Anyone moved to Canada from the UK? Would like to know how culture and pay compare (esp within the big 4) and whether it was overall worth it from your personal experience?

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Yes I did this move. Best decision in terms of culture in the office I’m in and what I was used to. Pay is not great, probably on a par with U.K. but cost of living higher. Different cities/Provinces vary though. I only came on a secondment basis, 5 years later I’m still here and a permanent resident. I know a lot of people over the years that did this move too and never left Canada, many still in Big4.

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Hierarchy is less visible, pretty informal and straightforward, work can get complex but innovative, cost of living depends on where you are, forget using Sir/Madam/Mate, football = soccer and it is picking up considerably after TFC won the MLS ... it will be fun

I did the move as well. Best move I’ve ever made. In terms of pay, it doesn’t compare as the UK pays better. However, cost of living as others have said varies.

Saying that my work life balance is significantly better and I’m also happy with the quality of work I’m getting.

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