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Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2005, 9:03 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,082
Posted By jabber

Re: Top Eight Reasons Not To Immigrate To Canada

Hi Sheila,
You sound pretty decided about your move, so good for you. I'm afraid I'm one for whinging about my situation big time! So don't feel bad. I'm 49 and I've never been able to satisfy my...
Forum: Canada
Aug 20th 2005, 11:58 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,082
Posted By jabber

Re: Top Eight Reasons Not To Immigrate To Canada

Hi Sheila and welcome.

As I am currently living in Ottawa I thought I would make myself known to you - if I can help in any way. First I'm not sure what you mean by the complicated process of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 11th 2005, 8:36 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By jabber

Re: St. Andrews Scotland

Thanks ags, so you are off to Africa, what are the house prices like there, but then I am trying to get away from the heat here in Ottawa. I would like a more temperate climate without the extremes...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 11th 2005, 8:31 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By jabber

Re: St. Andrews Scotland

Thanks everyone for your replies, sorry for the delay in getting back.

Thanks Scottish. My needs are very simple, but unaffordable I think. I would like to work at University of St. Andrews, live...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 10th 2005, 1:13 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By jabber

Re: St. Andrews Scotland

Hi ags,
Thanks for the tip regarding mortgage, that is a thought. Perhaps by the time I establish a credit rating, the house prices will have gone down!!

I have been to Colchester many years ago....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2005, 8:42 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By jabber

Re: St. Andrews Scotland

Thanks "ags" for your prompt reply. I found a one bed flat in a place called Anstruthers close to St. Andrews for 60,000 pounds, but that was the only affordable accomodation I could find. It's...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2005, 8:25 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By jabber

St. Andrews Scotland

Would anyone know anything about St. Andrews Scotland? Have been searching for possible areas in UK, and St. Andrews seemed to offer everything I was looking for: workiing at the university; nice...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2005, 12:25 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,361
Posted By jabber

Re: Canada lifestyle v UK not so bad!

In reply to andrewfmuir - "weather in Scotland really gets you down", I've been holed up in my house with my air conditioning on all weekend due to the excessive heat in Ottawa. As I type it is 8:00...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2005, 7:50 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,466
Posted By jabber

Re: Hello from a newbie!

Yes I can sympathize with you NookZ in your 4 hour commute. Could you not work a little closer to Suffolk, how about Cambridge? Or are the salaries that much lower outside of London that it wouldn't...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2005, 1:39 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,466
Posted By jabber

Re: Hello from a newbie!

Hi NookZ,
I won't pretend that I can be of much help, but I would pay attention to the job market in Canada very carefully. It can be very difficult, and who one knows is a big factor. So if you...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2005, 1:00 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,595
Posted By jabber

Re: Do you feel like you belong?

Hi Balzac,
No I don't think the attacks would stop me either, because I have tried so hard here to make a life and it hasn't worked out for all the effort I have invested. Besides, it's just what...
Forum: Canada
Jul 7th 2005, 1:37 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,595
Posted By jabber

Re: Do you feel like you belong?

Welcome Balzac from a new member too. :)

I suggest that all those who don't know whether they belong in Canada or the UK, (me included :confused: start a new colony in mid-Atlantic). I know I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2005, 8:52 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,589
Posted By jabber

Re: Decision on Returning to Britain

In reply to seacreature regarding not being able to cold call employers etc. to find a good job in Canada, I can't do that either and I'm Canadian. I put it down to my English ancestry. I have a...
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2005, 1:56 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,595
Posted By jabber

Smile Re: Do you feel like you belong?

Hello everyone, I've just joined. I thought everyone's reply to Brodel was very encouraging, and I hope he feels a bit better.

I am Canadian born and bred with British mother. I have been more...
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