chopsandy
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« on: January 05, 2010, 08:37:20 pm » |
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Hey Guys
Hello Dear Friends
I am new Immigrant in Alberta in Nov 2009 , planned to move in BC next month, I am surprised when I share this with people here whom I come across, trust me every single person categforically warns me with these comments : Do Not Go To BC - There are no Jobs, It is difficult to survive, there are heavy taxes, expensive housing, you will repent !!!!!
Is this true I am from Hospitality Trade and presently working with canadian restaurant as Manager.
Pl advise friends I cant live in this Freezing Cold I am from warm country.
Thanks a ton in advance
sandy
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Karlshammar
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2010, 12:41:04 am » |
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Vancouver is a rather large city with a very diverse economy. What industry are you working in?
Taxes are comparatively high compared to most of the other Canadian provinces (QC and NB have higher taxes). Housing costs are high in Vancouver.
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Suin
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2010, 01:31:07 am » |
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is it actually warmer in BC?
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it's just my own opinion influenced by my own experience.
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job_seeker
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2010, 01:37:31 am » |
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is it actually warmer in BC?
Yes. Right now it is 5 degrees c, whereas Toronto has -5 degrees c. But this is in Vancouver. Kamloops which is also part of BC is -9  |
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toby
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2010, 09:46:29 pm » |
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Depending on where you are from, Chopsandy, you might find Nanaimo more to your liking.
Housing costs are much lower than in Vancouver, there is a vibrant harbour area close by, and if you want an occasional dose of wild nature, Tofino is a few hours away.
For the occasional trip to a lerger city, Victoria is an hour away, and to Vancouver the ferry takes 1.5 hours, and the bus to downtown takes about 45 minutes.
ANd yes, coastal B.C. is much warmer that the rest of Canada in the winter.
Apart from the cost of housing, I have not noticed a large dfference in the cost of living. I could do a tax analysis for you, comparing B.C. with the cheapest province (Alberta) if you emailed me offline.
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Nov 09 Application to Mississauga
Nov 09 Approved; sent to Hong Kong.
Interview April 4, 2011 (so slow!!). Passed.
15 April 2011 New medical done.
7 July 2011 COPR received.
15 July 2011 landed in Vancouver. At last.
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shawonsarker84
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2010, 11:35:25 pm » |
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I lived in BC for 10 years. There is no Jobs. I moved to Alberta and making huge salaries that I would never imagine in my life. So BC sucks buddy.
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Karlshammar
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2010, 05:32:01 am » |
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There is an enormous amount of jobs in various industries in Vancouver. Of course, if you live in rural BC, it's another story... I lived in BC for 10 years. There is no Jobs. I moved to Alberta and making huge salaries that I would never imagine in my life. So BC sucks buddy.
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OrangeCounty
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2010, 03:01:11 pm » |
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What jobs are in demand now in BC? Is IT/software development in demand?
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Suin
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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2010, 03:25:38 pm » |
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it's just my own opinion influenced by my own experience.
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OrangeCounty
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2010, 06:36:07 pm » |
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Thank You Suin ! Will a career coach/consultant help in Canada job search? I am thinking of http://www.careerjoy.com/ Has anyone used it for a Canada job? Regards OrangeCounty |
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hunhun
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2011, 02:06:32 am » |
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Anyone,
Is it bad to land in BC?.. I will be looking jobs there next year..
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2011, 06:00:10 am » |
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Anyone,
Is it bad to land in BC?.. I will be looking jobs there next year..
Depend what jobs you looking for |
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jatt-going-canada
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Interview........: nope
Passport Req..: jan 2012 along with medicals
VISA ISSUED...: i hope soon:)
LANDED..........: i hope soon:)
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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2012, 01:25:39 am » |
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awww *censored word* am going to bc..well see what happens
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vanilathil
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AOR Received.: 9 NOV 2011 II AOR -13 Dec
IELTS Request: submitted
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Med's Done....: 18 feb2012
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 09 feb 2012 -delivered on 9 Mar-DD encashed on 11 april
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2012, 02:05:29 am » |
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What about hotel jobs (4-5star )..
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TKaur81
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Med's Request: 05/01/2012
Med's Done....: 13/01/2012
Passport Req..: waiting...
VISA ISSUED...: waiting...
LANDED..........: Waiting..
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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2012, 01:43:39 pm » |
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awww *censored word* am going to bc..well see what happens
Hey same, here I'm also going to BC :/ Don't like the sound of the no jobs thing...its a bit scarey.. |
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