Montreal?

Member since 24 June 2008

BAJuJuMember24 June 2008 00:34:31

I'm 28 years old and recently divorced. I was born in Canada, but have lived in the states from childhood. I'm strongly considering a move back to Canada, and while Montreal wasn't on my list initially, everything I've been reading seems to fit for me,...even some of the "bad" things.

How much expat support is there in Montreal, or I guess equally important how strong is the anti-American sentiment. I currently telecommute, and plan to keep that job, from what I understand that should ease the issues with the language barrier. Will the Quebecois eat me alive? I look a very small amount of French in highschool and vaguely remember taking some when I went to elementary school in Ontario, but that's about it. I am not resistant to learn French, but I realize that I will probably always be pegged as an American no matter how fluent I become.

How is the local music scene, dating scene, nightlife etc? That is more important to me than raising a family at this point in my life.

bluefish New member

Member since 22 June 2008

bluefishNew member24 June 2008 07:59:48

Well, Montreal is multicultural and more liberal I think. Yes, some people dislike Americans and bash them, but Americans do the same with Canadians. I don't think you should worry about that, rather focusing on learning French and the people. There's all kind of people in Montreal and if you want to improve your French, then meet more French-Canadians or Allophones. I'm sure there's other Americans living here and you can google for support groups. I don't think there's much different from living in US and Canada. A lot of people here don't even speak French and are doing well.

Marj Member

Member since 07 October 2008

MarjMember10 October 2008 01:40:19

Don't worry, you are Canadian and will always be welcomed in your country.聽 I'm a French speaking Quebecoise and I work in Montreal - live suburban.聽 A lot of people don't even speak French (and the worst part is that they do not make any effort) so if you are willing to learn it and just speak a few words, people always appreciate it.

Welcome back!

Marj

wmoecke Member

Member since 20 May 2009

wmoeckeMember20 May 2009 19:54:04

Hello,

I am currently considering Canada for living and working. I'm living in Brazil, and my field is IT (developer/programmer).

I speak fluently English, German and Spanish, but no French - I am not resistant to learning french at all; but my estimate to be speaking a decent french is about 3 months.

My main concern is about being admitted to Canada. As a bearer of a dual citizenship (German/Brazilian) I am concerned of how easy or difficult it will be for me to get in.

Perhaps with some more input on how you guys came to be in Canada, I could have a clearer picture. Have most of you come with a pre-arranged work offer, or maybe some other means?

My best,
Werner