Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
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Re: Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
There is a lot of difference in big co's and small ones, your missing an important fact, and that my talks with them back in Nov, they asked me to work, we covered a lot of things on the phone, now I am glad he the owner called as I left my UK job, well last day was Saturday's run, now I called my UK family employer, explained and was back to work next day. Thats why I choose small co's not big guys where your just a number and not a person.
My job in Canada is still there, just will be reviewed weekly / monthly and one cant blame them for letting me know the facts, better this way then arriving there and rocking up and find, no go.
Other point to your is that I need to get my Canadian Dangerous Goods Ticket and was going to rock up sit that and once obtained start driving again, till then it was agreed that I can work in the Yard loading till obtained. Plus could ride shot-gun for a few trips to get to know the ropes..... so lot more discussed than you know.
My job in Canada is still there, just will be reviewed weekly / monthly and one cant blame them for letting me know the facts, better this way then arriving there and rocking up and find, no go.
Other point to your is that I need to get my Canadian Dangerous Goods Ticket and was going to rock up sit that and once obtained start driving again, till then it was agreed that I can work in the Yard loading till obtained. Plus could ride shot-gun for a few trips to get to know the ropes..... so lot more discussed than you know.
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Yer a nosy bugger Gremmie ......
I'm sure Skip knows what he's doing
I'm sure Skip knows what he's doing
#18
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You are not allowed to work in the yard,,,its against the rules of the LMO, and would result in deportation if CIC found out.... Whats happend to you accomodation in Canada, is that on hold till you get here What about ya UK accomodation,coz you were supossed to leaving today,did you move back in but as you say, im not privy to all the info, just what youve said on here
Here, we moved out when loaded container, if you know Thirsk at all, I am in a B&B well little larger in a 2 bedroom / small kitchen one, nice, and look at this saving:
No Council TAX
No TV License
No Water Bill
No Electricty Bill
No Gas Bill
Plus more.
All for £150 a week or around £600 a month - sure not what we call ideal, but furnished even Towles like a motel......but saving me a lot each week when you take into account the other non-pays.
I am earning good money here a year, (Around £35k plus extras) so saving a packet one would say.
But while I may be happy, not too impressed on the UK driving conditions and the Govt handling of affairs, plus been in the dog-house a few times with the other 1/2. Upset her now that she was keen as mustard to get back to Canada....
Last edited by bigwheels241; Feb 2nd 2009 at 10:07 pm.
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Re: Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
I,m not a nosey bugger Kev ok well sometimes
But reading BW post, well its all just toooooooo far fetched
The facts dont gell together,leaving one day and starting work the next,,,Duh!! it would take him alomost 24hrs just to get there from where he lives ???...But lucky the boss calls and said wait a bit and only his OH is a tad miffed,she who was in Canada 14days ago buying house and spending the old Barclay card The job he had quit,coz he was emmigrating,is still their,,thought millions were unemployed,,but his ex employer hasnt found a replaicment, altho he gave in his notice???
Their are to many "Facts" that dont pan out,,, ashame really But i wont believe any of it till i see aphoto of him with his truck holding a current daily paper in Canada then i will humbly beg for forgiveness
But reading BW post, well its all just toooooooo far fetched
The facts dont gell together,leaving one day and starting work the next,,,Duh!! it would take him alomost 24hrs just to get there from where he lives ???...But lucky the boss calls and said wait a bit and only his OH is a tad miffed,she who was in Canada 14days ago buying house and spending the old Barclay card The job he had quit,coz he was emmigrating,is still their,,thought millions were unemployed,,but his ex employer hasnt found a replaicment, altho he gave in his notice???
Their are to many "Facts" that dont pan out,,, ashame really But i wont believe any of it till i see aphoto of him with his truck holding a current daily paper in Canada then i will humbly beg for forgiveness
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The way you ask question, which I am more than happy to answer makes one think your a copper either now or past.
Still like I said, I do and leave things to last moment, as for my UK job, remember, it is a family run business, they are farmers and have others here to fill in, Polish and English (30+) on the payroll dont know if they advertised, didnt ask (My name isnt Gremmie) all I know is that today I put in 17 hrs, (Not all driving before you act like a copper again and ask) but combination of work and now wacked which is Aussie for 4 letter ed word and off to bed.
