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Conference kaosws::canada

Title:True North Strong & Free
Notice:Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:POLAR::RICHARDSON
Created:Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1040
Total number of notes:13668

114.0. "Boy Do I Love The Place" by WHEEL::THOMPSON () Wed Sep 21 1988 16:01

I have been reading this notes file with delight.  Although I have 
lived in the United States for all of my life, I have always had a 
special affinity for Canada.

My father was raised in Canada and my grandmother (not to mention 
aunts, uncles, and cousins) still lives there (Fort Erie, Ontario).
The last time that I was there was in November 1986 (for my 
grandmother's 90th birthday) and it felt like I was home again.

I avidly read all I can on Canada, which is not all that much down 
here.  It really bothers me that US residents know so little about 
our neighbor to the north, especially when you consider that that 
neighbor is our closest friend.

I have always harbored this fantasy of packing it all up and moving 
to Canada.  I really should do it while I am still young enough to 
carry the boxes.

Thank you for listening to me.  I just had to say a few things 
about my feelings for Canada.  Keep the discussion going; it's 
great to hear about "home".  I hope that someday I can greet you 
all as a fellow resident and I look forward to hearing your replies.

Rick Thompson (a misplaced Canadian)
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114.1ya coulda fooled meVAXUUM::DEVRIESFixed in next versionWed Sep 21 1988 16:347
>    It really bothers me that US residents know so little about 
>    our neighbor to the north
     
    Gee, you mean Canada is *north* of here?  Ya learn something every
    day.  
    
    <insert_smiley_face>(please)
114.2Life in the Canadian fast lane!KAOA05::FREREEric Frere @KAO DTN 621-2184Wed Sep 21 1988 16:468
    Re: .0
    
    COME ON UP EH!!  But careful, a place always SEEMS nicer than reality,
    I know, I miss Saudi Arabia from time to time!!
    
    Where `down south' do you live?
    
    Eric
114.3A Little MoreWHEEL::THOMPSONWed Sep 21 1988 19:476
    Through my relatives, I feel I have a pretty good idea of the reality.
    I am just stuck with the idea that I am in the wrong place.
    
    The "down south" is Massachusetts.
    
    Rick
114.4in cxoCLOSUS::HOESammy's daddy; er, Samuel's fatherWed Sep 21 1988 20:355
Practise up on the French and try for a job with DEC Canada.
French not required but helpful; especially in DEC Kanata (near
Ottawa).

cal
114.5Canadian PositionsCIM1::MCGRAILSun Sep 25 1988 18:525
    	How does one find out about jobs with DEC Canada down here we
    have LIVEWIRE or VTX JOBS but they do not cover Canada. I would
    like to know if there is some way of finding a listing of Canadian
    positions. 
    \Paul
114.6<The key to Canadian Positions is CONTACTS>WARIOR::DSAMUELSFri Jan 12 1990 13:2614
    Paul, believe me, you don't find out about jobs in DEC Canada.  I have
    been in contact with Personnel in Toronto, Nepean, and Kanata.  I have
    submitted my resume to these locations and have been informed that I
    need an Immigrant Landing Visa.  And, per the Canadian Consulate, I
    would need a job offer from DEC Canada before being considered to
    emigrate to Canada (since I have no blood relatives there).
    
    As a matter of fact, you need to keep in contact with several key
    people to get any information, because available jobs are only posted
    within DEC Canada.  There are several comments and concerns regarding
    the lack of posting via LIVEWIRE or VTX of DEC Canada jobs.
    
    I am trying my "damdest" to relocate there by the end of the year. 
    Good luck in your venture, if you desire to relocate.
114.7couldn't take ya anywayTRCO01::OBRIENGlenn O'Brien @TRC18/5Fri Jan 12 1990 16:596
    Digital Equipment of Canada doesn't need to advertise outside the
    country to fill its positions.  Especially when we are hiring no
    one at the present time.  Any one know how long the freeze will
    exist?
    
    Glenn
114.8TRCU11::FINNEYKeep cool, but do not freezeSat Jan 13 1990 01:4923
    DEC Canada is hiring SWS persons. As of the end of December there were
    50 positions to fill around the country in Sales or SWS. Anyone looking
    for a position is best to contact a unit or district manager for the
    vocation & district one would like to work in. I don't know all the
    districts or what units exist, but here are some districts ...
    
    ITC (Industrial, Transportation & Commercial) (Toronto area)
    SPS (Services/Public Sector) 		  (Toronto area)
    Finance 					  (Toronto area)
    Western Ontario	
    Western Canada			(B.C.,Alberta,Sask.,Manitoba)
    Eastern Canada			(Quebec, N.B.,N.S.,P.E.I., Nfld)
    
(Not sure what districts are in Ottawa, but bound to be a couple)
	
    The units in the Finance district (mine) are full up ... but if you
    can get the name of a unit manager or Dm in one of the other districts,
    you stand a chance - don't expect relocation funds. - and don't expect
    personnel to come through - they will pass resumes to appropriate
    managers, but if you are obviously too far away to interview easily,
    the managers won't be interested - you have to sell them.
    
    Scooter