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Tag: canada2012 - It’s gotta be better than the film of the same name.
Advice to Returnees
Now that I’ve been back in Canada for 5 months, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on life as a returnee after 15 years abroad: what I like, what I don’ t like, things to do, things not to do and how things are different than... read on
Life goes on
A couple of weeks ago I went to New York for a conference related to web development. The conference was excellent and I wrote up my thoughts on the conference on my company blog.
I really enjoyed my time there and found the city much easier to... read on
Expanding Waistline
since I arrived in Canada in June I’ve gained 6kg. This is definitely not good and I’m now having some trouble putting on my pants – yikes.
I attribute this to two factors. First lifestyle change. I no longer walk anywhere to do anything. Living... read on
5 Things I like about living in Toronto
I’ve been in Toronto just short of 3 months now and it’s time to post about the things I like about living here as compared to living in Korea – here’s the first 5.
supermarket selection
I love going to the supermarket as I can buy anything... read on
Four to Six Weeks
It’s been almost three months for me here in Toronto and almost two months for my wife and kids. We’ve gotten into a routine and things are going relatively well. Will have a post about public school in a couple more weeks once we see more of how... read on
Canadian Tax vs Korean Tax
A couple of weeks ago I started working at a web agency in Toronto and am really enjoying my job. It’s exactly what I wanted to do and the people are great.
Today I got paid for my first two weeks of work. Taxes in Canada are freaking insane.... read on
Rogers Customer Service
Today I received a phone call from Rogers the company that I have cell phone, internet and cable tv through. Here is a letter I sent them via their web site following this phone call.
I just received a call from your customer service... read on
PHP and customs
Today we go to Customs and Immigration to sign for the stuff we shipped from Korea. We’ll also be arranging a shipping day. We’ll be able to get our stuff sometime this week or next week at the latest. I’m hoping for tomorrow or Thursday but... read on
Almost feels like home now
I’ve been living in our new home for about two weeks now and the wife and kids have been here for eight days. Finally things are starting to settle down. We’re almost fully furnished now but do have a few more odds and ends to take care of.
The... read on
2012 - It’s gotta be better than the film of the same name.
Advice to Returnees
Now that I’ve been back in Canada for 5 months, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on life as a returnee after 15 years abroad: what I like, what I don’ t like, things to do, things not to do and how things are different than... read on
Life goes on
A couple of weeks ago I went to New York for a conference related to web development. The conference was excellent and I wrote up my thoughts on the conference on my company blog.
I really enjoyed my time there and found the city much easier to... read on
Expanding Waistline
since I arrived in Canada in June I’ve gained 6kg. This is definitely not good and I’m now having some trouble putting on my pants – yikes.
I attribute this to two factors. First lifestyle change. I no longer walk anywhere to do anything. Living... read on
5 Things I like about living in Toronto
I’ve been in Toronto just short of 3 months now and it’s time to post about the things I like about living here as compared to living in Korea – here’s the first 5.
supermarket selection I love going to the supermarket as I can buy anything... read onFour to Six Weeks
It’s been almost three months for me here in Toronto and almost two months for my wife and kids. We’ve gotten into a routine and things are going relatively well. Will have a post about public school in a couple more weeks once we see more of how... read on
Canadian Tax vs Korean Tax
A couple of weeks ago I started working at a web agency in Toronto and am really enjoying my job. It’s exactly what I wanted to do and the people are great.
Today I got paid for my first two weeks of work. Taxes in Canada are freaking insane.... read on
Rogers Customer Service
Today I received a phone call from Rogers the company that I have cell phone, internet and cable tv through. Here is a letter I sent them via their web site following this phone call.
I just received a call from your customer service... read on
PHP and customs
Today we go to Customs and Immigration to sign for the stuff we shipped from Korea. We’ll also be arranging a shipping day. We’ll be able to get our stuff sometime this week or next week at the latest. I’m hoping for tomorrow or Thursday but... read on
Almost feels like home now
I’ve been living in our new home for about two weeks now and the wife and kids have been here for eight days. Finally things are starting to settle down. We’re almost fully furnished now but do have a few more odds and ends to take care of.
The... read on
