Moving Help Please

miss_chelzea@hotmail.com · March 2010

Dh and I are considering a move from Vancouver Island to Windsor, On. Is there anyone that lives there or close by that could tell us about it? (as far as jobs, housing, neighborhoods...) OR is there anyone that has done a cross country move that has advice? We are planning on shipping our stuff and buying most new. Is this a good idea?

My family lives in Michigan and DH is a Canadian citizen so we are trying to get as close as possible without going through immigration. ANY help would be appreciated. TIA!

Jen&Joe06 · March 2010

There are a few ladies who live in Windsor who can probably give you lots of advice.

I used to go to Windsor all the time for work a few years ago. They are heavily into the auto industry so the job sector is really kind of crap right now. If I had to pick a place to move to I wouldn't pick Windsor just based on that.

What industry are you guys in? There are other spots you could move to that are within a few hours of the border.

CanadianBio · March 2010

I live in Windsor, never done a cross country move though.

Moving from the Van. Island to Windsor. Boy, will you be disappointed. When it comes to scenery anyway.

Do you have any specific questions? Are you buying a house or renting? I can give you some advice about neighbourhoods.

The job market is kind of bleak, but it is getting better. What industries are the two of you in? If you have dual citizenship that will be helpful because it opens up many doors in the Detroit area as well.

Feel free to PM me or page me on this board. I check it a couple of times a day.

annabelle.27 · March 2010

Like the others said, the job situation is rough. I have a friend who has been trying to move back to Windsor for two years but there is no work for her. If you can get a job, though, the housing market is awesome- dirt cheap houses.

miss_chelzea@hotmail.com · March 2010

Thanks for the replies so soon!! My husband and I are students (so the university is a plus) and unfortunately that means as of right now we don't have much to offer. We would be looking for just about anything we could get. My husband has worked in call centers and customer service while I have done reception, call centers, and customer service. We are planning on renting when we first get there. I can work in the US, thank you for that suggestion! Our hearts aren't set on Windsor (because we really just need somewhere we can find a job) but it's only a 2 hour drive from my family so anywhere in that area would be nice. I really really appreciate everyone's ideas and suggestions.

Jen&Joe06 · March 2010

You could try London too. It is about 90 minutes from Windsor.

pamelainswo · March 2010

I'm in Windsor too!

Miss_Not4Long · March 2010

I don't know much about neighbourhoods since I only lived there as a student (4 month summer job in Windsor), but I really liked the bike path along the river (for rollerblading). Would you be going to the university of Windsor if you moved there or are you doing distance education? Rent there is very affordable so it would definitely be a cheaper place to live than Vancouver, even if you had a lesser paying job!!

rxbeth · March 2010

I've lived in Windsor and the surrounding areas my entire life, so feel free to PM me, as well.

As others have said...the job market is bleak right now. I believe we have the highest rate of unemployment in all of Canada at close to 15%. Cost of living is pretty low, though. If you are looking to go to the University and live around there, you can find some cheap rent but it isn't the best part of town.

CanadianBio · March 2010

There is actually a big call centre in Windsor that just opened a few years ago. The turnover rate is high, but it sounds like you aren't looking for a career anyway.

http://www.allwindsorjobs.com/recruiter_sutherland_global_services_7398.html

Luckily, the vacancy rate in Windsor is high and you should be able to find something of a decent size, around the university, for a pretty good price. I'm sure if you looked at the university website, you could find some postings re: housing. If you find a few things, you could let us know and one of us Windsorites could give you a few opinions.

dale05 · March 2010

I can't help with the Windsor area but I'd love to hear the replies. We're tentatively considering a move from Ontario to Alberta.

jmkirste · March 2010

Jen&Joe06:
You could try London too. It is about 90 minutes from Windsor.

Totally - London has more to offer currently than Windsor given the job market there. And housing is still fairly reasonable (approx 150K for a decent 3 br bungalow)

miss_chelzea@hotmail.com · March 2010

We have been on the job boards for London and think we will have better luck there. Thanks for the suggestion! I feel really lucky to be able to talk with you guys about that. So now...Does anyone live in London that could give us some tips on neighborhoods, transit system (DH is visually impaired so that will be his transportation)? Does anyone know how long it takes to become a resident of Ontario? I can't seem to find the answer through google. I know the medical will take 3 months and we will be covered through our BC care but we are interested in the disability side.

Jen&Joe06 · March 2010

Hmmm I didn't know there was a waiting period to become a resident of Ontario. That is interesting. I wonder if it is just OHIP or other things too?

Have you looked on www.indeed.ca for jobs? They pull all the ads from other job boards.

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