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Loser
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Posted on: 23-10-08 16:18:01

It is a comfortable salary for now but hope it doubles in the next 5 years then you will have some breathing room and some savings.

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Originally posted by hamallik

I am a US resident and moving to toronto, i am a PhD with 2 y exp and i was offered $ 70 K + 5% bonus+ stock + medical in a pharma research based company. I have 2 kids and spouse who is also a PhD and looking for job in pharma.

Is 70K enough to live in GTA with 2 kids (one 5 y old and 1 y old). Can any one suggest apartments near airport and also some home based daycare.

Any advice on pharma job market in toronto area.

Thanks

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iamhere
Member since: Feb 08

Posts: 142
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Posted on: 23-10-08 16:26:17

TK needs to specify first, I guess.

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tamilkuravan
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Posted on: 23-10-08 16:39:13

Guys,
I did not mean to say that Punjabi folks there in Malton are indecent but that there is a significant population there of a continent there who are a bit vulgur, violent etc... Malton is not the Vancouver of the GTA.
I know of many instances where people who left their children in publically funded daycares came back knowing many bad words and that is what I was trying to convey. However, I am sure that there will be many home daycare providers there who will be selective in taking children under their care. A friend advised me not to settle in Malton since there was always a lot of negetivity among the Indian immigrants (new comers) in that area. Since there are a lot of factories there, many are factory labourers.
I am sure that once the OP gives the exact location of his company, we can give him some solid location to stay.
Pharma was good in the GTA but I am not sure of the current conditions.
Hope this helps the OP and clarifies many doubts.

Peace by TK

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irock
Member since: Jan 08

Posts: 344
Location: Toronto
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Posted on: 23-10-08 17:04:16

Quote:
Originally posted by Jack109

Mr Kuruvan,
Could you please edit your post as we have about 8 - 10 Panjabi MPs in this country. (:-))

May be that's the reason it's tricking Mr. tamil

I have seen many recent post of his against Mumbaikars, Gujjus & now its Punjabis. I think he has very good problems with this people (or should I say with whole Indian community except people who speak very good english or are Tamils or people who always keep on crying for the price of eggs in the market )

Anyways as Coolgirls suggest "just ignore"

To the OP

I think its a good salary to start with but as Loser suggested you might want to move ahead within couple of years.

Also your spouse can get some good job down the road & we wish you best of luck for your future. You can even try absorbing your wife in your own company after some time, as your reference would be very helpfull to her & most companies here prefer to employ person with a good reference to the company.

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Fido
Member since: Aug 06

Posts: 5286
Location: Canada
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Posted on: 23-10-08 17:20:38

Quote:
Originally posted by hamallik

I am a US resident and moving to toronto, i am a PhD with 2 y exp and i was offered $ 70 K + 5% bonus+ stock + medical in a pharma research based company. I have 2 kids and spouse who is also a PhD and looking for job in pharma.

Is 70K enough to live in GTA with 2 kids (one 5 y old and 1 y old). Can any one suggest apartments near airport and also some home based daycare.

Any advice on pharma job market in toronto area.

Thanks

Pharmacists are high in demand and at good wage rates (35-40 / hr) .

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iamhere
Member since: Feb 08

Posts: 142
Location: GTA
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Posted on: 24-10-08 09:26:04

Haha...good reply, IRock! May be Raj Thakre's feelings are coming in CA too...Lol

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bee_g
Member since: Oct 06

Posts: 108
Location: Mississauga
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Posted on: 24-10-08 13:28:54

I dont think what TK is trying to convey is wrong..IT IS true, Malton neighbourhoods are not ideal to bring up kids. We always try to be politically correct and avoid saying thing that are indeed true.
it is not about punjabis or gujratis or marathis..it is about the community and the people in the community!!

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