I moved to the Bay Area from Montreal after graduating with my bachelor in Engineering and have been living here for 3 years! I'm on a TN Visa and came here specifically because I wanted to work in "Silicon Valley" and be at the heart of the tech industry. I have worked at 2 major companies already and have gained so much experience!

I miss Montreal so much though! California is gorgeous but the endless driving and urban sprawl is enough to make anyone go crazy. I also miss poutine and all the great Greek restaurants.

Because I moved here for work I am not sure if I'm going back to Canada anytime soon.. it will depend on which company will give me the best job offer. I do know that I will one day go back to Montreal (most likely when I have a kid and want to settle down) I am mostly focused on my career right now so I will let that determine where I end up next! Quite the adventure!

I visit Montreal on average 4x a year.. during Christmas, during the spring (Cabane a Sucre), during the summer (Jazz Fest), and during the fall (apple picking etc..). I also fly out to Montreal whenever there is a wedding (just for the weekend here and there)

Kathleen R., Foster City CA, Quebec
August 19, 2009
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