Pros & Cons of Living in Newfoundland

[@TheJojo01902]

Along with the content shared, I appreciate your delivery style - brief, direct, honest. So many of these pros/cons videos are tarted up with gimmicks, teasers, and wit, which distract from the topic. Thank you for this refreshing, informative video.

[@abouttime5000]

In the past few years Newfoundland has seen a significant increase in immigrants from Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.... oh yes, also former Islanders and Canadians moving here as well. It is such a perfect place for everyone to start their lives again. Simplicity is the key as well as acceptance. In some ways it reminds me of Portland, Seattle and Vancouver but without the wealth or crime.

[@abouttime5000]

@@douganderson7002 that is true Doug. Lots of minimum wage jobs but nothing to build a life on.

[@shelby14005]

Hey I'm coming as an international student in cna college in upcoming January, what's the part time job opportunities for an international student in Newfoundland, what skills are neceded?? Really appreciate your response. Thanks in advance ❤️

[@abouttime5000]

@@shelby14005 jobs galore in service industry. No skills required.

[@johnd2946]

@@crispybirchbeer5317 Yup. It's coming.

[@SweetArt360]

I'm so glad you spoke about the healthcare aspect, thank you! ❤

[@theicebergrealtor]

Of course! It's an important aspect of life for all of us. I am happy to help and glad you enjoyed the video

[@draiken88]

Great video, glad I came across it. I’ve been dreaming about moving to Newfoundland for most of my life, currently living in Ottawa (Ontario) and how the cost of living has increased as much as it has, I’ve been looking at finally moving to Newfoundland even more seriously now. Thanks for the short but informative video!

[@theicebergrealtor]

You are welcome. I am happy that the video was helpful to you.

[@melaniewhalen9944]

I have a house for rent on salmon it line. About 45 minutes from St. Johns

[@therarebreed8038]

You won’t regret it. Especially if you’re into trades.

[@user-ik8uh6jr9q]

Beautiful country, but be prepared for the snow in Western Nl.

[@ejbaggaley]

I lived in Newfoundland for four years when I was a child. I loved it Best place in Canada to live. I’d love to live there again, but I’m not sure if I could afford to. However, if I was a millionaire I’d go live there tomorrow

[@georgeshotzbarger3955]

I visited Newfoundland about 20 years ago to visit some literary sites from THE BIRD ARTIST, THE SHIPPING NEWS and THE COLONY OF UNREQUITED DREAMS -- plus the old Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows. It was a truly wonderful journey, in so many ways, but moving there (as a friend had done, to a village between Corner Brook & Lark Harbour) never once crossed my mind. Still, I would love to return & stay a few months, during the summer & somewhere near St. John's.

[@chavafinkler36]

This man speaks the truth! I lived in Newfoundland for 5 years & did not have a family doctor the entire time. I had to go to emerg to renew my prescription for routine medication. That was typically a 6 or 7 hour wait. If you require specialist medical care, better have $$ to fly to Halifax. There are some specialists in St. John's but many have moved away. MDs often lack necessary medical equipment so even diagnostics may require travel. I love the ROCK with all my heart. If their health care system was up to snuff, Id go back in a minute. The people are kind hearted warm and friendly. Id give most anything for the salt spray and the wind tossing my hat off my head. I miss it so much! Sadly, the lack of health care forced me to move away.

[@Beefpattygaming]

My family was on a list for a family doctor in BC for 6 years before we left. We never did get one. We even had a baby, and STILL BC Healthcare could not provide us with a doctor. I spent a week in the emergency department on a stretcher at Burnaby Hospital because they didn't have any extra beds or any room in the Ward. This is a Canada-wide problem; not specifically Newfoundland. At least here I won't be charged $75 for each visit at their local walk-in (Im looking at you, Spectrum Medical in Chilliwack and your bullshit email transfer fiasco)

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

The PEOPLE are the nicest in the world

[@autokss]

Concise and to the point. Great video. Strange things the KZbin algorithm recommends; glad it did though!

[@montgomeryclark7531]

Well, Hello! Happy that I found you! I did a search for "Homesteading Newfoundland" and you came up in the mix. I'm considering 5-10 acres of land, 30-60 minutes from civilization and a hospital. Interested in starting a small family farm. I've been researching the Maritimes for about six months and narrowing in on Newfoundland island. It concerns me that the island is becoming a hot spot when taxes are already high and services are lacking (medical.) I'm open as to exact location but wondering if you could point me in a direction Re: MLS land listings. I was hoping for a good deal but you're giving me the impression that I may be too late for that ( ha! Won't be the first time!). Anyway, looking forward to watching more. Great content! Hope you'll keep it up!

