Dream Still Alive
#16
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Plus the UK isn't what it once was and is steadily getting worse (in my opinion)
#17
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We'll have to agree to disagree with your last comment, for me the UK is fab and any negatives exist in both the UK and Canada unfortunately. But the UK has family & familiarity going for it for me.
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For me personally i want to drive trucks all over canada and America, get to see part of the world and getting paid to do so but I also believe canada can offer me a better quality of life to what I have here.
Plus the UK isn't what it once was and is steadily getting worse (in my opinion)
Plus the UK isn't what it once was and is steadily getting worse (in my opinion)
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Well it's been a few good years since I've been on here but some names I still remember. Well the UK is well and truly screwed and the husband and I have had enough. We want out !!!!!
The house has sold and we are saving every penny we can for a nice new start in Canada. Because its been a few years, I've lost touch with what companies are great and what companies are not so great. So any help guys would be fantastic - especially who is hiring and not.
Reading some of the treads, most of you love Canada and some don't. I'm so glad life has worked out for you all and we can't wait to start our new life.
Karla x x x
The house has sold and we are saving every penny we can for a nice new start in Canada. Because its been a few years, I've lost touch with what companies are great and what companies are not so great. So any help guys would be fantastic - especially who is hiring and not.
Reading some of the treads, most of you love Canada and some don't. I'm so glad life has worked out for you all and we can't wait to start our new life.
Karla x x x
#20
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I know Gremmie. But things have totally changed for us - we have finally sold our house which was a big ball and chain around our neck. The kids are older now and are as excited as us.
I think we would prefer to stick with SK as its where we preferred. We have no ties now to the UK (apart from family that is). So basically nothing is stopping us.
Also I've lived all over the UK (you tend to do that as Military) and down south is alittle different from the North. I know some people like living in the UK but for us its taking its toll and we can't wait to leave.
I am used to Simon being away and I'm a very independent woman and I have no problems looking after myself and the kids for weeks on end - so that aspect has never bothered me. We want a different live and not to run the rat race day in day out.
Karla
I think we would prefer to stick with SK as its where we preferred. We have no ties now to the UK (apart from family that is). So basically nothing is stopping us.
Also I've lived all over the UK (you tend to do that as Military) and down south is alittle different from the North. I know some people like living in the UK but for us its taking its toll and we can't wait to leave.
I am used to Simon being away and I'm a very independent woman and I have no problems looking after myself and the kids for weeks on end - so that aspect has never bothered me. We want a different live and not to run the rat race day in day out.
Karla
#22
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In what way? They're now part of the PNP permanently (it was previously just under a pilot scheme), the only other change I can think of in the past couple of years is that the spouses of truck drivers can no longer get a SOWP (that was again through a pilot scheme, but it was scrapped last year).
HTH.
HTH.
#23
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When we was looking into Canada many years ago - we was told there was no way BC was even an option for truckers not sure who told me that as it was 6 years ago. I have a few friends and family members living there so it was always our first choice.
I knew the PNP was a pilot scheme so I'm glad they made it permanent.
I knew the PNP was a pilot scheme so I'm glad they made it permanent.
#24
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Just remember though that you and any kids you have that are of working age wouldn't be able to get an open work permit there, which may affect your decision - it's particularly tough on kids if all their friends have part-time jobs and they can't earn any money! So you'd have to wait until you got PR to be able to work, unless you got a LMO/TWP in your own right.
Other provinces such as Alberta would allow you and working age children to get an open work permit, so that's something to consider.
Good luck with it.
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Ah, I see. Yes, many years ago it wasn't an option but luckily it is now.
Just remember though that you and any kids you have that are of working age wouldn't be able to get an open work permit there, which may affect your decision - it's particularly tough on kids if all their friends have part-time jobs and they can't earn any money! So you'd have to wait until you got PR to be able to work, unless you got a LMO/TWP in your own right.
Other provinces such as Alberta would allow you and working age children to get an open work permit, so that's something to consider.
Good luck with it.
Just remember though that you and any kids you have that are of working age wouldn't be able to get an open work permit there, which may affect your decision - it's particularly tough on kids if all their friends have part-time jobs and they can't earn any money! So you'd have to wait until you got PR to be able to work, unless you got a LMO/TWP in your own right.
Other provinces such as Alberta would allow you and working age children to get an open work permit, so that's something to consider.
Good luck with it.
#26
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And hopefully you could re-start the cake business once you've got PR, if you wanted to of course.
Good luck.
#28
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Go for it Karla its now or never ! , We did it when you were thinking of coming over 6 years ago , And I still haven't been back to the UK for a visit , So that how much I miss the place !
Just got to pick the right province and company , easier said than done I know , But with some research you can do it
Your kids will have a far better future out here than the UK , Way more opportunities for everyone if you want to get out and work , Just got to get that job offer and the PR .
BTW We have sold up in Okotoks and moving out to Kamloops in 2 weeks
Which is were we wanted to go originally , But couldn't get a job offer sadly . But look at BC I know drivers do get LMO,s out there , Just not sure which companies .
Just got to pick the right province and company , easier said than done I know , But with some research you can do it
Your kids will have a far better future out here than the UK , Way more opportunities for everyone if you want to get out and work , Just got to get that job offer and the PR .
BTW We have sold up in Okotoks and moving out to Kamloops in 2 weeks
Which is were we wanted to go originally , But couldn't get a job offer sadly . But look at BC I know drivers do get LMO,s out there , Just not sure which companies .
#29
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Hi Kb33
So glad your finally getting to BC and that life has worked out so well for you all. I honestly can not blame you for not coming back to visit as the UK holds no appeal anymore for us either.
Simon and I sat down last night and did research for hours and I will be doing for the next few days. I've sent out over 30 emails, forms and attached his CV to everything I could find about Trucking Companies in BC. Hopefully I'll hear something - if not Simon could give them a call or even take a trip over.
Our life has been made a lot easier after selling the house - which has freed us in a way. We will be moving in with my parents in about 8 weeks so again that's more money saved for our new life in Canada.
So glad your finally getting to BC and that life has worked out so well for you all. I honestly can not blame you for not coming back to visit as the UK holds no appeal anymore for us either.
Simon and I sat down last night and did research for hours and I will be doing for the next few days. I've sent out over 30 emails, forms and attached his CV to everything I could find about Trucking Companies in BC. Hopefully I'll hear something - if not Simon could give them a call or even take a trip over.
Our life has been made a lot easier after selling the house - which has freed us in a way. We will be moving in with my parents in about 8 weeks so again that's more money saved for our new life in Canada.
#30
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I have been in Canada 9yrs lived in sk, mb bc, and ab even went back to U.K. for 12weeks and trust me it didnt cost me 25k to come out here if it was me I would move to sk to get PR once that's done you can go anywhere you like I now live in Kimberley bc I own my own truck and love it my wife and kids love it here to it not easy but worth the trouble for sure