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Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2008, 8:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Canadian Military reserves

I am in the TA here in the UK and am looking to emigrate to Canada and wondered whether a) I can join the Canadian Reserves? and b) Would it be worthwhile?
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2008, 8:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Bus Driving - Calgary Transit

Check out "screwcalgarytransit.com" I had a job offer from them and decided against it as the working conditions are a lot worse than here. I want to move to Canada but not to end up hating it. Check...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2008, 7:13 am
Replies: 12
Views: 942
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Address Details

Thanks for all your replies, might try the tax office!
Forum: Canada
Sep 14th 2008, 1:53 am
Replies: 12
Views: 942
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Address Details

We want to start collating the information needed for our application and notice we need addresses from the age of 18!!!!! Unfortunately we can't remember old house numbers, etc as we have moved...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2008, 11:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Calgary Transit - Anyone had a job offer?

I noticed the holiday was poor. 2 weeks I think. But then don't most employers offer little holiday in Canada compared to the UK?
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2008, 6:34 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Calgary Transit - Anyone had a job offer?

From the information we have Calgary Transit guarantee 60 hours per fortnight which "eventually progresses" to 75 hours per fortnight. They also told us that we should expect to be getting the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2008, 6:17 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Calgary Transit - Anyone had a job offer?

Excellent, thanks for that.
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Calgary Transit - Anyone had a job offer?

ok, I'll not panic yet then. Lets hope we hear soon. I'm just getting sooo impatient .....
Forum: Canada
Aug 4th 2008, 8:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Calgary Transit - Anyone had a job offer?

After the expos I know of a few people who have had job offers either as bus drivers or mechanics, but has anyone actually had any paperwork from them? We are getting concerned that despite chasing...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2008, 7:51 am
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Calgary relocation

I can't offer any answers myself I am afraid, but I will be interested in any replies as myself and family (husband and two children of 5 and 1) are hoping to arrive in Calgary next year and I have...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 13th 2008, 6:57 am
Replies: 62
Views: 8,157
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Bratz dolls. Hookers or harmless?

Um, dare I admit that my daughter had a Bratz doll for her 4th birthday.
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2008, 6:11 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,200
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Where in Canada are you (going) ?

Calgary please!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Canada
Jul 5th 2008, 8:09 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,356
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Moving without a Reccie

Hi, we are hoping to go to Calgary early next year without a reccie! We were planning to go next year for a trip to suss the place out but a job came up first so what are you going to do???? Go for...
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2008, 8:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: a few questions more

If I get there first I will buy you drink, otherwise I will be hunting you down.
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2008, 8:09 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,649
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Job Offer - Calgary Transit

Thanks, that is interesting. Where did you find it as I haven't seen this?
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2008, 8:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,151
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Got Job Offer

Fantastic! Well done. My husband has also got a job offer from Calgary Transit after the Leeds expo (well he actually applied before hand but that is a technicality). He had to spend the whole...
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2008, 7:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: London Expo

Sounds like the Leeds expos really.

Noticed the same lack of tables and chairs as we had brought sandwiches (thankfully) and had to sit outside in the cold wind and eat them with two children. ...
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2008, 7:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,649
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Job Offer - Calgary Transit

Thats alright then - I thought I was missing something vital for a minute.
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2008, 7:25 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,649
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Job Offer - Calgary Transit

Thank you. I think they train you on both buses and the C-Train! I am told he has to learn 160 routes - sounds a bit ambitious for a newcomer to any city!!!! We also heard about the Peace Officers...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 7:48 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,649
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Job Offer - Calgary Transit

Yes, thanks it has been recieved. I will read and reply to you direct.
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2008, 7:15 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,649
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Job Offer - Calgary Transit

OK, so the husband has been offered a job with Calgary Transit. They have said they would hope him to be over by about March. Still a bit strange at the moment as we kind of weren't expecting it.
...
Forum: Canada
Jun 20th 2008, 7:13 am
Replies: 12
Views: 948
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Expo - tips on getting the best from it please

Thanks for your responses!!!

I too will be easy to spot - unhappy baby stuck in buggy, grumpy four year old and over-excited husband - oh and me looking slightly frazzled.

That said, I am...
Forum: Canada
Jun 19th 2008, 7:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 948
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Expo - tips on getting the best from it please

Hi all

Like many of you I expect, me and my family are off to the Leeds expo on Saturday and as we have never been to anything like this before, I wondered if anyone has any top tips to get the...
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2008, 7:56 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,587
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Are we living in fantasy land?

Thanks for those last two comments, thats the information I need (ie - the painful truth!).
Forum: Canada
May 27th 2008, 7:57 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,587
Posted By HopefullyWanted

Re: Are we living in fantasy land?

Thank you to all your thoughts.

I would just like to say that, yes moving to Canada is a "dream". Yes it does sound cheesy, but no I am not naive enought to think that it is all sweetness and...
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