DH(electrician)wants to move to Canada-UPDATE!

YummyMummy2b · by **YummyMummy2b** » Mon Mar 12, 2022 9:47 pm

Hey Girlies,

No updates our end either... I'm like Walter Mitty at work can't stop day dreaming!! Watched Dumb & Dumber last night(shot in U.S Aspen btw) but spent all day imagining I was going to be the next Mary Swanson(Samsonite!!) :-8

Apparently the companies take a while to reply so we aren't getting too worried yet..
Thanks for the link blacky will take a look now-any word on the redundancies yet? I am glad you are feeling away more positive too-I was so stuborn & reluctant when hubby first suggested it due to my baby-itis but the more I thought about it the more it occured to me how much more we could offer a baby in Canada.. You are thinking about no 3-hopefully it will be a little Canadian bubba! x
Polly dolly not sure why my pm didnt hit down its gone out of my outbox.. I know what your saying about Satskatchewan it seems fairly remote & winters are meant to be very severe. At the moment we are open to all options-if hubby gets an offer of a lifetime we will go & make it work come hell or highwater!!! Mine work would be the last resort though as we have no contacts I don't want to be completely isolated. As I mentioned above we have had no replies either but same as you we haven't sent out that many & hubby just assumes that he will get replies & just needs to bide his time O:|

Like you I am constantly checking his email atm....How old is you LO? I know I am such a mommy/daddy girl I am dreading the thoughts of the move but tbh they understand its a black & white decision at this stage & are sick of seeing oh so disappointed time & time again when jobs fall through/contracts end...
Dublin girl how are you /.getting on? You poor thing that is awful-so disgraceful to hear of someone who works hard/pays his taxes etc get treated so poorly in return esp with a family to raise. I know what you mean about hubby being a new man my oh is so motivated keeps talking about what he will do/buy etc when we make the move & I love seeing him so motivated & inspired! Lol re buying the new mobile phone-I thought the exact same & would our laptop work etc, how to set up bank account! I just kept thinking about the immigrants who are in Ireland now who can barely speak english & who manage just fine-I must admit I have a new found respect for them!! That is mad re the medium!!
I will pm you the addresses from the expo but being honest I wouldnt hold my breath as no-one seems to have heard back from them. At the moment we are just googling construction companies Alberta, British Columbia, Satskatchewan etc & emailing directly. A good company for roofers, glaziers, carpenters is Flynns Construction a friend of hubbys just got an offer in Calgary from them.
Any other links please share girlies-hopefully we will all have good news soon!
And remember - good things come to those who wait :wv

YummyMummy2b · by **YummyMummy2b** » Thu Mar 15, 2022 9:10 pm

Hey Girls just bumping this up to see if anyone has any updates? Hubby has sent off about 10 cvs no replies yet... >:o(

plainsconesonly · by **plainsconesonly** » Fri Mar 16, 2022 12:27 pm

Yummymummy

No updates here either Im afraid. DH has sent lots of CV's too. Seemingly this is normal though and it can take some time for companys to get back to you.

starzzzz · by **starzzzz** » Fri Mar 16, 2022 7:27 pm

also remember a canadian resume is formatted differently than a cv. It really does make a difference so have a google and check the formatting, also any jobs with closing dates wont contact you until after the date.

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx this is a good site to check for jobs as if a company wants to hire a foreign worker they must advertise it here to prove no canadian wants it

RainbowNinja · by **RainbowNinja** » Fri Mar 16, 2022 7:38 pm

We are considering moving over early next year.. Want to get our loans paid off, have few close friends weddings this year, have to look into getting house rented etc

We both have jobs here but neither of us are happy in our jobs and we feel we will have a better quality of life..

Where do you think we should start applying for jobs over there?

wedjul05 · by **wedjul05** » Fri Mar 16, 2022 11:00 pm

Hi girls,

Mind if I hop on the emigrating bandwagon?

been reading this thread with a mixture of excitement and pure sadness that we are all coming to this.

Myself and my DH are both extremely fortunate in that we both have jobs and well-ish paid jobs at that. For couples where I person has been unemployed/prospect of being unemployed....well I don't know how people cope. Hats off.

But we are thinking of moving countries. My DH is french so moving somewhere other than Ireland was always on the cards. 1st it was france/switzerland but I think that's been shelved. Now we are talking/looking at Dubai. My DH mentioned it to me about 6months ago and I shot him down like a hot snot but now.......THe creche fees are killing us, taxes etc. Our house is rented out in meath, we moved to Dublin (where I am from) as my DH got a new job. THankfully his job are keen for them to mvoe to another site and therefore he may well be able to move internally.

