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| P. Raulerson 2007-01-07, 9:55 pm |
| My wife and I were chatting today, and found out that both of us would
really like to live in Canada, The U.K., Germany, Denmark, or several other
European locations. We have been married 25 years and just found this out
about each other... unbelievable as that sounds.
We actually looked at our finances and have computed we can be debt free and
'footloose' in 3 to 5 years, which we think might be a good thing to be if
one is planning on moving so far.
Just wondering if any of you Canadian or European folks would be willing to
share what companies would be looking for in terms of a U.S. employee, and
what kinds of real life things we should look into. I mean, I know most of
the ins and outs of U.S. businesses these days, but I have no idea about
Europe or Canada. I'm afraid little things might bite us. For example, I
would not be willing to give up my dog & cat. I'm pretty sure that would
not be a problem in Canada, but how about Europe?
At the moment this is only a dream, and perhaps cold hard reality might keep
it that way forever, but ... wow.
-Paul
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| Alistair 2007-01-08, 6:55 pm |
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P. Raulerson wrote:
> My wife and I were chatting today, and found out that both of us would
> really like to live in Canada, The U.K., Germany, Denmark, or several other
> European locations. We have been married 25 years and just found this out
> about each other... unbelievable as that sounds.
>
> We actually looked at our finances and have computed we can be debt free and
> 'footloose' in 3 to 5 years, which we think might be a good thing to be if
> one is planning on moving so far.
>
> Just wondering if any of you Canadian or European folks would be willing to
> share what companies would be looking for in terms of a U.S. employee, and
> what kinds of real life things we should look into. I mean, I know most of
> the ins and outs of U.S. businesses these days, but I have no idea about
> Europe or Canada. I'm afraid little things might bite us. For example, I
> would not be willing to give up my dog & cat. I'm pretty sure that would
> not be a problem in Canada, but how about Europe?
>
> At the moment this is only a dream, and perhaps cold hard reality might keep
> it that way forever, but ... wow.
>
> -Paul
You would have to quarantine the animal for 6 months in the UK. We have
a pet passport facility where the animals are chipped and vaccinated
against rabies so that they can be removed FROM the UK and RETURNED at
a later date. I don't know whether you have the facility in the US to
obtain a passport and bring the animals in to the UK. I don't think
that the rest of Europe cares about rabies (they have it and we, with
rare exceptions, don't).
Could you handle driving on the left with a stickshift car?
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| In article <1168267153.626141.100490@s80g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
Alistair <alistair@ld50macca.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>P. Raulerson wrote:
[snip]
[snip]
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>You would have to quarantine the animal for 6 months in the UK.
From:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/qua...ures/owners.htm :
--begin quoted text:
Pet dogs and cats (including guide and hearing dogs) that are resident in
either the United Kingdom or one of the other qualifying (listed)
countries can enter or re-enter the UK without quarantine provided they
meet the rules of the Scheme.
[snip - only highlights/bullet points follow]
The procedures
Have your pet microchipped
Have your pet vaccinated
Arrange a blood test
Get PETS documentation
Before your pet enters the UK, it must be treated against ticks and a
tapeworm
Arrange for your animal to travel with an approved transport company on an
authorised route
--end quoted text
There are links to details regarding the abovementioned procedures and a
page of non-EU qualifying countries and territories.
[snip]
>I don't know whether you have the facility in the US to
>obtain a passport and bring the animals in to the UK.
The US is listed on the Qualifying Countries list... it just might be
possible. According to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/pettravel.html :
--begin quoted text:
If you are taking a pet to another country, contact that country's
consulate or embassy for information. A listing of consulates can be
found at: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/ ( US Department of State
website).
--end quoted text
DD
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| Clark F Morris 2007-01-08, 6:55 pm |
| On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:01:57 -0600, "P. Raulerson"
<paul.rl@raulersons.com> wrote:
>My wife and I were chatting today, and found out that both of us would
>really like to live in Canada, The U.K., Germany, Denmark, or several other
>European locations. We have been married 25 years and just found this out
>about each other... unbelievable as that sounds.
>
>We actually looked at our finances and have computed we can be debt free and
>'footloose' in 3 to 5 years, which we think might be a good thing to be if
>one is planning on moving so far.
>
>Just wondering if any of you Canadian or European folks would be willing to
>share what companies would be looking for in terms of a U.S. employee, and
>what kinds of real life things we should look into. I mean, I know most of
>the ins and outs of U.S. businesses these days, but I have no idea about
>Europe or Canada. I'm afraid little things might bite us. For example, I
>would not be willing to give up my dog & cat. I'm pretty sure that would
>not be a problem in Canada, but how about Europe?
As a US citizen and landed immigrant (resident alien with green card
in US terms) in Canada who has had three contract jobs in Canada and
hopes to supplement his retirement income with a fourth, the work is
similar as is the culture. COBOL is going downhill fast here too.
Taxes are higher. Investigate medical insurance. If you are planning
on immigrating to Canada, check out the embassy. It isn't cheap to
get landed status these days. The health care covers a lot once you
are landed but check out the details. I am happy that my wife has
supplemental insurance from being a teacher. Winters are somewhat
colder (Nova Scotia) to much colder depending on province and el nino
(should have the wavy n). Visit any area that you would like to live
in. Like the US, most IT jobs are in major metropolitan areas. I
have to be away from home in order to work in COBOL. There just isn't
much IT in rural areas.
