Hi
My wife and I lived in Winnipeg from 2000 to 2004 and moved back to the UK so that our parents could play a part in our kids early years. We're looking to move back now and this shouldn't be a problem as we are all now Canadian citizens. It was easier the first time round with just the two of us but now we have to make sure that the kids will be happy. The research I've done indicates that living somewhere outside Ottawa would be good, looking at the current unemployment and house price figures. Has anyone any experience of what life is like here, we'd probably be looking at buying a house in one of the towns or villages up to 50 miles to the south as they seem to be affordable right now. Has anyone any pointers on the best way to ease ourselves back into life over there? We were looking at me going over first, finding a job and then the rest of the family coming over when the house is sold. I have always worked in local and central government over in the UK, mainly in IT. I have an IT degree and a Masters in business. I would guess that the reason unemployment is low over in Ottawa is because the federal government is a big employer. Is this right? And if so, would it be easier to get a job there if I have public sector experience over here? And is it easy to apply for jobs from the UK over the internet? When I was first moving over there I tried it this way but all the employers said that I would have to land first before they would consider me. Now I am a citizen will it be possible remotely?
If anyone has any suggestions other than Ottawa I would appreciate that too. Many thanks for any advice anyone can give me.
Steve
My wife and I lived in Winnipeg from 2000 to 2004 and moved back to the UK so that our parents could play a part in our kids early years. We're looking to move back now and this shouldn't be a problem as we are all now Canadian citizens. It was easier the first time round with just the two of us but now we have to make sure that the kids will be happy. The research I've done indicates that living somewhere outside Ottawa would be good, looking at the current unemployment and house price figures. Has anyone any experience of what life is like here, we'd probably be looking at buying a house in one of the towns or villages up to 50 miles to the south as they seem to be affordable right now. Has anyone any pointers on the best way to ease ourselves back into life over there? We were looking at me going over first, finding a job and then the rest of the family coming over when the house is sold. I have always worked in local and central government over in the UK, mainly in IT. I have an IT degree and a Masters in business. I would guess that the reason unemployment is low over in Ottawa is because the federal government is a big employer. Is this right? And if so, would it be easier to get a job there if I have public sector experience over here? And is it easy to apply for jobs from the UK over the internet? When I was first moving over there I tried it this way but all the employers said that I would have to land first before they would consider me. Now I am a citizen will it be possible remotely?
If anyone has any suggestions other than Ottawa I would appreciate that too. Many thanks for any advice anyone can give me.
Steve