Dubai is tax free, IF we get jobs, we are more than likely to get a good package...money each month towards rent, school fees (even primary private school fees are like 10 grand a year), healthy insurance and a few other things.

I know it's mad hot come may-sep, we were there in May years ago and it was HOT. But we would leave and go to Ireland/France on hols then like alot of people do.

I feel terribly guilty about moving the kids away from my parents though :o(

My dad has parkinsons and my poor mam is quite tied with him. She loves having us close by and seeing the kids. It would kill her to see us leave, haven't mentioned anything to them. But we told them that we were looking at France/Switzerland a while back but shelved it.

Anyway...I'm rambling on. I think those thinking to move with kids will adjust. I feel it's harder on the parents than the kids. I want our 2 to experience life in other countries. Imagine them saying when they were older that they lived in X country for X years...they would be cool! Sure I;m scared of moving and settling in somewhere foreign but once you have your OH/Kids and they are all healthy...you're you own family and you have to do what's best for them. End of.

I wish all of us luck ladies, I really do! :o)ll

YummyMummy2b · by **YummyMummy2b** » Wed Mar 21, 2022 11:17 pm

Hi Girls

Still no word on our end yet!! Hehe Little Lily-I know dh really went the extra mile with the 10 c.vs :o0

!!!! Send out lots more over the weekend-trying not to get too disheartened we were led to believe at the expo that there were literally thousands of electrical jobs in Canada & had expected to hear something back by now... I am like you Little Lily, dh needs to get settled first & when we know the exact location we will be headed I will start my search then-thanks for all the advice :thnk

Starzz his latest batch of cvs all in Canadian format thanks for the link-any sign of Baby Starzz yet-keep us updated!!!

Rainbow Ninja its all about the qualitly of life...Look at those robbers A.I.B today again targeting the normal public worker who kept them afloat, this country is going to be impossible to survive in not to mind have a basic standard of living which everyone is entitled to...

Welcome to the 'Relocation Thread' Wed05! I don't know too much about Dubai but myself & DH have a few friends who moved there a couple of years ago & you can tell through FB they have a serious lifestyle now-holidays in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Seychelles plus looking tanned, relaxed & most importantly very happy! The main pull with Dubai is that it is tax free & you could make a hell of alot of money very quickly. Plus Emirates are now flying directly from Dublin as well as Eithead. Totally agree with you on the kids growing up experiencing different cultures, schooling & way of life its a great gift to offer them. God knows what way this country will be like next year-the news about A.I.B today really angered me, what is next is anyones guess.... I think you are right re family, yes it will be tough on your immediate family especially as your dad needs alot of care but if you can & will do more for your children by relocating then your family will just have to support your decision & be happy you were in a position to offer your family such an amazing life-changing opportunity!! Keep us posted!

For me & hubby we have decided that we are going to ttc & whatever happens we will cross that bridge when we come to it. The way things are going with the cv's we figured we could be waiting a while before any move is finalised & I don't want to waste time. If needs be I could always follow hubby over?

mrsblacky · by **mrsblacky** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 9:05 am

Morning all emmigraters/potential emmigraters!!

My SIL got married on Friday and I'm only back to work today so our search came to a standstill last week! We were chatting at wedding in friday and it turns out my BIL is flying over to Canada in two weeks to look into setting up on his own over there (he has very successful businesses in Australia and Poland!) and he said he'd put feelers out for us where ever possible (he is in a different industry to DH so can't help us with work but he will help in any other way he can)!

We were going to keep things quiet about this big move but unfortunately by DH can't hold his sh!t do now both of our family's know! I hope it all works out now and that this doesn't just end up being one of those "hair brained ideas" that DH has been known to get! I must say though that he's putting slot more effort into this search than into anything else and is a lot more upbeat than he has been in ages! It's nice to see the light in his eyes again!

I agree with you yummymummy that it is the quality of life that is the big appeal to us!

Starzz, hubby was wondering about the income tax, ie, the job vacancies are advertising certain salaries but how much if that do you really take home? Hope the end of the pregnancy is comfortable for you!!

Will let you all know if any progress!!

starzzzz · by **starzzzz** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 4:15 pm

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html

Has the tax info you have federal taxes and each province has their own tax as well. This is also adjusted depending on kids etc There is a tax calculator on that site aswell but its a bit complicated from what i remember.

