I lived in Canada, BC and also spent few weeks in Toronto. People from BC used to say that Toronto had more employment opportunities. Then I went to Toronto and heard the same there, that BC was the place to go. I've been in sluggish economies before, I know how lame it is.
I am taking a masters in the US, hopefully finishing in 2007. I put it on hold because I was unable to get federal aid, but it seems now under AP I qualify for US federal aid already. I never felt that a degree from the US or Canada was perceived as major factor for advancement as long as one is qualified though. The only thing that is preventing further advancement in my opinion is the lack of the greencard, that's for sure.
Yes, I thought about commuting and in fact I tried. As a PR that would not be feasible, since the Canadian immigration officers would inquire every day what is going on with you going back and forth and that scrutiny is not very practical. In addition, you probably would end up losing your Canadian PR in the process. Even if you are a citizen, that sucks drive back and forth and most people I know gave up from that idea, and you need to pay high taxes in Canada as well since you are living there and here.
I think the answer of a better place between the three is really subjective, but here it is my *personal* opinion:
I would pick Australia, because at least if you don't enjoy the same level of career opportunities as you do in the US, at least you can drink a beer in a sunny place and have more fun. It seems Australia is a nice place to live. As long as you arrive with the full permanent residency, that is OK. If you can, what I discourage you from doing again is going thru this process of waiting for immigration paperwork, that is a nightmare and could well ruin your life.
texancanadian said:
Marlon,
Where in Canada did you live ? Do you have a degree from the US or Canada ? What was the best job you could get ? Did you try to commute daily to US from Canada ?
Whats your opinion between UK, Australia and Canada which would be better place ?