Canada or Australia or Uk

Right just going to throw this out there...I'm a qualified electrician/service engineer...living in Ireland..company I worked for here pulled out of Ireland start Nov...exploring my options now...they have offered me a few positions in the uk...that or Canada or OZ....thoughts on this would be appreciated....

 

If you have the chance to go to oz go for it, youd be crazy not to. Here in ireland the country is * and the uk isnt far behind us. Oz is the place to be, theres loads work plus the climate is fantastic. Canada isnt to far away but it can get really cold in winter time, its suppose to be a different kind of coldness to here in ireland but it can get really bad

 

If you can get in to Australia that's meant to be good If you've got family but its them you've got to think on first and foremost... if you've got virtually no ties: go for it mate why not

 

Thanks for your thoughts lesso...the main thing putting me off OZ is it's so far away but then again id get over that...then in Canada its cold alri which is a disadvantage but it's not as far away...The uk's main advantage is it's easy to get home....I won't b making any rash decisions anyway

 

Oz or Canada.

Take this into consideration though mate. I have three sets of family in Australia and one in New Zealand. Until this summer my cousin Eddie hadn't been back to Scotland in about 15 years. His sister hasn't been home in ten years. Don't think my uncle has been back in about 20 years (he has no excuse he's rich as *). And my other uncle in New Zealand, he's only been there for about three years but he couldn't come over when ma granny died.

So if you're close with your family and friends Oz is a HUGE step. For that reason I would pick Canada, I also have mates over there But for me it was Sweden or Canada. Sweden was closer and apart from lacking that North American crazy gene it's pretty similar. I've been here 5 months and been home twice.

 

Thanks SM67...I don't have any ties in terms of children or anything which is handy alright..

 

Australia. The place is absolutely booming. I know a sparky who saved up 60k in the matter of weeks.

We also have the mines where you can earn 3k a week just for labouring, the sparks earn maybe 5-6k a week. Possibly more.

You would have absolutely no problem getting a job here.

 

Thanks CelticBhoy...good points to consider there!

 

Many other factors you have to take into consideration.

Wages: Are they comparable to what you currently earn?

Relocation expenses: Who pays to ship everything over to the UK or overseas?

Accomodation: What help is available and is it affordable?

Schools: If married what level of schooling is available and what opportunities are there for the family to do whilst you are at work? Consider schooling as the kids become older also.

Travel: How easy is it to get about from where you go? How much travel would be expected to get to and from work each day?

Climate: UK is pretty much the same as Ireland but Canada and Australia are very different.

Homesickness: Many who leave their native land can't settle and if things get to the stage where you or your family want to go home who pays the cost?

That's just a few things and I'm sure the guys who live in Australia can fill you in on the actual lifestyle over there.

 

Only problem with me is my like of experience on sites etc...I served the full four years of my apprenticeship with a Commercial Catering Equipment company...fixing and repairing machines like combi ovens and commercial dishwashers....i like it but it has limited me in terms of experience as I havnt done any domestic work etc...spent the last 5 Years on catering equipment...ok iv done the bits of domestic etc on college block release but that's it...

 

Thanks lion2961.... I am only 23 ...no ties still living at home...if it was uk...I would just move and rent for a while anyway...no major stuff to bring with me....in terms of OZ ..I do know lots gone there...sickening the amount of friends and ppl I know that have to go...most like it to be fair....I'm just caught in a few minds of what to do really...

 

Answers in bold.

 

@ ourdaywillcome.
What do you mean by answers in bold?? Sorry

 

Answered all of Lions questions. The bold ones are my answers.

 

Oh sorry didn't see that...the bold didn't show up on my phone! Thanks

 

If i had my chance again at your age id be long gone. This country is a joke and its only going to get worse. Id give my right arm off to move me and my family to oz but im stuck here because ive a house etc.. but once it sells ill be considering it.

 

No bother, good luck with your decision, pop me a message if you need any advice pal.

 

Cork exactly which areas of UK, Canada and Oz are being offered?

You're single and to be honest if no family ties you would be foolish not to at least try your luck overseas. If nothing else save up and come back a rich Bhoy.

You mention the lack of experience with domestic appliances but training might be available from the company offering the relocation. You really have to get as much information as you can about everything from each country and then weigh up the pros and cons of each location.

 

Australia.

 

Can't remember the figure but the amount of Irish leaving for Australia each week is mind blowing.

An Irish couple have actually just moved in next door to us. Crazy amount of Irish, Scottish and English here.