be renting in Indian Harbour but need to explore more.
Networking for both friends and work I guess.
I worked for a finance bureau as a computer operations manager (loosely...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2015, 11:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By kevinm

Nova Scotia - Coming over in 2 weeks

Hello all, we are moving to Nova Scotia in 2 weeks.
We are a family of 4 and looking for any contacts / network building opportunities and advice. So if there any friendly (Im sure you all are)...
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2014, 2:46 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By kevinm

Exchange money

I'm looking into exchanging around £5k into dollars to take with us.
We don't have a bank account in Canada so wondered who people had used to get cash and who can be trusted.
When we have a bank...
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2014, 2:43 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,745
Posted By kevinm

Re: UK TV when in Canada

Thanks for all the replies.
Sounds like there are a couple of options.
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2014, 10:31 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,745
Posted By kevinm

UK TV when in Canada

Hi,
The house we will be renting in Canada will have a basic Eastlink package and we have been told we can add any package we want providing we pay for it.

I have looked at Eastlink and it...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 27th 2014, 12:33 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By kevinm

Good to follow quick question

What happens if you bring something over that isn't on the goods to follow list?
Are you just not allowed to or do you have to pay duty on it.
Forum: Canada
Sep 8th 2013, 9:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By kevinm

Re: Immigration shows

Thanks all.
It's what I thought but wondered if anyone had had any success.
I think I'll give it a miss.

Not2old.. There are a couple coming up depending on where you are in the country....
Forum: Canada
Sep 8th 2013, 1:50 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By kevinm

Immigration shows

I see there are some immigration exhibitions shows coming next month and wondered if they are worth going to if I already have my visa.
It would be solely to try and find employment options.
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2013, 9:46 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,817
Posted By kevinm

Okanagan people

Hello all,

Im looking to move to the Okanagan next year and was hoping to make contact with a few people living in the area.

I noticed when searching that it seems a few people have gone to...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2013, 9:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By kevinm

Goods to follow list

We landed but came back after 4 weeks in 2011 as it was a recce trip.

As we have till may next year I have just revisited the list to see some things were left off and new things bought.
If we...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2013, 4:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By kevinm

Working out costs

Sorry if this is a bit of a how long is a peice of string question but looking for some feedback.
Looking to go to Kelowna next year for 1 year and I need to work out how much i need p/month.
We...
Forum: Canada
May 3rd 2013, 1:04 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By kevinm

Banks / transfer money

Hello, When we go over to Canada im planning at the moment staying for 1 year (long story)
As I will be getting paid in the UK I will need to transfer the money every month.
Can any recommend the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 15th 2013, 9:21 am
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By kevinm

Please can you confirm.

I landed in Canada (Vancouver) on May 5th 2011 and I was there for 4 weeks and then came back home.
I now plan to move over late May 2014, can someone please confirm that my timings are correct...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2012, 10:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By kevinm

Re: Renting

I'm hoping that utilities included will be everything apart from what we need personally like car / mobile phone(s)
If that is the case I need to earn a lot less then I 1st thought, saying that I...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2012, 9:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By kevinm

Re: Renting

Thanks Rich.
I'll need a car as well I guess, 2nd hand cars look pretty expensive compared to say a new dodge. So on top I'll need car insurance.
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2012, 8:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By kevinm

Renting

I am looking to see how much it will cost me / I need to rent for a year.

I have found a couple of properties that are fully furnished and include utilities.

Can anyone tell me what other costs...
Forum: Canada
Aug 23rd 2012, 6:02 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,255
Posted By kevinm

Kettle Valley - Convenience store

Hi, Is there any Upper Mission / Kettle Valley folk here
I was just wondering if the Convenience store had been built yet or open?
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2012, 9:17 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,092
Posted By kevinm

Re: Is this worth doing?

Sorry, I didnt make it very clear, yes we have our visas and SIN cards
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2012, 9:12 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,092
Posted By kevinm

Re: Is this worth doing?

Good points Ian.
The only reason we have thought 6 months is if we dont like it in that time then we would come back just in time for them to go back to school so only really missing around 3-4...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2012, 8:48 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,092
Posted By kevinm

Re: Is this worth doing?

I should explain we wouldn't be intending to do this for another year but I want to do some research on rentals schools jobs etc, that would lead to alot more questions that im not sure about.
Our...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2012, 8:39 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,092
Posted By kevinm

Is this worth doing?

My situation - We landed May 2011 and we stayed for a month reccie that included Vancouver / Kelowna and NS.
Ive always wanted to live in Canada since the 1st time I visited in 2006, since then we...
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