Also I wondered about how your manager deals with this all (assuming you have a manager). Do you catch up on Skype?

I’m going to ask my manager if they will let me move some where hot!

Todd

The move was prompted by the fact that we were looking for things we felt we couldn’t get (or couldn’t afford to get) in the UK: peace and quiet, a decent-sized plot of land to grow our own food on, a better work/life balance, a chance to have a more self-sustainable lifestyle (and proper summers and winters!).

I was the main applicant for emigration, in the ‘skilled worker’ category. This was in 2004, though, and the procedure has changed since then, so I’m no expert on how that works any more. The wait to get to the top of the queue was three years for us. We now have Permanent Residence status, which means that we have the same rights as Canadians (except for voting and standing for election).

I work as a consultant for our own firm, rather than directly for the UK employers, so that makes the tax situation less complicated. The assistance of a good accountant is invaluable, in my experience! I was lucky in already having worked for both employers – it might be harder if you are trying to do this without already having a relationship with a UK organisation. I usually fly over to the UK 3 to 4 times a year (usually funded by my UK projects). IT hasn’t been a big problem – thanks to long warranties on equipment (and a husband who’s handy with those things).

Amanda

Few questions.

Why did you move out to Canada? Was it easy to carry on doing a job where you get paid by and English company (tax etc.)? What about your visa? how often do you fly over to the UK? Does your company pay for you to do so? What about maintaining your computer? Do you have to do that all yourself?

Sorry lots more to ask but I’m trying not to bombard you!

Todd