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This sheds some light on what I observed on my one visit to Montreal, which was that there were signs everywhere reading "a louer". I thought it was a bit unus
by sevensor 8y ago
This sheds some light on what I observed on my one visit to Montreal, which was that there were signs everywhere reading "a louer". I thought it was a bit unusual that so many apartments should be in need of tenants at once.
- sonnyblarney 8y agoNo, this is an economic problem in Montreal in general. Montreal doesn't have the greatest of economies. Reasonable standard of living, good culture, but Montreal is like Buenos Aires a little ... there is a weird kind of dysfunction and chill that doesn't exist elsewhere in North America. Source: I live here.
- sgc 8y agoIs it great or a pita? Honestly, as a French speaker who has looked into moving to Montreal before, that is an attractive description.
- sonnyblarney 8y agoIt's laid back easy living in summer, but brutal winter if you're not into it. Quebecois are not mean, but they are insular if you're not Quebecois or actually French. 'They eat at their own table in the cafetaria' kind of thing. The economy is iffy and weak, and there's very few good jobs, even the good one's pay absurdly low. If you're any good, you can move to the US and double your salary, which is why it's a kind of economic trap - young, good talent leaves and it's nary impossible to convince people to come even if the net standard of living is good. You almost need a reason: like super choice job, spouse, contract job, family etc. etc..
- notmars 8y agosure. http://www.montrealinternational.com/en/blog/montreal-is-the-most-affordable-city-in-canada/ http://www.montrealinternational.com/en/blog/montreal-is-the...
- sonnyblarney 8y agoA blog by the city of Montreal promoting itself? Usually the places that are the 'most affordable' are so because the economy is not good.
- sevensor 8y agoInteresting, does the insularity extend to non-Quebecois Francophones? I imagine it might be a bit hard to make connections as an anglophone.