>
>At the moment this is only a dream, and perhaps cold hard reality might keep
>it that way forever, but ... wow.
>
>-Paul
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| HeyBub 2007-01-09, 7:55 am |
| Clark F Morris wrote:
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> The health care covers a lot once you
> are landed but check out the details.
I understand that abortions are free, but there's an eleven-month waiting
list...
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| Pete Dashwood 2007-01-09, 7:55 am |
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"HeyBub" <heybubNOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:12q5aoml2atkudd@news.supernews.com...
> Clark F Morris wrote:
>
> I understand that abortions are free, but there's an eleven-month waiting
> list...
ROFL!
I'd like to see the queue :-)
Pete.
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| P. Raulerson 2007-01-09, 7:55 am |
| Yowza - our dog would never take a six month quarantine. Her shots are all
up to date of course, rabies and everything else. The cat would be less
than happy with that as well. (*sigh*)
Yep, driving on the opposite side of the road isn't a problem, been there
done that kind of thing.
Thanks
-Paul
"Alistair" <alistair@ld50macca.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1168267153.626141.100490@s80g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> P. Raulerson wrote:
>
> You would have to quarantine the animal for 6 months in the UK. We have
> a pet passport facility where the animals are chipped and vaccinated
> against rabies so that they can be removed FROM the UK and RETURNED at
> a later date. I don't know whether you have the facility in the US to
> obtain a passport and bring the animals in to the UK. I don't think
> that the rest of Europe cares about rabies (they have it and we, with
> rare exceptions, don't).
>
> Could you handle driving on the left with a stickshift car?
>
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| P. Raulerson 2007-01-09, 7:55 am |
| Thanks Doc - that is some good information!
-Paul
<docdwarf@panix.com> wrote in message news:ento1a$fkk$1@reader2.panix.com...
> In article <1168267153.626141.100490@s80g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> Alistair <alistair@ld50macca.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
>
> [snip]
>
>
> From:
> http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/qua...ures/owners.htm :
>
> --begin quoted text:
>
> Pet dogs and cats (including guide and hearing dogs) that are resident in
> either the United Kingdom or one of the other qualifying (listed)
> countries can enter or re-enter the UK without quarantine provided they
> meet the rules of the Scheme.
>
> [snip - only highlights/bullet points follow]
>
> The procedures
>
> Have your pet microchipped
>
> Have your pet vaccinated
>
> Arrange a blood test
>
> Get PETS documentation
>
> Before your pet enters the UK, it must be treated against ticks and a
> tapeworm
>
> Arrange for your animal to travel with an approved transport company on an
> authorised route
>
> --end quoted text
>
> There are links to details regarding the abovementioned procedures and a
> page of non-EU qualifying countries and territories.
>
> [snip]
>
>
> The US is listed on the Qualifying Countries list... it just might be
> possible. According to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/pettravel.html :
>
> --begin quoted text:
>
> If you are taking a pet to another country, contact that country's
> consulate or embassy for information. A listing of consulates can be
> found at: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/ ( US Department of State
> website).
>
> --end quoted text
>
> DD
>
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| P. Raulerson 2007-01-09, 7:55 am |
| Thanks Clark - we would want to be in the Ottawa area I think, or Toronto.
We both love those cities. :)
-Paul
"Clark F Morris" <cfmpublic@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:j8u4q2hogp45b5jufie8uqlcahggrpt7mh@
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> On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:01:57 -0600, "P. Raulerson"
> <paul.rl@raulersons.com> wrote:
>
>
> As a US citizen and landed immigrant (resident alien with green card
> in US terms) in Canada who has had three contract jobs in Canada and
> hopes to supplement his retirement income with a fourth, the work is
> similar as is the culture. COBOL is going downhill fast here too.
> Taxes are higher. Investigate medical insurance. If you are planning
> on immigrating to Canada, check out the embassy. It isn't cheap to
> get landed status these days. The health care covers a lot once you
> are landed but check out the details. I am happy that my wife has
> supplemental insurance from being a teacher. Winters are somewhat
> colder (Nova Scotia) to much colder depending on province and el nino
> (should have the wavy n). Visit any area that you would like to live
> in. Like the US, most IT jobs are in major metropolitan areas. I
> have to be away from home in order to work in COBOL. There just isn't
> much IT in rural areas.
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| Howard Brazee 2007-01-09, 6:55 pm |
| On Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:35:39 -0600, "HeyBub" <heybubNOSPAM@gmail.com>
wrote:
>I understand that abortions are free, but there's an eleven-month waiting
>list...
So we have an argument that might win over one branch of the political
"right" towards state sponsored socialized medicine (instead of the
current socialized medicine the US has now).
I wonder how well this argument works in changing computer systems.
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| Howard Brazee wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:35:39 -0600, "HeyBub" <heybubNOSPAM@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> So we have an argument that might win over one branch of the political
> "right" towards state sponsored socialized medicine (instead of the
> current socialized medicine the US has now).
Nah - being pro-life applies to both ends of the cycle - if it takes 11
months to kill you (a pretty quick process), how much longer would it
take to keep you alive?!?!?
> I wonder how well this argument works in changing computer systems.
Not very well. A lot of managers (and even more customers) seem to
think that you can have a baby in 3 months, were you to just use 3 women
instead of 1...
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