junkbondking Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 so i am interviewing for a job with canadian tire... just a phone interview first, then they will see if they want me enough to fly me out from cali.it's in toronto, which is ok i guess... i'd rather live in montreal and the wife likes vancouver a lot more.she's from the states, chinese-american, who speaks no french. she has also been unemployed for the last 6 months as she's in tech.so for you torontonians....is there an active/visible asian (chinese) community in toronto (we know one chinese person there already)are there jobs for tech people there...what is the neighboorhood that double income no kid professional couple live in.tychris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 There's an enormous Chinese population in TO, loads of bands playing all the time. A good city, but Torontonians get a bit cheesed when non-Torontonians speak of their city. So for expert advice I would consult Jaimoe, Brels, maybe even PassedOut Guy.As for jobs, check http://www.workopolis.comBonne chance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Huge Chinese community in Toronto.(not as large as Vancouver) Most DINKS live in the suburbs ,Etobicoke,Mississauga,which is about a 20 minute commute to the downtown core. My boss used to work for Crappy Tire and tells me that they take care of their employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkbondking Posted February 26, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 thanks harry. i pimp for chuck schwab now and would rather find my own foxhole at a large corporation.missisauga sounds familiar....the gig im interviewing for would help them get their online biz ready to go in the states. cuz as we all know, people in the states need stuff like curling stones, ice fishing huts, etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Mississauga is right beside Etobicoke in the west end. They also have their own Chinatown,although not as large as TO. Mississauga is more reasonable as far as housing goes.It all depends where you decide to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 hey jbk, T.O. is great, but if you find it's too big, just move to Ottawa.. nice asian community, lots of good central neighbourhoods, fun music community, and lots of techie jobs. however, not a lot of corporate opportunity i'd imagine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 hey jbk,Tonnes of areas in and around the city for the asian community... to the north Markham has a huge community... of course there is the downtown area around spadina and Dundas down to queen... tonnes of opportunities here for u as well.. hope all goes well with the interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 Toronto has: 400,000 Chinese ( as of 1999 census ); 3 Chinatowns ( Spadina & Dundas; Broadview & Gerrard; and in the town of Markham - not official ); Chinese schools; Chinese malls and theatres and lots of good restaraunts. Toronto is a great place to look for tech jobs too. Good luck with the Canadian Tire job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 Yes to all your questions...My wife and I live in the St. Lawrence area, which we love. It's a professional and fairly multicultural around here to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkbondking Posted February 27, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 thanks there folks. guess i will be owing some beers when i get out there for an interview ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 hey jbk, got the sci show.. can't wait to give it a listen. thanks a lot! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 A good friend of mine works for Canadian Tire (the head office)If that can help you in anyway let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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