[@theicebergrealtor]

I think you will still find a good deal outside of the city. The city is where all the competition is.

[@theicebergrealtor]

Send me an email or sign up to my website [e-mail] and I will help you out however I can

[@Jane-yg3vz]

If you're looking to buy land, Newfoundland is a pretty expensive place to buy considering how much land there is available and the lack of amenities other places have. New Brunswick is the place to go for cheap land and their laws are pretty lax in most places when it comes to building structures and raising animals. My brother has been looking for land and is pretty consistently finding that one acre in Newfoundland costs more than ten acres in New Brunswick. Newfoundland also has very poor soil and climate for growing food. There's a reason why our traditional foods only have potatoes, carrots, turnip, cabbage, and peas. They're all cold weather crops and you need a greenhouse to grow anything else.

[@admindesk2760]

THANK YOU very much for the lengthy reply. I wonder why land is so expensive. Is most of it owned by the government? Leaving very little left for the regular folks? The bad news about NB is they have a nuclear power plant and in a catastrophe (ie, EMP) within 30 days the whole place will go Fukushima. May sound silly, but would rather avoid that sort of real estate. I'm still trying to keep the NFL fantasy alive but tick tock, I'm not getting any younger. Thanks for the input. Ciao.

[@donkeyballs3307]

Newfoundland is an island ,a rock in the ocean ,farming on a rock 🪨, farming is huge in Newfoundland ,thats why there is so many of them ,farms & homesteads 😂😅

[@YM-eu7xv]

honest video

[@shardarhef]

People in every other province in Canada are free to cross the neighboring border any time they like, free of charge, in Newfoundland you have to pay exobanant ferry fees to cross over to North Sydney, NS, this should be part of the Trans Canada Hi way. And as such should be free to Canadians !!!!! Pierre, Turdo, any one listening ???

[@user-xu4kn1wd8b]

and what about the cost of renting - not everyone wants to go there and buy a house

[@samanthathompson9812]

I'm worried about the healthcare situation. I need a family doctor, and apparently there just aren't any taking patients. Seriously, what do people without a doctor and no walkin clinic do? Just get sick and either get better by themselves or die?Otherwise I'd strongly consider NL as I want a home of my own.

[@theicebergrealtor]

Yes the healthcare system is not great right now. I am faithful that the provincial government will figure out how to improve it, eventually. Until then though, you definitely have to consider this in your choice. Most people go to the ER which is having a further negative effect by overinundating it.

[@samanthathompson9812]

@@theicebergrealtor Thanks for responding. Ontario seems to be trying to poach physicians from other provinces which seems overall counterproductive. I'll hang in there I guess. Thanks again.

[@marjolainejane1506]

Memorial has a medical school wouldn’t it makes sense to give preference to Newfoundlanders who commit to staying in the province for 10 years & graduated student loan forgiveness?

[@samanthathompson9812]

@@marjolainejane1506 Makes sense to me.

[@theicebergrealtor]

That would be one way to encourage medical professionals to stay

[@SaqibKhan-wf4bs]

Good, informative video!

[@user-lk9rw6mu7e]

Last summer was way to hot here in Newfoundland

[@user-ik8uh6jr9q]

Shortage of medical professionals. Shortage of fuel. High unemployment. Extreme Long Winters. B. Bowman CEO Camden Loche Inc facebook

[@Onatyrade]

Been there No Pros

[@thepuniversity6436]

Hi. I hope to ask. Is there a Trattoria supermarket in Saint John Downtown? Thanks.

[@theicebergrealtor]

Unfortunately, No. There is not.

[@flyinskywithdeepmusic3885]

What about virtual visa, trying to get people from south asia like nepal ,india . They should apply or not... please make videos on it

[@theicebergrealtor]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will take it into consideration. I think whether someone should come to Canada and Newfoundland is a decision made on an individual basis. There are plenty of people from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal here already. I will ask them about their experiences. I am sure they are varied.

