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Forum: Canada

Nov 1st 2005, 2:55 am

Replies: 6

Paypal grief

Views: 741

Posted By Almasi

Re: Paypal grief

Sorry for the confusion.

I currently reside in Canada but have income from consulting work for a UK client that is paid into my UK bank account. I need to move some of these funds to Canada hence...

Forum: Canada

Oct 31st 2005, 11:07 pm

Replies: 6

Paypal grief

Views: 741

Posted By Almasi

Paypal grief

Appreciate the joy of sending funds across the Atlantic without giving the banks yet another chance to stiff me. Alas for me none of the big boys ala XE, HIFC etc but paypal due to smallish amounts...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 26th 2005, 3:17 am

Replies: 3

Citizenship new Legend...can someone confirm or deny it?

Views: 582

Posted By Almasi

Re: Citizenship new Legend...can someone confirm or deny it?

Yeah right...how do you apply when you haven't even qualified as per 1095 days in prior 4 years rule...surely perhaps a 'legend of the fall' :)

Forum: Canada

Sep 18th 2005, 8:25 am

Replies: 58

What job do you do now and what job do you want to do in Canada?

Views: 5,430

Posted By Almasi

Re: What job do you do now and what job do you want to do in Canada?

Cheers for the heads up. I believe CalgaryAMC (sorry if handle incorrect) had highlighted FM as a place to go but pointed out the cost factor as well as harsh environment. I acually went to FM for...

Forum: Canada

Sep 17th 2005, 1:31 pm

Replies: 58

What job do you do now and what job do you want to do in Canada?

Views: 5,430

Posted By Almasi

Re: What job do you do now and what job do you want to do in Canada?

From a Chem Eng background too mostly process design. Had a couple of interviews with a major player in Alberta but came to nowt - I don't think they were quite sure what they wanted. Initial...

Forum: Canada

Sep 14th 2005, 9:35 am

Replies: 19

Canadian Bank ---Advice

Views: 1,750

Posted By Almasi

Re: Canadian Bank ---Advice

Like others from blighty shock horror when I found the fee regime in Canada. Never understood why Canadians put up with this but then recall the UK had a similar scenario until Nationwide took the...

Forum: Africa

Mar 15th 2005, 7:49 pm

Replies: 37

What can be done?

Views: 5,485

Posted By Almasi

What can be done?

I have followed the threads on South Africa for some time and there are generally 2 recurring themes.

The 1st..its a great country that has undergone some difficult times and is now on the up...

Forum: Canada

Jan 16th 2005, 12:21 pm

Replies: 34

I am British (join the Rant)

Views: 2,779

Posted By Almasi

Re: I am British (join the Rant)

With all due respect is this implying that only 'minorities' are:

i) illegal immigrants

ii) the only illegal immigrants who get money

by the way to carry on with the theme of the thread
...

Forum: Canada

Jan 8th 2005, 12:36 pm

Replies: 12

bank account for poor student

Views: 813

Posted By Almasi

Re: bank account for poor student

Opened both a checking (current) and savings account with PC without a Canadian credit card. Way PC get around lack of Canadian Credit history/ record is to put holds on any deposits even cash!! This...

Forum: Canada

Jan 6th 2005, 12:32 pm

Replies: 10

3 Things

Views: 880

Posted By Almasi

Re: 3 Things

Insurance thing used to get right on my goat but if you think about it - gas prices are well below blighty range..unleaded retailing at circa 80pence/l = CDN 1.60/l on a conservative 1 GBP = 2 CDN!!!...

Forum: Canada

Oct 28th 2004, 11:01 am

Replies: 6

Renting In Calgary

Views: 829

Posted By Almasi

Re: Renting In Calgary

ella69, Iginla and Velouria:

Many thanks for the advice and links - very much appreciated. Congrats too on your respective moves to Canada and all the best. Will keep you updated on any...

Forum: Canada

Oct 26th 2004, 6:12 am

Replies: 6

Renting In Calgary

Views: 829

Posted By Almasi

Renting In Calgary

Appreciate this may have been asked a few times but always seems to be a slant towards outright buying by Brits/ other expats relocating with a lump sum after disposing off UK assets. In a catch 22...

Forum: Canada

Oct 18th 2004, 4:49 pm

Replies: 38

Interview - tie or no tie.

Views: 1,875

Posted By Almasi

Re: Interview - tie or no tie.

Had the same kinda predicament recently for an informal chat with an oil sands company - in fact their HR had said to be business casual so no need for a suit or tie...I didn't listen..got suited and...

Forum: Canada

Oct 4th 2004, 5:25 am

Replies: 53

What would you consider a good Canadian starting salary

Views: 5,538

Posted By Almasi

Re: What would you consider a good Canadian starting salary

Thanks for the heads up CalgaryAMC. Good to know that $70K in FM will see me surviving on the proverbial bread and water. Appreciate this may be a rhetorical q but is there a factor for such...

Forum: Canada

Oct 1st 2004, 11:33 am

Replies: 53

What would you consider a good Canadian starting salary

Views: 5,538

Posted By Almasi

Re: What would you consider a good Canadian starting salary

New to this informative forum but this topic is one that is close to home. I'm a Chemical Engineer with 5 years post grad experience in the UK Oil and Gas industry looking at re-locating to Alberta -...

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