MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/frances-woolley/to-find-a-man-go-west-young-woman/article2446547/ I find it funny, they try to spin it as if women need to go find men. Yet, the reality is that young men go to where the young women are. That is why clubs give free cover to women. All of this "Go West" (Meaning go to Alberta) propaganda in the MSM is entirely bunk, and getting annoying. I read this morning that young families are moving west (with positive spin of course). Yet the article talked about how the infrastructure hasn't been updated (likely won't be under their supposedly conservative government) to support them. Yes, "Go West" young families so that you can suffer through infrastructure that hasn't been updated to support you. --- As an aside, I do know a girl who moved west. She had an STD with no cure, only treatment. GO GET 'ER Western Men! lol. Edited May 29, 2012 by MiddleClassCentrist Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
Boges Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/frances-woolley/to-find-a-man-go-west-young-woman/article2446547/ I find it funny, they try to spin it as if women need to go find men. Yet, the reality is that young men go to where the young women are. That is why clubs give free cover to women. All of this "Go West" (Meaning go to Alberta) propaganda in the MSM is entirely bunk, and getting annoying. I read this morning that young families are moving west (with positive spin of course). Yet the article talked about how the infrastructure hasn't been updated (likely won't be under their supposedly conservative government) to support them. Yes, "Go West" young families so that you can suffer through infrastructure that hasn't been updated to support you. --- As an aside, I do know a girl who moved west. She had an STD with no cure, only treatment. GO GET 'ER Western Men! lol. Perhaps this is because Alberta is full of manual labour oil jobs that aren't well-suited to women. Edited May 29, 2012 by Boges Quote
MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Perhaps this is because Alberta is full of manual labour oil jobs that aren't well-suited to women. And not suitable for a good work-life balance either. Try having a family when you are away from them in the oil sands for 3-6 months at a time. Edited May 29, 2012 by MiddleClassCentrist Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
Boges Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 And not suitable for a good work-life balance either. Try having a family when you are away from them in the oil sands for 3-6 months at a time. Gotta do what you gotta do to make a living. Better that than going on EI. Quote
wyly Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 Perhaps this is because Alberta is full of manual labour oil jobs that aren't well-suited to women. yup...I spent a lot of time working in mine, oil and gas shit holes all across alberta, saskatchewan and the yukon...few single women, nothing to do but work long hours, drink and do drugs, on the off hours, only thing to look forward to is the end of your monthly shift and get the hell back to civilization of the cities... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Posted May 29, 2012 Gotta do what you gotta do to make a living. Better that than going on EI. Absolutely. I'd rather be able to support my family than enjoy the work I do. Still, the jobs suck. Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
wyly Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 Absolutely. I'd rather be able to support my family than enjoy the work I do. Still, the jobs suck. do it and see how long you last, heavy drinking and drug use is everywhere, boredom and isolation does that to many... those who cope the best are married men who move their entire familes to the site... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
Boges Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 do it and see how long you last, heavy drinking and drug use is everywhere, boredom and isolation does that to many... those who cope the best are married men who move their entire familes to the site... I've contemplated doing that because Daddy Dalton is running Ontario into the ground. Quote
MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) I've contemplated doing that because Daddy Dalton is running Ontario into the ground. Ontario is begging for another option. The other parties just need to provide it... (Mostly PC because NDP is less likely to form provincial government) I don't know anyone who voted Liberal, who wasn't looking for an alternative they could believe in. If PC's marketed themselves better, they'd have won. Edited May 29, 2012 by MiddleClassCentrist Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
Michael Hardner Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 See Fubar 2 - an excellent independent film depicting the lives of two typical Albertan males. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Michael Hardner Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 Kind of like an Alberta version of "goin down the road"... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 Kind of like an Alberta version of "goin down the road"... I'll watch, but only if they drink out of stubby bottles. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 I'll watch, but only if they drink out of stubby bottles. They smoke crack out of stubby bottles... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
DogOnPorch Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 All y'all can stay on yer side of the Rockies. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
GostHacked Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 If you like the asian ladies .. i suggest going ALL the way west to Vancouver .. lots of yummy there. Quote
fellowtraveller Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 See Fubar 2 - an excellent independent film depicting the lives of two typical Albertan males. Yep, that is exactly what life in AB is like. And the OP is spot on about the lack of infrastructure, if only we had schools and hospitals here. Quote The government should do something.
guyser Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 If you like the asian ladies .. i suggest going ALL the way west to Vancouver .. lots of yummy there. Or a thirty second drive into Markham from my office. Quote
wyly Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 I've contemplated doing that because Daddy Dalton is running Ontario into the ground. that's the only way I'd do it again but my family would refuse to go now...there is just so little to offer in these communities after living in a major city, post secondary schools are in the cities, shopping, entertainment, nightlife...all the same reasons young MDs and nurses to move there...most likely to succeed/thrive are those with young families... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
Claudius Posted May 30, 2012 Report Posted May 30, 2012 "Alberta is Canada's Sausagefest" Did you, you know, actually read the story? Did anyone? Quote There is virtually no difference between the 3 major parties once they get into power.
GostHacked Posted May 30, 2012 Report Posted May 30, 2012 "Alberta is Canada's Sausagefest" Did you, you know, actually read the story? Did anyone? Ahahah you must be new here. Quote
MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Posted May 30, 2012 "Alberta is Canada's Sausagefest" Did you, you know, actually read the story? Did anyone? Apparently you don't like living in a jungle of penises. That's ok. Party on! "The most male cities are in the West; Calgary, and then Edmonton. " Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
Fletch 27 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 I can tell you from relocating from Ontario to Edmonton in the last 3 weeks has been an eye opener. Better schools, better medical, nicer people... Will keep you updated. It's nice to see people smile! Quote
Topaz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 I can tell you from relocating from Ontario to Edmonton in the last 3 weeks has been an eye opener. Better schools, better medical, nicer people... Will keep you updated. It's nice to see people smile! IF that is all TRUE, then you probably be seeing more seniors retire out there for the healthcare because the Tories are going to reduce health care support to 3% after 2017 and Alberta seems to have lots of money for the future, they may even end up having too many people coming there. Quote
MiddleClassCentrist Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Posted May 31, 2012 I can tell you from relocating from Ontario to Edmonton in the last 3 weeks has been an eye opener. Better schools, better medical, nicer people... Will keep you updated. It's nice to see people smile! This post brought to you by Corporate Conservative Alliance of Canada. Thanks for the BS propaganda Higher cost of living. Infrastructure that hasn't been updated. Jobs that destroy your life. No thanks. Quote Ideology does not make good policy. Good policy comes from an analysis of options, comparison of options and selection of one option that works best in the current situation. This option is often a compromise between ideologies.
Michael Hardner Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 I can tell you from relocating from Ontario to Edmonton in the last 3 weeks has been an eye opener. Better schools, better medical, nicer people... Will keep you updated. It's nice to see people smile! Of course. I have lived in Toronto for 23 years now and I have yet to see a single smile in this city. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
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