How I did it: I quit my dream job back home and within 5 weeks I was on a plane to Canada. The trick is to not even think about it if you have a valid visa! Mine was through the Working Holiday Program, extremely easy to get (Aussies/NZers only, I think?), so just do it. If I ever get a permanent job, I am never leaving!

Lessons & tips: Save save save save save your money before you go, if you're from Australia! Money gets eaten up like nobody's business - phones are ridiculously expensive, make sure you have a ton of change for the bus or get a bus pass but don't lose it like I did! Learn to tip. Talk to everyone, Canadians aren't as standoffish as you may think. Many more, I'm sure!

Resources: Craigslist is your BFF.
Meetup.com was a great way to kick off the social festivities.
Canaussie.com :)

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May 09, 2010, 10:51AM PDT | 1 comment | 6 cheers