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Have you experienced summer in Austin? It’s 37-38 Celsius every single day.
Why is language a reason to stay? Montreal is bilingual. If anything, it’s a positive.
Cost of living: how so? Montreal is one of the more affordable large cities in NA.
Taxes: Yeah, okay. Have fun paying $1,200+ per month for health insurance for your family.
Government interference: Have you been paying attention to US politics for the past two decades?
As for reasons why one would WANT to make the move, they are countless. It all depends on the lifestyle one seeks. Sunbelt cities are extreme sprawl and car-centric suburbia, for one. That in itself can be a major reason for one to want to move.
It looks like Toronto99 hit a nerve. Arcenal has listed many misconceptions about the US in this post (I have lived decades in both countries and know about what I speak) but does make a good point on why the OP wants to make a move. Sometimes a career opportunity, whether it be a company, a promotion, a chance to learn something you can't learn anywhere else makes a big change like this worth it. If it's to do the same thing in a different company, then I am with Toronto99.
It looks like Toronto99 hit a nerve. Arcenal has listed many misconceptions about the US in this post (I have lived decades in both countries and know about what I speak) but does make a good point on why the OP wants to make a move. Sometimes a career opportunity, whether it be a company, a promotion, a chance to learn something you can't learn anywhere else makes a big change like this worth it. If it's to do the same thing in a different company, then I am with Toronto99.
I’ve lived in both as well, and currently choose to live in the US. I have citizenship in both. What misconceptions did I list?
Though most do learn the French that is needed to live there. Some still resist though their numbers are diminishing.
Depends on the mindset with which one moves. I've always thought it ridiculous to attempt to live somewhere and not want to learn the local language and cultures. How many Americans move to Japan with no desire to learn Japanese?
If one doesn't intend to learn French to some level of decent fluency, especially given the countless resources available in the city, moving to Montreal makes no sense.
Have you experienced summer in Austin? It’s 37-38 Celsius every single day.
Why is language a reason to stay? Montreal is bilingual. If anything, it’s a positive.
Cost of living: how so? Montreal is one of the more affordable large cities in NA.
Taxes: Yeah, okay. Have fun paying $1,200+ per month for health insurance for your family.
Government interference: Have you been paying attention to US politics for the past two decades?
As for reasons why one would WANT to make the move, they are countless. It all depends on the lifestyle one seeks. Sunbelt cities are extreme sprawl and car-centric suburbia, for one. That in itself can be a major reason for one to want to move.
Yes, I have been to Austin in the summer and its VERY hot. However, I am assuming the OP is a native Texan or has been in the state for a long time and can tolerate the heat. Montreal winters on the other hand....
Montreal is affordable compared to Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco but a lot more expensive than other North American cities including Austin
$1,200 is worth it for excellent health care. Enjoy your "free" Canadian health care with massive wait times and crowded, decrepit hospitals (better to drive to Burlington, Vermont for health care).
The state government of Texas believes in leaving its people alone. Have fun with the provincial government of Quebec always up your behind.
And specific to Austin, be warned there is no decent BBQ and no Americana music scene (James McMurtry and Alejandro Escovedo rarely play in Quebec)
Montreal is affordable compared to Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco but a lot more expensive than other North American cities including Austin
$1,200 is worth it for excellent health care. Enjoy your "free" Canadian health care with massive wait times and crowded, decrepit hospitals (better to drive to Burlington, Vermont for health care).
No, Montreal is not more expensive... Have you tried renting in major sunbelt cities?
I'd be very surprised if there were decent sugar shacks and a French-language music scene in Austin.
Your point is?
What about skiing?
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