[@keshavattri57]

@admin i am planning to move to saint john nl, right now i am in Sydney Nova Scotia, and i am struggling to get job its been 2 years now, my plan to move there, is it easy to get a job ( any entry level jobs) please guide me before its too late to take action. I will be moving there in may 2024

[@prasamshaghimire7425]

Can we get job in Newfoundland in 2024

[@theicebergrealtor]

It is possible to find work here. It really depends on you. There are jobs available in many fields. However English as a spoken language is an absolute necessity if you want to get a job in any field greater than basic service jobs. Even then you will be competing against many others. Your education, and work experience will be large factors in finding a job. As well as your ability to present your skill set and abilities effectively. Being able to socialize and network is an important aspect of career building in North America and can be the difference maker in many cases. Another huge factor is which field you are applying for. I am not a specialist in the job market. I would recommend you research job postings on various platforms to determine if there is demand for what you are looking for. I will note that there is demand people with skills on construction and trades. I hope this helps

[@brown8595]

what about IT professionals ,they are in demand or not ?

[@theicebergrealtor]

It's not my area of expertise. But I know there are many emerging IT business here in Newfoundland. However, I have also heard that there is a saturation of people looking for work in IT as well. I would recommend researching the industry more deeply before coming, and possibly apply for work before arriving as well.

[@noelpazcoguin1337]

Oh i see. I am a RN and looking for a perfect place to live for family

[@noelpazcoguin1337]

Can a RN couple with children thrive there? Hoping to raise a family there.

[@theicebergrealtor]

I know Newfoundland has some incentives for RN's coming to the province. That can definitely help make the transition a little easier. www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2023/health/0327n06/

[@theicebergrealtor]

If you would like any help, feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail]

[@noelpazcoguin1337]

@@theicebergrealtor oh i see. Would love to live in a small city rather than GTA kinda city. Thank u. Are there filipinos there too?

[@theicebergrealtor]

Maybe some local RNs can provide some insight. However I did find this, www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/993/CA

[@ricodog3652]

Is there Bigfoot in Newfoundland?

[@jaapongeveer6203]

#1 pro ... its not Toronto!

[@theicebergrealtor]

😂 You are right about that

[@Kopc998]

Hi i am an incoming international student and I would like to ask is it easy to find a part time job to do while studying and how much is the salary per hour ? And is petroleum engineers is in demand in new foundland ?

[@T.Ambrosio]

Hey are you in Newfoundland already?

[@adeoyedamilare9118]

Hi Are Carpenters in demand bin N&L ?

[@theicebergrealtor]

From the demand there is for contractors and trades people. If you do carpentry for homes, you should be very very busy. It's hard to find a contractor who isn't booked for the next 6-8 months already.

[@adeoyedamilare9118]

@@theicebergrealtor okay,thank you.plankong to come and study carpentry at college of the North Atlantic,so i can start a careers in the trades

[@cascisa22]

Is this video from last year? Or 1991! 😂😂

[@ME-xq8bg]

Was born and raised in nfld Moved to Alberta almost 20 years ago. BEST decision I ever made. Taxes there are amounts the highest in the country, huge difference only paying 5% taxes instead of 15%🤮🤮🤮 And health care in AB is head and shoulders ahead of nfld

[@theicebergrealtor]

I understand where you are coming from and don't disagree with the downsides. However I still feel the upsides are very real however intangible. I thoroughly enjoy it here in Newfoundland and I hope anyone who comes here enjoys it too

[@consciousawarness]

Can't wait to come visit and escape the USA!

[@Da90sbaby]

Is it better to buy a house after Getting a PR?

[@theicebergrealtor]

In Canada depending on where you want to buy. You must have a PR you cannot purchase a home in any metropolitan area without a PR. You can purchase property in rural areas.

[@Da90sbaby]

I'm looking into CBS, St. Philip( anything with the view) But Ok. I guess I'll wait until in obtain PR. Since I'm Bringing pets with me I find it difficult to see anyone renting out their homes to me that's why I would like to purchase before arriving.

[@theicebergrealtor]

Totally understandable. Send me an email and we can explore your options. [e-mail]

[@FTImjustsayin]

How about pictures or video of what you're talking about instead of staring at you the entire video?

[@powailai9886]

fishies, lumbers, lobsters, tourism, weird old english, viking remains,

[@MrJayehawk]

Pro #2 is the weather, and Con #1 is the weather. ....OK then.

[@theicebergrealtor]

It's a matter of perspective. There are pros and cons to the weather here. Depends what you like