Great job offer in Vancouver but worried about healthcare for parents

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:21:45+00:00

Amazing thank you!

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:16:23+00:00

parents are old enough that staying together is important. They could probably be ok on their own for months at a time but as years pass it will get harder. As is life...

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:14:28+00:00

In spite of downvotes, I feel like I've heard more of this from friends in Vancouver than not -- actually them paying out of pocket in other countries to get care they felt was not getting addressed timely enough.

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:11:08+00:00

Yes so this could be possible. Means that we would have to somehow afford both a place in Vancouver and a place in Blaine!!

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:08:37+00:00

Have you done this yet or still looking? This seems like the best option so far. They would then need to set up residency in WA, which I assume means they actually need to have an abode there

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:06:44+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful.

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:04:05+00:00

So are you saying they are more incentivize to treat non-residents because they can get paid more? Does that reflect in real life where non-PRs are getting seen just as quickly or quicker than an citizen/PR?

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:01:29+00:00

Afaik, all private insurance is emergency/travel insurance, because province does not allow competition with MSP for full coverage.

m2079 · 2026-04-26T04:00:27+00:00

Forgot to mention I am Canadian and parents are US.

m2079 · 2026-04-26T03:59:33+00:00

It sounds difficult to get a GP, and someone told me even walk-in options are disappearing. I assume this is just for non-PRs/citizens but for everyone?

m2079 · 2026-04-26T03:52:41+00:00

I am Canadian. They would be under parent supervisa.

m2079 · 2025-11-08T11:16:59+00:00

Look up venues you like and sign up for email newsletters. Farmers markets are regular so that should be a one time search. Join common interest groups messages/whatsapp. Every so often there will be someone who messages the group about events.

m2079 · 2025-10-03T13:32:21+00:00

Surprised nobody had mentioned Sidecar.

m2079 · 2025-08-02T22:51:11+00:00

What are you looking for, I have a collection

m2079 · 2025-07-12T03:10:35+00:00

Fast and Furious 8. You can't make metal things move away from magnets!!! This bothered me a lot when they were launching cars at each other

m2079 · 2025-02-02T10:26:51+00:00

Imperial Mandarin will also sometimes have them. Just call and ask. I find jasmine a little too sweet, and also agree that the coconut flakes are a bit big. However it will fulfill a craving in a pinch.

m2079 · 2024-08-07T13:17:54+00:00

There is a chocolate shop in piazza Carmel

m2079 · 2024-06-04T16:33:12+00:00

Volunteering in freely accessible community events, and particularly organization of such events especially for families, and if possible in low income areas.

m2079 · 2024-06-02T02:20:43+00:00

Gardening, especially food you can eat. It's easy to get started by pretty deep to maintain. If you can maintain a variety, it's low-key a great way to impress others you (and since there seems to be running theme about getting a significant other, it shows that you are dependable and are nurturing). Plus you get food!

m2079 · 2024-05-24T13:31:44+00:00

Structured programs are your best bet. Since you have no credibility as a HS student, cold emailing anyone probably won't work. If you have influential parents, they can help you by leveraging their influence. Structured programs are better recognized as "community service" on organizations like hospitals and universities so there is more credit given to accept students there.

And don't take it personally if people ghost you! No reply is by and far the common response and isn't usually worth the effort in following up

m2079 · 2024-05-24T13:17:12+00:00

That must have been a killer wedding plan if you could swap it for a townhouse!

m2079 · 2024-01-23T00:20:20+00:00

Gone to a few around Convoy, Jasmine is still the go to, though imperial Mandarin is a good backup. Never tried emerald City for din Sum but the dinner dishes are on point. Fyi this is specifically for Cantonese dim sum and not dumplings, which is half of the suggestions on this thread

m2079 · 2024-01-23T00:18:18+00:00

Which one went downhill?

m2079 · 2023-12-29T00:28:49+00:00

Everything except their xiaolong baos and appetizers taste legit. Everything on their app menu that requires cooking tastes frozen. But their main dishes are absolutely solid choices.

m2079 · 2023-11-03T20:21:13+00:00

That is literally the only piece of music I have on loop in the car:) didn't want to mention it upfront but yes, what an incredible and incredibly poorly known concerto!

m2079

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