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Sebastian

@skuadron17

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Singaporean expat in Canada

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About me

Singaporean

Lives in Edmonton

Speaks English, Mandarin, Bahasa M'sia, major Chinese dialects, French(Elementary).

Registration: 11 July 2013

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Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

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Canada Goose is pricey but the quality is there. Design wise is so-so. We had gotten all the major brands mentioned and as such are able to make comparisons. And knowing the harsh winters in AB... P/S: I brought both my Bromptons with me too! Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi John, Save your bedsheets cos they are sized differently in Canada. As for jackets, bring the best though they dont last at all for Canadian winters. Those so called winter gear sold in Singapore will be totally 'obliterated' by the ... Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi John, I last used Helutrans many years back. Everything went well though they are not the cheapest nor the most expensive. I would say mid-high range in terms of fees and services rendered. Hope this helps! Cheers! Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi, If you wish to consider Calgary or Edmonton just give me a shout. Cheers! Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi I am from Singapore you can move to Singapore and have to set up a business of your own . There is a demand for French teachers in Singapore. You can take private tuition for students learning French too Best regards SanjHi Sanjay, Your post ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

As pointed out by Philip, real estate 'value' in Vancouver had gone bonkers. The PRC Mainlanders, most of them with tons of cash in hand, are also one of the contributor factors. Was in Vancouver for awhile before I decided to move over to ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hello good folks of the forum, My name is Andy and I'm a photographer in my early 30s. I've a been very keen to move outta Singapore despite born and bred here for 3 decades. I've finally set my goal to Canada BC. And I've been to ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi @skuadron17, Good points especially on the 'loss of face'. I keep telling others I know back home when they ask me about making this journey to places like Canada/ Australia etc that the ang mohs here couldn't care less about status ... Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
MissyPanda

Hi All! :) by MissyPanda

Hi all, I am a Singaporean in my late twenties and have been working in the insurance industry for the past 7 years. Sharing the same dream as most of you here is what brought me to this forum. I am thinking of migrating to canada (province yet to ...

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Hi MissyPanda, I'm in my twenties too, and hoping to experience living in Canada. I am in the clinical research sector in Singapore. Would like to ask, is the immigration officer you consulted with from the Canadian embassy? If not, how can I ... Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
MissyPanda

Hi All! :) by MissyPanda

Hi all, I am a Singaporean in my late twenties and have been working in the insurance industry for the past 7 years. Sharing the same dream as most of you here is what brought me to this forum. I am thinking of migrating to canada (province yet to ...

Sebastian

Dear all, as this is my first time participating in a forum discussion, please bear with me if I miss your replies or am not observing the appropriate etiquette of a forum. A gentle reminder will be appreciated. Hi Philip, Thank you so much for ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Please be mindful that the 'Canadian Experience' takes precedence. Unless you have specific skill sets(lucky you Philip!), do lower your job expectations. Unfortunately, lot of new PRs(most notably from SG & MY) have the impression that ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

Hi, You need to speak to an immigration specialist to have a pre-application assessment done first. Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

i have checked with another mover and they charge $4200 for 3cubic metres but that's to calgaryAll sea freight will be transit in Vancouver, BC then by ground to Calgary or Edmonton. Cheers! Read More

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skuadron17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

I'm moving to Toronto from Singapore. What is the best/cheapest international mover in Singapore? I asked for a quotation from Astro-movers for shipping 1 cubic meter of box (of clothes, desktop, etc) from SG to CA, they told me it costs 1700SGD ... Read More

Sebastian
skuadron17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

Sebastian

I am a Singaporean Occupational Therapist student currently studying in Australia. Have any Singaporean healthcare students studied in an university in UK, USA and Australia before migrating over to Canada ? Can anyone give me advice on how to plan ... Read More