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17 hours ??? thats half a day in Canada
And the poor lads tired , Your going to shape up before you get here Skip
And the poor lads tired , Your going to shape up before you get here Skip
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Re: Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
That I will do, once I get there, you will have to BEG hard to gain my confidence in you again.
The way you ask question, which I am more than happy to answer makes one think your a copper either now or past.
Still like I said, I do and leave things to last moment, as for my UK job, remember, it is a family run business, they are farmers and have others here to fill in, Polish and English (30+) on the payroll dont know if they advertised, didnt ask (My name isnt Gremmie) all I know is that today I put in 17 hrs, (Not all driving before you act like a copper again and ask) but combination of work and now wacked which is Aussie for 4 letter ed word and off to bed.
The way you ask question, which I am more than happy to answer makes one think your a copper either now or past.
Still like I said, I do and leave things to last moment, as for my UK job, remember, it is a family run business, they are farmers and have others here to fill in, Polish and English (30+) on the payroll dont know if they advertised, didnt ask (My name isnt Gremmie) all I know is that today I put in 17 hrs, (Not all driving before you act like a copper again and ask) but combination of work and now wacked which is Aussie for 4 letter ed word and off to bed.
#23
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Why would you give his employer a quick bell?
Its none of anyones business wheather he tells you anything or not. Who cares, if the man says he has a job, then so be it?! why make a big fuss as to prove everyone wrong.
Its none of anyones business wheather he tells you anything or not. Who cares, if the man says he has a job, then so be it?! why make a big fuss as to prove everyone wrong.
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Re: Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
So if i told every one on here, id cracked the lottery and won $10,000,000 and accepted all the praise and grats.. then next week said i was broke, i think you would call me a lyer too.... So next time you ask for advice or tips regarding coming to Canada, would you not be happier knowing the info came from a reliable source ?????
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Mostly because he spend so much of his own time telling other people how bad their own decisions are and how great his own are!!!
If one is going to pontificate about the greatness of thier own "wiseness", then surely when they also make a mistake or 2 they should expect other to question the Holiness of their own perceived wisdom or advice given!!!
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Hello Curt
Mostly because he spend so much of his own time telling other people how bad their own decisions are and how great his own are!!!
If one is going to pontificate about the greatness of thier own "wiseness", then surely when they also make a mistake or 2 they should expect other to question the Holiness of their own perceived wisdom or advice given!!!
Mostly because he spend so much of his own time telling other people how bad their own decisions are and how great his own are!!!
If one is going to pontificate about the greatness of thier own "wiseness", then surely when they also make a mistake or 2 they should expect other to question the Holiness of their own perceived wisdom or advice given!!!
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Is it a full moon or something?
Why are you giving the guy such a hard time Graham?
Sure, it seems like a short timeframe for getting out there, but he can set off 3 months early in a rowing boat if he wants to.
I know which company he's got a job at. Now I'm not going to call the company and make sure he really was offered a job, but I've no reason to think he's a liar.
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but at least give him the benefit of the doubt until you can prove one way or the other.
Why are you giving the guy such a hard time Graham?
Sure, it seems like a short timeframe for getting out there, but he can set off 3 months early in a rowing boat if he wants to.
I know which company he's got a job at. Now I'm not going to call the company and make sure he really was offered a job, but I've no reason to think he's a liar.
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but at least give him the benefit of the doubt until you can prove one way or the other.
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Re: Eco Downturn has even halted my new position - Bummer...
Is it a full moon or something?
Why are you giving the guy such a hard time Graham?
Sure, it seems like a short timeframe for getting out there, but he can set off 3 months early in a rowing boat if he wants to.
I know which company he's got a job at. Now I'm not going to call the company and make sure he really was offered a job, but I've no reason to think he's a liar.
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but at least give him the benefit of the doubt until you can prove one way or the other.
Why are you giving the guy such a hard time Graham?
Sure, it seems like a short timeframe for getting out there, but he can set off 3 months early in a rowing boat if he wants to.
I know which company he's got a job at. Now I'm not going to call the company and make sure he really was offered a job, but I've no reason to think he's a liar.
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but at least give him the benefit of the doubt until you can prove one way or the other.