The Happiest I've Ever Been to Score a 77Out of sheer boredom yesterday afternoon (Mabel, I've reached the end of the internet!), I took the Skilled Worker Online Self-Assessment Education test, which is a determining factor in whether you're worthy enough to emigrate to Canada. Expatriation is something I'd entertained for a while after I spent Thanksgiving in Montreal two years ago, but had dismissed, given the rather lofty requirements the Canadian government has for becoming a naturalized citizen. It turns out, however, that if you can speak and read French and are not a serial killer that your chances of passing are pretty good. Like I said, I got a 77. I may dig out my Sorels this weekend, just for fun. Posted by Dana at 02:44 PM
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The Politics of TimeYeah, I looked at that a couple months ago, and scored a 71...still good enough to pass, even though my French isn't so hot.
Posted by: Vidiot at September 29, 2004 10:41 AMyep, i checked into it as well. and, even though my french is weak, all i'd need is a job there to get in. hmm, job.
Posted by: reeves at September 29, 2004 10:44 AMOK, it is bad enough that you were in NY for over a year before I saw you when you first got here. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT leave me here!
Posted by: Octavia at September 29, 2004 12:11 PMYou do realize, O, that you could make a considerable amount of money in Montreal. Even with the exchange rates.
Just sayin'.
Posted by: dana at September 29, 2004 12:17 PMIf you just need that extra *oomph* in your application, I'm happy to offer my services as a Canadian spouse. Since gay marriage is legit here, gender is not an issue! All I need is a large cash deposit - unless you're really hot - and a promise that you'll keep me in a lifestyle to which I'll become accustomed for a year or two. Then, an amicable divorce. (NB: this offer does not apply to anyone planning to move to the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Manitoba or Saskatchewan).
Posted by: salmonberry at September 29, 2004 02:16 PMDoes that work with three-ways, salm?
Posted by: Vidiot at September 29, 2004 03:48 PMMy hand in marriage is also on the negotiating block. And there are more of us, too. No need to jostle, people. There's lots of Canada to go around for everyone.
Posted by: Chico at September 29, 2004 05:54 PMA new life awaits you in the off-world colonies.
A chance to begin anew, in a golden land of opportunity and adventure.
Posted by: arto at September 29, 2004 07:41 PM74! w00t!
(but I'd rather marry Chico, if he'd have me.)
Posted by: tizzie at September 30, 2004 10:43 AMtizzie, you do know he's a Leafs fan, right? Just how far are you prepared to go?
Posted by: salmonberry at September 30, 2004 01:19 PM