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Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2017, 6:55 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,096
Posted By Juliew

Re: Co-op Housing in Vancouver

Seriously why don't you move to a commutable suburb and buy a townhouse. There are many areas in Coquitlam, Surrey, New Westminster and Port Moody where you can purchase a older townhouse for around...
Forum: Canada
Nov 2nd 2014, 6:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 12,312
Posted By Juliew

Re: UK Grade 12 equivalent?

As a BC teacher and someone that has taught A levels in the UK, I don't believe that there is a straight forward answer to this question. Generally speaking A levels and grade twelve (someone that...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2014, 2:46 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,116
Posted By Juliew

Re: Being reassigned to Canada - lots of questions

Try the CRA online calculator to estimate your monthly pay.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/bsnss/pdoc-eng.html

Using this calculator I have a net monthly pay of about $5950.00. This is...
Forum: Canada
Dec 2nd 2013, 8:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By Juliew

Re: Teaching in Canada (BC)

I wouldn't take the above comment to heart. I know a lot of teachers that were foreign trained and managed to successfully find work. It is tough at the moment but not impossible. There is still a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2013, 4:03 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,359
Posted By Juliew

Re: Teacher and builder looking to move to BC

A couple of points. Yes I am Canadian but I did not have a BC license when I was in the UK. I had an Ontario license. Yes it can be very difficult to find jobs in Vancouver at the moment as a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2013, 10:35 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,359
Posted By Juliew

Re: Teacher and builder looking to move to BC

Hi Karen,

I hope you haven't been discouraged by the comments. If you are looking in the Vancouver area, your masters will help if it is in special education. It will also help you to move up...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2013, 6:07 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,359
Posted By Juliew

Re: Teacher and builder looking to move to BC

Hi Karen,

I cannot comment on your husbands situation but I can say that there is currently a shortage of special needs teachers in the Vancouver area. You will need to get your BC license which...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2013, 6:22 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 5,467
Posted By Juliew

Re: BC - take home pay?

If you are working for the Fraser Health you will also need to consider union dues (can be over $100.00 per month), pension (10% of your gross income) and other incidentals. I work for the BC...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2011, 12:18 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,828
Posted By Juliew

Re: Evaluation of UK degree

Hi there,

My husband had a three year bachelor degree from the UK. When he wanted to become a teacher here in BC he had to do another year before he could do the equivalent of a PGCE. It is just...
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2011, 8:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By Juliew

Re: Day care centres!! Burnaby

Hi there,

The Vancouver Sun has a database of all the licenced daycares in the Metro Vancouver area. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/daycare-search.html
The database will provide you with a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2011, 2:58 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,134
Posted By Juliew

Re: Cost of Living UK v Vancouver

Hi there,

My husband and I live on a similar salary (100k). I work part-time and him full time. We have two young children which attend daycare 3 times a week. We are comfortable; but still need...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2011, 9:57 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 7,363
Posted By Juliew

Re: Cost of Groceries!

The problem with the milk in the US and possibly the UK is that there are so many hormones used in it. Canadian milk does not have this. I would rather pay more for this. I personally like the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2011, 5:38 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 7,107
Posted By Juliew

Re: West London to BC - and need of insider info

I would agree with the above comments. Rural Canada can be a very challenging place to live. From afar communities can appear appealing; however there can rampant drug and alcohol issues. Remote...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2010, 8:52 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,817
Posted By Juliew

Re: I need the joy of learning how CAD income tax works!

Actually once you have become accustomed to the Canadian tax system you will realize its purpose. The Canadian tax system provides a vast amount of ways to save money on tax. These are called tax...
Forum: Canada
Dec 9th 2010, 9:15 pm
Replies: 247
Views: 29,213
Posted By Juliew

Re: Serious about going back

taichiiqueen

Please do not judge the entire Canadian education system on your son's experience. Your assessment of the Canadian education system is inaccurate and misleading. Assessment is both...
Forum: Canada
Nov 24th 2010, 4:42 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 21,773
Posted By Juliew

Re: Vancouver vs. London - Help

I would really think about this decision before you make it. With a baby on the way do you really want to be starting a new job? London may have some high salaries but they also have the worst...
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd 2010, 4:26 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,882
Posted By Juliew

Re: should we move or shouldnt we?

You son would most likely need to go back to high school - grade 11. I highly doubt any college would accept GCSE's as Grade 12. My understanding is that GCSE's are equivalent to grade 10 -...
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2010, 11:05 pm
Replies: 319
Views: 71,774
Posted By Juliew

Re: What do you NOT like about living in Canada

As a Canadian I quite enjoy reading these comments. Some I agree with and some not.

The one thing I didn't like about Britain was the buying the round culture at Pubs. I am not a big drinker. ...
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2010, 3:53 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,354
Posted By Juliew

Re: Burnaby/N.Vancouver childcare

Hi There,

The quality of care in daycares throughout the Lowermainland are decent enough. A study once done suggested that the non-profit daycares offer the best care. I have not experienced...
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2010, 6:36 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 12,625
Posted By Juliew

Re: CHILLIWACK BC? ANYBODY LIVING THERE OR CLOSE TO.

I don't know much about Chilliwack except that my dad bought a house there and had to sell in a year because the air polution was affecting his health.
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2010, 7:34 pm
Replies: 174
Views: 13,125
Posted By Juliew

Re: Are your children better off in Canada, even though you are financially worse off

Vancouver has a fascinating history - the First Nations People and the gold rush that brought immigrants from Europe, Asia and beyond! I love learning and reading about our history. One downfall of...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2010, 6:57 pm
Replies: 174
Views: 13,125
Posted By Juliew

Re: Are your children better off in Canada, even though you are financially worse off

Canada is a vast place with such a diverse population that I wouldn't be able to say whether it's citizens are more outward-looking than those in the UK. Some people are and some people aren't. ...
Forum: Canada
Apr 29th 2010, 9:21 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 8,658
Posted By Juliew

Re: How Much (Household) Salary Do You Think We Will Need?

Wages aren't less in Vancouver than the UK. They are different-some will earn more (i.e. nurses) and some will earn less (people in finance). Wages are lower than London, but so is the cost of...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2010, 4:28 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,879
Posted By Juliew

Re: Living In BC

You should be ok on a combined salary of 70K. I'm not certain what jobs you do but 35,000 Canadian is a very average salary if not below average. They say that the average family salary in...
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