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Forum: Canada
Jun 22nd 2010, 2:43 am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,604
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Best cell phone plan/monthly in Canada?

From what I understand everyone you add to your rebetel list has their own "local" number. You call them using the local number they are assigned in Canada, and then your UK contact calls back using...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 18th 2010, 12:27 am
Replies: 121
Views: 17,825
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Thinking of going home

Based on your signature there it seems like you spent some time in Toronto just curious about your experience of Australia vs. Canada.
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2010, 7:35 am
Replies: 84
Views: 18,199
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: How to Access UK TV

Not sure if this was mentioned in the previous several pages of this thread (have not read them all) but I'd throw out the option of Slingbox.

If you have family back home that are willing to hook...
Forum: Australia
May 2nd 2010, 2:16 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

Yeah I made the jump recently. I figured I couldn't really get the same lifestyle/financial balance back home, so might as well do it.
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2010, 10:00 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

T.O.

So plan is to get the citizenship eventually?
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2010, 8:38 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

No but I have met plenty who went there. It's getting difficult to return. Are you working on a 457?
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2010, 8:05 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

From Canada, doing post grad in Oz? Seems to be a lot of people here from Canada in that situation. Did you do your JD in Bond?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 1st 2010, 7:02 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,783
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: TV Rant

Lol. That's "fair dinkum"
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2010, 6:55 am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,604
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Best cell phone plan/monthly in Canada?

thanks I'll check it out. Now as for Skype not allowing incoming numbers that's a line that they keep feeding us that has proven to be untrue, check out magicjack they are a US based company as well...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2010, 8:58 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,186
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: average hospitality/retail wages

Unfortunately this is true, it's pretty hard to support yourself working in a hospitality environment. I remember when the minimum wage in Ontario was $6.85/hour and in hospitality you'd get $4.85 -...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2010, 8:56 am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,604
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Best cell phone plan/monthly in Canada?

I thought skype2go didn't offer any local Canadian numbers?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2010, 6:29 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,783
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: TV Rant

sorry the website is booko.com.au
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 28th 2010, 6:31 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,783
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: TV Rant

Book.com.au compares all the cheap online sites and is even good for
textbooks.
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 1:13 pm
Replies: 402
Views: 37,522
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Love Canada, not sure about the people

Yep but then it doesn't help that you have a large loan already weighing you down. How expensive is Uni in the UK?
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 12:54 pm
Replies: 402
Views: 37,522
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Love Canada, not sure about the people

It's true that most of the people I know from GTA that are in their 30s are still living at home. Now the main reason is the difficulty in finding jobs, and even if you do find one alot of people...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 12:44 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Flying on Thursday - Very Excited!!!

If you're into the outdoors then I'd recommend Paris, Ontario it's just 1.5 hours outside of TO and has excellent fishing, canoing and hiking trails.
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 12:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,449
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Working as an Accountant in Toronto

You may be better off finding employment in a seasonal or hospitality job where they wouldn't expect you to stay long term...just saying it might be smarter then wasting half a year trying to find a...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2010, 11:47 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

I had plenty of Chinese friends while I was there, and some didn't speak english very well yet had little trouble finding work around town, so I doubt it. In terms of safety it has nothing to do with...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2010, 11:32 am
Replies: 39
Views: 7,949
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Can a Chinese fit in in Tasmania, Australia ?

Yes you will. Spent some time in Hobart and there are plenty of Malaysian Chinese people there. I think you will be fine, just try and make friends around the Uni so you don't feel too homesick. I'd...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 11:29 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,449
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Working as an Accountant in Toronto

Check out the redflagdeals career forums, lots of CAs/CMAs/CGAs there who should be able to point you in the right direction. Unfortunately JAJ is right if you only have a 1 year visa you will have a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 11:27 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,264
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Is Canada right for us?

Wollongong, Port, Coffs, Orange and Armidale are pretty nice in summer, but yeah the rest of Australia can be pretty hot during the summer months.

My only gripe about the winter in Canada is the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2010, 11:26 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,452
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Graduate jobs in Canada

It's hard to find a job unfortunately and this is true for almost every field. Canadian employers also have this thing about "Canadian experience" which is a catch 22 since you can't get experience...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2010, 2:21 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,452
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Graduate jobs in Canada

If you want to see what trying to find a job in Canada is like I'd suggest having a look at the careers section of Redflagdeals...you might be able to get more insight into the situation there:
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2010, 1:07 am
Replies: 96
Views: 16,519
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: Living in Canada

LOL until you accidentally blow the snow on your neighbours drive way, then all hell breaks loose ;)
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2010, 1:01 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,035
Posted By cdnexpat

Re: how are dogs percieved???

I have nothing against dogs, but in peak hours times on crowded Toronto transit you are literally forced to stay very close to someone you don't know...I can only imagine how difficult that would be...
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