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[aesop081]

    Anyway, each to their own requirements.

Which is why, IMHO, asking "where is the best place to live/posting" ranks high on the " 100 dumbest questions" list.

Some people say Greenwood is the best place to be, for me, it is the definition of hell on Earth. My "best place" is someone else's hell............

 

[krimynal]

Which is why, IMHO, asking "where is the best place to live" ranks high on the " 100 dumbest questions" list.

Some people say Greenwood is the best place to be, for me, it is the definition of hell on Earth. My "best place" is someone else's hell............

The question wasn't about pointing out which one was the best , but what were the core difference between the 3 main SAR base , since I've never been nowhere near BC I'm just trying to get the feedback of there , and to which city

 

[aesop081]

The question wasn't about pointing out which one was the best ,

The thread title is :

Best location for a posting

You see where I got confused, right ?

 

[krimynal]

How can i change it ? I'd rather put Difference between posting choices

 

[Sub_Guy]

Some people say Greenwood is the best place to be, for me, it is the definition of hell on Earth. My "best place" is someone else's hell............

Any town in NS is a dump, the province is being driven further into the ground.

I should specify what I mean by that.

The province has the 2nd highest tax rate, the electricity is very expensive (and thanks to the lack of forsight it is going to get much worse), the infrastructure is rough shape (roads, bridges).  What do you get in return (outside of Halifax), derelict sidewalks, the odd park and playground, not much else.    Sure housing may be slightly cheaper, but when compared to other cities and towns with similar populations, is it?

 

[krimynal]

It's changed now , sorry for the mistake

 

[aesop081]

Hi , yesterday i was told that if i wanted to become a pilot in the search and rescue , i should be posted in Gander ( Newfoundland ) , Comox ( B-C ) and Greenwood ( N-S ). 

You have things backwards.

IF you become a SAR pilot, you can be posted to these locations. not the other way around.

 

[krimynal]

You have things backwards.

IF you become a SAR pilot, you can be posted to these locations. not the other way around.

2 or 3 posts further down I did clarify this , by saying the recruiter told me I would have to get my wings , then apply for SAR then if I get elected I would be transfer to one of them.

 

[krimynal]

Back to the subject , if anyone is currently in Comox , Greenwood or Gander.  I would love to know your feedback , the whole feel of the place , the weather , the visitation from the family , etc.  How the squad itself feels , do you feel more close to your personnel then in an other squad ?

Thanks

 

[eurowing]

My post on the horrors of Campbell River are a clue. Campbell River is home to some that work at 19 Wing Comox, myself included when I was still in.  A laidback lifestyle, boating, fishing, skiing and golfing, all on the same day if you want. Google the various town tourist websites. 

If your looking for technomusic disco/clubbing (or whatever shite kids are listening to today) lifestyle, Comox or sometimes refered to as Slomox may not be for you. 

I've been out for 4 years now, but the Squadrons are what YOU make it. I was at 442 Sqn and I miss the people and the pride they took in their jobs, as I did all the Sqns I worked at. (That's a hint) Comox has regular flights in or you can get to the island by various ferries.  I love the ferry ride!

 

[krimynal]

Thanks a lot , and no I'm really not looking for some clubbing thing , I was gonna buy a house in a little city outside downtown here because I was tired of the big city lifestyle. 

So the small community will probably fit me just well , I'll go read your post , as far as the squadron goes , it was more like do they stick together a lot ? Do they hang with eachother after work ? I know it's always different since it's individuals that are working together , sometimes they don't bond as much as others.  But from your experience , was it close relationship ?

Thanks

 

[krimynal]

There is so many beautiful places in this country ha ha ! , but comox seems really nice !

I just can't wait to get this thing going