05-06-2016, 09:17 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dirty Deep South Baby!
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Moving to BC
I apologize in advance, I was looking for a thread for this topic but no luck.
I was wondering if anyone has made this move? Pro's and Con's?
I was offered a position in BC (not in Vancouver!) for my line of work. The place where I was offered the job at will be closer to my wife's hometown and less hectic than Calgary but I will be getting a paycut (+/-) 20%. I have a young family to take care of. Any thoughts?Thanks.
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05-06-2016, 09:19 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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It's more expensive, I certainly noticed that. I'll be honest though, your base spending habits will reflect your income, it doesn't make that much difference in the end. It didn't to me anyways.
As for lifestyle, well that all depends on where you live in BC
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05-06-2016, 09:19 AM
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#3
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What's the cost of living like in this new locale? If it's also around 20% less, it sounds like the pace of life and proximity to your wife's hometowns are pros worth moving for.
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05-06-2016, 09:21 AM
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Franchise Player
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Where in BC?
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05-06-2016, 09:23 AM
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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Ya it really depends. Much like anywhere there's a mix of crazy expensive (Vancouver), Calgary expensive (Okanagan), and small town expensive (most other places). Whereabouts are you headed?
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05-06-2016, 09:28 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dirty Deep South Baby!
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The potential move will be in the Kootenay's (Cranbrook). I guess Im just having hard time wrapping my head around the pay cut. The job will give me more opportunities to grow and learn more about my current profession but I also have to be realistic ensuring that I adequately provide for my family as well.
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05-06-2016, 09:30 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Where do you live now?
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05-06-2016, 09:30 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dirty Deep South Baby!
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Yyc
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05-06-2016, 09:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Because if it's Calgary, the pay cut is moot. Way cheaper to live in Cranbrook I'd imagine
Last edited by Street Pharmacist; 05-06-2016 at 09:35 AM.
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05-06-2016, 09:32 AM
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One of the Nine
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Cranbrook is a wicked town, especially if you like outdoors stuff.
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05-06-2016, 09:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DylanScores
The potential move will be in the Kootenay's (Cranbrook). I guess Im just having hard time wrapping my head around the pay cut. The job will give me more opportunities to grow and learn more about my current profession but I also have to be realistic ensuring that I adequately provide for my family as well.
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What are you waiting for?
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05-06-2016, 09:34 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4X4
Cranbrook is a wicked town, especially if you like outdoors stuff.
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Agreed.
I would move there in a heart beat.
Great climate.
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05-06-2016, 09:36 AM
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Franchise Player
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You can buy a 3 bdr house in Cranbrook for $300,000.
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05-06-2016, 09:38 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dirty Deep South Baby!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peter12
What are you waiting for?
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Deciding to follow a personal goal or will I have enough to adequately provide for my family?
If I didnt have any kids, I would not be having this dilemna, lol!
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05-06-2016, 09:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DylanScores
Deciding to follow a personal goal or will I have enough to adequately provide for my family?
If I didnt have any kids, I would not be having this dilemna, lol!
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Well, housing costs will be significantly lower. I think groceries are about comparable. You are on a major highway, so it's not like there are enormously-added infrastructure costs.
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05-06-2016, 09:46 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Originally Posted by troutman
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Unless it's new or you're a first time homeowner. I've avoided it twice!
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05-06-2016, 09:48 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Dylan have you spent any time on this site?
http://www.costofliving.welcomebc.ca/
'Housing in Kimberly would be even cheaper, but could be hard to get out of.
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05-06-2016, 10:03 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dirty Deep South Baby!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Unless it's new or you're a first time homeowner. I've avoided it twice!
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First time homeowner in BC or in Canada?
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05-06-2016, 10:05 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DylanScores
First time homeowner in BC or in Canada?
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Canada
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