Thinking of moving back to Canada

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Feb 7, 2008 | 09:49 AM

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I appreciate all of the responses so far.

A few more comments/thoughts:

1) I don't know if being bored is always a good thing. I definitely do aspire to want more, which causes me to work hard every day and make decisions (grad school) even though I don't always want to do them (hint: grad school

). But the thought of working for 40 more years scares the crap out of me. We just had a guy retire from IBM/Lenovo with 43 years. I almost cried, just thinking about working for the same place that long.

Many employees at the firm I work for have been here for almost that long.

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2) Toronto seems like it would be more of a hip place to live than Raleigh. Lately we've been going to Chapel Hill/Durham, which is pretty trendy in its own right. But it definitely lacks in the allure compared to what I think a large city like Toronto would be like.

IMO, toronto is a great city to live in. It has the "big" city feel, without having 12million+ residents..

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3) I definitely miss the snow. 5 years at Appalachian State, we had snow just like Cambridge. As for cold weather, not really a factor. Nasty cold, like below 0 can eat it but for the most part I'd rather be cold than super hot.

I want to head towards the heat! hahah, plus AC is readily available..

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4) Not really sure on any of the health care aspects anymore. All I hear about is long lines everywhere. Any comments on TRUE experiences? I don't get sick a lot but I would like to think if I really needed it, it would be there for me.

I recently had a severe allergic reaction and went into full shock. ER, service was excellent. They brought it under control within minutes of my arrival.

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5) Transporation in Toronto: I would need a second car, most likely a truck or something with AWD. What about public transportation?

No need for a truck or awd (unless you choose to purchase). But if you store the z in winter, you will def want a winter beater..(I can hook you up with a friend, if & when that time comes)

Feb 13, 2008 | 07:34 AM

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Well I just got a promotion and double my salary so I don't know if I'll be joining you guys any time soon

I will be up in Cambridge/Kitchener/Stratford this summer though and would like to meet up with some guys. I think we are flying though so I won't have the G with me.