You also have to file your own taxes every year which is more for if you need a refund/ have a second job but everyone has to do it. Just finished mine yesterday O:|

Most people here do get paid by cheque unless you work for a big company then you will get automatic payment, just something to keep in mind. Most banks only hold the first 2 pay cheques though the rest would be available straight away. I know a few Irish people who have been shocked by this when they got over so said I would mention it.

mrsblacky · by **mrsblacky** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 6:50 pm

Unbelievable, so the bank keep your first two pay packs.... That is a long time to survive on whatever you go over with! Why do they keep it?

Also, do you pay federal and provincial tax.... Some places seem to be more appealing than others now!!!! Ha, ha!! If you have to file your own taxes, does that mean you have to keep that money to one side each time you get paid and pay to authorities in one lump payment or does your employer nett it off?!

Sorry for all the questions!

Just missed my Flip train...damn luas! Won't be home now till about 8pm.... Reason 2,346 on why Canada will be a good move for us... Get to put kids to bed EVERY night!!

starzzzz · by **starzzzz** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 7:07 pm

think i worded that badly Mrs blacky they just hold the first cheques for the 3-5 days they take to clear and then after that they clear instantly you don't have to wait on them (there are ways round this if you really needed the money though). You do get paid every 2 weeks or on the 15th and 30th in most jobs here. I only know 1 person who gets paid monthly. So when I say 2 cheques it wouldnt even be a full month.

You have to pay both provincial and federal tax. It comes out automatically like Ireland in your pay if your employed, its kinda like when you request your p20 at home but here you have to do them every year. Ive got a refund each year so I like it

Even if you are self employed, they pay an estimated return every 3 months then file at the end of the year so you don't have to keep it aside trying not to spend for a year. (this I only know from paying the returns for my biz clients so I could be wrong)

mrsblacky · by **mrsblacky** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 7:52 pm

Not so bad!! Hubby used to get paid by cheques when he was self employed so we're used to waiting for cheques to clear!! His sister used to do his returns though because I just kept on getting them wrong! When I do things on a day to day basis I am great at them but leave a months gap and it all goes out of my head.... Or maybe that was just an excuse because I hated doing them!!!! Ha, ha!! I do like the idea of getting refunds but then who doesn't!!

Starzz, did you have a job sorted before you went over and if you didn't, how long did it take to get sorted?

How's the pregnancy going.... You must be well overdue by now! How did your employers react to pregnancy because you probably hadn't been working that long before announcing!

starzzzz · by **starzzzz** » Thu Mar 22, 2022 8:10 pm

neither of us had a job going over at all. I had an ok job within 2 weeks, but my boss was an idiot so I kept looking and got my current job about 8 weeks later it took longer due to having an email interview, aptitude test, interview with hr and then an interview with my current manager. My current job is in my field full benefits and pays well so i'm happy with that even with the time it took.

my boss didnt mind when i said about pregnancy have been there nearly 18 months now so had been there a while when announced it, well she threw my baby shower so i don't think she objected lol. 4 days over now so this baby better appear soon- maybe not today as theres a snowstorm outside!

hubby got his job after about 6 weeks i think but he did work cash in hand while searching for a job. he is in IT and his company now have us sponsered so we can stay here.

mrsblacky · by **mrsblacky** » Fri Mar 23, 2022 6:50 pm

This waiting is terrible! We were all revved up and now we no option but to wait for someone else to take next step!!

I was thinking of starting to send my CV out but decided to not do anything until DHs job offer is set in stone! By sounds of what you say starzz there isn't much of a wait once you get over there and will probably sorting out home and settling kids in!

How long does snow last for starzz? I thought their seasons were very much like our but more defined iykwim and spring is definitely here!! Looking forward to a lovely sunny weekend! We're going to zoo with sil that got married last week..... She lives in Australia so her honeymoon is being spent visiting all of us that she'd never see day-to-day!!!

PinkGerbera · by **PinkGerbera** » Sun Mar 25, 2022 4:21 am

Hi everyone,

I'm a long time WOL member and occasional lurker but haven't posted in absolutely ages, it may even be years - I forgot my password and just came across it written down a while back. My husband and I and DD moved to outside the Toronto area 2 years ago, we since had another DD over here.

One word of advice, actually already mentioned but please check out your provinces's health coverage. We're on temporary visas (applying for permanency at the moment) so didn't qualify for OHIP, the Ontarion health card for the first 12 weeks. I was 4 months pregnant coming over and to had to pay for all my antenatal appointments and 20 week scan. Not too much but if you got ill or had to go to hospital you're not covered. Hospital care is awful expensive without the coverage. It mightn't apply to your own situation but please any pregnant ladies check it out before you come over.
That's all. I'd be delighted to help anyone with any questions. Canada is a fabulous country especially for raising children. We don't regret a minute of making the decision to move over. Good luck!

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