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jerry2121
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« on: October 08, 2010, 10:57:10 am »
Hi Guys, I'll to know how Hamilton Ontario is in terms of housing, Jobs(both menial and professional), transportation and people for I'm considering staying there for a few months until I receive my PR card..
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2010, 12:07:52 pm »
Its a good place. I have limited knowledge, try google for wider information. Here are some advantages:
1. Closer to Toronto
2. Cheaper than Toronto
3. Commute to Toronto is frequent
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2010, 12:21:15 pm »
Hi there

My best friend landed in Hamilton July 2009 they had to put a years deposit down on a rented house as no one would take them on a tenancy, they both found jobs after about 2 months by which time that had eaten into their savings quite a bit, the jobs weren't great (Minimum wage)but paid the bills and my friend was happy for about 4 months and then her husband got laid off and her daughter hadn't settled in school so they decided to up sticks and move to Calgary where they have been for 4 months they both found GOOD jobs really easily ( within 2 weeks of being there) and a nice house in a good area, her daughter is really happy and settled in her new school and the one thing she said to me was that if she were to do it again she would want to travel around a bit first and get a feel for some other areas.

Hamilton is a lovely area but can be pricey in certain areas ( as anywhere is I guess) but experiences are varied, I always beleive in my gut instinct if it feels wrong then it probably is and if it feels right GO For It!!!

Whatever you decide good luck and safe travels

Lib xx





She said the people were really friendly in Hamilton but it's like a different world in calgary and they are so happy there
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jerry2121
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2010, 07:45:32 pm »
Quote from: LibbyLubby on October 08, 2010, 12:21:15 pm
Hi there

My best friend landed in Hamilton July 2009 they had to put a years deposit down on a rented house as no one would take them on a tenancy, they both found jobs after about 2 months by which time that had eaten into their savings quite a bit, the jobs weren't great (Minimum wage)but paid the bills and my friend was happy for about 4 months and then her husband got laid off and her daughter hadn't settled in school so they decided to up sticks and move to Calgary where they have been for 4 months they both found GOOD jobs really easily ( within 2 weeks of being there) and a nice house in a good area, her daughter is really happy and settled in her new school and the one thing she said to me was that if she were to do it again she would want to travel around a bit first and get a feel for some other areas.

Hamilton is a lovely area but can be pricey in certain areas ( as anywhere is I guess) but experiences are varied, I always beleive in my gut instinct if it feels wrong then it probably is and if it feels right GO For It!!!

Whatever you decide good luck and safe travels

Lib xx

Thank you for your input! MCBoy thanks too!!! I guess it will not be bad for a start since i got a reasonable and affordable rent there. I can always change with time.. I hope for the best! thanks Guys, my best to u all!





She said the people were really friendly in Hamilton but it's like a different world in calgary and they are so happy there
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2010, 07:53:28 pm »
Based on Real Experience:
Good calm down, not like big cities
less jobs
normally people want you to pay rent in advance using 12 months advanced dates cheques (normally dated 1st of each month); as its a university town they can easily rent their houses to students.
Travel to Toronto around $13 one way, $24 return approx 18 buses every day travel time 1h 30M (avg)
Less jobs as students take up lots of part time jobs and do extra hours employer prefer as no overtime payment, no or less benefits.
I stayed in Hamilton for a month near McMaster Uni.
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2010, 08:47:31 pm »
hi! how about scarborough? how's it like living there? any comments? Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2010, 09:20:03 pm »
Quote from: peanuts on October 08, 2010, 08:47:31 pm
hi! how about scarborough? how's it like living there? any comments? Smiley

Scarborough is fine area concering cash jobs and survival jobs. It is touching toronto and commuting is easy. Some problem of law and order is there in some places of scarborough. It is not suggested to settle in scarborough for very long time or buy property. Qorax is having very sound knowledge of this place as his friend is senior cop there.
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Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: september 22-received; october 1-sent; october 27- DM
VISA ISSUED...: visa received nov 11, 2010
LANDED..........: God willing (hopefully by 2011)
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2010, 09:49:18 pm »
Quote from: explorer101 on October 08, 2010, 09:20:03 pm
Scarborough is fine area concering cash jobs and survival jobs. It is touching toronto and commuting is easy. Some problem of law and order is there in some places of scarborough. It is not suggested to settle in scarborough for very long time or buy property. Qorax is having very sound knowledge of this place as his friend is senior cop there.

thank you so much explorer!  Smiley any suggestions of area better the scarborough?
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