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I've decided to see the world a little before I commit myself to working long hours for the rest of my career and always liked the look of Canada. Bit about me - I'm 24, from the UK and a VFX Artist for film. There's quite a big film industry out in Canada, especially in Montreal which is why I've chosen it. As it stands, I've applied for my working holiday visa and should get it within a few weeks. I will possibly have a job offer for when I go out there at a VFX house but nothing set in stone. Either way, I'd like to head out there by summer with or without a job offer. I think I'll be fine I do get the job offer - it doesn't require me to speak French to people as it's basically just working in an office with people from all over the world. But am I screwed if I can't speak French? I've heard Montreal is very bilingual but they don't like employing people for bar work unless they can speak French as well, and bar work is something I'll have to do if I don't get a VFX job straight away. I'm considering learning as much as I can now, but not sure where to start as French Canadian is apparently quite different to original French. Anyone able to shed some light on this?
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Cool cheers guys. Time to learn some French then!
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Jan 30, 2014 17:44
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Frost000 posted:If for whatever reason you'll need to get a job in retail/service (even bar tending), knowing French will be a huge asset. You might be able to get by with a job in a more English-speaking area such as Westmount, but you're severely limiting your options. I had a friend from Vancouver who came to spend a year and she found it next to impossible to find work, until she got a job in a TV office (for English productions). That would be great - I was at one of the big VFX houses in London who have an office in Montreal. They might have a position for me but I'm still waiting to hear from them. I'd definitely like to try and get straight back in to VFX when I'm over there so anything you can do would be very much appreciated.
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Jan 31, 2014 14:41
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Thanks all, you've been very helpful. How is the public transport in Montreal? I've got a full UK driving license but would rather not have to invest in a car.
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Feb 8, 2014 14:42
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Booked my flights - heading there on 15th April. Sorted my insurance and bank account. Just worried about finding an apartment now!
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