That Don’t Impress Me Much: Finding a job in a new country
I recently started a new role; so I’d like to think that I’m pretty familiar job search etiquette. Over the past 18 months, I’ve probably written and re-written my CV…
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Expat Files
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Somewhere Between Raising Hell….and Amazing Grace
A little over two years ago, I moved to Canada in search of an adventure. Sometimes I have to pinch myself just to make sure that I didn’t dream it; to make sure that I am really here. It has been phenomenal, incredible, amazing, challenging, invigorating, terrifying, frustrating, emotional, exhausting and everything in between.
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I’m A Brand New Sky To Hang The Stars Upon Tonight
After 18 months living in Canada I’ve seen my fair share of highs, lows, ups, downs and everything in between. I asked for change and that’s exactly what I got but now (ironically) I’m craving some stability! Oh the joys of an expat.
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I Have Measured Out My Life With Coffee Spoons
Girl Geeks Toronto – The Quantified Self, a set on Flickr. Photos from Girl Geeks Toronto Event: “Go Optimize Yourself! Measuring Life, Health and Influence: An Intro to QS”. Taken:…
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The Heat Of The Summer Sunshine…I Miss You. Like Nobody Else
After a pretty gentle introduction to Toronto (weather-wise at least), it seems that Canada has a bit of a surprise in store for me. Winter is on the way and it’s forecast to be a tough one. When I first told people that I was moving to Canada due to arrive in Toronto in mid-February I was repeatedly told that I was out of my mind (or at least that’s the polite way of putting it). I never really understood what they meant, until now….
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Changes In Latitude = Changes In Attitude
Initial thoughts on the move after roughly 4 months living in Toronto. I think it’s fair to say that I’m starting to adapt to life as a new Canadian (eh!)
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Leaving On A Jet Plane
Moving is a big step and with it comes a mixed bag of emotions. This is a post about the excitement as my departure date nears balanced with the sadness that comes with having to say goodbye (for now) to everyone and everything I’ve ever known.
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Be Yourself! But Make Sure You Fit In
“Be yourself! But make sure you fit in” is a quote from none other than (yep, you’ve guessed it) One Tree Hill; used in the show to highlight the issue…
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